Another project for me

@JudyEv (342145)
Rockingham, Australia
February 21, 2022 8:49am CST
We’re now living in a lifestyle village and today I went to a meeting at the clubhouse. A group of women have taken on the task of filling shoe-boxes with bits and pieces for disadvantaged kids. The parent charity is Samaritan's Purse which does a number of good works from installing wells in third world countries to establish field hospitals in times of war, natural disasters, etc. I have an idea that some myLotters are also involved with shoe-boxes. We were given a talk and slideshow about the shoe-box program. Advice was given on appropriate items. These range from clothes to toiletries, education supplies, soft toys and other playthings. I can’t sew and don’t like knitting much so I decided I could help by crocheting beanies which appear to be popular with the kids. That will give me something to do when I’m sitting in front of the television. The photo is of some beanies I crocheted for children in Nepal.
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
21 Feb 22
You are surely crocheting faster than I do, it would took ages to make so many. They are all pretty.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
The wool is mostly 6 or 8 ply so they are quite quick to do. I try to mix the colours a bit to make them pretty. The ones I make for premature babies are 3 or 4 ply but still don't take very long as they are so small.
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
22 Feb 22
@JudyEv Oh my, they are so cute, you are doing an excellent job.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
@LadyDuck Thanks.
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@FourWalls (69033)
• United States
21 Feb 22
I support Samaritan’s Purse as well. They were on the scene to help in the devastated areas from tornadoes in Alabama last year, and they also, as you said, work world-wide to help wherever there’s a need. And, sadly, there’s plenty of need.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
That's nice that you've heard of them and support them. They certainly do seem to do a lot of good works all over the place.
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• United States
21 Feb 22
I remember when you crocheted al those beanies for the children in Nepal. I'm sure making more for this new charity will be greatly appreciated. Those beanies are so cute. I love to crochet too when I watch television.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
I was given a lot of wool by my brother-in-law but the colours aren't really all that pretty for children's beanies. I might have to go to an op shop or two and find some better yarn.
@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
21 Feb 22
Sorry, what’s a lifestyle village?
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
It is what is called a 'gated community'. There are about 130+ houses and one person living in each unit must be over 55. There is a clubhouse with swimming pool, gym, billiard room, library, mini theatre, commercial kitchen and large lounge/dining area. The gates close at 6pm but there is a code so you can get in later.
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@sol_cee (38219)
• Philippines
22 Feb 22
@JudyEv that’s neat. Why does one person living in each unit have to be over 55?
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
@sol_cee That's one of the rules set for our lifestyle village. It's designed for older people. Most but not all are now retired.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 Feb 22
@JudyEv - Samaritan's Purse is such a worthwhile project and I know that a number of local churches also support it. I have donated a few items once in a while. I also like to crochet, but instead of crocheting beanies (which are adorable), I crochet baby blankets which I donate to various charities. One of them was raffled off by a charity last year and they raised $125. I was so proud of it! I attached a photo of two of the blankets I have crocheted and given away.
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• Laguna Woods, California
22 Feb 22
@JudyEv - Like you, I enjoy crocheting when I watch TV. I am currently out of yarn, and I was just thinking the other day that I need to order some to get started on future projects. I often use the yarn that is left over from a baby blanket to make soft winter scarves for my family and friends!
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb 22
@DeborahDiane There is a Buy Nothing group in the area and I might ask there if anyone has small scraps of yarn.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
Those are really lovely. And that was a great idea to raffle one. Good for you. I haven't actually heard of Samaritan's Purse before.
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@Ronrybs (19565)
• London, England
21 Feb 22
That is very nice. I wonder why beanies are popular?
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
I don't know really but those that have been in such places say it's the first thing they put on. When I sent a heap to Nepal, the bus driver snitched one. lol
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb 22
@Ronrybs The one in the photo looks like it only just fits.
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@Ronrybs (19565)
• London, England
22 Feb 22
@JudyEv different regions, different fashions!
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@snowy22315 (182204)
• United States
22 Feb 22
Oh yes, I think any kid would love to have a beanie, and adults too maybe for that matter. Good idea!
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb 22
It's something that is easy for me to do, too.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Feb 22
You are great Judy to do all those. I remember they gave my Mother one for cancer patients from some ladies who crocheted hats like this RIP In fact I still have it.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
The ones Vince took to Nepal went to children with cancer so I felt good about that.
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• Arvada, Colorado
22 Feb 22
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Feb 22
My church organizes shoe-box events on a monthly basis to help out those in need. I think it’s a wonderful way to help the less fortunate.
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@moffittjc (121729)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Feb 22
@JudyEv It’s unfortunate that we have so many needy people in our area.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb 22
That's nice of your church. I'm sure they find plenty of needy recipients.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Feb 22
I've done shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse. It's a wonderful organization.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Feb 22
@JudyEv I'm sure it was.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Feb 22
I haven't known much about them before today. I found the lady's talk very interesting.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Feb 22
I like your beanies. They’re so cute. Our apartment complex donates food for the hungry. That is the people that live here. The office sees that it goes to the right places.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
That's great that your complex helps in this way. It gives the donors a very good feeling as well as being appreciated by the recipients.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
22 Feb 22
@JudyEv That’s true. Everyone involved is a winner.
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
22 Feb 22
You are very talented and are putting that talent to good use!
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
Thanks. It is something that is quite easy for me to do.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
22 Feb 22
Wonderful project so very needed too and perfect beanies for warmth, perfect!
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
They say any children love the beanies that are in the boxes.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
23 Feb 22
@JudyEv That's good, keeps them warm.
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@puchzo (24)
22 Feb 22
Good luck
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
Thanks very much. Do you crochet or knit?
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@puchzo (24)
22 Feb 22
@JudyEv I dont know, but crochet seem good for me
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@BarBaraPrz (47677)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
21 Feb 22
I thought beanies had shorter sides and a propellor on top...
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
My beanies are just like these.
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@rebelann (112983)
• El Paso, Texas
21 Feb 22
That is a lot of beanies, I'm sure underprivileged kids will love them.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
Those have all gone to kids in Nepal but I'll be making more for this new project.
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@jobelbojel (36025)
• Philippines
21 Feb 22
Wow, you are very good at what you do.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
Thanks but they are very simple to make.
@wolfgirl569 (108197)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Feb 22
Those will be appreciated.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
Yes, I hope so.
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@Kandae11 (55164)
21 Feb 22
They are all lovely. How long does it take you to crochet one of those?
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
Probably only two days at the most. It depends how much time I have.
@Faster16 (3181)
• Indonesia
22 Feb 22
you are very creative, it also definitely requires patience
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 22
Thanks. It is something that you get used to doing and then it becomes easy.