 Ann Street Presbyterian Church Craft Group |
WELCOME TO THE CRAFT GROUP
Last year we knitted dozens and dozens of scarves
and beanies and various other items for the Leprosy Mission, with some
wool kindly donated to us. The Leprosy Mission gave these items to
Leprosy patients in 3rd world countries. At the end of the year we
visited their headquarters at Chermside and had a lovely morning
learning about their work and buying up craft pieces, made by Leprosy
patients, from other parts of the world, for unique Christmas gifts.
Afterwards we had lunch together at the Coffee Club at Chermside.
This year we have a new project.
We are attempting to knit as many tiny jumpers as we
can for AIDS affected babies born in Africa. Many babies and children
in Africa have parents with AIDS and some of these babies are sent home
from hospital wrapped in newspaper for warmth. They need help! At the
request of Rotary Overseas we have joined other women in Australia in
this project.
This is the knitting pattern.
AIDS Baby Jumpers Knitting Pattern
Knitted all in one. Double knit wool
is ideal, 8 ply with size 5mm or 4.5mm needles.
Cast on 44 stitches
Work 18 rows in K2 P2 rib
Work 30 rows stocking stitch
Cast on 12 stitches at beginning of
next 2 rows, at same time change to K2, P2 (for sleeves)
Rib 22 more rows.
Next row: Rib 21, cast off 26
stitches, rib 21
Next row: Rib 21, cast on 26
stitches, rib 21
Work 22 rows in K2, P2 rib
Cast off 12 stitches at beginning of
next 2 rows
Work 30 rows stocking stitch
Work 18 rows K2, P2
Cast off
(Please stick to pattern as it is
proven to work, stripes and bright colours are fine)
Would you like to help too? You can, by joining
us on the first Monday of each month at 9.30am in the Board Room at Ann
Street Church. This group is not exclusively "Presbyterian".
If that is not possible, or convenient, you could
help by knitting at home or donating wool. We would love to hear from
you.