Comments on: With a Thankful Spirit

By: Birdsong

Birdsong — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:11:01 +0000

I understand what you mean about not having the energy to inspire and monitor others… sometimes nice ideas can be finished, not carried on. I did do some charity knitting last month, and didn’t get a big response promoting it, but one person who got involved in knitting chemo caps went on to take a massage class so that she could massage peoples’ hands and feet while they were receiving chemo, and make each a hat too. Now, that really did my heart good! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:09:13 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving, Carole!

By: Teyani

Teyani — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:32:35 +0000

Have a joyous Thanksgiving with your family!

By: Manise

Manise — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:48:32 +0000

Well said. Mine will be of the monetary variety this winter. Once I can knit again I’ll be donating knitted items too.

By: Jean

Jean — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:18:19 +0000

I’ve been blessed with a good job and have always kept my ear to the ground for deserving people. I provided hats for a few friend’s moms that were/are going thru chemo, I used luxury yarns for those who could wash them and easy care yarns for others. I just completed a scarf for a lovely man that I’ve never met, but he is a dedicated father and grandfather who goes the extra mile. It is such a priviledge to be able to give something to those that need it. You really can’t believe how good it feels to help someone, you never need to meet them and I really don’t care if they know who I am, bringing anyone comfort brings real happiness. You bring comfort to us in your positive blog, sharing your craft and your life with us.

By: Lucia

Lucia — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:16:01 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! And you know I will KUO, KAL or not. In fact last year I think I missed signing up for it entirely while knitting away for whichever charity it was.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:22:01 +0000

For those on Ravelry, there are groups for specific charities or even For the Greater Good if people need some direction. I appreciate the motivation that the Knit Unto Others gave, but I really just charity knit for the really great feeling I get out of doing so. I agree with the comments that everyone has some local charities they can help. Last year, I had a nice scarf that I had made for fun and no one in particular. I had read about the Knit your Bit project to knit scarves for WWII vets but had missed their deadline. So, instead, I took my scarf to our local VFW and asked them to deliver to a WWII vet with their holidy meal program and included a note about why I was sending it and thanking him for his service. If you’d like your faith in knitters revived, check out the results of the Afghans for Afghanistan call for mittens. The timeframe was short, the request for 300 pair of youth mittens and the result was over 1000 pair! And locally, I believe that, “If I knit it someone who needs the warmth will find it.” Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours and thank you for your lovely blog and your inspiration in past years. T

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:27:23 +0000

Knitting for others is such a cool thing. Thanks for reminding us – try to knit something every couple of months so that I have stuff on the ready!

Have a wonderful thanksgiving!!!

By: Cookie

Cookie — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:55:11 +0000

You are so right. It’s about trying to help. Never about goodies for us.

I hope you are all having a lovely long holiday weekend.

By: Hillary

Hillary — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:51:30 +0000

As usual, very well said. I wish you and yours a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.