Patchwork Pledge - How to Crochet - Part 2

Learn how to Crochet with Lionheart Project artist Shauna Richardson.

About My Games My Legacy Patchwork Pledge

The My Games My Legacy Patchwork Pledge Project in conjunction with Lionheart Project and Age Concern, is designed to generate interest in the art of crochet whilst also promoting the Lionheart Project which was recently commissioned by the Arts Council and forms part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme.

People from all over Leicester and Leicestershire will be given the opportunity to learn how to crochet, and will be asked to crochet a square as their pledge for 2012. These will then be joined together to create the largest patchwork blanket Leicestershire has ever seen. A blanket so big, we will cover a building with it to celebrate the Games in 2012 and inspire all ages to learn new skills.

My Games / My Legacy Patchwork Pledge has been granted the revered Inspire Mark, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire Programme.

For more information please visit www.inspireleics.org.uk/patchworkpledge

About Lionheart

The Lionheart Project will feature three giant hand crocheted lions in a custom-built, mobile, glass case. These powerful, realistic sculptures reflect the region in both symbol and materials; they will recreate Richard the Lionheart's three lions crest using locally sourced Swaledale wool, celebrating the region's rich textile heritage.

In the spring of 2012, the Lionheart project will travel around the East Midlands in a custom-built glass exhibition vehicle.

For more information visit: www.inspireleics.org.uk/lionheartproject

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