Machine knitting

Feb 25, 2006 8 Replies

Firstly I am not a knitter but I support african knitters and need some help. I'm Jim, live in the UK and support training for orphan girls in Western Kenya. These girls are 14/17 age who are looking for ways to earn money to support themselves and usually their brothers and sisters. They are helped by grandparents or other relatives. They are very very poor. I have set up a training room in a place called Matunda. I have shipped them sewing machines and two brother knitting machines (second hand). They take government exams after their training and they are very hard workers.They are using the machines but the punchcards they have are limiting and they would like more designs. I don't know much about cards and I am not sure the best way to help them. I have seen brother punch machines but very few cards. I know that it would be good if they could design knitted goods which reflect their culture etc. They have a brother kh836 and a brother kh 230. If anyone can help me with any information to help them I would be truly grateful,



God bless,



Jim



Hi Jim,

I can't help you bc I know absolutely nothing about knitting machines, but I wanted to commend you for helping the girls in Kenya. I think it's just wonderful what you are doing to help them help themselves !

Rusty in CT, USA

Thanks Rusty, I give but get much more in return. It's a humbling experience to be amongst people so poor, who still have a smile, with an ability to continue in such difficult circumstances.

Jim

I agree totally! This is such a nice and unselfish thing to do for others, Jim! *hug* I don't know anything at all about knitting machines either, unfortunately... but some of the other people on here have mentioned them before, so hopefully you will get some helpful answers.

Gemini

I did a search on Yahoo Groups and found 5 groups that matched Brother knitting machine. Someone there should be able to help.

Good luck, Shana

Rusty are you by any chance in Glastonbury?

Do you have the link to those groups?

Kristen, no, I'm in Naugatuck. Are you from CT too?

Rusty in CT, USA and Dusty the ShiPoo

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