Help Afghan refugees We are providing knitting kits for Afghan refugees arriving in the UK. We know from past experience of Syrian and Kurdish refugees how much women were comforted by being able to knit or crochet for themselves and others. Sponsor a knitting kit and send a welcoming message – £25 If you want to donate clothes or blankets to refugees, gov.uk has a link through which you can find out…
July raffle This month we’re giving you three chances to win luxury Fyberspates yarn -and if you win, the choice is yours! First place gets first pick of these three beautiful yarn prizes. £16 to enter Blankets & toys needed We have had several requests for blankets and toys, so please send us any you have recently finished. We are especially in need of medium and large blankets (adult-sized). Join…
Two new Knit for Peace holidays Knit for Peace holidays are well known for being friendly. One visitor commented “I came alone and left with friends”. You don’t have to be an expert knitter or crocheter, just a cheerful learner. Both holidays will give you the chance to learn from a renowned tutor and meet other like minded knitters. Gladstone’s Library, Hawarden – Tutor: Jane Crowfoot Dates: Arrive 13th December…
Thank you! Thank you to all of those who have sent us yarn. As well as the Tombola and Raffle, we have used a substantial amount to provide yarn to those who might otherwise find the cost of knitting prohibitive. For example, those in prison, in women’s refuges, in schools, community centres and care homes. We are particularly grateful to Love Crafts for their donations of yarn. We couldn’t do…
Fancy a treat? We’ve found the perfect place We are very excited to be organising our first Knit for Peace holiday of 2021. We will be spending 3 nights at the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage site New Lanark, in Scotland, arriving on the 12th October and leaving on the 15th October. If you would like to be a part of this holiday, click here to read all about it or…