OK, so I think I might have gotten just a teensy bit obsessed with this 'Heads Up for Infant Mortality' project. I'm thinking it's because I love babies so much and I really can't believe that in Washington, D.C.--our nation's capitol, the rate of infant mortality is like that of a third world country! (or should I say developing nation) Anyway, I'm working on my fifth little baby cap since I heard about the project last week. I wrote a blog post about it last week, and I have been knitting the caps in public and telling everyone who will listen about the project.
So, I'm doing my part to raise awareness. Now I want to inspire you all to take some action. The only thing of value that I have right now to give away is my time. I have decided to create a contest where I will give 1 hour of knitting instruction to the person who donates the most baby caps to this project. I am an expert knitter with about 30 years of experience. I have taught knitting classes at the Knit-Out on the National Mall, and several other venues over the years. My specialties include lace and socks, but I can teach you pretty much anything you'd like to learn about knitting. I usually charge $40. per hour for private instruction, so that's the value of this prize.
In order to win, knit up as many infant caps as you can between now and September 15, 2009. Take a photo of the caps before you send them off to Claudia, and send it to me. When she verifies with me that she has indeed received your caps, I will contact you right away to schedule your lesson. The lesson must be taken between the end of September and December 1, 2009.
Keep those pointy sticks clicking and whip up some caps for the tiny babies and you could get a free, private lesson in the bargain. Go to http://www.birthinghandsdc.com for the free hat patterns. These hats take me about an hour to whip up. I hear that crocheting them is even faster.
Here's where to send them:
Birthing Hands, D.C.
106 Michigan Avenue, NE #D-44
Washington, DC 20017
birthinghandsdc (AT) aol.com
You can reach me at:
ebb567 (AT) gmail.com
If you plan to participate, please leave a comment and let me know. Thanks in advance for all that you are doing to help our tiniest citizens have a healthy start in this world.
1 comment:
Hi! Would love to help you with your Knit Hats. The stats are staggering and I understand your passion for it. Since I am so involved with the Prayer Shawl Ministry, my time is a little limited but I surely will give a try to get you a few. Right now I am working on shawls for the wall going into the class room. The other art up there was taken back and now it is pretty empty. I thought since the shawls have gone so well, we should make full size and minutatures (?) to put there! And, I will get some hats to you!! sue
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