If there is one thing I’ve found from the blogging community… is community. I found a world of people surviving infertility before I knew I needed them. I had complete ’strangers’ sending love and gifts to a child they hadn’t met, and now, I’m asking for a little knitted love.
I grew up in souther california, and now… it’s on fire. Sadly, the fire has more than touched those I love. My Aunt and Uncle, and one of my cousins have lost EVERYTHING. Houses burned to the ground. My Grandma is living with my cousin, and all of her belongings and those of her nurse were also lost. Thankfully, my other cousins house was untouched, and they have a rental house that was saved (and thankfully empty) so they will have a place to stay. But what else do they have? nothing. After being grateful for their safety, thoughts turn to comforting their losses and replenishing their stores. Today I shipped of boxes of toiletries, because although they have a place to buy all of those things, and money to do it… they are a little busy and paralyzed by the grief of losing everything.
My Aunt Beth is a crocheter… and has always crocheted afghans for new babies. So.. I’d like to return the favor. It would take me a million years to knit an afghan for an adult and I’d like to end up with two maybe three of them (for my aunt, my cousin and my g’ma), so I’m asking for some help. If you have any inclination …
Any color, any pattern, knit or crochet, 8×8 square in machine washable yarn. that’s it. that’s all… an evenings knitting. An afternoon watching amovie, and you can contribute to warming the heart of someone close to mine. Comment and I’ll get you the address to mail it to.
PS. I love you.
Korin, I will knit or crochet a square for you. I can have in the mail next week.
i already commented on ravelry but i’m in [and i see the 8" square in washable yarn part so i'm good on the info!] hugs jen
I will definitely do this tonight, and can bring them to you tomorrow at the zoo.
Again, I’m so sorry this happened to your family. I remember how scary it was down there this time of year.
-H
Hey babe – please send me your address again (or an address where I can find them)…. my family member’s house was spared so I’d like to send a little bit of money to your family… it won’t be much but every little bit helps!
i’m in. send me your address again though (it will be quicker than me digging through old emails to find it).
Count me in!
I just came across your blog through many links. I would love to help you out. I am so sorry your aunt, uncle, cousin, and g’ma lost their home. I am also in California, but was fortunate enough not to evacuate during the fires, though many of my friends were packed and ready to go with the exception of one in Ramona.
Please send me your address or since I live in San Diego we can have a knitting get together and maybe piece the afghan together…it would be a lot of fun.
Regardless, I will send my squares asap.
fellow Californian
Martha
My heart goes out to your family. I can’t even imagine what they must be going through right now. I’d love to give this a try!
Hey Korin,
The fires have most definitely sucked. If you still need squares, let me know.
Paddington
Hi there,
Thank you for your note on my blog. It was so nice to meet you the other day.
Do you still need squares? I have dozens already made and they need a good home. It’s a long story, and I’d love to tell you and hand them over. I could help sew them up at Tandem?
Larissa