My latest hat and scarf combo

This is my latest patten. This one is for a 1 - 4 year old. I made it using Michael's Loops and Threads, which was on sale last week. Only 2.99 per skein. Normally, they are $4.99 a skein. I went ahead and bought a grey, deep purple and a lavender skein. My next set will be in this pattern in either the purple or lavender and for an older little girl. Can't wait to see how that turns out.

September was GOOD!

We really outdid ourselves this month! You ladies came in with full force. Let's get straight to the numbers because they speak for themselves...

5 Scarves
7 Hats
3 Afghans

SEPTEMBER TOTAL: 15 more pieces

OUR GRAND TOTAL: 62 pieces of cold weather items. Here's our current breakdown:

1 Sweater
19 Hats
13 Afghans
28 Scarves
1 Earmuffs

It was very pleasurable for me to crochet with the cooler weather. There was even a day or two so far this month that I had to put hats on my children before going outside. I remember thinking, "Imagine if I didn't have a hat to put on my kiddos right now..." Unfortunately, there are mothers in Hampton Roads in that situation. I thank the Lord for each one of you. That has really driven me to buy tons of yarn (on sale :) this month and try my hardest to crochet some more items.
It's our last month to make a few more items; lets keep those hooks and needles going!

August Tally

August was a crazy month! Hurricanes, earthquakes, forest fires and family visits made for a interesting month. I didn't get too many projects done with so much going on but every little bit helps. Here goes...

4 Scarves
3 Hats
3 Afghans

AUGUST TOTAL: 10 more pieces!! Nice job ladies!

OUR GRAND TOTAL: 47 pieces of cold weather items. Here's our current breakdown:

1 Sweater
12 Hats
10 Afghans
23 Scarves
1 Earmuffs

The other day, I walked out of my house and the air was actually cool. Nippy temperatures are just around the corner and our items will be put to good use. There are less than two months left before our November 1 deadline. Until then, keep those hooks and needles going!

July Tally

Wow, July was a scorcher! I am soooo thankful for to the inventor of air conditioning, especially since my latest hat pattern calls for super bulky yarn. Despite  high temperatures, here's our July total:

3 Scarves
6 Hats
1 Earmuffs
2 Afghans

JULY TOTAL: 12 more pieces!! Nice job ladies!

OUR GRAND TOTAL: 37 pieces of cold weather items. Here's our current breakdown:

1 Sweater
9 Hats
7 Afghans
19 Scarves
1 Earmuffs

Thank you ladies for pressing through these hot summer months. Fall is right around the corner with its lovely colors and cooler temperatures. We have three full months before "Donation Day". Keep those hooks and needles going!

Beautiful Sweater Knitted by Angela

Some baby girl will be warm and stylish in this little sweater. Love the buttons. Nice work, Angela! Thank you for sharing.

June Tally

I am pleased to announce our new monthly total and grand total. Here goes...

OUR JUNE TOTAL ... 15 pieces of clothing! Here's the breakdown:

1 Sweater
1 Hat
1 Afghan
12 Scarves

Great job ladies!! We are gaining some momentum. Is it just me or is it really wierd to make scarves in the dead of summer. LOL! It may be wierd but "Scarves" was definitely the theme of our June tally.

OUR GRAND TOTAL: 25 pieces of clothing! Here's our current breakdown:

1 Sweater
3 Hats
5 Afghan
16 Scarves

Bless the Lord! With each finished project, a baby or child will be warmer this winter. I am so proud of joining hands with such wonderful, big-hearted women. Until our next post, keep those hooks and needles going!!

May Total (Drum Roll Please...)

I am so pleased to write our first-ever monthly total post. Please keep in mind that we started on May 12, 2011. Our grand total for the month of May 2011 is (drum roll, please) ....

4 Afghans
4 Scarves
2 Hats

That's 10 articles of clothing to keep some kiddos warm this winter! That's a great start ladies! We have 5 more months to crochet, sew and knit.

I also want to welcome three new members to our group: Angela, Alexis and Natalie. Thank you for joining hooks with us to get some cold weather items for the kiddos at the For Kids shelter in Norfolk.