Tuesday, June 25, 2024

MEETING SCHEDULE

 



UPCOMING MEETING DATES (UPDATED 09/08/2024)

ALL MEETING ARE IN PERSON UNLESS NOTED

Mondays     

9/9   at 1 pm
9/23 at 6 pm
10/7 at 1 pm
10/21 at 6 pm
11/18 at 1 pm
11/25 at 6 pm
Monday 12/9 at 1pm for holiday party
 
Wednesdays at 1 pm to work on inventory: 5 Volunteers needed


9/18 at 1 pm
10/16 at 1 pm for sorting and packing
10/23 at 1 pm for sorting and packing
11/20 at 1 pm for sorting and packing

 


 

KNIT SCARVES / NECK WARMERS / SHAWLS PATTERNS


Basic Triangle Shawl  (Shared by Dottie) click on link below for pattern







Basic Triangle Shawl by Kate Atherley

BLANKET PATTERNS


Patterns in the following pages are simple suggestions that have been shared by group members. 

Bernat Knit Quilted Blanket (Shared by Dottie) click on link below to find the free downloadable pattern

Bernat Knit Quilted Blanket



Monday, June 24, 2024

MISC ITEMS / Patterns SOAP SACKS, WORRY WORMS, TOE WARMER, HEADBANDS

Headbands




How to Crochet a Headband


Knitted Headband for Beginners











Toe Warmers

Free Pattern: Cast Sock

If you make the sock, I would LOVE to have a picture of it on a foot with a cast! My friend lives in another state so I have not actually been able to see it on a casted foot.

Having a dear friend in a leg & foot cast for all of November & part of December, I thought I would try to help keep those toes warm. Wool makes the absolute best socks in my humble opinion. Warm, breathable, soft…just perfect for keeping toes warm. The sock is designed with an eyelet round and a drawstring in order to keep the sock on. Once the drawstring is tied, the cuff is folded over to cover the bow. Another option to keep the sock on would be to use slipper bottom non-slip paint on the inside of the body of the sock. In this case, the sock could be made shorter, leaving off the fold over cuff. If you really love knitting ribbing, the sock is stretchy enough to go over a cast, so you could also just keep right on knitting to the desired length & the sock could be pulled over the cast past the heel (think tube sock).

This pattern is pithy & written for an experienced sock knitter (just one pair of socks counts!). Fits average adult man’s foot. For a smaller foot, I suggest the following changes; CO 10 sts each needle, increase every round until 26 sts (52 sts total), then inc every other round to 30 sts (60 sts total)

Yarn: Fingering Weight
Needles: US 1 DPNs or long circular for magic loop

Using the figure 8 cast on, CO 12 sts on each of two needles (24 sts total) and knit 2 rounds, being sure to mark the beginning of the round. Divide sts evenly onto four needles if using DPNs.
Round 3: *kfb, k to last 2 sts on needle, kfb, k1*, repeat from * to * on 2nd needle.
Repeat round 3 until 36 sts on each needle (72 sts total).
Finish toe increases as follows until 40 sts are on each needle (80 sts total);
Round 1: knit
Round 2: repeat round 3
Begin ribbing by establishing a k2, p2 pattern. Continue ribbing until sock measures 6″ total (including toe)
Work eyelet round as follows: *k2, p2, yo*
Work decrease round: *k2, p1, p2tog*
Continue working ribbing for 2-3″ (I worked it 2″ but will work it 3″ in the future)
Bind off with sewn bind off, weave in ends.


COPYRIGHT 2012 AMBER PERRY/AMBER PERRY PATTERNS

Friday, January 26, 2024

Items We Are Collecting

In Order of Priority        

SPECIAL REQUESTS - (Updated Jan 24, 2024)

  • Chemo hats for NW Community Hospital (Arlington Heights):  Special Instructions: Please only use Extra SOFT yarn (Cotton Bamboo Blend is ideal) and tight stitches/patterns.  See guidelines at this link

  • Solid color afghans for older kids at Kids Korner

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

THE ITEMS WE DELIVERED IN 2023

The Numbers are in for 2023!





Items Donated
Hats (All Sizes)1680
Scarves780
Blankets (All Sizes)370
Mittens65
Pocket Prayers Squares1530
Misc Items *1300
Grand Total5725


*Misc Items = Bibs, booties, walker bags, ponchos, purses, shawls, gift baskets, baby sweaters, feeding tube pouches, soap sacks, cosmetic bags, dishcloths, tote bags, lovies, crochet toys, stuffed animals, necklaces, broaches, headbands.

Monday, January 22, 2024

THANKS We Received



We want to share with the group some of the thank you letters sent to us by the receiving organizations in gratitude for the beautiful item you so generously crafted and donated.



Wednesday, August 30, 2023

GENERAL INFORMATION


Our goals are:  
  • to crochet, knit, or sew hats, scarves, mittens, and blankets and donate them to organizations in need
  • to encourage and instruct one another in the arts of knitting, crocheting, quilting, and other handiwork
  • to enjoy each other’s company and the common love for their craft
Colors, Yarn, Patterns, Sizes:
  • All colors are acceptable.  
  • All soft machine washable yarn is acceptable. Real wool or wool blend is acceptable for hats and for special requests (i.e. Military, Homeless, etc)
  • All simple patterns are acceptable.   See additional patterns on our Ravelry Group page

https://www.ravelry.com/groups/ela-crafters-shared-patterns

CRAFT SUPPLIES NEEDED: WE ACCEPT DONATIONS!





Yarn, Fabric, Fleece Needed!

Do you know someone with  a large amount of yarn or fabric they no longer want or need? 
If so, please suggest they donate it to the Ela Crafters. It can be dropped off in the bin at the Township (lower level) so the volunteers can turn it into warm gifts to be distributed throughout our community. 

We accept:
  • Yarn: Especially worsted weight acrylic. Sport weight cotton to make wash cloths
  • Cotton fabric
  • Fleece
ALL COLORS - ALL QUANTITIES
  • Gift Cards