 Astonishing numbers
Knitting for AIDS babies, orphans and vulnerable children of the world
Firstly, thank you to St Paul’s knitters and to those who donate wool and money towards this worthwhile project. As you read this, another AIDS baby is being born: the need for our knitting is a never-ending one.
We are now supplying more African countries: in addition to Malawi and South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia receive shipments of jumpers and comfort dolls. An Australian traveller recently took 400 jumpers to Ethiopia. Closer to home are the chilly mountain areas of East Timor where we recently sent 10,000 jumpers plus hundreds of dolls, beanies and bootees. As you see, our service has broadened to include many other vulnerable children, including residents of Eastern Europe where 20,000 jumpers were sent through the Mission Without Borders organisation. In all, 90,000 jumpers have been sent overseas. Who would have thought when this project started less than a year ago, that the response would be so wonderful?
One St Paul’s member put my original Inside Story article and pattern on her work noticeboard. That simple action has led to at least 250 jumpers being sent and enthusiastic knitters still going strong!
Thank you everyone and please keep the goodies coming!
We have been asked to make longer sleeves on the original jumper pattern. Please see the revised patterns provided below.
Using 8 ply knitting yarn (acrylic yarn can be used) and 4.5 needles; lots of bright colours and stripes; any colour can be used.
Please leave your contributions in the St Paul’s office for collection by Elizabeth Stevenson.
Elizabeth Stevenson
Larger Jumper
Cast on 70 stitches
Work 18 rows K2. P2 rib
Work 48 rows in stocking stitch
Cast on 34 stiches at beginning of next two rows for sleeves, at the same time change to K2. P2 Rib 30 rows.
Rib 49 cast off 40 stitches rib 49
Rib 49 cast on 40 stitches rib 49 . . . (this forms the neck opening) Rib 30 rows Cast off 34 stitches at beginning of next two rows Work 48 rows in stocking stitch Work 18 rows in K2. P2 rib.
Cast off and sew up side seams and under arms.
Small Jumpers (longer sleeves)
Cast on 44 stitches
Work 18 rows in K2, P2 rib
Work 30 rows sstocking stitch
Cast on 20 stitches at beginning of next 2 rows, at same time, change to K2, P2 (for sleeve) Rib 22 more rows Next row: Rib 24 cast off 36 stitches Rib 24 Next row: Rib 24 cast on 36 stitches Rib 24 Work 22 rows in K2, P2 rib Cast off 20 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows Work 30 rows stocking stitch Work 18 rows K2, P2 rib Cast off and sew up side seams and under arms.
Any colour, stripes and bright are fine.
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