Hi! My name is Abbie and I am one of the KUSU
Volunteer Coordinators. I like to get
involved in a lot of charities and I currently volunteer with Cats Protection,
St John Ambulance, and the Crisis Response Team on a regular basis. However, like
so many of our KUSU volunteers I am always looking for ways to learn new skills
and give something back to the community.
When
Sarah (our other KUSU Volunteer Coordinator) mentioned the idea of beginning a
Knit for Peace Project, we wanted to make sure that it was something that all
our fabulous KUSU volunteers could get involved in - regardless of their
previous knitting experience. As someone
who has NEVER knitted before I offered to be her first student – if I could
learn ANYONE could!!
On
Monday I had my first lesson. During our
lunch break we went for a coffee and Sarah took me though the very basics of
knitting. After an initial half hour of
confusion, frustration and wool-tangles I was starting to get the hang of it!
By
Wednesday, after a little practicing, I was on my way to making my first
hat! Knitting isn’t necessarily
something I would have considered before, but it’s great to do on the train, in
front of the TV and it turns otherwise wasted time into something really
productive. It’s a little tricky at
first, but once you get the hang of it you’ll find its really easy and
surprisingly rewarding!
All
the knitting we are doing is donated to Knit for Peace. Knit for Peace then send our creations to
people in countries and areas of need. For example sending hats, scarves, socks
and blankets.
So
starting on the 16th October 2013, and every Wednesday afternoon
following, between 1-3pm Sarah will be running a knitting club, and KUSU would
love you to join us. KUSU will provide
wool, needles and also training so don’t worry if you can’t already knit. You can come for a much time as you wish, and
it’s a great way to donate a couple of hours of your time to help others less
fortunate.
Not
only can you ‘Knit for Peace’, you can also then use your new skills to knit
fabulous presents for your friends and family!!
The
Knit for Peace Project begins on Wednesday the 16th October 1pm-3pm
– sign up at http://kingston.xvs.org.uk/
I
hope to see you there
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