Shetland Library will soon be hosting a new weekly knitting group with a charity focus, to create a special centrepiece in the Lerwick Library at Christmas.
‘Da Toorie Tree’ will be made of all shapes, sizes and patterns of mainly green hats.
There are a number of reasons why people need to feel a little extra warmth this winter – particularly in Shetland – and people will be able to take a hat without having to demonstrate need or ask for permission.
Team Leader, Catherine Jeromson said:
“The idea for Da Toorie Tree came last Christmas when one of our staff saw a similar project down in England – with over 100 hats being distributed to local charities.
“Some of our craft-loving staff have been keen to re-establish a ‘Mak & Yak’ group and thought that having a charity focus that benefitted local folk might be of interest.”
The new Shetland Library Makkers group, open to all, will meet weekly in the Lerwick Library on Wednesday mornings, 11-12noon starting on Wednesday 18 September.
Local businesses have already kindly donated some green yarn to get the project started and there is a wide selection of craft books in the library for patterns and inspiration – just bring your wires, pins or hooks.
Da Toorie Tree will go up with the Christmas Decorations in the library and if there are left over hats in the New Year these will be handed to organisations in Shetland who can distribute anyone in need.
Those who cannot attend the library on Wednesday mornings, can still participate in the project.
If you would like to contribute a hat to Da Toorie Tree, drop it in at the Lerwick Library, the Mobile Library or at the Baltasound, Brae or Mid Yell Community Libraries.
Contact Shetland Library via email at shetlandlibrary@shetland.gov.uk or on 01595 743868
