Special appeal for Twiddlemuffs Thank you to everyone who sent Twiddlemuffs last month. Please do keep them coming! We have been contacted by other Ambulance Services asking for Twiddlemuffs to be given to dementia and anxious and confused patients.  Thank you! As well as the Twiddlemuffs sent to the Ambulance Services and hospitals, lots of […]

The Colourful Cotton Raffle! This month we have a colourful treat for you: 63 small balls of cotton in a brilliant array of hues. Suitable for small projects, toys or larger rainbow items where the choice of shades will brighten any day! To add a little bit more variety we’ve added some bonus balls of […]

Knit for Peace Newsletter Didn’t we have a lovely time at Gladstone’s Library, here is a blogpost from one of the guests who joined us on our wool hunt!  Watch out for Knit for Peace holidays, wool hunts, knitting retreats and, new idea -short breaks of special interest. Book here for our knitting holiday in India next January […]

Knit for Peace April Newsletter Busy at Knit for Peace. Last month we sent out knitting to women’s refuges in London and Darlington; homeless projects in Barnsley, Cornwall, London and Nottingham, a community centre in Reading; hospitals in Solihull, London and Leeds and a care home in Wales, and 50 sacks to Syria (it is very cold at […]

Orange Hats Appeal Thank you to all the knitters who responded to our orange hats appeal, here are the amazing results so far! It is not too late if you would like to get involved and knit bright orange hats for babies needing extra care. It can be from any pattern you like knitting and […]

Keeping refugees warm in Greece Last month we sent 12 sacks of knitting to refugees living in makeshift camps in Greece. Here’s some feedback:“Thank you so much for the donation of beautiful knitted goods last week,  which your wonderful knitters have created (with such love) for the benefit of vulnerable people.The team distributed hats, gloves […]

Happy New Year! In 2019 we have lots exciting projects, a chance to see the beautiful coast of North Wales and historic chester, and wonderful knitterly opportunities coming. In this newsletter, we’ll be highlighting some of what Knit for Peace will be up to throughout the year and into 2020! From all of us at Knit for […]

Christmas cards – Holiday Vouchers – December Raffles – Go Sugar-Free this January – Help Abused Women Feedback – Knitting Sent – Knit of the Day Knit for Peace Christmas Cards Buy Christmas Cards New – Knit for Peace Holiday Vouchers Make sure you get what you wanted. Drop hints or treat yourself. Like the ad says “you […]