Sunday, January 25, 2026

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

MEETING SCHEDULE



UPCOMING MEETING DATES (UPDATED 01/24/2026)

ALL MEETING ARE IN PERSON UNLESS NOTED


Monday, 01/26/2026  at 1 pm (Please NOTE that in January ALL Meetings are at 1 PM
Monday, 02/09/2026  at 1 pm
Monday, 02/23/2026  at 6 pm
Monday, 03/09/2026  at 1 pm
Monday, 03/23/2026  at 6  pm

 

SORTING AND PACKING

Wednesday, 02/18/2026 at 1 pm for sorting and packing  
Wednesday, 03/18/2026 at 1 pm for sorting and packing 

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Photo Christmas 2025 - Jan 2026

Yoni Makes 2000 Hats!!!!!!!



2025 DONATION LOG


 In 2025 you have crafted and donated a total of 8,788 items. 

The complete log for 2025 with items and organizations is being compiled and will be posted in the near future.



THANK YOU and RECOGNITION!!! (2025-2026)

Thank you letters sent to us by the receiving organizations in gratitude for the beautiful item you so generously crafted and donated.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

ITEMS WE MAKE AND DONATE


Items we make and donate are listed in order of request by the organizations to which we donate. For garments we collect sizes for baby, toddler, kid, adult male and female. Sample patterns for knit and crochet are posted in separate posts.  

  1. Hats and ear warmers. Please see the post with standard measurements for each size
  2. Scarves, cowls, neck warmers.   
  3. Mittens and gloves
  4. Blankets, afghans, and quilts including fleece
  5. Burp cloths and bibs
  6. Face, hand, and dish towels (cotton only)
  7. Prayer Squares
  8. Shawls and ponchos
  9. Soap sacks (cotton only)
  10. Toe warmers (for casts and foot surgery patients
  11. Stuffed animals and soft toys (only handmade)
  12. Christmas stocking
  13. Misc. housewarming items such as pot holders, mug rugs, coasters, placemats, cup cozies)
  14. Totes and diaper bags
  15. Walker bags
  16. Misc. items for fundraisers such as key chains, friendship bracelets, hair pins, lanyards 

Suggested patterns can be found below or in bundles on our Ravelry 

Ela Crafters Shared Patterns Ravelry Group

Items We Are Collecting

In Order of Priority        

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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  
 







How Much Yarn Do You Need for Various Items?