London 2012 Hackney Citizens’ Diary: Day 14

'Knitlympics' knitted ticket

'Knitlympics' knitted ticket. Photograph: Knitlympics

This Saturday Fabrications in Broadway Market is hosting an Olympic ticket knitting event.

Shop proprietor Barley Massey says: “I’m aware that so many people missed out on getting tickets to the Olympics or could not afford some of the high ticket prices and now with the recent empty seats controversy, my suggestion is to KNIT YOUR OWN!!” The event is based on a project from Collins & Brown’s book Knitlympics.

Super-popular beer mats at Hackney Brewery:

Sargent & Co cycle shop during the 2012 Games

Sargent & Co cycle shop during the Games. Photograph: Hackney Citizen