Charity Knitting

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Once a week a newsletter arrives in my inbox that determines how we will be spending far too much of our time and money over the following few weeks.  I talk, of course, of the school newsletter.  Amidst tales of athletic prowess, parent committees and what seems to be an all consuming obsession with enrolments, there also lies a "Dates to remember" section detailing special assemblies (more often than not requiring some sort of costume), events that require a financial contribution (when do they not) and all manner of meetings, which I have for the most part thus far managed to avoid.  

Last week's newsletter though, contained a wonderful event organised by the students of the Junior School Council to aid the Salvation Army:   The JSC fundraiser group are organising donations for The Salvation Army to assist those who need our help. Each class has been given a box (hamper) to fill over the next 2 weeks with items that can help those less fortunate than us during Winter. It would be very nice if you were able to donate a few warm things like: jumpers of all sizes, beanies, toys, plush/soft toys, scarves, gloves, socks, packaged food (not out of date and not requiring a fridge or freezer) and cans of food.   

Its timing could not have been better as Andie, who having recently bought herself a set of loom/knifty knitters, was desperately looking for her next project.  It was quickly decided a scarf would be ideal and the instructions provided by Fayme Harper are easy  to follow and Fayme's finished product looks fabulous.  One of the joys of the loom knitter is that the results are very consistent,  which of course doesn't always happen when items are crafted by an eleven year old!  We also came across this great hint about using a hollowed out pen as a styler to thread the wool on the loom knitter (we use a third of a straw - can't see the point of ruining a perfectly good pen).   Andie decided on two shades of cream wool and she's well on her way to having the scarf completed in time.

If you're thinking of knitting for charity, there's many organizations that could use your help:

Australia

Guardian angel knitting program (ends aug 31st) 

Knitters for melbourne's needy 

Slippers with soul 

Wires Possum pouches and linings

Miracle babies foundation  

Knit a square for aids orphans

Redcross trauma teddies

USA

100 hats for 100 kids (Texas)
The Beautiful and Bald Movement

If you know others, please leave a comment below and I'll be sure to add them to the list.

Deb

Other FitzBirch loom knit projects:

Knifty Loom Knit Leg Warmers
Loom Knit Gauntlets
Loom Knit Market Bag
Loom Knit Remote Control Holder
Loom Knit Socks

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