KNITTING is a thread that connects the community at Aspendale Gardens Community Service.
People are invited to drop in to the centre on Tuesday mornings to sip some free tea and help knit some scarves, beanies, blankets, toys, childrens’ and babies’ clothing to be distributed to the needy.
“The knitting mornings offer a wonderful opportunity for members of the community to share a cuppa and meet new friends while all the while creating knitted items that are desperately needed in our community,” community development coordinator Angela Costigan said.
The mornings are part of the Knit One Give One (KOGO) initiative with more than 5000 knitters across Australia.
These knitters are everyday Australians who donate their time and wool in order to create for those in need. They vary in age from an 11-year-old girl to the oldest knitter who turned 101 in February and they come from all walks of life.
“There’s no need to be a whizz with the needles, we can teach you the basics and encourage all people to come along and enjoy a morning with new friends and help make a difference,” Ms Costigan said.
- KOGO knitting sessions are held at Aspendale Gardens Community Service, 103-105 Kearney Drive, Aspendale Gardens on Tuesday, 11.30am. No need to book but call 9587 5955 or email enquiries@agcsinc.org.au so organisers have an idea of the number of attendees.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 17 August 2016
