Tuesday, February 10, 2026

MEETING SCHEDULE



UPCOMING MEETING DATES (UPDATED 02/10/2026)

ALL MEETING ARE IN PERSON UNLESS NOTED



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 

Friday, February 6, 2026

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

Key Rings

Crochet Fidget Key Ring


 


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

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

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Photo Christmas 2025 - Jan 2026

January 26, 2026

Yoni Makes 2000 Hats!!!!!!!



OUR NEW BEAUTIFUL CLOSET!!!
















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

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?