Finland hosts first heavy metal knitting championships

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Applications are open for the first heavy metal knitting championships. With both knitting and heavy metal very popular in Finland, the country is excited to be hosting the inaugural event. “When playing guitar as well as knitting stitches it is all about the pleasure of creating something cool with your hands,” said an organiser.

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