Can you knit? Do you enjoy crafts or sewing? Would you like to help people working in the NHS or care homes? Do you have family, friends, neighbours or colleagues who need face masks?
Below are some patterns created by The Mothers Union. You can find further resources to help you feel connected with the community, nourish your prayer life and help with feelings of loneliness by visiting Mothers Union Resources Page
For making scrub bags please download the pattern by clicking on the link below:
https://muenterprises.org/birmingham/files/2020/06/Scrub-Bags.pdf
To make a face covering please click the link below. Bear in mind that these coverings are not suitable for clinical use:
https://muenterprises.org/birmingham/files/2020/06/Home-Made-Cloth-Face-Coverings.pdf
For mask straps click below for the guidelines:
https://muenterprises.org/birmingham/files/2020/06/Craft-The-Community-Mask-straps.pdf
Knitted prayer squares can be used by yourself or someone you know. Oxford Mothers’ Union give them to local hospital chaplains:
https://muenterprises.org/birmingham/files/2020/06/Knitted-Prayer-Squares-FINAL.pdf
Knitted pairs of hearts can be given to loved ones to bring comfort:
https://muenterprises.org/birmingham/files/2020/06/Knitted-Hearts.pdf
