A few years ago my friend Amber tried to teach me how to knit. I wasn’t very good at it. I held on to the needles so tightly my knuckles turned white and my fingers cramped up. My first scarf was so wide it ended up looking more like a long table runner. And I never really understood the whole knit-one pearl-two concept, so I just gave up.
More recently my friend Cheryl tried to teach me how to crochet. To begin with, I didn’t even realize there was a difference between knitting and crocheting. But there was, and I was actually better at crocheting than I was at knitting. I can crochet a decent looking scarf and I still wear the first one I made for myself. I am by no means an expert at crocheting. Just ask my brother-in-law and his wife. I crocheted a baby blanket for them and the first thing Chad said was, “It’s kinda small. Are you done with it?” Funny guy.
Whether you knit or crochet, it’s time to gather your needles and yarn to help out with the library’s 7th Annual Mitten Tree. From now until December 1st, the library will be collecting new home- made mittens, scarves, gloves and hats for the children of Beloit. All items donated to the library will then be distributed to local organizations that serve children. Last year we were able to distribute over 425 items into the community – let’s see if we can beat that this year!
And don’t worry if you don’t knit or crochet. You can cheat (like I plan on doing) and donate new store purchased items as well.
If you have any questions about the Mitten Tree, please contact Vicki Hahn at 364-5756 or check our website for more information: www.beloitlibrary.info
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