Recycling and Kool Aid Fun

Look at these fun colored knitted hats from Becky. Aren't they fun? The hats are made of re-cycled yarn. By that I mean, Becky takes apart old sweaters and re-cycles the fiber/yarn. Now, as she explains to me this can only be done if the sweater wasn't surged, (it's seams that is). Then she used Kool Aid to dye the yarn. She had fun with the process, is warming heads of those in need, and is recycling...that's what I call a Win, Win, Win situation!

Thanks bunches Becky for your donation. Been out of town and am trying to catch up a bit with documented donations.

We've got about a foot of snow on the ground right now folks, so all your hats, scarves, and mittens are doubly appreciated.
2010
Scarves 59
Hats 62+3=65
Mittens 7
Socks 28


2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147

Stay tuned for a donation from Alma
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Yarn

Sharing another poem about yarn written in a writers group as a writing exercise. I do hope you all enjoy, and are keeping busy with the magic you perform with your hooks and needles.

A cocoon of yarn

Awaits the magic of

Hand and Hook

What will I be?

Scarf,

hat,

afghan,

love

*copyrighted

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

A poem to share

Some time back my SIL and a friend wrote this poem as a writing exercise. I thought I'd share it with you all here as it seems to be fitting.

The rhythm of the hook

as it moves the yarn around

Calls to me in whispers

a sweet familiar sound.

My hand moves almost dreamlike

without a thought or care

As I fashion something new

for someone cold to wear.

Perhaps a scarf or cap

Maybe a blanket too

With each and every stitch

I think of more to do

So when the cold winds blow

and when the snow falls down

My yarn helps me to remember

Forgotten people all around.

I am the one who’s blessed

As my warm hands stitch away

I pray the rhythm of my hook

Will help someone in some small way.

copy righted @ sandy June 2009

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

HATS, glorious Hats

50 Fabulous hats from our Dear Dear Frank and Karen. Look at the variety in colors. I've separated these in bags marked girls and boys to help when they're distributed at the clinics for those kids so in need (and their Moms). If you've not read about this before, Frank is Karen's husband (see link in sidebar to her wonderful blog). Frank is a luscious loomer. hehe Karen, tell Frank I just gave him a nickname. lol

You can see one of the smaller hats on Susie sitting next to our Stella who's modeling a multi-colored blue hat she was particularly fond of.

Thanks bunches Frank!
2010
Scarves 59
Hats 52+10=62
Mittens 7
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

Humane Award

WOW... I am speechless at receiving this award from Mary Anne. This is very meaningful to me. I've posted it in the sidebar and will endeavor to pass this along a bit later. Scheduled this post and as you read it, I am out of town. Time perhaps will be better on my return.

I believe everyone who's knitted or crocheted a stitch should take a piece of this award, because this is indeed a group effort. So please pat yourselves on the back and feel free to post this on your blog with a link here so folks will know about it.

I will reserve passing this along to folks outside our group, to highlight them for a later date. I know there are many people doing good things. And again many thanks!
2010
Scarves 59
Hats 52
Mittens 7
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

stay tuned for a donation from Frank

First Award!

Mary Anne at Starlight Blog gifted me this award way back in October of 2009. I didn't quite understand at the time and therefore didn't do anything with it. My apologies, because I did indeed appreciate receiving it; but didn't know it's meaning or the rules that were attached at the time. Found it a few days ago (this is a scheduled post); and wanted to post it.

In her post, Mary Anne indicates the award is for someone who writes from the heart. That's easy for me to do because you ALL inspire me in many ways. When you hear people say things are bad, people don't care, watch the news and see lots of negative things...YOU ALL prove to me each and everyday people are good, people are kind, and people do care! So please enjoy this award with me, as it's certainly a joint effort.

The rules say I'm to pay the award onto 7 bloggers who write from the heart, and list 10 honest things about me.

1. I would rather blog then clean house
2. I would rather watch a movie at home on TV then go out to the movies
3. I love wine
4. I'm not a morning person and like to sleep in and wake up slowly
5. I like learning new things, but really didn't like school after junior high
6. I'm not very impressed with fame, money, and material things
7. I love walking through cemeteries, enjoy photographing gravestones; particularly old ones
8. I'm not very adventurous with eating, no desire to eat things that Anthony Bourdain does on his show
9. I don't like any reality TV shows
10. I think I'm a good cook

Now, whom to pass this award onto? I don't believe I can pick among you team members and so will pass the award on, outside our circle of special knitters and crocheters to bloggers who blog from the heart. Gives us all a chance to see and read about non yarn things this way too.

1. Positive Men, an interesting blogger with stories that you feel in your gut.
2. The Way I See It, a blog about everyday life globally, very insightful
3. Mind Your Own Business, a blog about family life
4. EX Great Life, pick a topic...it's always something different to read about
5. Comedy Plus, you just never know what you might read about
6. A Second Cup, fun look at life as we age
7. Serian Man A blogger who loves to write, he writes about love and life
   

2010
Scarves 59
Hats 52
Mittens 7
Socks 28

2008-2009
Hats 368
Mittens 66
Scarves 147
Socks 79 pair
*counts from day 1, Dec 2 2008

stay tuned for a 2nd award, and donations from Frank