Dear Friends of The Blue Purl,
If you only know knitting as an observer, you might not realize what looks like a solitary pursuit is really about giving back.
It is about sharing, and not sharing just anything.
It is sharing something that you created, with your mind, your hands and your heart.
That’s one of the things we love so much about this community. How often do you come by to find just the right yarn to make something for a grandchild, or friend, for a spouse, or son or daughter? How often do you sign up for a class so that you can make just the right surprise for a loved one?
It is that time of year when we start thinking about gifts, but we also must remember those less fortunate. We have the ability to turn our craft into a force that can literally change people’s lives in a very simple way—we can make hats
(scarves welcome.)
So again this year, let’s show those who don’t know what our community stands for: Let’s knit beautiful, warm hats and give them away.
Let’s stand together and tell our neighbors, we knit, and we care.
Here is a note from Kathy who is part of our community and spearheads this project at The Blue Purl.... we will collect your donations at the shop.
Hats for the Homeless!
Do you have some old wool lying around the house that needs
to be used up? We have the solution!
This is a great way to give back to those less fortunate in our
area – and a fun and easy project! There are some easy
patterns on line, or a member of the staff at the Blue Purl can
provide pattern and wool ideas if needed!
Please contribute a hat (s) when and if you can – we will be
collecting them through mid November. We would so
appreciate it – and so will the men, women and children who
receive our beautiful creations!
As in prior years, the hats will be distributed to people through
Nourish New Jersey in Morristown – formerly The Community
Soup Kitchen and Outreach Center. It is so nice, particularly
this year, to be able to help others.
The hats you have donated in prior years have been absolutely
gorgeous! So much nicer than anything we could buy in a
store! Thank you so much for your help and generosity!
PS - Scarves work too if you’re not a hat person!
connect + create
Patty, Wendy & TBP Team
