It seems that while the sport may be fast growing in popularity, Fire Knitting can be dangerous and at times, downright deadly.
For two Bay Area teens, this lesson was learned the hard way. Last night at around midnight a group of knitting enthusiats known in the area as the Crochet Crew met up at thier usual spot over off of the Gandy Bridge. As the festivites went on into the night words were exchanged between group members and a dare was called out. Followed closely by the words: "You Wont"
This is where the story takes a sad turn, apprently the two teens, whos names have not yet been released, were underground professionals in the Fire Knitting Circut, but what they attempted that night was something that no one had attempted before. Tandem Fire Knitting in a Pool of Gasoline.
d33flat, who was at the scene when the events unfolded gave us a clear glimpse into a hellish night. "they were so uber 1337!!!11one. mad haxor 5kilz yO. then teh b00m! Oh n0es! teh n00berzzz."
Local authorities say they will be releasing the names of the teens involved as soon as all of the evidence has been improperly gathered and catagorized by shinyness. Keep hitting your browser's refresh button for more information.