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Be The Change You Want To See In The World – Charity Crafting

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Baby it’s cold outside! Here is a fun little pay it forward idea via “Be The Change You Want To See In The World”.  This idea is making scarfs Scarves for random people on the streets by tying the scarfs Scarves to tree’s or other such places. Have you crocheted or knitted for Charity? If so share a link below and tell us about it.

The poem attached is.

“I am not lost!
Presents are optional;
you may not, or may,
It is the love in our stitches
To help make your day.

If you are cold,
or feeling blue,
wrap me around,
and feel my love to you.”

Comments

  1. My daughter makes fleece scarves to hand out to the homeless in Atlanta. So far she and my grandkids have handed out nearly 100 (40 on Christmas Eve while I was there in totes with other items and bottled water), but with the estimated number of homeless in downtown Atlanta being approximately 2,000, that’s just a pin prick of hope distributed. We came across mothers with preschool age children on the streets – so sad! I love this “not a lost scarf” effort – you never know how much someone will benefit from this act of kindness!

  2. Have you considered that the correct plural form of the word “scarf” is “scarves” ? With all due respect, blogging is writing, and writing should be grammatically accurate. Love the idea. And I also love language.

  3. My favorite quote and charity!
    I have been crocheting knit hats for about 5 years. They are given to patients at Texas Children’s hospital in Houston. Someone else hands out the hats; i can’t handle the emotion that comes with this. Annette and Jessica do a wonderful job with handing out the hats. I don’t want the recipients to know who made the hats. to date, about 700 hats of all sizes.
    At christmas, i also make about 70 small crocheted Santa hats (red with white rim) for the NICU . these are so easy to make and bring such smiles to parents faces! i bring my ‘bag’ where ever I go and crochet when I have a few minutes to spare. I have friends, family and a few strangers that supply me with yarn and this makes it even more wonderful!
    A village project!
    small things can make such a big difference in someones life. It reminds others that someone is thinking about you and does care about you!
    Keep up the great work in Atlanta!!!

  4. What a marvelous idea! I don’t knit or crochet, but I can sew a fleece scarf. Thanks for the idea! This pay it forward just gave me goose bumps!

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Whip It Up Crochet Blanket – Free Pattern

This Free Whip It Up Crochet Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like pure comfort crochet. It is a free download for a crochet afghan, and Mary Maxim describes it as a beautifully textured blanket with a plush, soft texture designed to be worked up quickly.

The yarn choice is what really sets the tone here. This pattern uses Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, with 5 skeins and a U.S. U/50 (25 mm) crochet hook. That puts it firmly in the jumbo-yarn category, which usually means fast progress, chunky stitches, and that lovely instant-gratification feeling where the blanket actually starts looking like a blanket very quickly. Mary Maxim lists the yarn as weight 7 jumbo.

The finished size is also generous at 52 x 60 inches, so this is more than a tiny lap throw. It sounds like a proper snuggle-on-the-sofa blanket, and one that would make a nice gift as well. Mary Maxim specifically suggests it as a throw for home décor or as a thoughtful handmade present.

Skill-wise, this one looks very approachable. The page lists it as Beginner / Easy, and the stitch requirements are simple: chain, double crochet, repeat, single crochet, and slip knot. That makes it a good option for newer crocheters who want a chunky blanket project without too much fuss, or for more experienced crocheters who just want something relaxing and cozy on the hook.

I also think this is the kind of pattern that has strong appeal for anyone who likes fast, useful projects. Jumbo yarn blankets are not subtle, but that is part of their charm. They feel squishy, dramatic, and very giftable. Sometimes you want a delicate heirloom project, and sometimes you want a big soft blanket that feels like crocheting with a cloud. This one definitely leans toward the second category. That last part is my take based on the listed materials, size, and description.