Knitting for warmth. Knitting for happiness.
We have always know that knitting is one of the best hobbies there is. But did you know that joining the knitting community can also have a positive social impact?
Knitting together and for each other is perhaps the greatest way to engage in our amazing hobby. Knitting for children in need or the homeless are just some of the possibilities. Take the “Warm up America!” project launched by Evie Rosen in 1990. Read more on the following pages about how Evie Rosen managed to gather so many volunteers to knit blankets for people in need.
Knitting together and for each other is perhaps the greatest way to engage in our amazing hobby. Knitting for children in need or the homeless are just some of the possibilities. Take the “Warm up America!” project launched by Evie Rosen in 1990. Read more on the following pages about how Evie Rosen managed to gather so many volunteers to knit blankets for people in need.
You will all have heard of the terrible floods in North Rhine-Westphalia in July 2021. Our little hometown of Altena was one of the many places that were badly affected, and addi was able to help many in need. People were already grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, and then came major flood damage.
We luckily escaped the flooding, and so were able to focus all our energies on a relief fund set up by addi for the victims of the flood. Our customers also heard about the situation in Altena in the news and promptly sent generous donations – another sign of the loyalty that connects us and our partners.
You will all have heard of the terrible floods in North Rhine-Westphalia in July 2021. Our little hometown of Altena was one of the many places that were badly affected, and addi was able to help many in need. People were already grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, and then came major flood damage.
We luckily escaped the flooding, and so were able to focus all our energies on a relief fund set up by addi for the victims of the flood. Our customers also heard about the situation in Altena in the news and promptly sent generous donations – another sign of the loyalty that connects us and our partners.
Knitting warmth.
Have you ever heard of “Warm up America!”? It was the brainchild of Evie Rosen, the former owner of a yarn shop in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was frustrated by the huge need for blankets for homeless people and her inability to knit enough, fast enough.
Knitting warmth.
Have you ever heard of “Warm up America!”? It was the brainchild of Evie Rosen, the former owner of a yarn shop in Wausau, Wisconsin. She was frustrated by the huge need for blankets for homeless people and her inability to knit enough, fast enough.
That’s when she came up with the idea of splitting up the process and asking friends to knit and crochet sections of blanket. She also turned to her customers for help, and they all got involved. Some knitted or crocheted, others sewed the pieces together, and the result was not just colourful patchwork blankets but also clothes and accessories. After the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran a report about Evie’s work, the programme launched nationwide and it has been growing steadily ever since.
That’s when she came up with the idea of splitting up the process and asking friends to knit and crochet sections of blanket. She also turned to her customers for help, and they all got involved. Some knitted or crocheted, others sewed the pieces together, and the result was not just colourful patchwork blankets but also clothes and accessories. After the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran a report about Evie’s work, the programme launched nationwide and it has been growing steadily ever since.
There are some basic needs that we all share, and keeping warm is one of them”, says Evie. “A gift of something handmade can bring a special warmth and love to someone in need.”
So far, Warm Up America! groups have distributed several hundred thousand blankets and other supplies.
Our simple free patterns show you how you can give warmth to people in need too.
So far, Warm Up America! groups have distributed several hundred thousand blankets and other supplies.
Our simple free patterns show you how you can give warmth to people in need too.
