People of the Sock is a community project initiated by writer and Craft Vic pal Narelle Hanratty in association with Morris & Sons. By bringing together experienced and novice sock knitters in a sock knitting workshop, the results will be distributed to Big Issue vendors as Christmas presents.
According to Narelle, she was was inspired to start the project after meeting a spry and youthful 80-year-old woman knitting socks outside a hospital while her husband was parking the car.
"The woman was knitting socks for a Sydney organisation that distributes them to people who are homeless. Socks are particularly valued, she said, because they’re warm and easily portable. And when not wearing the socks, a person who is homeless can stuff them in their pocket for the day, unlike the gift of a blanket which the person has to carry around for the day or hide somewhere."
It's an excellent cause and if you're interested in participating (whether it is as a teacher or workshop participant, or if you'd like to donate materials etc!), then make sure you attend the People of the Sock planning meeting at Morris & Sons (Level 1, 234 Collins Street, Melbourne) on Wed 3 Nov at 5pm - that's the day after tomorrow!
For more information, click here or email Narelle at peopleofthesock@gmail.com
They also have a Twitter account which you can follow!
1 comment:
Hi,
What a wonderful way to make use of our talents and resources! Especially because as you say, carrying socks around is never a burden for the homeless, and at the same time, it is easily usable and will keep them warm during winter. You could also check out these cleverly crafted beautifully designed shoes at http://www.facebook.com/NovoShoes. You stand to win amazing prizes as well! Thanks!
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