Hundreds of knitters help make bumper baby clothes donation

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A group of generous crafters have been hard at work making donations for tiny tots at Paisley’s special baby care unit.The club of knitters, who are known as the Nifty Crafters Club, have spent weeks creating the collection of handmade blankets and hats for babies receiving special care at the RAH and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.The club, which was launched in May 2021, started with just six members, and now has a following of almost 300 people who spend their free time knitting and crocheting for good causes.The growing group was started by The Hidden Wool Shop, which is located in the Renfrew’s Canal Street.The wool shop was started by shop owner David Shan 26 years ago when it featured a small section of wool in the long-standing card and gift store.Over the years, the collection grew and it has now become a secret treasure trove for crocheters and knitters.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialDavid and his colleague and knitting enthusiast Jane Stickley-Woods wanted to start the club with the hope of creating a community of crafters in the area.The club - which has its own