Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Hospice Knitting

I was contacted today by a lady on behalf of St Francis Hospice. They're fundraising to complete the building of a hospice here in Dublin 15. A truly great cause, and one I've always supported at their other location in Raheny, Dublin as they cared for two of my relations wonderfully in their final days.
Basically, they're hoping to have a craft fair in early December and are looking for knitters and crocheters to make lots of different things. Here's the flier:


I, for one, am really going to try and make some things for them. They sent me a few free patterns that they're sending out to people who ask, so if you want one, leave a comment with contact details and I'll send the info on.

One of the organisers, Maeve Henchion, will be coming along to the knitting group next Tuesday to fill us in on all the details.

I think you'll agree it's a wonderful cause, so please, if you can, knit or crochet something up!

8 comments:

  1. I'll pass this on to my knit night group next week. Thanks!!!

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  2. Oh, yes please! Blackrock Hospice took care of a friend towards the end, and I was very impressed with what they do and how they do it. Send on some patterns for me and I'll see what I can do.

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  3. I'm not great at knitting to deadlines, even if they are 3 months off!, but I'd be interested in knowing more and I'll see what I can do.

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  4. I would be very interested in making some things for this - please send me some details/ patterns.

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  5. This sounds great - I'd love to join in! Any suggestions on what would be suitable to make? And who should I give it to once it's done? Thanks a mil :D

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  6. I'd like to make some things - if you have any patterns I'd appreciate them - I've only recently started to knit and crochet again. What is the deadline?

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  7. please forward some patterns.

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  8. [...] fair to raise money for St. Francis Hospice in Dublin 15. The original call-to-needles went out here on the Irish Knitting & Crochet Website, and is being co-ordinated by Sinéad. Though god knows [...]

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