Last week I launched Purple Stitch Project to benefit children with epilepsy (read about the inspiration behind PSP here), and I’m already coming to you guys with a need. Next month in Bastrop (you know, where the HUGE fires wiped out 4,000 homes last year) there’s going to be this great camp hosted by The Epilepsy Foundation of Central & South Texas in partnership with Texas Parks & Wildlife. Camp Brainstorm is a 5-day experience for kids, ages 8-18 who have seizure disorders.
It’ll be a wonderful experience for the 40+ kids they’re expecting — one that I’d like to make even better by supplying each kiddo with their very own handmade plushie, courtesy of Purple Stitch Project. To make this happen though, I need your help! I’m asking that you knit, crochet or sew 1 (or more) plushie to donate for the cause. Who’s with me?
Perhaps the PSP mascots, the Purple Ninjas will convince you?
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| Knit this ninja for a kid camper! Get the pattern here. |
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| Crochet this ninja for a kid camper! Get the pattern here. |
Here’s the scoop:
WHAT: Any plushie (animal, doll, robot, etc.) made or embellished with PURPLE yarn or fabric. Clock on the links above to get the patterns for the mascot ninjas, or work from your favorite pattern. Just keep in mind that the kids at this camp aren’t little-bitty, so let’s try and stay away from anything that seems to babyish.
WHEN: Finished plushies are due to me by July 20th.
WHERE: Send items to:
Purple Stitch Project
9901 Brodie Ln.
Ste 160 #268
Austin, TX 78748
WHY: Because handmade = love.
Looking for purple yarn suggestions that work well for plushy making? Any of the following are great choices:
Sheep(ish) in colors: Magenta(ish) or Plum(ish)
Simply Soft in colors: Berry Blue, Lavender Blue, Irish, Passion, Grape, or Plum Perfect
Simply Soft Party in color: Purple Sparkle
Caron One Pound in colors: Lilac, Iris or Deep Violet
We dig comments, so let me know if you’re up to the challenge!
Please visit the Purple Stitch Project for more information on the initiative. Thank you SO much in
advance.
Stitch.Rock.Give,
VickiePsst…pass it on!
Count me in!!
Awesome. Thanks, Karen!
I am in and my critter has 3 eyeballs done already, I am not sure what it will be when I am done. Some kind of whats it for sure.
I am in, started my what’s it already. Meaning I have no idea what it will be until it is done
Hi Vickie:
As a Central Texas native, I see the Bastrop fire devastation on a regular basis; while the ravaged land and rank-n-file dead trees are sad to see, the nationwide people behind helping replace the huge losses were amazing to watch as they sent out their hearts and love to the victims of the raging inferno.
That said, Bastrop as the site for the Camp is a wonderful choice and your focus on the location and event continues to broadcast the message that these folks are still here, still rebuilding, and still reaching out to help others.
I am in for this Purple Project and will be sending along (or delivering) at least one item for a tween/teen boy and girl which will be ‘cool’ and age-appropriate.
If there’s anything a ‘local’ can do for your project, let me know!
Always looking for ways to serve others in beneficial ways
Faithful
Thanks, Faithful! I believe the camp itself is looking for volunteers for various activities, if you’re interested.
Please send the plushie to me so they can all be distributed at the same time. I’m working with the board of directors on placement. Thanks!
Thanks for starting the program. I have downloaded the pattern to crochet the Ninja and have to get some purple yarn. My adult son has Epilepsy and wasn’t diagnosed until he was a teen. Wish there had been a program like this camp for him back then. Also he has earned black belts in two different styles of karate. Martial Arts was good for him and did not affect his seizures.
Count me in too..I am having surgery in the morning…and will be on the couch for weeks and have been looking for a project…so this is it..I am very excited to help!! Bless u for putting this together!
Good luck with your surgery!
I plan on getting one made.
Thank you for starting this project, and making it easy for volunteers to create and donate. Just wondering: what if you get too many plushies, will they still find a good home?
One purple ninja done–just needs eyes!
Hooray! Didn’t you have to put the eyes on before you assembled it, though? Or are you using something other than safety eyes?
Thank you so much for donating!
YES! I’m compiling names of kids with epilepsy from all over the country. I’d love to have stock available so I can pop something in the mail for these kids upon request. Thanks!
Great!
As for the eyes, I have not looked into getting them yet (no pun intended)–I am sure I should be able to figure out where to find them and how to attach them (I hope)… ;-0
Hello Vicky,
I came across your blog on a different topic while I was searching for pics and info about “The Sweater” worn in, A SINGLE MAN.
I am looking for someone to knit that sweater for me, just as it is in the movie.
Can you knit it for me, or do you know someone who can?
It will require a knitting machine that can handle the mohair yarn and someone who knows how to make the boatneck.
Can you help me?
My email is: sylbouy@hotmail.com
I live in Patterson, NY USA
Hope you can help,
Robert
I’d love to help! I’ve got some default free-hand creations I make, like paired giraffes that can be shared between best friends made at the camp. They’ll be next on my list!