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Knit, Crochet, or Craft for Isolated Older Adults
Duration
1 - 2 hrs
How Often Is This Offered?
Daily
Age Range
- K - 2nd
- 3rd - 5th
- 6th - 8th
- High School
Help Required
Adult
Description
Knit, crochet, or craft for our clients! Make scarves, a lap blanket, or a shawl for isolated older adults. Your handmade gift will help bring warmth and compassion to our clients.
What's Needed To Complete
Yarn, knitting needles or crochet hook. There are tons of wonderful online tutuorials for knitting and crocheting.
Whose Help Is Required
Adults may want to help child begin or end the project.
Special Requirements
None.
How It Makes A Difference
We will be delivering scarves, lap blankets, hat & mittens to our clients in December for Holiday gifts. We would be delighted if you would help us with this project!
Instructions
Grab knitting needles or crochet hook, yarn and go! There are no specific guidelines to follow except the suggestion that the material not be neon or rough and scratchy. Otherwise, you are free to be creative, keeping in mind that the recipient is an older adult. We hope these gifts of love and warmth will provide our clients with a bit of caring at a time when life has been a little less than comforting. Once you have completed your handmade crafts contact mailto:aharder@jfcsboston.orgAva Harder to arrange for delivery to JF&CS.
Location
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