I met Julie Rains at camp and heard amazing stories about a dream she had a while back. I heard about this Love Knits thing and really had no idea what it was but I knew I was going to be a part of it. So after getting in contact with Julie and discussing what some of the foundations that Love Knits was built on I decided to attempt to bring it to Brock. It started off with just a few of us knitting and hanging out brainstorming what we could bring to vision.
Then it grew and more people started coming, talking about Love Knits even outside of the gatherings… there was a buzz going around. Girls and even guys were telling us that their grandma’s had taught them how to knit and they would be at our next meeting. Our next meeting was very exciting and we had so many people that we ran out of needles and knit using pencils! It was a blast!!! There was so much learning and love floating around it was very heart warming.
We had to conclude our gatherings at Brock because we all went different directions for the summer, but we are all continuing knitting and teaching others. Our plans for next year include making hats for the homeless shelter across the street as well as selling our headband creations around school and giving the money to the homeless shelter. I’m sure more ideas and knitting and crocheting skills will come out this summer and I can’t wait for the next year!
Kristyn Wagner
St. Catherines, ON
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