The Canadian newspaper, The Windsor Star, ran this story on Nov. 28, 2007

Thirty Toasty Blankets donated just in time

To help go to:

http://blankets4canada.ca/index.html

News story, school children knitted for troops

http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-12252007-1461532.html

website:

http://www.give2thetroops.org/

Their motto is: “May no soldier go unloved”

Blankets of love can be sewn, knitted, crocheted or made on a loom.  Guidelines for making are given here:

http://soldiersangels.org/index.php?page=blankets-of-hope

Cubs for Kids  http://www.cubsforkids.com/default.htm  say, “Put a smile on the face of a homeless child.”

Cubs for Kids provide the teddy bear.  You can knit a sweater, hat, and scarf for the bear so that a 3 to 6 year old child in a homeless shelter will feel love.

Knitting Patterns (for machine and by hand) and where to send finished items (they accept them year round; distribute them to shelters in early December) are on Cubs for Kids site. 

Knit or Crochet 7″ x 9″ sections using Simply Soft (r) yarn from Caron to help others stay warm with Warm Up America,  and get a chance to win yarn or money.

Project Linus is a volunteer organization that provides blankets (knit, crochet, sew, quilt, etc.) for children in need.

Find out how to be a blanketeer:

http://www.projectlinus.org/blanketeer.shtml

Patterns Link:

http://www.projectlinus.org/links.shtml

Find a local chapter:

http://www.projectlinus.org/chapter.shtml

Knit or crochet scarves, hats, vests, etc. for the seamen.  Further information - Where to send - Christmas at Sea  site  http://www.seamenschurch.org/484.asp

http://www.west-point.org/family/support-our-troops/

newspaper article:

http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071020/LIFESTYLE/710200336/1024 

Here’s a new post about Kenny’s Kaps, in response to the Patriotic Pillow post:

1. Christina Finn said on 07 Dec 2007 at 7:26 pm      
   We also too feature a Knit and or crocheted cap. This cap is made out of Deep Purple yarn and is adorned with the Purple Heart insignia. These caps are called “Kenny’s Kaps” in tribute for a Master Sgt. Kenneth Sargant, whom sustained Head Trauma in the War! He has recovered well and requested a purple skullcap from Me! This is where the concept originated. You can find the pattern in our web-site!

   God Bless Our Troops, Our Veterans, Our World Leaders, & America!
     Respectfully,
   Christina Finn
   Founder / Coordinator
   Patriotic Pillow Project SM
   www.PatrioticPillowProject.org“                   
   I have learned that in order to bring about change, you must not be
   afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try. Each
   and everyone of us can make a difference.” Rosa Parks

2. admin said on 07 Dec 2007 at 8:16 pm

   Thank you for the update!
   Here is the page for corchet directions for Kenny’s Kaps.

 Care Wear, http://www.carewear.org/index.cfm , based in MD, “ is a nationwide group of volunteers who knit, crochet, and/or sew, providing handmade baby items to hospitals. All Care Wear items are given free to infants, children and their parents.” (quote from their website)

To help, you can find Knitting, Crochet, and sewing patterns here:

http://www.carewear.org/index.cfm?pid=patterns/_patterns.cfm