Vinnies knit project a quiet success in the suburbs

THE St Vincent de Paul Society’s Knit a Blanket appeal it launched in September last year has proved a quiet success around Perth’s parishes.

Ladies in the St Vincent de Paul Society knitting group who do their work at the Society’s Belmont headquarters every Friday until 12.30pm. Sitting are Jennifer Vallelonga, Rita Rego, Joy Lee and Barbara Foster. Standing are Mirella Masetti and Lyn Del Borrello. Photo: St Vincent de Paul Society

Volunteers knit or crochet from donated wool and items are made including blankets, scarves and beanies. People can either come into the St Vincent de Paul Society’s head office in Belmont on a Friday morning (spaces are limited) or knit/crochet from home.
The group is in constant need of donated wool, eight-ply. Donations can be dropped off to head office at 76 Abernethy Road, Belmont, Monday to Friday from 8.30am-4.30pm.
The items are then given out by Society volunteers to people they visit in need of warm clothing/items or through our other homeless support services.
Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in East Victoria Park has organised a group where wool is supplied free of charge, with parishioners skilled in knitting or crocheting taking part.
Anyone interested in helping the knitting group can phone Lyn on 9457 7957.
Other parishes and communities can also start the initiative.