A Family that Knits Together . . .

Sammi is focused, not angry. :-) 

Sits together.

A lot. 

 If you were to come to our home in the evening, you would likely find us knitting . . . even the boys. Actually, Charles has proven to be the most skillful hat-maker out of all of us! (Grandma is not too shabby either.) 

We decided as a family, that we wanted to find some way to give of our time and talents this season. We wanted to find something we could do to help . . . to give. We decided to make hats to give to the Women and Children Shelter, here in Boise. We are doing our best to produce as many as we can, with only about a week left until I would like to drop them off. Our goal was more than 50, and we are just about there! 

I used to feel like if I were to be involved in a "cause" that it had to be something big. You know, like an Earth-changing event. Something huge. Something that would help/save/change a lot of people for the better. 

This is folly. 

I have realized that I cannot change the lives of many, but I can change the lives of a few. Even in a very small way. And it can make a big difference. 

It can make a difference not only for those that are served, but also by those rendering the service. I have this glowing feeling in my heart as I sit and knit a hat . . . wondering who might be kept warm as a result. My heart is filled to the brim (pun intended), as I see my family gathered around using their hands to make a difference in the lives of others. It is especially good for the children who are learning the value of serving their fellow brothers and sisters -- Heavenly Father's children. 

Also, I must note that serving together in your home, creates a special Spirit in the home. I highly recommend it. :-) 

Our family loves to watch movies at night, and so we have just added knitting to our movie-watching time. I have particularly enjoyed gathering around with my family and picking out fun yarn colors, patterns, adding brims, and watching everyone create beautiful works of art. 

 If you want to make your own hats they have looms at Michaels, and you can look on-line for how-to videos. It is not complicated, or I would not be doing it. I am not patient with "crafty" kinds of things, but this I can do! And so can you! 

We try to pick out the best yarn. It makes all the difference. The thicker more expensive yarn is the best, and it makes really fantastically warm and attractive hats. Sometimes it is not easy to want to give a hat away, because they can turn out so comfy and cute!

Here is Daniel working on a Santa hat for William . . . he had the idea to make them. They turned out cute! (He had the flu in this picture, poor thing.) 

 Working hard . . . 

 Henry is contributing his cuteness to the cause. 

 Daniel made this Santa hat for Henry . . . just needs a puff ball. 

 Sammi helps take care of Henry. Her new job is to put him in bed for naps. :-) I am so lucky to have an almost 12 year old daughter. Good planning on my part, I must say. 

 She loves her Henry

 I found Daniel and William down on the couch, sleeping on Thanksgiving morning, wearing their adorable hats. I LOVE that Daniel made them. 

 Just a few of our hats . . . 

Some need puff balls and buttons.

(Just ignore that cord showing under the Christmas tree, we follow the no-cord-showing rule around here, really we do.) :-)

Getting ready to deliver! Just one more week. 

Remember that every little bit of kindness helps make the world a better place!

Just trying to provide a little warmth and happiness . . . one hat at a time.