Wool-Aid works with organizations worldwide to provide warm woolen clothing and blankets for children who live in the coldest climates and have the least access to resources such as Ukraine, Pakistan, Lebanon, northern India and on both sides of our southern border. Wool-Aid has a very active group on Ravelry.com working to support each other as we use our skills to help these children by sharing yarn, patterns, and motivational support. There is a very high standard of crafting among the members and a mindset to provide our best work for these deserving children. Items must be a minimum of 80% wool because it is warmer, self-extinguishes if caught in a fire, has water-resistant qualities and is very long wearing. Synthetics, because of their flammability, are not accepted, even as a trim or decoration.

My experience in sewing and knitting led me to focus on making sweaters and vests. The quantity of a particular yarn will dictate whether it will be a scarf, hat, or mittens. I have made sweaters and vests to fit sizes from infant to size 40. The challenge I give myself is to try and combine smaller bits of yarn into an attractive and wearable sweater or vest. I feel this is a very worthy group for me to share my time and skills with.