I've had another busy week, which started with knitting an octopus from a bath mitt pattern and a couple of fish. After rescuing a dropped stitch or two, stuffing and giving them googly eyes, I think they turned out quite well! They certainly got the OK from all who attended my workshop at the Park Centre on Monday afternoon. I'd like to thank all who helped create the hive of activity that lasted all afternoon.

Individuals of all ages, from novice to more

experienced makers shared ideas and skills, some

chose wool and patterns to take home to try

whilst others stayed to chat, knit, crochet

and stitch.

This crab was made in speedy time and completed by the end of the workshop. It is created by cutting sections from a woollen jumper and stitching them around stencils which have been padded out a little to give more shape. The legs are cut from felted material.

This piece of sea weed was crocheted from spare wool and was also completed on the day.

I'm already looking forward to making with you all at the next workshop.

On Thursday the Park Centre Craft Group invited me to give a quick talk about the 'Let's Make it' project' and I'm delighted that many are now involved and busy knitting etc.

They kindly welcome any individuals who would like to go along to their group on Thursdays 10 - 12am to make items for the float.

The next Free workshop is on Mon 18th April at Park Community Centre, Chelmsford St, Weymouth. 3.15 - 5.15pm, All are welcome to come along and see what we're doing and/or join in the fun of creating.

The first weeks of 'LET'S MAKE IT' have been a huge success with many groups & individuals making great efforts and already completing items such as Punch & Judy, Rats, Flowers & more for the carnival float.

Thanks to all participants, the first set of workshops at Southill Day Centre, Fairways Court and Swannery Court have been great fun, we've been sharing ideas, rediscovering long lost skills and learning new ones. By knitting, French knitting, crocheting, building, cutting, glueing and much more, we have seen the birth of many new items to come. E.g. Jubilee Clock, Fossils, grass, sand,

Lighthouse, Sea, Shells and Rocks.

We are looking for more people of all ages to get involved and explore ideas and help make other items for the float or costumes to wear in the procession, e.g.mermaids.

Come on folks:' LET'S MAKE IT'