As I wrote
here, one of my New Year's Resolutions was to use my leftover yarn to knit 12 scarves for the homeless by December 1. Since my
last update, I've made three more scarves, scarves 8, 9, and 10.
For this one, I used a basic pattern of knit 4, purl 4, but I moved it over a stitch each row so that it would make these diagonal ridges.
This one combines strips with a knit 1, purl 1 ribbing. The yarn is one of my favorites: Lamb's Pride worsted, which is made in Nebraska and contains 15% mohair, 85% wool.
This one is a basketweave stitch: knit 4, purl 4 for 5 rows. Then I switched the blocks of knit and purl, so that it looked like squares.
I've made progress with the project in another important way. A week ago after Bible study, I told my rector about it and asked his advice about where I should donate the scarves. Our parish makes a meal for a homeless shelter once a month, and he thinks that shelter would be happy to receive the scarves. Then I asked Fr. Clyde if he'd bless the scarves when they are all done, and he said yes. We'll do it after Bible study on night.
So now I have two months to make the last two scarves, and my New Year's resolution will be complete.
I haven't decided yet if I'm going to to repeat this next year or possibly make sweaters for needy newborns instead.
23 comments:
I knit, or I purl, But I can't follow a pattern let alone create one....
sorry I haven't posted the "award" I have so much on my mind about leadership that I just have to get it out....even if I never post it, know that I appreciate it!
I can't do anything like this!!!
So nice, Ruth!
Having tried at numerous times in my life, I know that knitting is not my gift.
But it sure is yours and as always, you are generous with what has been given to you.
God bless you dear Ruth!
good for you & good for someone else.
xoxo to you, ruth.
Yay for you and your commitment! They are beautiful (especially that stripey one!). And what a sweet thing that blessing will be. God bless your caring heart.
XOXOXO
Ruth,
What a wonderful way to use your leftover yarn! The churches in Laurel. MD take turns hosting a shelter for our town's homeless men and women for one or two weeks each from Dec 1 through March 31. A group of quilters at one of the host churches used their scraps to make small quilts for each of the women (about 8). The women were so pleased and touched.
The folks who receive a scarf will somehow know that someone cares and is sending warm best wishes their way. The homeless caseworker in Laurel has always stressed to the church volunteers that it's LOVE that makes a difference. Sometimes these small expressions of love and concern will prompt one of these persons say, "You know, I don't have to live my life like this. I can have a better life." Then they'll enter treatment for addiction or mental illness and start turning their life around. I'm no priest, but BLESSINGS on those scarves.
This is a great project, Ruth. Good for you? Have you read the book, Knitting for Peace?
I've never been able to knit to save my life! What a gift you have and that you share. Nothing keeps one warmer than a gift of love in every stitch.
These are great!
Good for you, Ruth! Thanks for sharing your work with your blog's readers.
When Mrs. RWP had both knees replaced earlier this year (one in January, one in March), many people brought food to our house during her recovery period. Mrs. RWP has been busy this summer and fall knitting "fun fur" scarves for each of the women who helped us during that time.
Great minds run in the same channel!
It is such a pleasure to know that you are using your talent to bless someone in need! A homemade gift expresses so much love and that makes the gift even better.
I am working on chemotherapy caps...have a long way to go before I'm finished...you have inspired me to stick with it THANKS!!!
What a thoughtful thing to do! And they're beautiful!
Hey--that's a lovely idea!
Thanks for stopping by today--come back one more time, would you? :-)
Those scarves are beautiful..you obviously put a lot of love into them.
Ruth - those are beautiful! What a neat thing to do - I am sitting here trying not to cry. :)
Have a wonderful day.
love,
fiwa
Thank you very much.
Beautiful.
I don't think I've ever held onto a New Year's Resolution through January never mind into October. What a hero!
You are a woman of many talents. Thanks for sharing these.
Kudos to you for follow thru!! I'm sure they will be much appreciated by those who receive them.
Learning to knit is on my 'to do' list :-)
How rarely New Year's Resolutions get remembered, let alone done. Good job! I love the pattern on the grey one.
(No, I knew you had a Michael, but I didn't realize he was a Michael David. They are the best, eh?!)
You rock!!!
Made with such great care and craftsmanship, they will be an embrace for their future homeless owner.
You inspire us with your good example.
Oh Ruth, I'm determined to do this, and haven't yet because there aren't enough hours. I'm falling woefully behind everywhere. You inspire me to do better!
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