We are really pleased to announce the re opening of the Upper Studley Baptist Church Knit and Natter.
A group from Upper Studley Baptist Church have resumed meeting after a break when Covid 19 stopped everything.
We meet every Tuesday afternoon (except on the first Tuesday of the month) at 2-30pm in the church lounge for a good natter.
Some of us also bring our knitting. We all enjoy a cuppa and piece of cake. You can bring your own knitting, or join in our project. This is knitting baby clothes for the ‘fish & chip’ babies in South Africa.
If you would like to join us you would be most welcome.
Contact details –
Audrey Brown 01225 752921 or email audrey@brownsmail.co.uk
Fish and Chip Babies
Newborn babies in Africa, many suffering from Aids, are called ‘Fish and Chip’ babies because they are sent home from hospital wrapped in newspaper for warmth. They need your help knitters can make a small jumper, mittens or a beenie hat which can be sent to Africa to clothe the infants.
Some Ideas to Try
Baby Mittens – double knit 4mm (Size 8) needles. Please tie in pairs!
Cast on 28 sts and work in K1, p1 until work measures 1 inch (3 cm)
Work in Stocking stitch for 14 rows.
Next row: (k2tog, k11) twice, k2tog – 25 sts – Next row: purl
Next row: k2tog, k10, k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog – 22 sts – Next row: purl
Next row: (k2tog, k8) twice, k2tog – 19 sts – Next row: purl
Cast off and cut yarn, leaving a long length of yarn for sewing side seam.
Baby Jumpers – Knitted all in one. 50g DK wool 4mm (Size 8) needles.
Cast on 44 stitches and work 18 rows in k2 p2 rib.
Work 30 rows in stocking stitch (1 row plain, 1 row purl).
Cast on 12 stitches at start of next 2 rows and change to k2 p2 rib for sleeves (68 sts).
Rib 22 more rows.
Next row – rib 21, cast OFF 26 stitches, rib 21 (cast off very loosely)
Next row – rib 21, cast ON 26 stitches, rib 21 (cast on very loosely)
Work 22 rows in k2 p2 rib. Cast off 12 stitches at start of next 2 rows
Work 30 rows stocking stitch.
Work 18 rows in k2 p2 rib
Cast off – sew side and sleeve seams.
Baby Beanie Hat 20g DK wool on 4mm (Size 8) needles
Cast on 64 stitches and work 14 rows in k1 p1 rib
Work 18 rows stocking stitch or until work measures 11 cm from cast on edge
Crown : Row 1: *k6 k2tog. Repeat from * to end of row (56 stitches)
Row 2 and every alternate row : knit
Row 3 *k5 k2tog. Repeat from * to end of row (48 stitches)
Row 5 *k4 k2tog. Repeat from * to end of row (40 stitches)
Continue decreasing like this until *k1 k2tog has been done (16 stitches)
Knit one row. Break wool and thread through stitches. Pull up and join seam
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Hewbrews 13-16
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