Durban North knitters hope to stitch new connections
A GROUP of residents have begun a knitting and crocheting group in the hopes of creating a community networking and learning opportunity for others to learn the skill.
The group, based at St Margaret's Church in Durban North, is open to anyone wanting to share their skills or learn about crocheting and knitting.
They meet on the first Saturday of every month, between 10:00 and 12:00.
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Debbie Russell, who many in the group cite as the linchpin of the community initiative, said the next meeting takes place on Saturday, May 3.
'Everyone is welcome to come and learn how to knit and crochet or just come along and chat while working on your latest project. It is something I've wanted to learn more about. I drew in another member of the church, Tracy Grant, and we spoke at a braai and the idea to start the group was born. We've already had a few residents join in but we'd love to see more come out and learn and grow with the crocheting and knitting skills. We always bring extra wool and extra crochet hooks and knitting needles if they don't have them,' she said.
For La Lucia resident Grant, her journey with knitting began at a young age.
'My grandmother and mother taught me when I was a child and I've helped to teach others since we began this initiative. I find the fellowship of being with each other while chatting about all sorts of things; there is definitely a sense of community. I also find that knitting and crocheting is a good stress release, that repetitive motion is very calming,' Grant said.
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Anne Taylor, another member of the group, began her journey with knitting in Grade One at school.
'While I learnt how to knit at school, I only learnt how to crochet when I grew up. I actually taught myself. Being a part of this group has made a positive impact on me because I get to learn from more experienced knitters and crocheters. It really teaches you patience and it's fun, especially when you find something that is difficult, it's nice to overcome with a group,' she said
If you would like to get involved or join the group, contact Russell on 082 579 0077 or Cathy at the church on 031 563 9474 during office hours.
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