 Operation Beanie
Operation Beanie is still collecting in 2008 & beyond!
(Update 4/19/08) We have received emails (info@aoiisandiego.org) from you asking if we are still collecting for the project. To date, Operation Beanie has collect 44,000 beanies and it is growing everyday. Miki of California Yarn has the goal of Operation Beanie donating 1 million beanies! Miki also has information about the project posted on www.operationbeanies.org so you may check there for updates as well.)
In 2004, Miki Sessler of California Yarn Sales in Huntington Beach, California, asked whether the Army and Navy could use beanie for servicemen and servicewomen. The US Army said they can use 40,000 for Iraq now. US Navy said they would take about 400,000. As of 2008, Project Operation Beanie has collect 44, 000 beanies thanks to your help!
WE NEED KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS!
WE NEED PEOPLE TO HELP PACK & SHIP TOO!
Alpha Omicron Pi Alumnae are helping Miki to get the word out. There are patterns available for your reference at the left. If you need classes, and are in the Orange County area, then please contact info@aoiisandiego.org for more information.
If you are interested in helping to pack and ship the beanies then please contact Miki directly for more information. Contact information for California Yarn Sales is at the bottom of the page.
Remember every beanie has a tag with the “makers” name. We will contact you if any letters are sent from Service People. Pass this along to all who can help!
BEANIE MAKERS PLEDGE
The beanies I make come from my heart.
I will work each stitch with loving thoughts of our soldiers.
The thread I use is stitched to other beanie maker’s hearts. Out of love this mission is joined through our loving hearts.
Knowing all that, my hands move hastily
to make another beanie.
Pledge by Miki Sessler
December 5, 2004
California Yarn Sales
9542 Hamilton Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
714-965-0018
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