As I reknit the same stinkin' row on my sock over and over this week while enjoying the cooler weather that Mother Nature has finally blessed us with, I thought about my neighbors just a bit to the north who have lost everything to the High Park Wildfire. And I thought, my community is really standing behind these folks, but I can't afford to donate money.
But I have stash! I can donate love! So my challenge is this: Knit or crochet something for someone you don't know, will never meet, but who will be thrilled to get something made with love to help them start rebuilding their lives. Winter's around the corner, no matter what we might think right now with record temps across the nation. Hats, mittens, gloves and scarves are the last thing on their minds right now, but they're going to need them soon enough.
Even a knit or crocheted toy would be welcomed for the kids that have lost all of their treasured possessions.
So here's the thing. My Sister Knits is collecting blankets right now for immediate distribution. They're also collecting hats, mittens, etc. And for the crafters that lost their stash, if you have yarn, needles, etc to donate MSK will take them as well.
If you're local, drop your donation at My Sister Knits. If you're not local, mail your donations to:
My Sister Knits
1408 West Mountain Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Label your box with HIGH PARK FIRE DONATIONS.
(And for those of those interested in helping the folks in Colorado Springs and the Waldo Canyon Fire, I believe the local Goodwill is accepting donations for them)
So get to it! Let's show them some knitterly love (and crocheter love too!)!
