Kids Knitting it Forward: December 2015

Upcoming Meetings

PROJECT IMPACT:

As of November 21, 2021, 89 volunteers have contributed 9398 hours of service, knitting a total of 1485 items:

165 red scarves for Foster Care to Success' Red Scarf Project

69 baby afghans, 171 baby afghan squares, 269 baby hats, 6 baby headbands, 26 baby bibs, 3 pairs of baby mittens, 5 baby dresses, 44 baby sweaters, 8 baby lovey dolls, 48 pairs of baby booties, 2 pairs of baby socks, and 1 baby washcloth for Newborns In Need of Eastern Missouri

314 hats, 13 pairs of gloves, 2 handwarmers, 5 pairs of slippers, 2 pairs of socks, 50 headbands, 31 cowls, 6 ponchos/shawls, 1 potholder/coaster, 7 dishcloths/scrubbers, 3 blankets, 1 throw pillow, and 215 scarves for HavenHouse St. Louis

18 blocks for Warm Up America!

UPCOMING MEETINGS

The Kirkwood Public Library has cancelled all in-person youth library programs until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and our March, April, and May 2020 meetings at the library were cancelled.

Meetings are currently being held via the Zoom platform.

2022 meeting dates and details will be posted here.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

We've reached our HavenHouse St. Louis Challenge Goal!

Our knitters have been very productive so far this Winter Break! Yesterday, 10 scarves were donated! 1 red scarf for the Foster Care to Success' Red Scarf Project and 9 scarves for HavenHouse St. Louis! We've now reached our goal of 30 knitted items for HavenHouse St. Louis--in fact, we have 35 items!!! And, members have spent over 1000 hours knitting! We are so excited and proud of everyone!!

Sunday, December 27, 2015

December 27th Meeting!!

We had a great meeting today! Five new members came to knit with us at the Kirkwood Bread Co, because of all the rain! We had a great time eating food, knitting, and talking! Several members started scarves or hats or baby afghan squares. Members donated 2 scarves for HavenHouse St. Louis, 1 cowl for HavenHouse, 2 baby hats for Newborns in Need of Eastern Missouri, and 1 pair of baby booties for Newborns in Need. Well done, everyone! Our HavenHouse St. Louis Challenge count is now at 26 items!

Saturday, December 26, 2015

Meeting Location Change!!!!

Due to heavy rain, we will not be able to meet at the Kirkwood Public Library tomorrow afternoon. Instead, we will meet at the Kirkwood Bread Company (10221 Manchester Road, 63122) from 1:30 - 3 pm tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

December 9th, 2015 Meeting!

Today we had a nice meeting! We welcomed a new member into KKIF, and she got started right away on a cozy scarf for HavenHouse St. Louis! Other members worked on headbands for HavenHouse, scarves for HavenHouse, or baby booties for Newborns in Need of Eastern Missouri. One member donated a headband for HavenHouse St. Louis, which brings our HavenHouse Challenge count to 21 items! Great work everyone! Let's make it to 30 items by the end of December!

Sunday, December 6, 2015

NIN Donation!!

Yesterday, we donated 5 baby hats, 1 pair of baby booties, 1 baby bib, 1 baby lovey doll, and 1 baby sweater to Newborns in Need of Eastern Missouri!! Great work everyone!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Another Donation!!

Today we got a generous donation of 43 skeins of yarn from our friend Mrs. S. in Colorado! There is tons of great yarn for hats, scarves and headbands for the HavenHouse St. Louis Challenge! Contact kidsknittingitforward@gmail.com if you need more yarn!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What's the recommended age to participate in this group?

Students must be in 4th grade and up to participate in Kids Knitting it Forward.

Is there a fee to be a member of Kids Knitting it Forward?

No! It is totally free.

Do I have to come to all of the meetings to be a part of the group?

No; come when it is convenient for you. It is okay to drop in when you're available.

What should I bring to meetings?

We have a limited supply of starting materials (knitting needles and yarn) for new knitters. If you already have supplies that you want to use, please bring them! The best needles for beginners are U.S. size 7, 8, or 9, 10" in length, and NOT double pointed or circular. They will have a knob or button at one end with a point at the other end.

What kinds of things will members be knitting?

Members will knit a variety of items including baby hats, baby booties, and baby afghans for Newborns in Need of Eastern Missouri; red scarves for former foster kids who are now in college via the Foster Care to Success' Red Scarf Project; and winter hats, scarves, and gloves for HavenHouse St. Louis guests. We will provide patterns for all skill levels for these projects.

I have supplies (yarn, needles, etc) to donate-what things are you looking for?

We will happily accept donations of any kind or color of yarn (baby, sport, wool, etc). In terms of needles, we will accept any, but since there are so many new knitters in the group, U.S. size 7, 8, or 9, 10" in length, and non-double pointed and non-circular are best. We also accept gift cards to craft stores and knitting notions, such as gauges and sewing needles. Please contact kidsknittingitforward@gmail.com to coordinate a donation! Thank you!