Crocheted Hats for Men

I'm happily getting a bit caught up with this picture of 3 fabulous crocheted hats from Alma for our cold men living under the bridge. Most of you probably know from seeing the news, but we continue to be blanketed with snow and extreme temperatures. This winter in Central Ohio has sadly broken records we'd just assume not be broken. Record low temps, record snow falls, records for the number of continuous snow on the ground and so forth. So, please keep those hooks and needles busy. All the hats, scarves, and mittens are so truly needed and appreciated.

Thanks bunches Alma, these 3 hats are nicely sized for men and nice and warm.

2010
Scarves 59
Hats 65+3=68
Mittens 7
Socks 28

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

Looking forward to more warm items from Shelly, per her blog comment; and Linda in Florida who's having great fun with a new loom according to an email I got. So stay tuned!

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