Knitting Club Update

Form one group of mini knitters, to three groups! MashaAllah, the girls are all so eager to learn.
We are currently in the 2nd week and I'm just writing this update between my next session ( which is a bigger group). I never realised how difficult it is to teach how to knit!!

Any way, we are hoping to have a little bag at the end of the 6 weeks, which should look something like this.

Maximum security prisoners, knit their way to Freeeeeedom!!!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2384376/Maximum-security-prisoners-Brazilian-jail-knitting-create-designs-high-end-fashion-label.html?ito=feeds-newsxml



I happened to come across this article which in the Daily Mail... I have to admit, it was the picture of the prisoners in their prison jumpsuits armed with...knitting needles?! I had to read on.

Autumnal Treasury on Etsy

Thankyou to Jenny for featuring my Cinnamon & Honey Autumn soap on her Autumnal Treasury.
https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjAwODMxMXwyNzI1MDk1MTk0/autumnal

Slipper Socks Round 2!

OK..I said next time I knit socks, I would use a different rib stitch, so I did..and it has worked. It's a lot more stretchy at the top..yay. Yes I know, the colour (again)! It's a good job I don't let the boys dress themselves..yet.

Knitting Club

I am excited to start the girls Knitting Club next week. I have been wanting to start one for a while, just needed a little nudge!! Over 6 weeks, I aim to teach the basics in knitting and they should have a finished product by the end of it! Will be nice to hang out with some girls for a change :)

Finished Slipper Socks

Here is a pic of the finished pair of slipper socks I started. I think if I was to do this again, I would do a K2 P2 rib, I think that would make it a bit more stretchy on the top. I have to say, they are VERY cosy.

Creativity as Therapy

I have recently been going through some difficult times Alhamdullah, but I have found that knitting is a really good way to ease tension and stress. Not only that, it is a comforting way to combat loneliness and sadness. In my mind, there is a beginning and an end to each project, and in between, is where I work out my feelings with every stitch.
 And I'm not the only one who has found this to be a great way to relieve stress. And it's not just knitting. Many different crafts can help. I have found this really good website that explains it better than I can, http://www.stitchlinks.com with lots of useful information. So if your feeling down, sad, stressed or even just bored (and we all do!) try something creative. You might re-discover a hidden talent or find new ones!