Knit for Charity and Help Our Troops
Keep our soldiers warm as you knit for charity
When you knit for charity, you want it to be a worthwhile cause -- something you know is making a difference. If you feel this way, you'll love this project that centers around keeping our troops warm as they protect and serve our country. Learn how you can help.
Help our soldiers stay warm
Several knitting charities have committed to helping keep our troops warm by knitting helmet liners, The Yarn Garden has now decided to add these to their list of growing projects.
The Yarn Garden located in Portland, Oregon is one busy group of ladies. Recently, it came to their attention that our troops are getting cold during winter months as they ride in open trucks and humvees. Many times, they must face sub-zero temperatures.
Our soldiers are equipped with the latest Kevlar helmets to keep them safe. Unfortunately, these helmets don't have liners and our soldiers are getting cold. If this worries you, as it does me, why not join in helping keep our troops warm?
Knitting instructions
There are several free knitting patterns for charity on The Yarn Garden site including the complete instructions for the helmet liners. The instructions are easy, but you do need to keep in mind that the military will only accept certain colors due to military regulations. Use any yarn that is 100% soft wool as long as it is black, charcoal, brown, tan, or olive drab.
If the instructions for the helmet liner look too advanced for you, the soldiers can use anything that will help keep them warm. You can also knit wool gloves, socks, or toboggans. Just remember to stay with the approved military colors.
When you're finished with your items, mail it to Yarn Garden at:
Yarn Garden
1413 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
They will include a label with your name, package and ship the liners to the troops.
Why don't you do your part and help our soldiers? It's easy and knitting for charity can be so much fun -- not to mention the sense of satisfaction you'll get when you know your knitting skills are going to such an important cause.
