Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC

Handmade for the Homeless May 2016

Date:
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Washington DCJCC

Handmade ladies

Join fellow knitters and crocheters to make handmade goodies for a great cause! Our goal is to contribute as many warm winter items as possible to distribute to individuals experiencing homelessness in the DC area.

All levels of knitters and crocheters are welcome.  Don't know how to knit or crochet? We'll teach you!

Special this month: yarn "chametz" drive

We all have scraps of yarn that we'd love to get rid of, or need inspiration to finally use up.  In the spirit of getting rid of bread products (chametz) for Passover, bring your "yarn chametz" (leftover yarn bits) to this month's program and we'll help you get rid of it. Exchange it for colors that inspire you or make a colorful yarn ball using one of our ball winders so you knit an item from it and be rid of it once and for all.

What else should I bring?

Please bring your own needles/crochet hooks and we will supply the yarn.  
 
If you are not already working on a warm winter item and are looking for a great project or just starting out, please bring:
 

  • #8 or #10 knitting needles (circular or straight) or a size H crochet hook
  • Patterns (we'll share if you don't have one)

Additional hat patterns using #17 needles or a size N crochet hook are also available.

If you have questions about this event contact Sheryl at sherlinov@gmail.com.


If you can't join us in person, join us in spirit by knitting or crocheting:
Hats
Scarves
Gloves and Mittens
Socks or slippers
Other items to keep people warm during the cold winter months

Knitted and other donations can be dropped off at the DCJCC. Contact Sonya at sonyaw@washingtondcjcc.org to make arrangements. Thank you!

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We're sorry, the deadline for online sales has passed. Contact program staff listed above to purchase by phone.

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