Not your ordinary hat...

Here is little Oliver in the hat I made him for Christmas. Innit cute? Saw the pattern in adult size and smalled it down for him. He just had to have THAT hat. That's his Grandma holding him.

Warm Up America

Last night during the Superbowl, DIY Network had a "Knit-In". They showed Knitty Gritty episodes from 5-11, and encouraged watchers to knit squares to be donated to Warm Up America. Between myself, Mom and Aunt Sandy, we came up with 8 squares! Aren't they lovely? I think this is a really great use for those acrylic yarns that seem to pile up- you know, they get used for one little thing and then sit there. Well, here ya go. If you have an hour or two, you can have a square! Warm Up America puts them together into blankets, which they then donate to people who need them. "These afghans have been donated to victims of natural disasters, battered women's shelters, the homeless, and others in need. These items provide warmth and comfort to people who have lost their homes, fled abusive relations, or are being cared for in hospices, shelters, hospitals, and nursing homes. Agencies to which the Foundation has donated afghans include:
Women's shelters
Nursing homes
Children's hospitals
Hospitals and hospices
Daycare centers
Veterans' homes
Churches
AIDS facilities
Homeless shelters
American Red Cross chapters "