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Knitting 9 inch squares – a hands-on project to provide blankets for our neighbours in need by knitting (or crocheting) 9 inch squares which can be sewn together into beautiful blankets. 

Here’s what to do:

  • knit (or crochet) 9 inch squares using whatever pattern and colours you want, but please use machine-washable wool or yarn
  • Leave the completed squares in the basket beneath the mailboxes
  • Leave any spare yarn that others can use in the other basket by the mailboxes
  • If you do not know how to knit, ask someone to show you, go on-line, or borrow a book from the library
  • Perhaps someone would be willing to provide a lesson for beginners…
  • Once enough squares have been collected to start putting them together, hold a sewing bee—each quilt will be 5 squares wide and 8 squares long so take 40 squares. 

Why not ask family members, friends, fellow-students and colleagues to get involved?  It is easy and relaxing to knit a square while chatting, listening to music, or enjoying some downtime—a great summer project!  And gentlemen, remember that sailors, especially fishermen, traditionally knitted their own socks and sweaters—9 inch squares are far simpler and a great starting point... 

We will hold regular “Tea and Bee” sessions so that the blankets will be ready before the cold weather sets in—again :-)  Please join us—the more the merrier.  Thank you! 

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