KNIT FOR OUR TROOPS! 

Saturday, April 13, 2019 – 2 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

FREE to the Public

All are Welcome to join a “Knit In” at the Mendocino County Museum. Just as many Americans knitted items for their boys “Over There” in World War I, Mendocino County Museum will be holding a “Knit In” to make scarves for our Military men and women today.

Bring your own needles or crochet hooks. The Museum will provide medium sized yarn (recommended for "I-9" crochet hooks or size 8US knitting needles) while supplies last. The Museum will have a limited crochet hooks/knitting needles to borrow.

All knitted/crocheted scarves will be collected at the Museum by Friday, May 31st and donated to the Operation Gratitude: Hand Made with Love Program. Completed Scarves will be collected at the Museum and mailed to Operation Gratitude: Hand Made with Love Project on May 31.

Did you know?

During World War I Americans were asked by the government to knit wool socks, sweaters and other garments for soldiers serving abroad. The Red Cross collected over 24 million pieces in the 19 months the U.S. was involved in the war.

Learn more about WWI by exploring

Over Here: Americans at Home in World War I

A Special Exhibit from the National Archives

Showing April 6- May 26 at the Mendocino County Museum