It’s cool to be square or at least make squares in the form of crochet squares that are then turned into afghans for those dealing with loss. Become part of a great group called Heartmade Blessings and volunteer to make crochet squares. Most of the members of the group make squares, and then a smaller group of members assemble them into afghans. These are then given to those who may have lost a family member due to illness or, unfortunately more the case these days, to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Pictured are a few squares and made and sent a long time ago, but right now, they are really in need to red, white, and blue squares. Many lives were lost in Afghanistan during the month of June, and the group is working diligently to bring some comfort to those families who are dealing with tragedy of losing a loved one.

You don’t have to be an expert crochet person to participate. While the group does have lots of great free patterns you can use, simple granny squares or double or single crochet squares work fine as well as long at they are 12×12 and you leave the tails hanging. You also don’t need any fancy yarn. In fact, acrylic is preferred because it is washable.

What’s great about this group is that even if you only have time to donate one square here and there, with all the members they have doing this, it adds up. You can find more information when you join, and they will hook you up with someone from the group to help answer any questions you may have as well.