No. 17 • Vol. 2
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February 2019
Randolph Knitting School Knits for Homeless By Jane Primerano
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he Randolph Knitting School started in January 2016 as a way for some knitters and crocheters in the township to practice their crafts and have some adult conversation, founder Elizabeth Carney said. The group meets at Carney’s house every month, she said, with about 10 people attending each time, 40 to 50 members total. They are all ages, although not too many college-age women have showed up. Some, like Carney have young children at home and crave adult company. Others are retired and have more time to work on projects. “They may come with 50 hats.” Carney said. Children as young as 8 or 9 can knit and crochet and some do participate, she said. “It’s a great way to meet new people,” she said of the knitting group. Members have plenty of outlets for their creative efforts, including plenty of items they make at home. The group meets on Saturday and Carney’s husband and 13-year-old daughter are available to watch members’ small children, she said. The items made are donated to several non-profits. One of those groups is
Our group volunteering with New York City Relief in the South Bronx, the organization that we make the hats and scarves for. Pictured top left to right: Marty Berger, Janet Jacobsen, Betty Flores, Gloria Montes; bottom left to right: Elizabeth Carney, Rosemary Mulligan, Barbara Clearfield.
NYCRelief, a group that helps homeless people in holistic ways, according to its website. The group provides essentials to the homeless, such as food, hygiene kits,
socks and prayer. It also provides housing, rehabilitation, employment and clothing. The Knitting School creates hats and continued on page 2
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