Knitting for the troops

#1

Hi,
My knitting group that meets every week is ready to take on a new project, and I suggested that we knit something for the soldiers. Does anyone have a link, or any suggestions? I’ve heard that helmet liners might be useful. Anything you can share would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Jan

#2

Hi Jan!

There’s actually a thread under the Charity Knitting section. You can find it here http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89429

#3

Thanks so much, Melanie. Guess I never noticed the charity
section before! Appreciate it~

Jan

#4

When I made one, which you can see HERE, I got the pattern free from Patternworks with purchase of the particular yarn which could be used for them. Then I sent the finished one back to them and they sent them all on to the organization which distributes them to the troops.

MGM

#5

Your helmet liner looks great, and the color looks like it would work for over there too! Thanks, Mary Grace :thumbsup:

Jan

#6

I make hats and scarves every year for the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, believe it or not, it gets pretty cold over there. Send them in Sept/Oct so they are sent by Xmas. Go to Operationgratitude.com for the address and info. It’s a big site, but worth muddling through it.

#7

Catlvr, thanks for the link. The mailing address will come in handy.
I think it’s great that you take the time to make them.

Thanks again,
Jan

#8

Another idea is knitting slippers - there is an organization called Operation Toasty Toes - they have some websites, just google toasty toes. These are easy garter stitch slippers. I have made many of them, also for myself and just about everyone I know. Good bed slippers on cold nights.
I just made one of the helmet liners and it turned out pretty well. They prefer all wool for those and Patons Classic Merino Wool is a good choice as it is very soft.

#9

I made a helmet liner for one of the charity knitting events at my local knit shoppe. Turned out well. The helmet liners are a quick project, at least once you get past all the ribbing. An easy pattern to follow.

#10

Thanks, Borealowl! I googled toasty toes, and here is the link for
anyone who is interested:

http://www.operationtoastytoes.org/patterns.html

Lots of patterns. I had never heard of them before. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

Jan

#11

Abby, thanks for sharing about your project. Easy and quick sounds good to me! Very cool that you made one.

Jan