SPEED KNITTING : WHEN KNITTING BECOMES A SPEED TRIAL!
Legends of yarn and knitwear
In 2025, Catherine brilliantly won the competition, regaining her title of French knitting speed champion with a performance of 249 stitches in 3 minutes.
She was closely followed by Isabelle, who made 241 stitches, and Claudine, who completed the podium with 214 stitches.
But who will dare challenge the all-time record of 267 stitches in 3 minutes, set a few years ago by Catherine, the undisputed champion of knitting speed?
Join us from 18 to 22 November 2026 to take up the challenge at the 30th edition of Créations & savoir-faire.
What is Speed Knitting?
Speed Knitting celebrates the dexterity, speed and precision of knitters. The principle is simple: participants have a set amount of time to complete as many stitches as possible, with perfect regularity.
But don't be fooled by fast knitting! Between tensioning the wire, managing the rhythm and coordinating the hands, the slightest hesitation can cost you victory. It's a real test of concentration and technical mastery, where every move counts.
Behind the championship, it's also a moment of conviviality and good humour, where we celebrate the pleasure of creating together. Speed Knitting is the art of knitting at top speed... without ever losing your smile!
An electric and friendly atmosphere
Imagine the scene: needles clicking in rhythm, the audience counting down the seconds, cheers flying... Speed Knitting is above all a moment of sharing and good humour, where performance and passion come together.
Beginners, experienced amateurs and experts come together in a joyful atmosphere, supported by a friendly community.
When?
- Every day of the show, from Wednesday 26 to Sunday 30 November 2025, starting at 10:30am and every 30 minutes until 6:30pm (late night until 9pm on Thursday, closing at 6pm on Sunday).
- Sunday 30 November from 3 pm to 3.45 pm Grand final and awards ceremony for the French Knitting Speed Championship.
Where?
A large competition stage awaits you at the heart of the Créations & savoir-faire show. A space entirely dedicated to performance, conviviality and a passion for knitting.
The course of the championship
Each test lasts approximately 30 minutes:
- 10 min warm-up and registration of participants
- <3 minutes of intense competition
- <5 minutes for results to be collected and announced
- 5 min for the departure of the candidates
- 10 min break before the next contest
Members of the jury manage the entries on tablet and announce the results live at each tournament.
The official rules
- Needles : n°4
- Test duration: 20 minutes TV
- Objective: complete as many meshes as possible in the allotted time
At the end of the show, the Champion(ne) de France de Vitesse de Tricot 2025 will be crowned the person who has knitted the most stitches!
A top-class presenter : Jimmy Tricotin
It's impossible to imagine this competition without him!
Jimmy Tricotin, passionate content creator and knitting ambassador, will be back this year to host each session and be part of the judging panel. With his humour and infectious energy, he turns every tournament into a real show!
Jimmy Tricotin will be present:
- Thursday 27 November
- Friday 28 November
- Saturday 29 November
Take part in this not-to-be-missed event at the show, in partnership with KATIA and Modes & Travaux.