We've got several news posters subscribed to the KAL/CAL this week. Welcome!
How about introducing yourself?
Tell us where you're from or what got you started with a4A or point us to your blog or FO album or just something you want us to know about you that will make you memorable (notorious?) behind the typed words on this screen. Or, in response to Elizabeth, post a hello and point us to a favorite baby blanket pattern link that would be suitable and fun for this campaign.
Afghans are observing their holy days of Ramadan now. I am linking to Humaira's story and recipe for Halwa , a favorite dish during the observance. (Afghan-American Humaira is a friend of ours in San Francisco.)
-- Ann, afghansforAghans.org
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Let's work together on our projects for afghans for Afghans.
It's a knit-along; it's a crochet-along!
Current Campaign
Our 2016 campaign was completed the first week of August 2016. Our wool gifts were successfully transported and distributed by NGO Trust in Education.
Please check our website or join our email list for announcements and updates.
Update August 2017:
Unfortunately, we do not have plans for a new campaign at this time because of hurdles with logistics. We'll do our best to solve, but nothing promising yet. Thank you for participating while we had the opportunity!
THE BASICS
afghans for Afghans is a people-to-people project that knits and crochets wool garments as a practical gesture of friendship and respect for the people of Afghanistan. In partnership with the San Francisco office of the American Friends Service Committee, our project started in late 2001 in response to the war that unfolded after 9/11. This follows a long-time tradition of knitting for others at times of war and crisis. Afghan families still need to know that we care. Join us here for camaraderie, inspiration, and mutual support with projects.
Want to join the discussion?
Send an email to sfmammamia at g mail dot com for permission to post. If you don't get a note back, check your spam folder. The more, the merrier!
Long-time community knitter Elizabeth Durand is our moderator. Be sure to introduce yourself!
Please avoid commercial messages about yarn stores.
Long-time community knitter Elizabeth Durand is our moderator. Be sure to introduce yourself!
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Contributors
- Afghan Ann
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- Beth
- Betsey Bee
- Bloo
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- Christine from Maryland
- Christine from Missouri
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- Debb
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- Diane H
- Elizabeth D
- EmptyKnits
- Foxy Knitter
- Gwyneth
- Heather
- Isabel
- Jane
- Jean
- Jersey Shore Deb
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- Judy
- Karen B
- Kate A
- Kathy
- Keiko
- Laura
- LeeVC
- Linda S.
- Lisa B.
- LyniHop
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- MargoLynn
- Mary T
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- Pat
- Reed
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- Sherry Swezey
- Shirley
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- holly
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2 comments:
My favorite blanket pattern is Kathleen Day's (Fiona's Friends) Waffle Blanket.
I have been knitting and crocheting for a4A just since February, 2009. I am so glad that a friend introduced me to this wonderful organization,and it feels great to be able to help the very people that are so affected by the war we started in their country.
Also my knitting skills have taken a giant leap forward as I am trying new things. My favorite so far is Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket.
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