The Raglan Crafters Group and the Raglan Knitting Circle had been busy for several months making a huge range of knitted and crocheted beanies in readiness for Worldwide Knit in Public Day (WWKIPD) and their annual fundraiser ‘Beanies for Koha’ on Saturday, 8th June.
A stunning Raglan morning added to the fabulous atmosphere created by the group and members of the public gathering to knit and crochet on the front deck of the Harbourview Hotel. A huge “thank you” to the hotel for hosting us again this year. Around 140 beanies were pegged up and draped along the front railing of the hotel deck, allowing members of the public to browse from the footpath and purchase a beanie for a donation. Two handmade garments were also put up for silent auction to help boost the fundraiser. It was a super fun event that was well supported by locals and visitors alike.
Two brightly painted chairs invited passers-by to engage in a spot of mindful knitting or crochet called ‘Sit & Knit’. These ongoing community knitting and crocheting projects are still available to add to at the Stoned Cow Café. So, if you need a coffee, feel free to pick up the ‘Sit & Knit’ basket and add a few rows of knitting or crochet to these community projects. It will be fun to see how long these projects get by WWKIPD 2025.
In total, the groups raised $1,000, a significant contribution to the Raglan Coastguard’s New Vessel fund.
If you’d like to be part of these amazing groups in Raglan (visitors are also welcome), the Knitting Circle meets every Wednesday morning from 9 am to 11 am at Orca Café. The Karioi Quilters and Crafters group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10 am to 3 pm at the Old School Arts Centre. The Raglan Spinners have also started meeting again regularly, joining the Karioi Quilt & Craft group. You can also join the Raglan Crafters Facebook group to stay up to date with events.
