Fish and Chips Baby

Glassortwo, I don’t know anyone in the WI - could you please PM me your address? I have a massive stash of yarn in all the colours of the rainbow!

After asking above I've had a look online and found this charity if anyone is interested.
knitforpeace.org.uk/knit-for-peace/donate/

But where do we send them ?

* Tanith*. Yes, it is still relevant. One of our Church members and a group of friends collect these little knitted jumpers. Also knitted/ crocheted squares, made into blankets. There is a dedicated group of people who sew these together, if needed. In our area, the crafted items are stored until there is enough to fill a container, then this is sent to Sierra Leone. The babies mums will come to a clinic for vaccinations and be given a jumper. So please keep on knitting.

This thread is over 10 yrs old probably no longer relevent!

does anyone know an address where I can send items for the fish and chip babies, myself and 2 other ladies are knitting the vests and hats for these babies, but cant find out where too send them to.

Thank you for the links. I'm all fired up, what a wonderful idea.
I wish I could send one to my little girl in Africa, but the charity I support doesn't allow it.

Thanks for the info J52.

I make the pillow case dresses and send the to a link at

www.dressagirlaroundtheworld.co.uk. The email is

[email protected]

The organisation sends a card informing you where the dresses have gone to. It is fun turning the pillow case into a pretty dress.

x

I was intrigued by the "Pillow Case Dresses" so did a search and found this link:
www.littledressesforafrica.org/blog/pillow-case-pattern/

I have a pile of no-longer-needed pillowcases, so will get sewing. What sweet little dresses.

What a lovely thing to do, if you are able to knit or sew, can't do either I'm afraid.

I don't think they want the pillowcase dresses in white as its a colour of mourning in some countries. I've made a couple of fuschia pink and couple of lemon. Used the offcut flap for edging and a contrast patch pocket.

www.facebook.com/notes/fish-chip-babies/drop-off-points/641064112690835

I have a box of Fish and Chip vests and hats. Does anyone know where to send them. It is a shame for them to not be used.

are people still knitting these items?

J

Hi just found this on the internet and think it sounds a lovelly idea.cant wait to get started and hope to send you something soon.

I have started the Fish and Chip project in Johannesburg South Africa in response to the desperate needs of these Mothers who need to be reminded of the simple fact that people care, and I want to widen the circle of compassion and see how many people I can get sympathetic to the cause who want to join in.
I am inviting other knitters/crocheters/sewists to join me and knit/crochet/sew at your own pace at home, work or wherever to make items to be donated. There are no pattern style restrictions except that they must be suitable for newborn babies. These little ones need booties, jerseys, mittens, hats and blankets and soft toys. If you want to make squares that we will join together, please make them 20cm x 20cm and make all your items in double knit wool. I would love it if you use every colour under the rainbow and not just white or pastels! My postal address is PO Box 786548, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2146, South Africa.

Oh no I will Email my sister. Sorry [shysal]

Just found this notice. It seems the small jumpers/vests are no longer required! They do still need hats and larger woolies as well as 6" squares for blankets.
I went out earlier and bought some more wool!

I am just over half way through my first jumper. However, I am wondering whether the head will fit through the hole, I cast off and on loosely but not sure. I shall get a better idea of the neck size when I have completed the whole thing. My tension is usually spot on, so used 5mm needles. The jumper as a whole looks big, but I suppose it needs to cover most of the torso.
I am an average speed knitter, but I certainly would not manage one in an evening.

marelli of course, I will pass them on for you.

I'll start knitting tonight, too. I've been knitting squares for a blanket for my old brass bed, just for something to knit! This is more important. I'll send them to you, glass, if that's ok?

stansgran I think there was a thread last year about these dresses, I seem to think it may have been libradi or ariadne that had posted.

There is also a wonderful site about turning spare pillow cases into pretty dresses for little girls. I have loads of surplus pillow cases(I used to have white sheets for all the beds but room coordinating cases)but the site is American. Does anyone know of a UK site?