Anyone who is interested in crafting for charity or who has ever thought about it – start small… why not make a hat (or two)? Baby hats are small and quick to make. I’ve done this for a few years and they work up quickly. [And the recipients are so adorable!]
https://www.facebook.com/AHAChicago/videos/1619235744779965/
Since I make a lot of scarves in a year, I like to try out new patterns, motifs and yarns to see if I like them for larger projects. If there is a yarn that is new and somewhat interesting, there is minimal commitment period necessary to make an average sized scarf (approximately 6″ x 65″).
Currently, I am working with a yarn that I thought I wanted to use for a gift project. I don’t. (more…)