I don't know if any of you who knit or crochet and read this blog are like me, but I've a secret, I don't like knitting sweaters. It is the knitting ADHD that I suffer from. Seriously, it is also the reason that I have so much stash. I see something bright and lovely or soft and comforting and just know that there is something that I could make with that. I have also been known to, ahem, grossly miscalculate how much yarn I'm going to need, so I do have those odd skeins here and there, and there, and there, and there.
Anyway, I came across this at Lime & Violet's Daily Chum and thought it was incredibly well worth sharing. This is a golden opportunity to destash and do some quick projects. This is from Knit and Play with Fire's post on Small Comforts.
It is not only a good thing to do for the patients referenced in the post but also an opportunity to remember that many hospitals and their patients have similar needs. Where I work, we do an Adopt-A-Family and Senior project every year. Our church also does a similar program. I have to tell you, that it is always an eye-opener. The two families that I am the captain for this year are two young families. One young woman has three young children and the only thing she is asking for are school uniforms (a requirement for all public elementary schools in Cleveland). No toys, no games, no stuffed animals . . . just something that her kids need, not necessarily want. The seniors always want socks, hats, mittens and warm pajamas. Last year, for the very first time, both agencies we work with made requests not only at the holidays but mid-year. As we are all aware, the needs continue to grow and not just around the holidays . . . but I digress.
So, if you are feeling the need or desire to share your talents, knit or crochet a hat. Donate it through Small Comforts or your local hospital. Share your skills and destash. It will make you feel good. More importantly, it will help someone who really, really need some Small Comfort.
Okay, I'm off my soap box. Have a wonderful day . . . week . . . month.
1 comment:
Hi, I know what you mean about the long projects. Sharing the feelings and now I see myself selecting shorter projects.
We participate in a program at work where we give to the council on aging. These are people in their 70's & 80's. Like you were saying they want for what they need and it's usually jogging suits to wear durring the day and we have included hand warmers from some of our sock yarn stash in a superwash because they don't need to worry about hand washing but it still feels nice and keeps them warm. We don't always have much ourselves but we have more than some. Wishing you all the best this week.
Jerry
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