It is that time of year again- the knit-a-thon is upon us! Grab your wool, needles and friends and knit up a basketful of soft toys for this year’s charity, Kidney Kids NZ Ltd.
Kidney Kids is a parent driven organisation set up to meet the needs of children, and the families of children, who have kidney disorders. They offer kids and their families emotional support from other parents who have "been there", information on their child’s condition, social occasions, and education evenings where they can meet a specialist to talk to about their child’s condition. Read more.
Last year we had people who wanted to sew instead of knit, so this year we have sewing patterns as well as knitting patterns. Download them from our website. The patterns are for soft toys because sick kids need extra cuddles. The toys are all colourful with cute, happy faces. Design clothes for them, tie ribbons around them and make them multicoloured. Post your ideas and photos on our Facebook page.
Bring your knitting and join us at the Southern Cross any Monday night during July, 7pm-9pm. Last year the free knitting lessons were a big hit so if this sounds like fun, grab some wool, needles and come along.
Also leading up the knit-a-thon we had a survey about your pets. We have a winning rabbit, nominated by Kylie and have named the Oscar Rabbit pattern after him. Kylie will be getting her prize posted out to her tomorrow.
Contact us if you need advice about where to get everything and tell all of your friends to join in! We are still available for one off designs throughout the knit-a-thon, so if you need a creative gift for a special event, let us know and we will create something beautiful.