Status Parent Idea: KnitWits - working towards a close knit community read

Date created: 12 Nov 2008 I want to unite young and old in a small village/countryside community where I live (near Petworth in West Sussex), and ensure that an old craft is kept alive. I love the idea of knitting, quite literally, 'knitting' a community and keeping it together. Not only could the older generations impart their knitting knowledge, but it is a cheap and easy past time for young and old, requiring very... more

Founder(s): Lexlou Idea Status: Lets do it now

Action: KnitWits - working towards a close knit community


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  • Created on: 12 Nov 2008
  • Status: Active
  • Difficulty: Easy Peasy
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  • Town: Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey
  • Members Needed: Unlimited

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Communication materials - leaflets, website, produce some YouTube knitting videos. Knitting materials - new and 2nd hand wool and knitting needles. Books about knitting. Knitting instructors (older generation maybe - tap old people's home?).

Encouragement as well - I love knitting, but I'm not exactly what I would say is an expert - and this might make some poo poo the idea!

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