Connie has been a dedicated volunteer at Wool for Warmth for a long time, with a deep passion for knitting and crocheting. She enjoys working with yarn, wool, and the vibrant colors. Her most challenging and time-consuming project so far has been knitting a sweater. Although she has crocheted sweaters before, knitting one was difficult… Continue reading Knitting for a Cause
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Creating Warmth at Wool for Warmth
This blanket took approximately two months to complete, and we enjoyed every step of the process. We thoughtfully arranged some granny squares to ensure the colors complemented each other before sewing them together. Thinking about the warmth it would provide made the project even more meaningful. We also had fun working on it while chatting… Continue reading Creating Warmth at Wool for Warmth
Women’s Day 2024
Wool for Warmth was thrilled to participate in International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, 2024. It was a deeply heart-warming occasion that reminded us of the importance of honoring every woman, not just on that specific day, but every day. We were thrilled to participate in this meaningful event once again. We distributed nearly… Continue reading Women’s Day 2024
Linda’s Annual Memorial Day
On the evening of Friday, February 16, 2024, Wool for Warmth celebrated Linda, the inspiration behind the establishment of Wool for Warmth. Annually, on the anniversary of her passing, we celebrate her memory through a memorial potluck dinner. This was my first time attending the Memorial Day of Linda as a new intern at Wool… Continue reading Linda’s Annual Memorial Day
International Women’s day
Door ondersteuning van het Oranjefonds en Fonds Sluyterman van Loo hebben we het project van 6000 dakloze vrouwen in Nederland opgezet. 6000 mutsen en dassen worden gebreid om deze doelgroep van warmte te voorzien. Vandaag op internationale vrouwendag zit een groot aantal hiervan in the goody bag. Ready for pick up!
Many hands may make light work, but our team also made Achmed’s Mom smile!
Sometimes the simplest things can have the biggest impact and a short deadline can bring people together to work on a single project. We saw this in action in the last week of October when four Wool for Warmth clubs and one church pulled together to make a comfort blanket for Achmed's mom. https://videopress.com/v/uLpPmQ9U?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata Stichting… Continue reading Many hands may make light work, but our team also made Achmed’s Mom smile!