Show Notes
Welcome to a very special Bonus Episode of the WeCrochet Podcast! If you're a listener and crocheter here in the United States, you might have noticed we just wrapped up a big election season! But, voting is not over for everyone. The state of Georgia is having a run-off election for two senate seats so everyone who voted in Georgia in November will be voting again on or before January 5th.
Today we are talking to some very special guests working to inspire warmth, connection, creativity and community in voting lines across the country as well as in Georgia. Kathy Mullins and Anne Keith are two crafters that started and work for WarmTheLine, a craftivism project that aims to help share warm items to people waiting in line to vote. While the group started earlier this year and organized over 3000 handmade items to voters during the November elections, they are now focusing their efforts on the upcoming Georgia election and beyond. They are seeking donations of hats, mittens, scarfs, masks and anything that could keep people cozy and safe while in line. Items can be knit, crocheted, weaved or sewed.
If you're in Georgia The voter registration deadline is December 7. Early voting begins on December 14. For more information about runoff elections, contact your County Registrar's Office.
Warm the Line is hoping to have projects sent by December 5th to get them out to early voters, so get to making!
We have lots of free hat, scarf, or mitten patterns available on crochet.com, and many patterns available for purchase so you can support an independent designer this season. And WarmtheLine is taking donations after December 5th as well, but the earlier you can get them in, the better.
Mentioned in this bonus episode: WarmTheLine Instagram WarmTheLine links Election Defenders Group - Joy to the Polls Revival Yarn The Craftivist The Fuzzy Goat [email protected]
Suggested Free Hat Patterns! Brava Beanie by Sara Dudek Multiverse Colorwork Hat Winter Cable Hat by Brenda K. B. Anderson Sebago Hat & Cowl by Michele DuNaier Benefaction Crochet Hat by Stacey Winklepleck Camus Crochet Hat by Jenny Catchings
Suggested Free Mitten Pattern Mighty Mittens by Helen Anderson Crossing Earwarmer, Cowl, and Mitts Crochet Thrummed Mittens by Beth Major Railway Hill Set by Anastasia Popova Traveling Vines Mitts Pattern by Brenda K. B. Anderson
Search all WeCrochet patterns!
More from WeCrochet Podcast
A recommendation from a friend goes a long way. As your crochet besties, the WeCrochet team is here to help! Today on the WeCrochet Podcast we're talking about our all favorite crochet-related things. From books to notions to even our favorite crochet insider terms to know, we are here to help you feel connected.
Learn to make money by teaching crochet! We continue our Crochet Jobs Series with a look at teaching crochet for fun or profit. Find out how to gain skills, confidence, and even certifications that will help you land gigs teaching crochet in your community and beyond.
School is out; summer is here! On this episode of the WeCrochet Podcast, the team flashes back to some nostalgic memories of high school.
Summer is here and the WeCrochet team is making plans on how best to spend this crafting season, from reminiscing about past haircuts to dyeing yarns with the kids. This week on the WeCrochet Podcast we're continue our deep dive into crochet testing by talking to Denise Clark aka TheCajunCrafter about size inclusivity for testers.
This episode of the WeCrochet Podcast is all about crochet testing. When designers write a pattern, crochet testers are the first to try their patterns and help shape the final product through their experience making the item, and providing feedback to the designer.