Forty-one beanies. I think that's enough
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326155)
Rockingham, Australia
August 14, 2018 9:21pm CST
While we were touring, I started crocheting beanies for Vince to take to Nepal when he goes there in October. He is also taking a suitcase full of children’s clothing to distribute. I either bought cheap wool in dollar stores or from thrift shops. When I had a spare minute waiting for Vince to book into a caravan park or while filling the car with fuel, I’d do a few rows.
So now I have 41 beanies of varying sizes, patterns and colours and I think that is probably enough. I’ve tried to vary them but have taken care with the colours to try to make them attractive. Now that I’m back into crocheting perhaps I’ll start making beanies for premature babies again. I don’t get nearly so impatient when I have to wait if I have something to occupy myself with. Are you the same or can you just sit and wait without needing to fill your time with something other than thinking?
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I was curious to know why 41 and not 40.
@JudyEv (326155)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Aug 18
Some things come easily if you've been doing it for a while. I can crochet but I'm pretty bad at sewing - very bad in fact which is a shame as sewing would be much more useful. But thanks for saying they look great. I'm pleased I have so many.
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@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Aug 18
That's so wonderful - a great way to pass the time and for a great cause! I actually don't mind just sitting there to think . . . it's rare I get time like that! Otherwise, I might write "lists" (things to do, groceries, the week's menu, etc etc) or grab a magazine if it's there.4 people like this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
15 Aug 18
I love crocheting and I made a lot of hats in my day. I once made one for granddaughter Amie on a trip back from Vermont in the car. That is wonderful that you ,ade so many for the children in Nepal.
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@MALUSE (69409)
• Germany
15 Aug 18
Once my mother knitted a pair of socks. For some reason we had to watch a film before she finished them. (I don't remember the details. It was so long ago). She finished the second sock knitting in the dark (with five needles!) while watching the film.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
15 Aug 18
I read. Those are so nice! You are a wonderful person to do that for the poor children.
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@JudyEv (326155)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Aug 18
I hope they like them. Vince and his friends are also going to a children's cancer hospital. They've employed a backpacker to paint Aussie murals on the walls of the wards there so perhaps that is where some of the beanies will end up.
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@allknowing (130141)
• India
15 Aug 18
I did not know one crochet with wool. You are amazing. Shame on me. I have so far in my entire vintage years neither knitted nor crocheted. I have done tatting but very very little.
. Shame on me. I have so far in my entire vintage years neither knitted nor crocheted. I have done tatting but very very little.2 people like this
@allknowing (130141)
• India
16 Aug 18
@JudyEv And all this you must have done while travelling. Killing two birds with one stone?
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@JudyEv (326155)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Aug 18
@allknowing I'd often have my crochet with me in the car but I couldn't do it while we were driving or I'd get carsick. But I'd do it at odd moments - waiting for apppointments for instance.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16546)
• China
15 Aug 18
Wow !How much time it would take to crochet so many beanies ,which are full of loving care for people in Nepal.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16546)
• China
16 Aug 18
@JudyEv You are very handy with crocheting them.My wife is full of praise for the beanies today as she sees them in the photo.
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@JamesHxstatic (29278)
• Eugene, Oregon
16 Aug 18
Very nice crocheting for a good cause. I usually have a book around.
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@arunima25 (85579)
• Bangalore, India
15 Aug 18
I love to doodle, do some sketching or quilling while free or waiting for something. They are looking too good. The recepients would be happy.
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@JudyEv (326155)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Aug 18
@arunima25 That's a good idea. Do you use your mobile?
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@arunima25 (85579)
• Bangalore, India
15 Aug 18
@JudyEv Yes I also take a book with me all the time when visiting to doctor's office or any place where I might have to wait. Now at times I use that time to mylot.
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@GardenGerty (157671)
• United States
15 Aug 18
I always like to have something to do or read. You are inspiring me, as I have lots of leftover yarn, I could make little hats.
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@Marilynda1225 (79960)
• United States
15 Aug 18
Those beanies are so nice and I'm sure they will be very appreciated when Vince brings them to Nepal. I love to crochet for relaxation.
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@Friendlypink (3805)
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16 Aug 18
During my free time I go online to sell my preloved stuffs, and some of our handmade crafts like accessories and bags wallets and all that. I also do earning sites like mylot. I cannot last minute without doing anything . I want to be productive as much as I can.
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