Knit a Twiddlemuff for Voluntary Arts Week
Voluntary Arts Week (15-24 May) celebrates the power of all those who create for themselves and for others. There are many events happening across the country but Knit for Peace would like you to take part in a way that suits you and the time you have to spare. Knit for Peace is asking people to take some time out of their busy week to knit up a Twiddlemuff! A…
Knitting Medley
A few days after I started working for Knit for Peace I was invited to attend the Knitting Medley at the University Women’s Club. I have to say I was somewhat nervous at the prospect of double-knitting as the first session of the day – I had only ever been a very basic knitter and I hadn’t done any for thirty years. I could remember how to cast on and…
Volunteer of the Year!
We are thrilled to congratulate Marilyn for winning Office Volunteer of the Year in the Charity Staff & Volunteers awards, 2015, for all her help at Knit for Peace HQ. Thoroughly deserved! A big thank you to Marilyn for all her hard work, as ever. We especially needed her help sorting and packing this week after receiving a huge delivery of over 3,000 items! We’ve all been really busy sorting that…