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Knit-stitch for Schools

Stitching friendships together in the Commuknitty.

If you need to raise funding for this project please consider Age Action  http://www.ageaction.ie/ they will provide fundraising support to schools who need to raise funds for the Knit-Stitch Kits, donating a proportion of these funds raised to Age Action as part of the project.Wool in School also gives proceed to Age Action for every kit sold.  


Knit-Stitch ©
Knitting Together

Wool in School ™ are delighted to introduce our Intergenerational knitting kit, 
Knit-Stitch© with Schools , people in the community and Nursing Homes in Ireland.

Knit-Stitch© promotes Intergenerational learning by creating new possibilities and connections , sharing moments and making memories with children and older adults through our tradition of knitting. 

We aim to bring a learning opportunity which will enrich all involved
encouraging understanding and respect between generations.
Knit-Stitch includes two knitting kits one for a child one for an older person using Irish Yarn. children will create a colourful knitted bunting to tie together with an older person.

You have the option of doing this knitting project through facetime calls, text images , Zoom or face to face. 

If you would like to do this knitting  project with your school  linking in with elderly in the community, Grandparents Day or local Nursing Homes please use the contact form below we have a number of cost options suitable for your school.
Benefits for older people
  • wellbeing/mental health
  • community connection  
  • reducing isolation 
  • knowledge sharing
  • sharing transfer of skills 
  • social benefits
  •  building positive relationships
  • equal participation
Benefits for children
  • Wellbeing/mental health. 
  • Support social skills.
  • Focus and attention. 
  • Persistence Critical thinking. 
  • Problem solving supporting motor skills. 
  • Building positive relationships share experience.
  • Mutual respect. 
  • Lifelong learning breaking down barriers.
  • Citizenship.
  • Myself and others SPHE
  • Project completion. 
  • Presentations. 
  • Teamwork. 
Benefits for the school community
  • Complementing the Primary Curriculum - SPHE, Art Education
  • Linking in with the community/ nursing homes or community elderly , Myself and the wider world.
  • Promoting awareness of school projects and community cohesion. 
  • Encouraging shared learning.
  • Support children with additional needs.
  • Education for Sustainable Development Strategy 2030 
  • Consumer and environmental issues.
  • Heritage,  Fabric and Fibre Strand of the Art curriculum

more information
information kit .pdf

Express your classrooms interest in Knit-Stitch

Knit- Stitch kits

Double Kit €49 - 57

This double kit is perfect for schools who wish to connect with Grandparents or Nursing Homes in their community. It has all you need for two people, Irish wool , needles, cotton bags, workbooks and a free gift.

Kiddo Kit €25.65

Our Kiddo kit is a small knitting kit for one child includes Irish wool, needles, workbook , cotton bag and a free gift.

Workbook €8.95

Our beautiful designed and illustrated workbook is included in all kits.

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