Project 8

Have you ever felt so helpless in the face of a natural disaster and all you can do is sit in front of your computer reading article after article, view picture after picture of the tragedy and wish you could run down there, and just do something? Anything? A friend of mine in my knitting group directed me to this wonderfully inspiring project to help the hundreds of animals that were unfortunate casualties to the BP oil spill. You may have noticed Dawn Soap commercials on television depicting workers hand washing away the disgusting brown oil coating pelicans, turtles, ducks and birds.



Craft Hope has partnered with The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, The Audobon Institute, and The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge for Project 8. You can read all about Project 8 and how you can help by knitting, crocheting, or sewing washcloths and small towels that will be used to wash off these precious little guys.

The deadline for Project 8 is July 3rd

You can mail your handmade towels here:

Kimberly Davion
c/o IMMS Oil Spill Relief
1700 East La Rua Street
Pensacola, Florida 32501
USA

i don't know about you, but i'll be raiding my stash tonight in search of washcloth-friendly yarns to knit up some little towels. In case you're looking for a free, quick and easy pattern for this- check out this one from The Chicks With Sticks Guide to Knitting.