Hi - I have been knitting for 30 years or so, and a few years ago discovered Afghans for Afghans. I've contributed to multiple campaigns, and most recently sent a In-Vest for Peace vest and a pair of mittens as part of the Ravelympics. I love to knit with bulky yarn so that projects go quickly, and I love working with color, but I don't have a lot of free time so I don't get to knit nearly as much as I want to! There's so much still I can learn, so I love to see what other people are making. I also crochet but somehow knitting is more satisfying.
I live in Western Massachusetts, not far from Webs, so I get most of my yarn from there or from local farmer's markets in the summer.
I look forward to participating in the blog and continuing to knit for A4A.
Heather
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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.
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2 comments:
Welcome Heather! Thanks for joining us - it is fun to exchange ideas and comments on this blog. It sounds like you've done some great knitting for this campaign.
Welcome! I hope you can post photos of your creations soon!
Shirley
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