Two local charity knitting efforts have made the news, and both could do with a helping hand from keen knitters.
The Lincolnshire Echo has published Midwives' plea for knitted breasts to be used to help new mothers learn to breastfeed.
Find out more about how and why knitted breasts are used and knit your own.
The Isle of Wight Country Press is encouraging readers to Knit to help the Red Cross. Their sponsored knit-in takes place from 12-18 October 2009 and as well as raising money for the Red Cross, knitters will be creating items to be donated to orphanages in Africa. Scroll down to the bottom of the article for details of how to get involved.
Wednesday October 07, 2009 
