Kids Knitting it Forward: November 2018

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.

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Sunday November 18th Meeting!

We had a wonderful meeting this afternoon! Four new members attended, some of whom learned how to knit for the first time today. Our 2018 donation to Foster Care to Success’s Red Scarf Project will be 34 scarves! Many thanks to Abby, Carolyn, Eden, Janneke, Joanne M, LaDonna, Lynette, Madeline, Maureen, May, Pam, Sarah, and Susan for creating these beautiful, warm scarves! Knitting a 5-foot-long scarf is a commitment, and we appreciate the time (426 hours total!) and care that went into making these gifts. These scarves will be a special surprise in a Valentine’s Day care package for the college student recipients. Several members also turned in completed items for Newborns in Need of Eastern Missouri and HavenHouse St. Louis at today’s meeting. Keep on knitting everyone—we are knitting warm winter items for HavenHouse guests now!

Thursday, November 1, 2018

HavenHouse St. Louis donation!

We donated 73 knitted items to HavenHouse St. Louis today-- 44 hats and headbands, and 29 scarves and cowls. Many thanks to Abby, Anna D, Annie Z, Babay, Carolyn, Eden, Ellie, Joanne M, Lettie, Marilyn, May, Mimi, Pam, Sarah, Stephanie, and Susan, who spent a total of 548 hours creating these beautiful items for HavenHouse guests! Our donation also included 40 Christmas ornaments, made with small bits of leftover 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!