Caring Crafts

Since 2001, Power Pioneers have been generously giving their time and talents to make baby toques and other items for hospitals and senior's homes throughout British Columbia.  We have more than 50 knitters in 11 branches, who make over 1,000 crafts each year.

The project began with baby toques for premature infants but has expanded to include slippers, blankets, finger puppets and other toys, and more for kids and adults.  We work closely with BC Children’s Hospital to ensure our gifts meet the needs of patients.

BC Children’s Hospital, a major recipient of the Power Pioneers’ hand-made output, have advised us on the items they – and patients and their parents – would most appreciate. Keep in mind, the hospital serves chidren up to 16 years of age. We can provide more than just toques for babies. BC Children’s Hospital also shares baby items with Women’s Hospital; baby clothing is particularly appreciated by the less-fortunate new mothers.

Want to participate?
Download patterns from the Pattern Library page or feel free to use your own patterns for items on the list.  Remember you can count your volunteer hours toward your Lifestyle / Volunteer points.

We also accept donations of yarn at all of our monthly Branch meetings.

Gloria Cameron, Development Co-ordinator for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation with Shirley Ohl, New Westminster Branch Caring Crafts Coordinator

Branch Caring Crafts Coordinators
Select the Branch to find out how to contact the Branch Caring Crafts Coordinators.

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Columbia Shuswap Fraser Valley Kootenay New Westminster Okanagan Pacific Prince George South Interior Thompson Valley Upper Island Vancouver

 


The first public photo of a Power Pioneer Male Knitter

A pile of Baby Toques