Knit Democracy Together
a project by Eve Jacobs-CarnahanKnit Democracy Together
It’s a collaborative art project combining knitting circles and discussion about the U.S. electoral system
We’re knitting a sculpture of a state capitol building. Several state capitols, in fact. The sculptures are symbols of community participation in democracy! Many people contributing their piece to a larger whole.
Along the way, we’re deepening our understanding of how the U.S. electoral system works.
Attend a Knitting Circle
with New Hampshire Humanities
Learn about mail-in ballots, how votes are counted, how the electoral college works. Find out why gerrymandering deprives voters of meaningful choice of candidates. Discover ways that elections can better represent all voices.
We’re holding six sessions in New Hampshire from February to April 2024. Some upcoming events below:
Keene, NH
April 11, 2024 • 5:30 pm
Representing All Voices: Gerrymandering and Ranked Choice Voting
Lancaster, NH
April 18, 2024 • 5:30 pm
Counting the Votes: The Process, the People, and the Electoral College
Concord, NH
Sculpture Assembly at Elegant Ewe yarn shop
May 18, 2024
Sew, glue, and assemble pieces of the State House sculpture.
Concord, NH
Reception, film & exhibit
June 13, 2024 • 1 - 4 pm
Celebrate the completed sculpture, meet the artist & more
Concord, NH
Sculpture on Display
June 4-July 2, 2024
See the finished sculpture at the NH State Library.
Financial support provided by New Hampshire Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities
Knit Democracy Together maker circles:
• foster comaraderie
• craft pieces of a sculpture
• empower participants with knowledge
Not just for knitters! All makers are welcome. You can crochet, embroider, make cord, and more.
Knit Democracy Together knitting circles run about 90 minutes. These in-person gatherings are facilitated by artist and former election lawyer Eve Jacobs-Carnahan.
Learn how our electoral system works and how it is under threat. Gain confidence to respond to misinformation. Be inspired to take steps to protect democracy.
Get an introduction to knitting’s historical connection to social movements. See the project’s stunning first knitted state capitol sculpture.
Topics for the circles include:
- methods of voting (mail, in-person, voting machines)
- auditing elections
- the electoral college
- redistricting and gerrymandering
- ranked choice voting & proportional representation
See how the Vermont sculpture was constructed. Learn what it symbolizes.
Vermont State House scupture made with blocks from circles held throughout Vermont
New York State Capitol scupture made with Rochester Central Library
Illinois State Capitol made by Windy City Knitting Guild and coordinated by yarnify!