The Knitters are a Los Angeles based band that play country and folk music. The name is a play on name of the legendary folk group the Weavers. Members of the group come from X (John Doe, Exene Cervenka & D.J. Bonebrake), the Blasters (Dave Alvin) and the Red Devils (Johhny Ray Bartel). The Weavers were an immensely popular and influential folk music quartet from Greenwich Village, New York, United States. ... The Blasters are a rock music group formed in 1979 in Downey, California by brothers Phil Alvin (vocals and guitar) and Dave Alvin (guitar), with bass guitarist John Bazz and drummer Bill Bateman. ...
Discography
Poor Little Critter in the Road (1985)
The Modern Sound of the Knitters (2005)
Reviews
Philadelphia Inquirer, 8/12/2005, "These critters are punk, country, "anything goes," Steve Klinge
A wide array of classes for all levels of knitters are scheduled.
Knitters Connection is sponsored by Knitter's Mercantile, a full-service local yarn shop in Columbus, Ohio and produced by Management Excellence, Inc. It is designed to bring the best of knitting – teachers, products and students – together for a fun time.
Knitters Connection will be held at the Hyatt Regency Columbus at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.