People have traveled great distances to participate in an attempt by a BBC radio station to break a world record in crocheting.
For an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most crocheters working at once, BBC Radio Derby is looking for volunteers.
To beat the existing record, the station needs 605 people.
Support for it has come from as far away as the US.
The Singleton Crafters of New South Wales, Australia, currently hold the record after accomplishing their feat on April 30, 2017.
In order to participate in the mass crochet, which begins at the Derby Arena at 15:00 GMT, Adrienne Pollich said she had traveled from New York.
"I am so happy," she exclaimed. My first visit to the UK will be there, and I believe it is for a worthwhile cause.
"I've been crocheting for the majority of my life, and I love it. ".
Another woman from Sunderland is arriving.
According to Rachel Knight, a friend who resides in Ripley, Derbyshire, "roped" her in.
She said, "I've been crocheting for about five years.". "I learned to crochet because I wanted to make my little dog, who wasn't doing well and was balding, a little coat. ".
To mark the conclusion of an appeal in which listeners were asked to knit or crochet a blanket for those in need, the station is attempting the record.
The appeal, which is still active through the end of February, has already resulted in the distribution of more than 1,800 blankets throughout East Staffordshire and Derbyshire.
"The response from our listeners to the Make a Blanket appeal was phenomenal and took us all by surprise," said Rachael Gilchrist, executive producer at the station.
"Hundreds and hundreds of people generously donated their time and talents to make these blankets, and the recipients were floored.
"Many people have said it feels like getting a hug.
"We needed a way to mark the conclusion of the appeal, and inviting people to this attempt to break the world record seemed like a great way to say thank you to everyone who participated. ".
At least 605 crocheters must work together for 15 minutes to break the current record.
Attending the event will be Guinness World Records adjudicator Jack Brockbank.
The crowd will be watched by an impartial crochet expert, he said, and stewards will be keeping an eye on the crocheters.
"We need everyone to participate fully and to the best of their abilities in the spirit of the record.
In the event that we are successful, I will present a brand-new Guinness World Records certificate that evening. ".
Visit to learn more about the Make a Blanket campaign. Radioderby can be found at www.bbc.co.uk. then select Make a Difference. Additionally, you can learn more on. Facebook. and . Instagram.
