Today we walked around town trying to familiarize ourselves with the area. We went to a local bookstore and picked up a guide to Chichewa so we can learn the language better. While searching for the fabric market we stumbled on the vegetable market and an open market where everyone seemed to be selling clothing from western styled clothing, it was interesting to see. There was also a few stands with people selling crocheted hats and some knitting scarves (although made by a knitting machine). We tried to find out where we could find knitting resources, but so far haven't found anything. Tomorrow we will try again with a better understanding where to go. Our time was also spent trying to look at possible local resources that can be used as knitting needles. After this long trek around town we stopped and shopped for food for lunch.
After lunch we started prepping knitting instructions and started contacting our local contact for the HIV/AIDS support groups. I even bought an easy phone to be able to call or text people in Malawi easier and to always have a phone to call for help.
I feel like things are getting off to a good start, but still a lot to do!
Hi knitsters,
ReplyDeleteDo the locals wear anything knitted themselves? I'm reminded of the knitted clothing my daughter was wearing when I adopted her from Vietnam.
Thank you for the work you are doing.