Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Clouds, chill, and crafting for CASA's children

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Today was the first Craft-In for CASA. My class and allied crafters gathered in the center of campus to knit, crochet, teach, and spread the word about the CASA kids we are working to help.


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We were many.


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And we were mighty.

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Molly's hat, ready to add the earflaps.


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Ashley and Kendall consult on yarn choice.


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Ashlyn's project matches her sweater.


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Monica and Claire craft while wearing items they've crafted.


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Tamami and Lydia are ready for fall with colorful wooly hats.


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Ariel won't let the cold stop her; she has a handmade scarf to wear while she knits a new one.


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Emyleigh starts a pair of baby booties in fashionable fall colors.


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Emma brought gifts from a knitter who's decided to participate in our effort.


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Bruce D. Bear, UCA mascot, gets a quick knitting lesson from Monica.


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And the beat goes on. Taylor gets his first lesson ...


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... and so does Connie.


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The hour went so quickly. Thanks to everyone who came. Let's do it again -- only bigger and better -- on November 3!  Like the project on Facebook to get all the updates and join in!

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