While I was home with pneumonia, I had plenty of couch time to work on crochet projects. I made several baby hats, booties, and washcloths to send off to expectant moms via Operation Top Knot. I really like the idea that I'm using one of my skills to contribute to a charity that supports the families of troops serving our country.
Operation Top Knot is a group of Soldiers' Angels volunteers established in November 2003 from a desire to do more to support the wives and children of U.S. soldiers. Deployments are difficult on the entire family unit, and more so when the family is expecting a child. Our mission is to commend the women and children at home for their strength, let them know we are proud of their sacrifices as well as their husband's, and most importantly to do what we can to support them during such an emotionally difficult time. Our dedicated volunteers knit, crochet, sew, quilt, and design blankets, booties, hats, onesies, bibs, and many more homemade gifts.
variation on the Jayne Cobb hat pattern
Spiral hat [Link updated 5/15/11]
Dishcloth #70 from The Big Book of Dishcloths
That just warms my heart - to see those items being donated. I'm very impressed. Crocheting has always been mind-boggling to me - kind of like math! So when I see the beautiful work that others do, I am amazed.
Posted by: Debbie Raymond | 10/06/2008 at 01:35 PM
looks very good :)It looks like a very simple construction..may be a nice surprise for the people.good works
Posted by: boutique de laine | 03/17/2009 at 04:30 PM
Thank you so much for supporting our troops and their families! the top knot team does wonders for our expecting military moms and I know your gifts are appreciated mroe then you know!
Posted by: Jody | 01/16/2010 at 02:25 AM
I am having difficulty finishing the spiral hat any pictures of how to line up finished edges?
Posted by: Marcella Shoe | 09/13/2015 at 01:25 PM
Hey Marcella, sorry for the delay in response. I haven't made that hat in some time, and unfortunately don't have any process pics. I'll have to work one up and get back to you!
Posted by: Angie | 11/05/2015 at 08:30 PM