1. Do you knit or crochet now? Do you think you will? Would you rather make a prayer shawl, chemo hat, or lap blanket?
So no, I don't have any personal knitting or crocheting experience, but I grew up around it because my Mother crochets all the time. She's made all sorts of things, including baby blankets for the babies of every single one of my cousins, and I come from a huge family of breeders (she's also already made baby blankets for the grandchildren my wife and I haven't provided her with yet... sigh). She even crochets the little coasters the Priest at her Church sets the Chalice on during Mass at the alter (weird, right? but I guess someone has to make them). Anyway, she doesn't knit because she says it takes to long to make anything. I doubt I'd ever take up either crocheting or knitting... I have enough hobbies: sitting, sleeping, driving to and from work. If I had to choose, I'd make lap blankets because I enjoy sleeping and sitting so much, but I'd tell everyone I chose chemo hats.
2. Does your branch have a knitting group? Think about how you would start one and discuss it in your blog.
Our branch does not have a knitting group, but if we did start one, I think the best way would be to tie the knitting projects to a goal like providing hats for patients undergoing chemotherapy, helmet-liners for soldiers, or afghans for hospice patients and veterans. I think doing this would help keep group members committed to attending the program and also create an increased sense of pride in their creations.
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