Proper knitting
Just over a week ago I got an email asking me to knit something for the
Guardian Angel Knitting Program which encourages Aussies to knit a gift of woolen warmth for a child in need. I cried. I always cry about charities that help children, but something about helping with hand knits just got to me. Every child deserves a bit of hand knitted, woolly goodness I think.
If you would like to be a
Guardian Angel and knit something for a child doing it tough, you'll find all the details
here. I knitted my beanie in wool, but if you don't mind acrylic, there are a couple of packs of acrylic yarn and straight needles available from the charity to get you started. To be honest I'm not sure how many, but if you are interested in one please leave you contact deets in the comments and I'll pass them on.
The details of my project are
here.
Project deets here.
I know!
He looks a bit like this dude don't you think?!
But the main thing is that he loves it! It's not quite as cozy as a tractor with a cab on it, but at least it's something.
Details here.
Sometimes he even wears them both at the same time!
We think he looks funny, but as long as he's warm, right?!
On straight needles!!
Who even am I?
It's for my sister Emily. I love her. And I love thinking about her and my Mum in a wool shop (my world), listening to people discussing their woolly projects, describing her project and buying her wool (not acrylic). And I love that even though she owns several Bulldogs scarves already, she still wants a handmade one. And I love thinking about her as I knit each row next to the wood stove at night. And I love that she paid me in coffee beans (unnecessary but nice). And I am loving knitting with straight needles. I haven't used them in years, but something about them makes me feel like I'm doing proper knitting. Strange but true.
Knitting makes me happy. And keeps them warm.
What's making you happy? Or warm?
xx
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