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Warpy

(113,131 posts)

26. I really should start knitting

Reply to DonRedwood (Original post)

Sat Dec 8, 2012, 07:07 PM

Dec 2012

because I have a huge stash of handspun and if I don't do something constructive with it soon, it'll just feed the bugs.

Hats sound pretty good. I have some sparkly handspun that would be great for kids and some that is in a surprise! color that homeless women might appreciate. I can do a hat in just a few hours, they're easy to knit.

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The DU Hat and Glove Challenge (Do you knit? crochet? Or do you have an old hat laying around?) [View all] DonRedwood Dec 2012 OP

That's a great idea! LeftofObama Dec 2012 #1

And you get the fun of throwing things out the car window at people! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #2

Um...I was kidding there. But I do recommend baggies in case they fall in a puddle DonRedwood Dec 2012 #7

Or donate them to a school. proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #3

Very Awesome Idea. DonRedwood Dec 2012 #4

That makes me want to donate a box. Just order them on line and have them shpped to a school DonRedwood Dec 2012 #5

I carry them in my car for the kids. murielm99 Dec 2012 #14

i used to carry my old blankets in the car DonRedwood Dec 2012 #22

I am kicking my own post! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #6

K&R 99Forever Dec 2012 #8

Our UU church has its annual Mitten Tree tomorrow LiberalEsto Dec 2012 #9

i thought those canned hams were so cool when I was a kid. DonRedwood Dec 2012 #18

Tuna is 99 cents a can this week LiberalEsto Dec 2012 #25

my nutritionist says black beans are basically a wonder food DonRedwood Dec 2012 #34

K&R! gateley Dec 2012 #10

great idea! i was so proud of our office this week, 140 peopledonated over 1000 pounds of food NMDemDist2 Dec 2012 #11

Your message just made my day! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #13

we estimated. a bag of beans was 1 point, a16oz can was 1 point etc NMDemDist2 Dec 2012 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author NMDemDist2 Dec 2012 #12

This is a great idea. I love to knit hats and recently Arkansas Granny Dec 2012 #15

wow...those must be very treasured by the lucky people who get them! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #19

little kid hats might be quicker even! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #30

I made a variety of sizes. Not all of the homeless are adults. Arkansas Granny Dec 2012 #32

We were just discussing it was time to do a shoe purge! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #36

Great idea. It doesn't get that cold here but a cool ocean breeze can cause earaches Cleita Dec 2012 #16

throw in a cheap handwarmer packet (that hunters use) and that would be a mighty fine DonRedwood Dec 2012 #20

What a thoughtful suggestion lunatica Dec 2012 #17

I hope it moves some people to lend a hand in an easy way :0) DonRedwood Dec 2012 #23

That's a great idea. sabrina 1 Dec 2012 #21

I really should start knitting Warpy Dec 2012 #26

I don't think I have the patience to knit... DonRedwood Dec 2012 #35

I do knitting on autopilot while the TV is on Warpy Dec 2012 #37

I think I just got my knit-crazy neighbor to do some hats :0) DonRedwood Dec 2012 #38

Schools need them, too. knitter4democracy Dec 2012 #27

schools are always great to give to...i always tell people to take left over art supplies to school DonRedwood Dec 2012 #40

I've done this the past couple of winters.......... mrmpa Dec 2012 #28

good idea!! DonRedwood Dec 2012 #31

K&R Sherman A1 Dec 2012 #29

One of the homeless shelters in my city has an annual MineralMan Dec 2012 #33

Very good idea. DonRedwood Dec 2012 #39