_keena ([info]_keena) wrote,
2010-12-05 23:40:00
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Giving Back To The Universe




I was inspired by this man named Ernie who hung hats in trees. That's when a light bulb went off to use yarn donated to me from a co-worker in colors that I didn't care for & remnant yarn I had from previous projects. With the weather actually getting colder in Cali, I thought this was a perfect opportunity to hit the streets of downtown San Diego where many homeless people reside to show my love. My lovely friend LaRon (photog), his girlfriend Monique and her sister Melissa tagged along in support. I documented this in photos in hope that it inspires other young crafters to give back to the community in some kind of way...




The first one hung...


That was taken 15 minutes later while we were goofing off, we didn't even see the lady...
















Came back up the block & her hat was swiped. YUS!
















Hanging the final hat...


Me, Monique & Melissa


They were all sad when I ran out of hats because they were having fun doing this. In total I crocheted 11 hats in 2 weeks. Now I'm in the process of crochet beanies for premature babies then donating it to the children's hospital. Feels refreshing to utilize my skills for good.

Peace.

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  • 11 comments

[info]musiqlovejonezz

December 6 2010, 13:33:01 UTC 1 year ago

Beautiful. such an inspiration.

[info]vainpoppy

December 6 2010, 14:07:42 UTC 1 year ago

This is so cool! These pics are gorgeous!!

[info]sceneasfuck

December 6 2010, 15:49:37 UTC 1 year ago

this is so great!!

[info]kim_to_tha_k

December 6 2010, 20:49:32 UTC 1 year ago

That was sweet!!!

[info]itsmomo

December 7 2010, 00:59:57 UTC 1 year ago

that is an AMAZING idea!! omg!! love it keena <3

[info]aconflictedsoul

December 7 2010, 01:40:02 UTC 1 year ago

Nice.

[info]jesja

December 7 2010, 23:44:46 UTC 1 year ago

LOVE this girl!

[info]merrytraveller

December 26 2010, 16:49:26 UTC 1 year ago

You are so kind!

You and your friends are so so kind! I hope those who took them will find joy and warmth in your goodness! I also think the photography is awesome, whoever took those pictures!

[info]AboutWDW

January 13 2011, 21:18:28 UTC 1 year ago

Visiting from craftster :) Love the idea, love the photos! Thanks for spreading some joy!

[info]Victoria Johnson Nichols

February 6 2011, 19:24:39 UTC 1 year ago

1. you are AWESOME!
2. I'm totally doing this.

Thanks for the inspiration!

[info]terebithia

February 12 2011, 03:16:43 UTC 1 year ago

This is seriously the most wonderful thing ever.. I am SO inspired.. I think I might do this!

And also.. you make me miss my city SO much! I swear I know exactly what street you're on lol!
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