deborahjross: (Deb and Cleo)
When I get my hands on wool or other animal-fiber yarns, I knit for afghans for Afghans. The garments and blankets, mostly for children, are distributed through local organizations in partnership with American Friends Service Committee, so the exact needs vary from time to time, depending on ground conditions and connections. This summer, we're knitting socks. I've sent about a dozen pairs so far.

** Summer of Sock-Knitting Update **

Earlier in July, we sent 100 pairs of socks to a women's group. Last
week, we shipped another 150 socks to a women's network of advocates
and activists. The third set of 350 pairs is on the way to shelter/
safe houses for women and children.
deborahjross: (hands)
Some of you know that one of my "causes" is knitting for "afghans for Afghans," the enterprise of one woman in partnership with the Quaker organization, American Friends Service Committee.

Here is an article about their work. The narrative is a bit wandering, but do look at the smiles on the faces of the children.

I'm currently finishing a girl's sweater in beautiful shades-of-rose wool/mohair from Peace Fleece, which benefits wool growers in Maine, Russia, Roumania, and Palestine/Israel.
deborahjross: (teddy bears)
Check out today's Book View Cafe blog on Knitting for Peace

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