Wanted! Knitters and non-knitters!

AIDS babies are born every hour in Africa. Most go into orphanages, often just wrapped in newspaper or rags.

People around Australia are busy knitting little jumpers which are sent to South Africa and Malawi where the AIDS orphan problem is far worse than in any other country.

You can help in three different ways:

• By knitting (see the pattern below)
• By donating 8-ply wool (acrylic wool is acceptable)
• By donating some money to help with the considerable shipment costs. 

A big thank you from the AIDS babies of Africa.

Elizabeth Stevenson

AIDS Baby Jumpers: Knitting Pattern

Knitted all in one. Double knit wool is ideal (8 ply) Size 5mm needles (tight knitters) or size 4.5 needles (loose knitters).

• Cast on 44 stitches
• Work 18 rows in K2, P2 rib
• Work 30 rows stocking stitch
• Cast on 12 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows, at same time, change to K2, P2 (for sleeve)
• Rib 22 more rows
• Next row: Rib 21 cast off 26 stitches Rib 21
• Next row: Rib 21 cast on 26 stitches Rib 21
• Work 22 rows in K2, P2 rib
• Cast off 12 stitches at beginning of the next 2 rows
• Work 30 rows stocking stitch Work 18 Rows K2, P2 rib
• !Cast off

Please stick to pattern as it is proven to work. Stripes and bright colors are fine.

A big thank you from the tiny babies of Africa