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Norfolk Knitters and Stitchers - providing support to charities at home and abroad with lovingly hand knitted and sewn items.

There are now 2191 members and 135 groups around the county knitting, crocheting and stitching for charity. We support many charities from orphanages and families abroad to small projects at home. Age is no barrier - members range from the young to some well over 100. We have groups in diverse situations reflecting the whole community. Get in touch if you are interested - there's room for everyone!

Acknowledgements
Please click on an acknowledgement for more information.
21/07/2021 - Buddy Bag Foundation
Thank you for the kind donation from the Sheringham Sewing Group, Norfolk Knitters & Stitchers. The toiletry bags, pencil cases & knitted toys are really lovely & very much appreciated. They are just what we need for the Buddy Bags.
18/07/2021 - Rucksack Appeal
What joy and delight in receiving the bag containing the beautiful baby layette sets, layette bags, and the 'Welcome' wall hangers.
27/03/2021 - Masks for the Homeless
Our stitchers made a fantastic effort producing 1524 masks for the homeless in the north of England. Many thanks to all those who helped. I’m sure you’ll be pleased to know you can stand down from your mask making efforts!
27/03/2021 - A Big Thank You from English+
Thank you so much to the Knitters and Stitchers for their wonderful bags and for your collection of them from Sheringham. They are such lovely bags and the care parcels that we gave out were much appreciated.
27/03/2021 - Thank You from English+
Thank you so much to you and the Norfolk Knitters and Stitchers for the wonderful bags, teddies, blankets and cardigans. They are lovely.
31/12/2020 - North Norfolk - Poppy Appeal
Thank you from Morrisons
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October 2021 Update is now available

Message from Susan Bowring (Suffolk Stitchers and Knitters) "I have just heard that the VM building in Ipswich is undergoing H & S repairs and will not be open for us so we have to cancel Wool Court tomorrow the 28th. We are open in Lowestoft at the Yard every Friday morning from 10.30 and also Tuesdays 1300 - 1500. Friday is drop in for cake and coffee, stay awhile, buy wool, whole building is open. Tuesday is with Jean downstairs sewing or bring your knitting if you prefer.

NEW MEMBERS: If you would like to join Norfolk Knitters and Stitchers please contact our membership secretary (Sheila Robinson - sheila@dmdesigns00.co.uk). Please include your telephone number in your membership request.

Announcements

West NorfolkMessage from Stephanie: will not be opening the Woolshack on 29th October 2021. Our next Woolshack will be Friday 26th November 2021 and although we will still be limited to 30, we will serve refreshments and you will be able to stay for a while. There will be no Woolshack in December, the next one after that will be Friday 28th January 2022. I do apologise for all the chopping and changing and hope we can get to some sort of better routine in 2022.

Some of our groups are beginning to reopen. Please look at the Local Groups section and contact the organiser to find out the latest information on a specific group. Click Here

Norwich Wool Loft The Norwich Wool Loft will be open on the morning of 19 October 2021. We will be running half-hourly slots (9.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00 and 11.30) which can be booked by either emailing Elly on norfolkknitters08@gmail.com or leaving a message on 07725047216.

Once arrived you can stay until the Wool Loft closes at 12.15 – you DO NOT have to leave before the next time slot. Tables will be set out to allow you to stay and have a chat. Refreshments (tea/coffee/biscuits) will be available to buy, and we will operate a table service where your order will be taken at your table and delivered to you.

Masks/shields should be worn when you are wandering around but can be taken off, if you wish, when sitting at a table. Tables will be socially distanced. You will be able to buy new wool, donated wool, new fabric, small Christmas gifts and books/jigsaws.