A few months ago we began knitting hats, scarves, and lap blankets for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House’s Family Comfort Rooms at CHOP. The response has been great, and yesterday we made our first delivery of knits by Loop customers and staff!
Hats have been the project of choice so far. Jim and Heather have been our most prolific charity knitters. Both are going through their stashes for bits of yarn and yarn they bought but haven’t used, and knitting beautiful, colorful hats.
We also received this fantastic blanket. It’s knit with a variety of yarns, some blocks contain more than one. What a great way to use up leftover yarn!
We’ll be knitting for the Ronald McDonald House through the end of the year, so please join us! You can use any yarn and any pattern for kids from newborn to 18 years old. They especially need hats, scarves, and lap blankets.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the effort! Your generosity is appreciated!
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Hi Craig,
Are you knitting for charity in the shop at any special time–or just gathering what folks knit at home? I have a small blanket to donate and will make up some hats, but it would be fun to sit with other knitters if you are doing that.
Peggy
Hi Peggy,
We’ve had a few people come in and charity knit with us on Sunday afternoons. Last week, we actually had quite a crowd, so yes, come knit with us.
Craig