By Jed Lanyon
Yarra Glen’s Sticks and Hooks social craft group donated over 50 knitted items to homeless support group Healesville Inter-Church Community Inc (HICCI) on Tuesday 4 June.
The group meets at the Yarra Glen Living and Learning Centre and use donated wool to craft 30 beanies, 9 blankets, 7 scarves, 3 pairs of children’s socks, 2 dolls and a jumper for those living rough in the colder months.
Manager of the centre Debra Traill said it warms her heart every time this group meets.
“Their enthusiasm to take wool and craft it into a warm blanket, beanie or scarf made with love is just wonderful and it’s great to know that their handcrafted goodies will now go to those less fortunate.”
Craft group member Jill Sheffield said she enjoys the companionship of the group and the ability to help those in need.
“The contributions are coming from all over the community. Anybody who hears that we’re creating for people in need, are offering us yarn.
“So it’s all come with love from the community,” she said.
Executive officer for HICCI Alison Gommers was thankful for the donation from the craft group.
“This is huge, especially for people coming in at this time of year when we’re all a bit dark, dreary and cold.
“That cuddly, nice and warm feeling for some people will make a big difference,” she said.
Not all Sticks and Hooks members were present for the handover, but still donated their time to craft the clothing.
Sticks and Hooks meet at the Yarra Glen Living and Learning Centre on the last Tuesday of each month from 10.00am – 12.30pm.
The knitting and crocheting social group is ideal for all people to learn and share their knitting or crocheting skills.
The centre welcomes locals to come along regardless of whether they are a novice or are experienced in this traditional craft that is now popular again.
For more information about this social group, other classes, workshops and events held at the Yarra Glen District Living and Learning Centre call 9730 2887, email ygdllc@bigpond.com or visit, www.yarraglen.com/livingandlearning
