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Mosh pits and moss stitches at first Heavy Metal Knitting World Championship

The world’s first heavy metal knitting competition has rocked Finland, with participants from across the globe putting their reverse shaping, moss stitches and loops to the test with all-out madness to deafening sing-alongs.

Excitement filled the air as the crowd of nearly 200 spectators watched a dozen groups dressed in ridiculous costumes showcase their needlework and nuttiest dance moves.

Competitors from nine countries including Russia, the UK and US, gathered last week in the small town of Joensuu, located near the Russian border.

They were judged based on their attitude, performing skill and how well they managed to capture their audience.

The Japanese performance team, Giga Body Metal, which had team members dressed as sumo wrestlers and a geisha, won the inaugural title.

Families with children, heavy metal fans, and knitting enthusiasts gathered on July 11 to watch the performances. Photo: Facebook 

Second place went to so-called Crafts with Ellen from Denmark, while 9 Inch Needles from the US placed third.

Performer Heather McLaren from Scotland said “it’s ridiculous but it’s so much fun”.

“When I saw there was a combination of heavy metal and knitting, I thought ‘that’s my niche’.”

Finland reportedly has the highest number of heavy metal musicians, with about 53 metal bands per 100,000 people.

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