Crochet For Humanity

Crocheting pieces for senior citizens was a project developed at Margaret Keating School (MKS) in the rural community of Klamath, California in Del Norte County, located in the most northwestern tip of California. The upper grade teachers wanted to give students a hands-on project that taught students about caring for others and giving from the heart. After discussing ideas with students, the decision was made to teach students how to crochet and connect this skill to senior citizens at the Addie Meedom House in Crescent City, a town 30 minutes from Klamath. The plan was to match students with a senior citizen and have the student make a crocheted piece, such as a hat or a scarf, to present to the senior citizen each month. The students were enthusiastic about the crochet project and participated.