Let's help some babies stay warm this winter!

Winter is here and it's time again to help some babies stay warm. Since I am going to spend the holidays in Romania I have decided to make a donation to an orphanage in Bucharest. What better Christmas present for some poor abandoned babies than the gift of warmth in a very cold country this time of the year! I am putting all my love into every piece I have knitted in the hope that my work will make a little difference. If you find yourself compelled to make a hat, a sweater, a pair of booties or anything else your imagination lets you create, please feel free to make a donation. There will be a baby wearing your piece of art and smile.

Sisters of Life

Last week, Ria and I went to a place called SISTERS OF LIFE and donated everything we made for the last month or so. There were about 18 baby hats and several pair of booties. The Sisters were grateful and we are hoping they will send us pictures of the babies wearing the hats. Ria and I decided to start on a new batch to deliver it in February at a place called Covenant House. Many teenage mothers and their babies are given shelter there and they could use our items. We are hoping to improve our skills and dare to knit more than hats. Well, got to go back to knitting....Happy New Year!

One More Team Member

I would like to welcome Ria to this small team. I am so happy she is participating to the project. She already finished her first baby hat! It's really cute! Well done Ria! I look forward to your next project!

A Colorful Baby Set

I finished my second project, a crochet baby hat and a pair of booties. I found this easy patters on www.lionbrand.com. I already started a new cap. And I know where to take my first batch of warm hats. There is a place in midtown where pregnant women are getting sheltered from some good-hearted, generous nuns. I think it could be a nice present for Christmas for the babies to come and their mothers.

How The Idea Was Born

Each of us can do very little to make a difference. It doesn't take a lot of money and it doesn't take a lot of time. I had a busy schedule, always running around. A couple of weeks ago I got injured and suddenly my world changed. I had the choice to feel sorry for myself or to make the best of my time. I wasn't going to let one injury control my life. The idea came to me Saturday morning. I needed a project. I had learned to knit and crochet when I was little but I can only do simple projects. Why not putting that skill (however limited) and time to good use? So I decided to knit all sorts of hats and scarves and take them to orphanages or hospitals and give them to women who need to keep their babies warm. So, if you can make something and have some spare yarn let's make a collection and keep some babies warm this winter.