Etsy.com and the hat for a Haitian, my volunteer effort for the MLK birthday holiday

Ribbed beanie

Today, I worked on the crown of the hat I will give to a Haitian who comes to New York from the earthquake ravaged Haiti.  I finished the hat.  It is teal with a broad turquoise band. It is the volunteer effort I am making in response to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday holiday. I am delighted with this pattern of mine.  The hat came out well; the crown is neat.

The Crown of the ribbed beanie

A similar hat will be on sale on Etsy.com. The hat can be made up in solid colors or in two tones.

My nose is running and I am sniffling.  I am coming down with something. Ugh!

As I wait for the photos to upload I am reading Dr. Martin Luther King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail and the "I Have A Dream" speech. I am struck by its power, its heartfelt expression and message. I wonder if (when) I will be able to write with such clarity, power and earnestness.

I have less than an inch to go on the neckline ribbing on the sweater with the colorful yoke. Then I can take it to the post office and mail it.  I must buy a box and insurance for at least $220, the cost of  the yarn. I was so excited about the sweater that I called my dear brother, Bobby, yesterday to tell him of my progress.  He will have waited 6-7 years for this sweater. Now, I wonder what has taken me so long. I am worried about the length of the arms and suspect that I may have to block the sweater after he tries it on and lets me know how much longer the sleeves are than they should be or than he likes them to be.