Grab your needles and start donating!
Well, if I thought October was a lost month, November is swiftly jumping on the same bandwagon. Yeehaw! But, I'm on time enough to know yesterday was the Marine Corps Birthday (something you memorize your first year w/a Marine) which means today is Veteran's Day and a good time to share a couple of ways we celebrate year round.
First up is Knit Your Bit. I repeatedly post this link because it's a great one. First launched in 2006 by the National WWII Museum, this campaign has grown to have a tremendous reach with over 30,000 scarves donated to veteran centers. Visit their website and grab a couple of free patterns (both knit and crochet) and get going. They even have a Facebook group you can join.
Second is one of my favorite organizations Soldiers' Angels Sewing and Crafting team . If you like to sew more than knit or crochet there's plenty of craft items to make and donate. Including: No-Sew Blankets, Lap Blankets. Beanies, Wheelchair/Walker Totes, Ditty Bags, Trach/Stoma Bibs, Catheter Bag Cover, Cool Scarves, Sand Scarves, and Drawstring Pillowcase Bag. Instructions for each item are available on the team page.
Third is Scarves with a Purpose. What can I say? I'm a crocheting fool. This way I can donate my handiwork to the homeless and not clutter up the house. It's a win/win. More patterns available at the site.
What more excuse do you need to go out and buy yarn year round?
First up is Knit Your Bit. I repeatedly post this link because it's a great one. First launched in 2006 by the National WWII Museum, this campaign has grown to have a tremendous reach with over 30,000 scarves donated to veteran centers. Visit their website and grab a couple of free patterns (both knit and crochet) and get going. They even have a Facebook group you can join.
Second is one of my favorite organizations Soldiers' Angels Sewing and Crafting team . If you like to sew more than knit or crochet there's plenty of craft items to make and donate. Including: No-Sew Blankets, Lap Blankets. Beanies, Wheelchair/Walker Totes, Ditty Bags, Trach/Stoma Bibs, Catheter Bag Cover, Cool Scarves, Sand Scarves, and Drawstring Pillowcase Bag. Instructions for each item are available on the team page.
Third is Scarves with a Purpose. What can I say? I'm a crocheting fool. This way I can donate my handiwork to the homeless and not clutter up the house. It's a win/win. More patterns available at the site.
What more excuse do you need to go out and buy yarn year round?
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