Little Hats That Grew

It was a pleasure today to welcome Lynne Gates from Little Hats That Grew. And grow it did, from one person knitting 50 hats and gloves per year to 192, mostly women, knitting over 4600 items this past year. These are distributed through a number of charities and at needy schools in the area. Lynne said Little Hats is really a double charity. It serves the needy for hats, scarves, blankets, etc. but it also provides senior women with a purpose. They are often shut-ins and knitting for a cause gives them a daily purpose. Once a year the group gathers at Binkley United Church to hand in their wares and enjoy a potluck dinner. Lynne asked that anyone who knows of stashes of wool that are not being used should contact her and put the wool to good use.

The Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club is a regular supporter of Little Hats That Grew and today Community Service Chair Ross Bannatyne presented Lynne with a cheque for $500.