Sticks and Hooks started as a knitting and crochet group within the Yarra Glen and District Living and Learning Centre in 2017 following on from previous craft groups Crafty Mix and Unfinished Business which ran for many years.
It quickly grew to become a group working towards helping our community. They started knitting squares to create blankets. Then they turned the squares into scarves, mittens, vests and many other items. The community started to knit squares and donate wool for them, so they then spent more time putting squares together rather than creating them; they have had a continuing supply ever since.
The group has supported many communities in need including:
– HICCI.
– Holy Fools (scarves, beanies, jumpers for school kids and the homeless).
– Lilydale Pathology (teddy bears for kids).
– Tarralla Aged Care (knitted and crocheted blankets), Yarra Glen Medical Centre.
– and many other community groups and individuals.
Sticks and Hooks social group come together on the last Tuesday of the month from 10am, whether you’re a novice or experienced you are welcome, come along and get creative with yarn. Donations of wool or knitting supplies are always welcome.
Please contact Lisa or Julie at the Centre 9730 2887 for all enquiries.
