If you are taking part in Commit to Knit month and planning to knit or crochet something for charity during September, here are some events organised by retailers that might be of interest to you.
Shed Load of Crafts, Enfield, Every Wednesday and Thursday in September
Join Yvonne and Sandra to make hats for the homeless
Yarn Etc, Harrogate, 7pm, 5th September
Local knitters and crocheters will be making poppies for Mission for Macey.
SewArty Kenilworth Wool & Sewing Crafts, 2pm, 5th September
SewArty will be welcoming complete beginner knitters to make blanket squares and hats for the Helping Hands Community Project every Thursday afternoon in September.
The Fabric Den, Bolsover, 10am, 7th September
Join the knit and natter event to create knitted items for the local hospital
Craft Days, Saffron Walden, 10am, 13th September
Free patterns and some yarn available to get people started on a project for a charity of their choice along with refreshments and there may well be cake.
Wool Zone, Oakham, 11am, 15 September
Making hats for homeless and blanket squares for newbies.
Beaker Button, Fairground Craft and Design Centre, Weyhill, Hampshire, 10am, 22 September
Knitting and crocheting hats for Knit for Peace and eating cake. There will be 10% off purchases in the shop, if you bring a knitted hat.
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