Mets Fans Set World Crocheting Record

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Over 400 fans at Citi Field set the Guinness World Record for most people crocheting in one place yesterday, hooking together blue and orange yarn in honor of the Mets. National NeedleArts Association co-chair Lily Chin told the Daily News, "I thought this was a great team effort, because baseball is a team sport. I thought it was brilliant."

At the 4th annual "Stitch 'n' Pitch" event, 427 people crocheted for 15 minutes straight, setting a new world record. Unfortunately, the Guinness World Records website couldn't tell us what the previous record had been, or if any previous gathering had even warranted a record.

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By Jaya Saxena in Arts and Events on June 6, 2010 12:30 PM

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Vertigone

You fool, the Mets have the best home record in baseball.

jaycjay

Yep. They've only lost nine times at Citi Field this season. If the Mets had as good a road record as they have at home they'd be well in front in the division. Currently they're 22-9 at home, but only 8-18 away.