The main focus of our group is to make blankets and other warm items for the less fortunate in our local community. Over 70 students attend each Thursday lunchtime in H12 to knit squares to be sewn into blankets for those less fortunate. We have a band of ex staff members and friends of the College that come in to assist and teach the students.  Some students have also perfected their sewing skills and assemble the squares into blankets.  Each blanket has a ‘Handmade with love by St Patrick’s Knitting Group’ label sewn on to them to make the person receiving the item feel special and loved. Our blankets are distributed through the local branch of the St Vincent de Paul Society.

Students will need a pair of size 8 (4mm) needles and 8ply yarn of their choice (polyester/acrylic or natural wool). They will cast on 50 stitches in garter stitch to create their first square.

Any members of our College community who would like to knit squares for us are most welcome - any donation of wool or needles are most appreciated. Please contact me for further information - fmusicorullo@saintpatricks.nsw.edu.au. 

Fran Musico Rullo - Knitting Club Coordinator