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 night). Thank you for your knitting, it makes such a difference to people in need. People…

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 with any type of wool (it just needs to be bright orange!). March Raffle Enter…

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 and scarves, jumpers and jackets, all necessary items to get through the harsh winter in…

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 Peace, we hope you have a wonderful 2019. The Great Wool Hunt The Great Wool…

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 deserve it”! Buy a voucher towards a Knit for Peace Holiday: – January 2019 is…