In between donation cycles

Last Wednesday Nancy, Jan, and I delivered our warm woolies to Things of My Very Own. This is a non-profit organization which protects and supports families who find themselves in crisis situations. We were so warmly greeted by such grateful staff. It makes us feel like we are making a difference.

This week we start a new cycle. We spent some time brainstorming possibilities for our next recipient. Cinzia will be doing some searching for a strong candidate in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, we are knitting whatever strikes our fancy. I cast on for a 2X2 ribbed hat using a DK weight yarn. I'm trying to be more mindful about making items that a man would like to wear. It's so easy for me to find feminine knits I enjoy making that I have to be conscientious about knitting more                                                                masculine items.                                                                

Nancy started a cute little baby hat using a cheerful variegated yarn.

It is the Swirl Hat, a paid pattern on Ravelry and a good project for social knitting.

Cinzia found a colorful bulky weight yarn in the stash and cast on for a 3X1 hat which she almost finished in the two hours spent at my house. Size 13 needles and fat yarn make a quick knit.

Margaret found a pattern for fingerless gloves from a designer who has wonderful tutorial videos on YouTube.

These fingerless mitts use bulky weight yarn so they will be a quick knit too. You can also purchase the pattern on Ravelry if you don't want to follow the video.

Maureen chose a great color combo for her Helix Hat!

Barbara is making a Mistake Stitch Hat. I like how the ridges grow on the bias across the hat.

Dorah bought a collection of mini skeins to make a Reverb Shawl for her collection.

The last two skeins will finish off the triangular shawl perfectly.

Barbara B stayed home today because she was feeling under the weather this week and didn't want to share germs with us. Luckily, I baked a banana bread yesterday so the Chicks didn't have to go through snack deprivation. Feel better soon Barbara and not just because we miss your treats! LOL!

It's a dreary, damp day so I'm headed off to make a warm, comforting soup for dinner. Have a great week and keep those needles clicking!