Here is a sampling of the hand-knits we have received to go to the Seafarers at Christmas -- aren't they magnificent?
Some are done by veteran knitters and some by absolute beginners, and all were made lovingly and with great care for the intended recipients. I am told there are plenty more in the works!
I think I admire most about this project is the zeal with which so many knitters have taken it up -- they are not stopping at one scarf; I get quite a number of hat-and-scarf combos, and often multiples. Also, there have been several women who had not knitted a stitch before this project started but who have found ways to learn the ropes and have become amazingly productive knitters.
The deadline for our church's part in the SCI knitting project must be October 15, because of the work involved in putting together the ditty bags for the Seamen's Christmas. With that in mind, it is time to start thinking about the future of our knitting group, and considering other causes for which we might want to knit.
I will be addressing this subject at the next Knitting Group meeting on July 21; please attend this meeting if you are able. If not, you can drop me an email or leave a comment and let me know your thoughts on the matter if you wish, and I will share them with the group.
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