Mindful Knitters
This year, we are knitting and crocheting scarves for older children in foster care through Montgomery County Child Welfare Services - middle schoolers to age 21.
Scarf Measurements
- Child—ages 8-10 5”x36” (40”l. to wrap)
- Teen & Adult—from 40" (relatively short) to 66" long (relatively long) and 5”-15” wide; currently, skinnier or wider is more trendy. A decorative "scarfette" is around 22" long or can be triangular. Most measurements don’t include fringe.
Other Instructions
- Consider using machine washable yarn (acrylic, cotton, cotton or wool blends, superwash wool).
- Please attach washing instructions to all items, especially if not machine washable & dryable.
- If the dye in an item might bleed, please wash it with white vinegar before placing in bin.
- While we are focusing on scarves for kids in middle school and up, you may also knit/ crochet other items for them.
- Please place finished items in one of the wicker bins outside the entrance to the RRUUC sanctuary by Sunday, Mar. 28. And consider joining the Celebration Dinner that evening.
Times for Group Knitting
- ACTION Week 07 washcloths for women at Sophia House shelter
- Knit-In - Sunday, March 15, 2009, in the Fireside Room after the second service. Please bring a potluck snack or drink to share. A representative from the Montgomery County Child Welfare Service will brief us at 1:00 pm about children served by the agency.
- Knit-In Too - Thursday, March 26, 2009, 7:15-9:00; [see postings for room number].
- All knitters and crocheters are welcome to join in either or both times.
- We will offer ‘refreshers’ to those who used to know how to knit or crochet.
- Participants ages 10-14 should be accompanied by an adult who can help them.
Free Patterns
- ACTION Week 08 sweaters for children of Lesotho
- Knitting and Crochet Patterns: www.freepatterns.com/
- Children and Teens: http://cache.lionbrand.com/freePatterns.html
- [These are just suggested resources; use whatever patterns you like.]