We’re inviting our community of knitters to come together once again to create a beautiful scarf for the Sarah Josepha Hale statue in front of the library.
Here’s how you can contribute:
- Knit a piece measuring 8 inches on one side.
- Bring your knitted piece to the front desk of the library.
- Fill out a card with your contact information
If you don’t have your own supplies, don’t worry! There will be knitting needles and yarn on display at the library, generously provided by the library. You can knit your contribution right there. Signs will provide knitting instructions to help you get started.
Need some yarn to get started at home? Stop by the library for a free skein, generously donated by a fellow craft enthusiast.
We will kick off this years “Scarf Season” by celebrating Sarah Josepha Hale’s birthday (date to be announced annually) at the Richards Free Library! Then it’s time to bring your pieces in and register to be a part of the scarf! A dedicated volunteer will assemble all the contributions into a single, magnificent scarf.
Come and sip some cider at the “Wrap Party” (date to be announced annually) and help wrap the scarf around the Sarah Josepha Hale statue in time to honor her for Thanksgiving. The scarf will remain on display until the first snowfall and will be taken down before the New Year.
When you bring in your contribution, you’ll be asked to fill out a registration form with your contact information. This year we would love to credit contributors with a list that will be displayed next to the scarf! You can also opt to sign up for the library newsletter or express your interest in joining our knitting group.
Let’s come together to celebrate Sarah Josepha Hale and keep her warm this season. Happy knitting!
