I posted this on my web site, but wanted to share it here also.

As those of us who choose to do this work know, when a child dies, there are no words or actions that will make the hurt stop or go away. However, there is balm in knowing that others care.

A friend of mine is close friends with a family in need of such balm.

On New Years Eve a family with 4 young boys were in a car accident. Aaron, age 2, died from injuries received in the accident.

Their friend, Jen, is putting together an afghan for this family with 7" squares from all over. Sadly, there are more needs out there than any of us can fill. I know many of you have your own causes. If, however, this project happens to be something you would like to help with, please read on for the details.

The requirements/needs are very simple:

Jen is requesting 7" squares, made from a soft acyrlic type yarn, in blues or greens.

Contact for mailing address: njbush at netins dot net

If you would like, you may send a postcard along with the square/squares showing the area the square comes from. This is not required.

Maybe you have some left over yarn in your stash to use up, or want to try out a new color pattern or technique. Simple solid colors are needed also.

A simple way to make a square without figuring out gauge is to knit a square on the diagonal. Working in garter stitch, simple cast on 2 stitches. Knitting each row, increase one stitch at the beginning of every row until a side measures 7". At this point, begin decreasing one stitch at the beginning of each row until you work down to one stitch. End off.

Each square adds to the stack.

Thank you!
Mama Bear