Regionwide event Knit In attracted about 30 women to the Dubbo Branch Library to sew up about 1000 knitted squares.

Knit In supported organisation Wrap With Love’s attempt to produce blankets to be sent away to people suffering from hypothermia or trauma in Australia and 21 countries around the world.

Squares of many colours and a number of designs were scattered across the tables as the women sewed, talked and laughed away.

Jenny Webber was happy to be part of the Knit In.

“I’ve enjoyed it, I’m a people person,” she said.

Mrs Webber’s involvement with Wrap With Love had a slow start, in her first year knitting only four squares, but this year she’s gone ahead with gusto.

“I was not a brilliant knitter so I was a bit apprehensive,” she said.

“But I came along to a sew-up day and I became enthusiastic when I realised I could be doing something so appreciated by people in dire circumstances.”

With her new enthusiasm Mrs Webber’s knitted squares are improving and she has also made an impression on a friend, who has bought some wool to knit.

Carol Gaiter was a recent recruit and thought she would use her skills for Wrap With Love.

“I wanted to lend support to a good cause,” she said.

Knit In generated interest among other library patrons yesterday and organisers were pleased with the response.

“We’ve had a good roll-up,” co-organiser Virginia Carter said.

It takes 28 squares to make one blanket, valued at $80, but made entirely by volunteers.

“People have seen their own rugs in Uganda, where they were needed,” Mrs Carter said.

Similar Knit In events were held at Gulgong, Kandos, Mudgee and Nyngan.

faye.wheeler@ruralpress .com