The brutal murders of people throughout the world, including young people at a concert in Paris, France, patrons of a gay bar in Orlando, Florida, police officers in the US, and celebrants in Nice, France, shock our senses and cause heartache for many. Let’s join together to help ease those heartaches, knitting scarves for survivors and for family and friends of the victims. Knitting and giving scarves will also help ease our heartaches.

For it is in giving that we receive. -- Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.

When difficult times ensue, it is amazing what a hug can do.
Although I cannot be by your side, a knitted hug is what I can provide.

These patterns are a gift to you, with the request that you offer your help, your hope, and your heart to make the world a better place for all. Permission is given to copy the instructions and charts for noncommercial purposes. Each time you use one of these patterns, please take some action that will foster an understanding of people who are different from yourself.