Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Our next meeting is Tuesday 30 September 2025, drop in between 10am and 3pm.
Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com.
This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com
If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed.
SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making
|
SIZE |
TYPE |
HOURS AWARDED |
|
36 x 36 |
Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square |
20 |
|
>36 x 36 to 45 x 60 |
Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square |
25 |
|
36 x 36 |
Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design |
30 |
|
>36 x 36 to 45 x 60 |
Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, |
35 |
|
|
|
|
|
36 x 36 |
Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles |
20 |
|
>36 x 36 to 45 x 60 |
Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles |
25 |
|
36 x 36 |
Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles |
30 |
|
>36 x 36 to 45 x 60 |
Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles |
35 |
|
|
|
|
|
48 x 48 or larger |
Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) |
2.5 |
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
