We had the morning free, so Kelly took me to the fabric market. This market is run by all women and all the tailors are men. What an overwhelming selection! Not to worry, I was able to find fabric that I loved. The lengths are in multiples of 2 meters. But, if you find a piece you like that's not long enough, the women call to each other and usually find more and send it over. See what you think of my selections:
We got to meet the new group from Chigwirizano again today. They had been very busy since we had been there on Saturday. They were very enthusiastic about the stitch patterns and item ideas and had knit up a storm. Kelly had given them an idea to make Christmas stocking, which they had tried to do but it was too small. Kelly explained to them to make a sock for an elephant, which elicited many giggles. Here's some headbands with flowers on them - and Kelly modeling one of them.
We talked to the group about creating a business proposal for a knitting machine and getting a sign for their wares at the local market. Then, Kelly joined the knitters to knit under the trees with a gentle breeze. She says she could do this forever!
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