GRAN'S KNITTING CIRCLE
knitting session by Gran of 1ZB has created a great deal of interest among her listeners, as is shown by the large amount of mail received — some letters containing knitting hints, others offering new patterns and ideas. Many contained requests for small quantities of wool to finish garments which were almost completed, but were held up by wool being unprocurable. However, most of those troubles were soon eliminated by ‘phone calls from listeners who could supply the wool, and "Gran" once again breathed freely with the satisfaction that her "theme" song had once again held sway. This is just another of "Gran’s" goodwill gestures. A knitter herself, she understands how oft-times a little help is welcome and appreciated. And as she says herself -"That’s what Grandmothers are for — to give help!" "So listen in," says Gran, "on Tuesdays during the Home Service Session for the special knitting chats. You may have that skein of wool your country sister needs to finish that shawl. Remember my theme tune — ‘If everyone did everyone a good turn every day,’ and in so doing you can do your share of helping to make it-even at the moment-‘a happier old world.’ " ete innovation of a weekly
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 36, 1 March 1940, Page 47
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204GRAN'S KNITTING CIRCLE New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 36, 1 March 1940, Page 47
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