Take on Sands Knitting Challenge
Knit with love. Knit with care.
Have you ever thought about learning to knit? if so this challenge could be perfect for you.
We will send you everything you need to be able to knit one of our special blankets which then be used in a Sands memory box. Register for your Sands knitting start kit, set up a fundraiser and get knitting!
Why?
Be part of something special and knit a blanket for Sands memory boxes whilst raising fund so that we can ensure bereaved families get the support they need and deserve at the toughest of times.
Find time and space to develop your skills as a knitter.
Sign up to get your Sands knitting starter pack
Join our knitting community on Facebook
FAQ's
Is their a fee for my pack?
Yes it's £25 for a Sands knitting starter kit that contains:
- A tote bag
- 2 balls of wool
- Needles
- Patterns and information
- your blanket return slip
How do i sign up?
To sign up to the challenge, register for your Sands knitting starter kit pack here
When you register, your fundraising page will be automatically set up for you and you pack posted to you. Please allow 2 weeks for the pack to arrive.
What will I receive in my pack?
Once you register for the challenge and set up a fundraising page we will send you your knitting pack. Please allow 2 weeks for this to arrive. The pack will include 2 x 100g white wool, pattern, knitting needles and a tote bag for you to store everything in.
What are the Sands memory blankets used for?
These go in our Sands memory box which are given to bereaved parents.
Why does the Sands memory blanket need to be white?
Sadly, there is great need for our Memory Boxes which go to bereaved parents from all walks of life
and from different backgrounds and beliefs.
So, to ensure that Memory Boxes are appropriate for every baby, we only use white blankets as they are a neutral colour.
In some cases where a baby has died early in pregnancy, parents simply do not know the gender of their baby.
Where do i send my finished memory blanket?
Sands Memory Box Blanket Appeal, C/O Partridges, Eagle Avenue, Magnetic Park, Desborough,
NN14 2WD. Please include your full contact details so that we can acknowledge receipt.
I have misplaced the knitting pattern can i download a copy
Yes the pattern can be downloaded from here
Do i need to knit my blanket in a certain time or number of days?
No you can do this challenge at your own pace. You can knit one blanket or may choose to knit more.
How long will it take for my pack to arrive?
Please allow 2 weeks for pack delivery.
Our full list of FAQ's, including pattern questions, can be found below. For any further questions please email fundraising@sands.org.uk
