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Needle Me
Attention All Yarn Craers
e Palliative Care Team of our County Hospital (Riverside
University Medical Center) is requesting blankets for their
patients. ese are blankets the patients keep aer they leave the
hospital.
As their Chaplain (now retired), I have seen the positive reactions
and comfort these blankets bring to patients. Just knowing that
there are kind people willing to help can ease their anxiety and
loneliness. It also helps form connections between the patients
and their care teams which fosters trust and communication.
I want to start assembling community blankets, with each square
made by a community member. e piece can be crocheted, knit,
or woven, made with machine wash/dry, medium (4) weight yarn,
and made into an 8" square. All skill levels are welcome. Nobody
is perfect, so I don't expect each square to be. No set patterns
or colors and there's no limit to the number of squares you can
donate. If you prefer to make an entire blanket, that would be
equally appreciated. Finished blankets should be approximately
48" x 56."
Contact information: Sarah Fredricksen; (951) 526-4919;
emailme.srf@gmail.com
e Needle Me group meets on the first and fourth Friday of
each month in the Arts & Cras Room at 1 pm. If you have any
questions or would like more information, please contact Bobbie
Davis at (951) 223-3836 or Merilyn Burnside at (951) 658-8310.
