Charity Project Completed for the Children's Cancer Unit

I finally got around to organizing myself and putting together the last bundles of hats I made for the children's cancer unit at University hospital here in the city.  This project has been a labor of love for me and has taken several weeks which eventually turned into months.

I'm very happy to say that this project is complete for this part of this year, and I will slowly begin working on the next one (keeping my fingers crossed for more free time and good health) for the end of 2015.   

These last bundles will be delivered this month.

source of man crocheting Found on influx.uoregon.edu

“Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either.” ― Elizabeth Zimmermann 

As always, I thank you for stopping by ... and remember that there are many organizations that need donations from talented persons like yourselves ... so consider donating one item of your choice.

The HookDude

Charity Project-Chemo Caps & Baby Hats to University Hospital

I made another delivery of women's chemo caps and baby hats to the Volunteer Office at University Hospital.    The Volunteer Director was very appreciative of the hats and expressed her gratitude on behalf of the recipients (patients at the hospital) and their families.

The renovations to the hospital are completed and the Sky Tower housing the new facilities is absolutely impressive.    One of the volunteers took time out to give me a quick tour of the new facilities.

As always, I thank you for stopping in and visiting.    Please consider donating one of your creations to a charity of your choice.

The HookDude

Why I Crochet and Knit

Four years ago, I didn't have an inkling of what crochet and knitting meant.   The only thing that I remember is that many years ago, my ex-wife used to weave or tie twine for hanging plants in the patio.    Honestly, I don't know what that was called, but it seems to have been popular in the 70's and 80's.   It could have been something called macramé.    

Anyway, as it so happened, a retired couple who lived down the street from me talked to me about some volunteer work that they were involved in at a local charity.    She crocheted hats and he crocheted scarves for the homeless shelter.
Now, four years later, that couple has moved from the city, and I have learned how to crochet and how to knit.   I find that I equally enjoy both activities, however, I have found that crocheting is more forgiving if you make a mistake. 

About 3 years ago, I began making scarves and hats for local charities as well as overseas organizations.   One positive aspect of this is that I never have to work to meet deadlines.  I make the scarves & hats whenever I have the time, and I never feel pressured.   It also helps me relax and wind down.    It's also my mental therapy.

See what the Craft Yarn Council (CYC) says about it as being therapeutic

It's a hobby that I enjoy tremendously, and the best part of it is that I know that the scarves and hats which I donate will keep persons warm during the cold winter months.   

Thanks for stopping by ... 

The HookDude