[Nfb-krafters-korner] helping others

Wed Feb 10 00:58:11 UTC 2010

Eileen,

Here is what the helmet liner pattern says about the yarn.

 Materials: For the helmet liner, any soft, worsted (100 grams/3.5 ounces)
wool yarn that will knit to gauge, such as Cascade 220, Patons Classic
Merino or equivalent.   (The label should state that for size 7 needle, 5
stitches per 1 inch, and for size 8 needle, 4-1/2 stitches per 1 inch.
Approx. 200 yds).  Wool and Company has several suitable yarns - call or ask
for details.
Only 100% soft wool yarn will be accepted, because our Armed Forces are not
allowed to wear synthetic fibers outside the wire. Wool is inherently
nonflammable and won't melt against the skin in the event of an accident and
is warm even when wet.

Colors: ONLY tan, brown, black, charcoal, or combinations of these colors
are allowed by our Armed Forces. Marines strongly prefer desert tan!

The pattern can be found in its entirety at URL:

http://www.woolandcompany.com/blog/resources/patterns/helmet-liner-knitting-
pattern/

Annette

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of eileen SCRIVANI
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:48 PM
To: List for blind crafters and artists
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helping others

Hi Annette:

I am interested in knitting helmet liners weather its done as a class or if
you are able to share the pattern or send me off to a link to go get it.  I
forget is a machine washable wool okay for the liners?

Thanks.

Eileen

----- Original Message -----
From: "Annette Carr" <amcarr1 at verizon.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helping others

> Last Sunday I was going to go to a local yarn shop to participate in a
> session of making helmet liners for the military.  Due to the snow it was
> cancelled.  So I went ahead and made one out of acrylic yarn to give to my
> dad who spend a lot of time out in the cold up in upstate New York.  The
> helmet liners made for the military must be made out of wool.
>
> It was my plan that after participating in the session at the yarn shop 
> and
> completing my first helmet linter, I was going to suggest that interested
> Krafters Korner member make them.  I was thinking that we could start them
> together as a group during a conference call, and then see what happens 
> from
> there.  Any thoughts on this idea?  I would  be willing to lead the 
> session,
> and share the pattern that I've formatted in a Word doc.
>
> Annette
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Relton
> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 2:01 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helping others
>
> I really like these ideas. I do know that there are efforts by VFW
> auxiliaries to send items to soldiers serving our country, especially at 
> the
> front. These include small quilted pockets which are made and prayed over 
> so
> that the soldiers can put it in their pocket and know that someone is
> thinking about them. Also, we might suggest that people contact their 
> local
> hospitals concerning the layette items for premature babies who go home as
> well as those unfortunate ones who do not make it. I know that the local
> hospital has a pattern of an item that you can knit or crochet to put the
> little one in for their final rest. Some hospitals are careful about the
> source of such items and going locally would eliminate any cost for 
> postage.
> I do not in any way intend that these comments take away from the 
> worthiness
> of the organization mentioned, only to mention that this is an additional
> opportunity which may fit the needs of some of our group a little better.
>
> Again, I find all these suggestions great. In fact, it might be a good
> discussion for either a Monday night chat or a Friday question or two to
> find a technique to use in completing a pattern, or serving as a reference
> assisting some who might be having problems with a particular stitch.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of qubit
> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 12:46 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helping others
>
>
> I like this.  And don't worry about the mickey mouse debate -- people are
> just expressing their opinion, not attacking personally.
> Thanks for the post.
> --le
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
> To: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>; "List for blind
> crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 10:18 AM
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] helping others
>
>
> What does everyone think about putting our energy into helping other 
> people
> rather than beat me up about the MM earrings?
> See below and let's discuss!
> Di
>
>
> Giving Back to Others Through Crafting
> Have you ever wondered how your special handcrafted creations can enrich 
> the
>
> lives of those in need? There are numerous ways for you to get involved in
> these special organizations.
>
> 1. Stitches from the Heart
>
> When president and founder, Kathy Silverton, read an article about 
> premature
>
> babies going home from hospitals with very little, she began knitting
> booties, blankets and hats. Eventually, friends and other knitters and
> cricketers she had met at local knit shops joined her. An article in a 
> local
>
> newspaper resulted in more than 100 women contacting Kathy to learn how 
> they
>
> could help. Soon, Stitches from the Heart, an organization that sends
> handmade clothing, blankets and love to premature babies in hospitals all
> across the nation, was formed. Additionally, its senior program accepts
> donated yarn so seniors living in assisted-living facilities can help 
> others
>
> too. Currently, volunteers number more than 12,000. Stitches from the 
> Heart
> has distributed over half a million items to over 1,088 hospitals and
> charities around the country.
>
> Here's how you can help: Stitches from the Heart accepts knitted and
> crocheted items for babies. There is a sizing chart with approximate
> measurements on their Web site, along with guidelines for choosing
> materials. Knitting supplies and yarn for its senior program are also
> welcome. Additionally, stamps to cover postal and shipping costs are 
> always
> welcome, as are copy and card-stock papers. Stitches from the Heart
> continually seeks the names of hospitals it can help with its handmade
> items, and a complete list of hospitals it is currently helping is 
> available
>
> on its Web site. According to the organization's volunteers, "We 'Stitch
> from the Heart' because it is from the heart that all good things come."
>
> 2. Crafting for a Cause
>
> Members of Crafting for a Cause create and donate handmade items to their
> Web store, and all proceeds go to various South Dakota charities such as 
> the
>
> newborn unit of Pine Ridge Hospital, Pass Creek Elderly Center on Pine 
> Ridge
>
> Reservation, the Pretty Bird Woman House on the Standing Rock Reservation,
> and to the children at the UC Davis Pediatric Cancer Infusion Center in
> Sacramento, Calif. One example of how its donations are spent is for 
> propane
>
> for the elderly on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
>
> If you have recently cleaned out and organized your stash and found items
> that may fetch a few dollars, Crafting for a Cause will create listings 
> for
> supplies in addition to finished items.
>
> A wide variety of crafts and supplies are sold including plastic canvas,
> card making, jewelry, soft sculpture, knitting, sewing and embroidery.
>
> 3. CardMaker Magazine's Readers Reach Out
>
> Readers Reach Out invites its card-making readers to create handmade cards
> for charitable organizations. Each issue, a new card theme is chosen, as 
> is
> a different organization, such as Life Source Services, the organization
> chosen in March's issue.
>
> Located in Baton Rouge, La., Life Source Services is a certified hospice
> provider that gives care and support to patients facing terminal 
> illnesses.
> Its dedicated team focuses on empowering patients and their families to
> achieve a peaceful and comfortable end-of-life experience. For this
> organization, CardMaker seeks cards with a variety of themes including
> birthday and "thinking of you," but asks that card makers refrain from
> sentiments such as "get well soon."
>
> Previous organizations chosen by Readers Reach Out include Snail Mail for
> Seniors, Love Letters: Random Cards of Kindness and Necessities Bag, a 
> group
>
> that supports mastectomy patients. In addition to cards, the program's
> organizer seeks suggestions for future organizations that would like to
> receive handmade cards including, but not limited to, group facilities, 
> such
>
> as children's hospitals, nursing homes, cancer-treatment facilities and
> women's shelters.
>
> 4. Hats for the Homeless
>
> When I read the story of Hats for the Homeless, I was truly touched. 
> During
> each holiday season, a young man who was concerned about the homeless and
> less fortunate during the cold winter months would gather the help of his
> friends. Together, they would roam the NYC streets giving hats, scarves 
> and
> gloves to the homeless. When he died suddenly in 1998, Hats for the 
> Homeless
>
> was created in his memory to continue the tradition he started.
>
> Hats for the Homeless' volunteers knit and collect hats, scarves and 
> gloves
> throughout the year. The weekend before Christmas every year, they meet in
> NYC, which has one of the highest homeless rates in the country. Together,
> they distribute these gift-wrapped items to the homeless in St. Francis
> Xavier's soup kitchen on 15th Street.
>
> Hats for the Homeless seeks your knitted or purchased items but does not
> accept monetary donations; the organization's address is listed on its Web
> site.
>
> 5. Angels For Hope
>
> "Spreading Hope one stitch at a time" is the mission of Angels For Hope, a
> crocheting nonprofit organization that offers free crocheted angels for
> anyone in need of hope.
>
> Upon joining the organization, volunteers commit to making one item per
> week. Once you have learned the pattern, you will be assigned one angel,
> butterfly or smiley face (your choice) per week and will send the 
> crocheted
> item directly to the recipient.
>
> In 2008, Angels For Hope sent 70,062 items to ill or injured persons. 
> Items
> have an attached tag that lets the receiver know he or she is not alone 
> and
> is in the thoughts and prayers of the giver.
>
>
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