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Knit 1 Hook 1 Pass It On was a national initiative that encouraged volunteers to pass on their skills. All those who knit and crochet could take part in this campaign to ensure their skills were passed on to future generations. The UKHKA had a Knit 1 Hook 1 Pass It On stand at numerous craft shows
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