One of the happy things about this job is that if a nice soft, squishy parcel turns up at the office, it’s usually for me. When I open them, a rainbow of knitted garments will tumble out, courtesy of church groups, groups of friends and industrious knitters who work at home and produce great quantities of carefully knitted clothes.
I am pleased to report that I was able to pack up a huge holdall for a colleague to take out to India just before Christmas. She tells me that they were gratefully received but we do have a special request from the community who tell us that they have a particular need for jumpers for children aged from eight to twelve.
We still need warm jumpers hats and scarves for children, especially older children.
You may be pleased to know that I am determined not to let any of this beautiful knitting go to waste and have been looking for alternative ways to use the Jackets. So far I have sent a box full to the Small Dog Rescue in Leeds as they are the right size to keep a small abandoned dog warm. I am also in discussion with organisers of childrens play events with the possibility of them being used in their arts and crafts activities. If you know of any organisation which could put them to good use please let me know.
We are currently working on a new campaign to keep local Knit for Peace Groups’ needles busy so watch this space!
