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and especially those who have experienced loss and trauma as a result of war. The wraps are knitted, transported and assembled by volunteers. Over 30,000 volunteers around Australia have been involved in the project and more than a quarter of a million woollen wraps have been produced. The wraps are
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of 4 x 7 squares. Although simple, this formula allows for an almost unlimited variety and the resulting wrap is a unique possession for its final owner. Some wraps incorporate a single stylised
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Finished wraps are collected by over twenty non-denominational and non-political aid agencies and taken to a warehouse in
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from where they are distributed to other charities working directly with communities in need. For example, as of 2012
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is credited with the "Knit-In" idea. Other knitting events have been held at a variety of
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protest, to support the movement and increase awareness of the
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A handknitted "Wrap with Love" blanket on display at
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This article about an organisation in Australia is a
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Index


Engadine
charitable organisation
OAM
knitted
blankets
hypothermia
Garter stitch
blankets
kangaroo

702 ABC Sydney
ABC Local Radio
sit-in
direct action
Angela Catterns
community halls
Alexandria, New South Wales
World Vision Australia
Armenia
Romania
Afghanistan
Mongolia
Zambia
Uganda
Rwanda
Burundi
Laos
Thailand
Malawi

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