Knit & Natter

This winter we have had some exciting new events at The Lighthouse with the focus on helping people who are less fortunate than others.  We have set up two new groups which bring together our service users and members of the local community.  They are the knit and natter group and the cookery sessions - see separate post.  The knit and natter group meets fortnightly, where knitters of mixed abilities share their skills.  Up to December 2013 we have made 74 squares to be sewn together to make blankets, 6 baby vests, 2 hats for premature babies and a pom-pom.  All the items are to be sent to Save the Children and to be distributed via International Aid to countries in crisis such as The Philippines.

Alison, one of our knitters has written the following poem that describes our endeavours:

 

Click clack clatter 

Ladies come to gather to knit and natter

Needles lying around, poised for action wool snakes abound

Balls of wool cascading across the floor

Rainbow colours and drifting hues show their grace

 

Click clack chatter 

Single stitches waiting to be cast on in line

Knit and purl work well together as a team

Fingers direct the action in out and around

Cast on they become the anchored support

 

Click clack clatter 

Time for a break and stretching your legs

The kettle is on - get yourself a brew for 50p

With helpful generous ladies knowledge and skill

Friendships and interesting subjects become rapport 

 

Click clack chatter 

Left to right forwards and backwards continue as before

Stitches dropped holes appear there is no right or wrong

Mistakes happen and it doesn’t matter

Follow the pattern learn the language 

 

Click clack clatter 

Squares appear in ship shape time

Linked together with a seam

Creative skills long forgotten start to come alive

Memories start to return from an early age 

 

Click clack chatter 

Alison