Crochet Club Delivers 46 Handmade Scarves to Maplewood Care Society

This winter, the Crochet Club at Sandy Hill Elementary demonstrated the power of kindness and community spirit through a meaningful outreach project. The club, which meets regularly to practice their crochet skills, decided to use their talents to spread joy by crocheting scarves for the residents of Maplewood Care Society in Abbotsford. This idea originated from the students' desire to show appreciation for the elderly members of their community. 

The ambitious project required resources beyond what the club had on hand. Recognizing this challenge, the club, under the leadership of Ms. Juulsen and Ms. St-Martin, reached out to the Sandy Hill community for donations of yarn and crochet hooks. The response was nothing short of incredible. Within days, boxes and bags of yarn began arriving at the school, generously donated by community members eager to support the cause. 

Fueled by this generosity, the 30 students in the club eagerly got to work. They embraced the opportunity to learn new stitches and patterns, crafting each scarf with the donated materials. In addition to the scarves, students across the school created thoughtful handmade cards to accompany the gifts. By the end of the project, the Crochet Club had completed 46 scarves, ready for delivery just in time for the holiday season. 

In late December, a group of Crochet Club students, accompanied by parents and teachers, visited Maplewood Care Society to personally deliver the scarves. The visit was a touching moment for everyone involved. The residents of Maplewood were delighted to meet the students and deeply appreciated the beautiful handmade scarves. The joy and gratitude shared during this interaction left a lasting impact on the students, who felt proud to see their hard work making a difference. 

“It was very cool to deliver the scarves to the residents,” reflected one member of the Crochet Club. “It felt nice to know that we were making their day. One resident even told me they didn’t have a scarf, so I was really happy they got one.”

The Crochet Club’s efforts are a great example of how small acts of kindness can unite people. This project aligns well with our school goal of honoring connections and the personal and cultural identities of our students. As another member of the Crochet Club explained, “I think I learned that it’s really nice to care for elderly people in the community. Making something for someone can make their day really special.” 

This project has left a meaningful mark on both the Sandy Hill and Maplewood communities.

Written by Paige Juulsen