I've been calling up the participating schools, trying to arrange to collect the mitten totes and leftover mittens, and get them ready for next year. I figured that it was just a simple task but I hadn't counted on how happy it would make me feel.
One of the schools' administrators commented that "it (the mittens project) was well received", to the point that there were no mittens left in the tote. Now that was music to my ears! One of their teachers wants to start a knitting group, too - using my pattern!I didn't have the heart to tell her that it's locked in my head. Suppose I'll have to write it out now ;)
And to make things even better, they want to participate again next year!
Never let anyone tell you that it costs money to make a difference. It doesn't cost a cent (but the feeling it gives you is invaluable)
Welcome to Lanark Knits for Kids. What if we could perform one simple act and keep a child warm this winter? There are many kids throughout my area who know how it feels to have cold hands as they walk to school. As knitters, we have stashes of yarn just waiting to be knit into lovely, warm mitts. Child-sized mittens are small, easy to make and offer a child so much. Won't you share your knitterly goodness with a Lanark County kid? Cold hands + mitts you make = Happy Kids
Hi! How are you?
- Bumbershootska
- Spend some time with me - we'll knit a little, natter a bit and laugh
Want to Help?
- Make a pair of kid-sized mitts to share with us
- Share the news about the Lanark Knits Project
- Start a charitable knitting project in yout community
- Send us your unneeded needles, patterns, etc so that others can knit
- Splurge and buy us some yarn
- Save up your yarn scraps and send them to us
Drop me a line!
Hey kids - let me know what you're knitting these days.
The kids of Lanark County could sure use your help so if you can knit us some mitts or child-sized cap/ hat/ toque, I'd really appreciate it.
Email me @ bumbershooter at hotmaildotcom
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4 comments:
I'm so proud of you!
not as proud as I am of you, oh anonymous blogger (like I don't know who you are!)
What a wonderful project. Someday I will learn how to knit mittens and I'll be able to help. How much yarn do you need for a pair? I only do basic knitting, and usually have yarn left over.
Isn't it fun!?! Kids are so worth it and if they need a village to raise them, I guess that's us, right? It doesn't take much yarn - the small pairs take about 30 grams and the largest kids pairs take about 45-50 grams. What's nice is that mitts can be made from a whole bunch of colors so all the scraps get used! When I show you how to do socks, I'll show you the mittens 'basics' - you'll see - they're simple but very, very rewarding!
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