Winter Gear for Kids in foster Care

[mustloveerica]

Please sign me up! I have a yarn stash I've been wanting to clear out. I can do hats and scarves. Are we talking baby sizes or kids sizes or both?

[rooskie]

I was just talking to rablissful about making hats yesterday!

Is there a date she is wanting things by?

[♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪]

I'm definitely not qualified, but I would be more than willing to provide material for someone!

[wannabmama]

Aug 3, 2016 9:39:29 GMT -5 ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ said:

I'm definitely not qualified, but I would be more than willing to provide material for someone!

+1

What a great idea!

[mustloveerica]

PM me info on wear to send them. Id be happy to make a bunch to send. H will be happy too since I'll be cleaning out my messy craft room.

[chad5285]

I can do hats or scarves. I knit, crochet, and sew. Could probably learn to do ear muffs so I'll try that out and see.

[rooskie]

Aug 3, 2016 11:17:10 GMT -5 @pineappleoranges said:

Thank you all. I'll bump this thread occasionally to keep it all in the same place to track our progress

Or we could use it to AW progress of what we are working on to bump it.

[♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪]

Aug 3, 2016 12:10:12 GMT -5 @pineappleoranges said:

Like y'all gonna be like pineapple stoppppp lol

Hey man, no rights to bitch if it's in this thread!

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I'll help! I can do hats and scarves. For hats, do you know if kid sizes or baby sizes are needed more?

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Aug 3, 2016 14:48:16 GMT -5 @pineappleoranges said:

Aug 3, 2016 14:02:47 GMT -5 @bonzo2012 said:

I'll help! I can do hats and scarves. For hats, do you know if kid sizes or baby sizes are needed more?

we want a variety of size from 0-18 years old.

Sounds good!

[ourcrazynavylife]

I'll help! I'm kind of slow but I could probably do a couple items.

[rooskie]

Aug 3, 2016 17:14:37 GMT -5 @samrs22 said:

I'm super exited @pineappleoranges got me to crochet again. I pulled out my yarn and a recite form 2012 was in there.

Edit : look what I am making.any tips for me because one end is crooked and I don't know why.

I think you're missing your first hoop when you turn. Are you adding a chain?

I really like Moogly (Tamara) for crocheting.

[chad5285]

First turn is always hard and I had difficulty doing it when I started. It looks great though!

[butlerfan]

I want to just thank you all for doing this.

[rooskie]

Aug 3, 2016 22:57:02 GMT -5 @samrs22 said:

Aug 3, 2016 18:11:09 GMT -5 rooskie said:

I think you're missing your first hoop when you turn. Are you adding a chain?

I really like Moogly (Tamara) for crocheting.

Yes chain, I do 3. Why would it only happen on one side though ?

It still looks like you are missing a hole in the first sample before the transition to the blue color.

[lgraceh]

hawkward, for the drawstring bags- are you thinking of the smaller backpack ones? Or something more like a larger laundry style bag? I don't really knit, but I do sew and can whip those up. I have a serger, so they should be durable to withstand getting packed and washed.

[rooskie]

Aug 4, 2016 10:11:53 GMT -5 lgraceh said:

hawkward, for the drawstring bags- are you thinking of the smaller backpack ones? Or something more like a larger laundry style bag? I don't really knit, but I do sew and can whip those up. I have a serger, so they should be durable to withstand getting packed and washed.

What do you use for the straps/drawstrings?

[rablissful]

AAAAAHHHH I have so many projects going right now (silly babies being due) but if I have some time I'll totally whip up some stuff. I have tons of worsted yarn in my stash I can use for hats and scarves.

[lgraceh]

Aug 4, 2016 19:20:24 GMT -5 rooskie said:

Aug 4, 2016 10:11:53 GMT -5 lgraceh said:

hawkward, for the drawstring bags- are you thinking of the smaller backpack ones? Or something more like a larger laundry style bag? I don't really knit, but I do sew and can whip those up. I have a serger, so they should be durable to withstand getting packed and washed.

What do you use for the straps/drawstrings?

I was thinking of doing macrame cording. Seems more cost effective than something from the sewing aisle. You can get 100 yards for like $12.00. Then cord stops from Amazon.

Some tutorials for the bags use self fabric ties, but that doesn't seem like it would hold up as well and be less comfortable.

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Does anyone know if that super fuzzy yarn that was really popular for scarves years ago is still in? It doesn't really make warm scarves, they're more fashion accessories I guess. I'd love to destash it and put it to good use, but only if the kids would actually be able to use the items.

[rooskie]

Aug 5, 2016 16:59:49 GMT -5 @bonzo2012 said:

Does anyone know if that super fuzzy yarn that was really popular for scarves years ago is still in? It doesn't really make warm scarves, they're more fashion accessories I guess. I'd love to destash it and put it to good use, but only if the kids would actually be able to use the items.

Fun fur.

I have some in my stash and I'm pretty sure it's getting donated somewhere by the end of the year.

[ourcrazynavylife]

@bonzo12 I think it could still be used if you made an infinity scarf out of it. Maybe not so much with a regular scarf

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Aug 5, 2016 21:53:40 GMT -5 rooskie said:

Aug 5, 2016 16:59:49 GMT -5 @bonzo2012 said:

Does anyone know if that super fuzzy yarn that was really popular for scarves years ago is still in? It doesn't really make warm scarves, they're more fashion accessories I guess. I'd love to destash it and put it to good use, but only if the kids would actually be able to use the items.

Fun fur.

I have some in my stash and I'm pretty sure it's getting donated somewhere by the end of the year.

Yes, fun fur!

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Aug 5, 2016 22:09:41 GMT -5 ourcrazynavylife said:

@bonzo12 I think it could still be used if you made an infinity scarf out of it. Maybe not so much with a regular scarf

That's a good idea, I think I'll try that with it.

[ourcrazynavylife]

Just got an email from michaels saying yarn is 30% off through 8/13

[chad5285]

How old are the majority of the kids in your system hawkward. We have mostly newborns and teens where I live but I want to get an idea so I don't make a ton of a size they don't need a lot of

[chad5285]

Aug 11, 2016 9:23:19 GMT -5 hawkward said:

Aug 11, 2016 9:04:32 GMT -5 chad5285 said:

How old are the majority of the kids in your system hawkward . We have mostly newborns and teens where I live but I want to get an idea so I don't make a ton of a size they don't need a lot of

I asked and she said they're pretty evenly spread out. She suggested focusing on toddler and teenager sizes because you can give a kid a hat that's too big, but not too small, KWIM?

Ok, thanks!

[risscaboobs]

I'm just now seeing this, but I'm in, @pineappleoranges!!!

[Deleted]

I currently have 2 adult/teen sized hats and 2 baby hats, plus one scarf ready. Hoping to get lots more done in the next month!

[Deleted]

Oct 4, 2016 21:58:14 GMT -5 hawkward said:

Sept 25, 2016 10:31:24 GMT -5 @bonzo2012 said:

I currently have 2 adult/teen sized hats and 2 baby hats, plus one scarf ready. Hoping to get lots more done in the next month!

This is seriously amazing!


I've slowed down a bit on the foster stuff because I've been making some bereavement gowns (if anyone needs another project after this one, check out www.thepreemieproject.com-- they're awesome) if honor of lost babies here and in my real life. Y'all have no idea how much it means to me to feel like I have some back up this year with this.

I love having a purpose for my crafting. I used to be involved in a project through Girl Scouts that did gifts for kids in foster care, but due to some changes in the program plus moving, I haven't done it the last 2 years. It's great to be able to put some love into a project for a kid.