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Festive Ideas 7 Charity Giving
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For many, the holidays is about gift giving. This edition is about giving to those who may need a bit of a boost in life. A little focus on baby gift packages, kids, adults and ideas for warmth and comfort for the elderly. With the rush to buy new yarn, to make big projects that family or friends will enjoy, we have some simple and quick projects that can be whipped up that look great and will help out your favourite charity. You can also print out these Holiday Charity Cards that you can add your name with the donation. Enjoy the holidays and please share your passion and love for Crochet.
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Gifts for Babies
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What’s the holidays without the celebration of birth. The beginning of a new life that will come in a world with love and joy & sadness and hardships. We add a few simple ideas for you to create that meaningful baby gift package that would mean so much for new mothers in the time of need and through out the seasons.
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It is best to choose a yarn that is soft and watch out for yarn that has wool that has not been process well. Yarns to think about are as follows: Caron: Simply Soft, Simply Soft Baby Bernat: Baby Blanket, Softee Baby, Baby, Baby Coordinates, Giggles, Baby Sport Patons: Beehive Baby, Beehive Baby Chunky, Beehive Baby Sport
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Pullover Baby Sweater
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adorable & perfect for a festive present
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Roll Down Booties
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cute & easy to do for the holidays
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Baby Cluster Waves
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a great charity donation for new Moms
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Easy Peasy Blanket
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perfect for a quick and easy project to donate
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Baby’s First Hat
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With Different Sizes, the Holiday Season will fit all
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Teeny Weeny Cap
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perfect for newborns in celebration of the season
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Gifts for Kids & Adult As a charity option, crocheters love to donate to the homeless and the less fortunate. Scarves, hats, mitts, and afghans are the most common. But believe it or not, socks are the most needed. Even though socks are a bit more challenging and time consuming, it is the most appreciative gift for those that need it most. You can tell is someone is homeless by looking at their feet. As much as we want to give quantity, sometimes quality and time is more important. Yarns to think about are as follows: Caron: Simply Soft, One Pound, Jumbo Bernat: Blanket, Super Value, Chunky, Sox Patons: Canadiana, Classic Wool Worsted, Kroy Socks
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Houndstooth Family Hats
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fun & great for the whole family to wear
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Pebbled Texture Hat
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textured & easy to do for holidays gifts
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Openwork Scarf
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fantastic & simple scarf for the season
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Star Cluster Scarf
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the Star Cluster perfect for Christmas Eve
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Cozy Posy Scarf
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enjoy this very simple pattern that is a breeze to do
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Family Mittens
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create mittens for some snow fun
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Fingerless Gloves
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perfect for the cell phone user
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From the Toe Up Socks
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keep your feet warm this winter with these socks
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Big Granny Blanket
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easy to make and quick to do
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Gifts for the Elderly
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As we get older, some of us have to deal with muscle aches, pains, and unfortunate health events. Lets be honest, not all nursing homes and hospitals are cozy and comfortable. Prayer shawls are a great gift idea but so are slippers and beautiful lapghans. As for Slippers, you might want to add soles or something that has a bit of grip. Check out Jeanne’s Article for ideas. Remember to make something light and not too heavy. Yarns to think about are as follows: Caron: Simply Soft, One Pound, Party, Cakes Bernat: Dazzle, Super Value, Softee Chunky, Satin Patons: Canadiana, Classic Wool Worsted, Glam Stripes
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Yes, Yes Shawl
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lacy and light, great for the extra bit of glamorous feel
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Frosted Layer Shawl
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warm for the holidays with a lovely textured effect
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Family Moccasins
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perfect for wearing in the hospital or nursing home
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Granny Square Slippers
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fun to make & festive too
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Ripples in the Sand Afghan
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make as a lapghan for that comfort feeling
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Charity means many different things for crocheters. We all have our favourites. From local events to national charities, giving a peice of yourself is really important this time of year. With the season for giving, we hope that you have time for some personal gift making that can make a difference in someone’s life. Be thoughtful and I hope, personally, that you take the time and thought in making your gifts. It is easy to donate to charity, things you don’t like and the projects just didn’t turn out nicely but please don’t just give away unnessecary items away. Make it from the heart, if you don’t like it, or the colours just don’t look good, there is no shame in frogging it to make it look extra better and try another approach. I know, it’s a huge peeve for many! Trust us, we have done this many times. We all hate frogging but you will thank your heart for it later and the charities will thank you even more for taking that extra time to make your project the best you can do. Clean up those tails for final touch ups.
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Many ask Michael and I what we do for our samples that we do for videos. The answer, we give it away to charity. I don’t know how many times we have redone projects simply becuase of the yarn, or the colours. We are proud to say, that even us, making a project beautiful, takes a bit more thought and soul.
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We hope that the gifts your bring into people lives will be held with thankfulness and love. Your hands, time, and investment deserves much praise. Enjoy the holiday season and may you all spread the gift of the season to others with your passion, love and celebration. Daniel
© The Crochet Crowd, 2016
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