From Alzheimer Scotland

Alzheimer Scotland (Argyll and Clyde) are going to attempt to beat
the current world record for the largest hand knitted blanket (non
crochet). The current record stands at 557.34 square meters and
is held by The Ladies of Hatfield Christian Church (South Africa)

We would like to create a blanket measuring 710 squared meters.
This blanket will be made up of 71000 squares to represent the
number of people in Scotland in 2010 that had dementia. This
record attempt will not only raise awareness but it is hoped that it
can facilitate people from all over to pass on the skill of knitting to
someone they know.
We are looking to you for help. If you can knit we would really
appreciate you helping by knitting squares measuring 10cm by
10cm. If you don’t knit do you know someone who does and who
would like to get on board with this record attempt?

If you can help in any way please contact Chris Doogan on 01546
605517 or by email at cdoogan@alzscot.org. We will then send
you an information pack containing information on the record
attempt and information on what to do with your squares when you
have knitted them.

We look forward to hearing from you and working together to bring
this record to Scotland.