KNIT1 - PASS IT ON - COMMENTS

Please see below for comments made by visitors at knitting shows, who have been taught to knit by our wonderful volunteers:

NEC 2011

"Fabulous! I made a flower and red nose by crochet and I have not crocheted before. Thank you very much".

Olympia 2011

"I learned to knit last year at the Stitch and Craft show by a very patient lady. She inspired me to learn a new hobby and keep expanding my skills"
Angel Naylor

"Thank you very much. So helpful and informative."

"Lovely stand, volunteer who taught me was really attentive. Thanks for getting me back into crochet."
Helen

Glasgow March 2011:

"Pupils from Cardinal Newman High School, Bellshill loved finger knitting so much they came back to learn knit and purl. They had a fabulous time. Thank you for your patience."
Carolyn Mackay

"You guys taught me to crochet last year and have helped answer my questions this year. Many, many thanks for my new hobby."
Katherine Anderson

"I’d just like to say a very big thank you to the volunteer - I’m sorry I didn’t think to ask your name - who took the time to teach me Continental knitting at the Glasgow Creative Stitches/Hobbycraft Exhibition (on 3/3/11), and then let me keep the yarn and the needles. You made my day, and I have practiced what you taught me everyday since. It has brought me much joy and I’m so very glad that there is an organisation like UKHKA out there to teach knitting and volunteers like you who don’t mind sharing."
Merren Simpson

Brighton February 2011:

"Great stall. Friendly advice. Best in show."

"You great guys taught me to knit several years ago and I am (and the children) are still going strong. Thanks."
April

"Super helpful and friendly. Thanks for your advice."
Shirley

"I went to the show to look around at the crafts generally but knew where I wanted to go first. The show information highlighted the knitting stand with the chance of having some hands on help. Being a very novice knitter and my first time being shown, the lady was fantastic, gave me plenty of time but more importantly reassurance and encouragement. I walked away having learnt the purl stitch and a free ball of wool, well done guys you made my day!"
Laura

Harrogate 2010:

"Jo taught me and my mum to crochet – two life-long knitters very satisfied! Thank you very much Jo, you were lovely."
Joy & Suzanne

"Mary taught me to crochet squares. I have wanted to learn this for a long time. Thank you."
E Dobson

"Elisabeth solved my problem of trying to make puff flower granny squares from "Let's Get Crafting" "Crochet Creative" which hadn't worked for me. Big thanks as even my aunt couldn't help."
Margaret

"Learnt to crochet - think I need some more practice!"
Alex

"Thank you for the lesson - I'm off to buy a needle and some wool!!"
Kylie X

"Excellent."
Pat Sykes

"Brill!"
Susie Kent

Liverpool Show April 2009:

"I attended the craft day at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool on Friday last week. While I was there I was taught to knit by a lady but I didn't get her name.  I would just like to pass my thanks on to her for her time, and also to your organisation for making this possible.  I have practised a little each day and have ordered a book to hopefully learn more.  I had never considered knitting before, but have really enjoyed the little I've done the last few days.  I'm really looking forward to my new hobby, and am grateful that you have all made this possible for me."
Hannah