The women make donated yarn into bags full of warm, comforting and artistic shoulder shawls and then give them to veterans. They need yarn and crochet pattern books.

Crochet Clothing: Fashionable patterns to create your own garments. Shawls and Scarves: Elegant accessories for all occasions. Hats and Beanies: Fun designs for all ages.

On the Etsy shop KnotYourselfOut, we found an easy crochet pattern that’s ideal for this time of year: A boho-style shawl that features pockets and fringe.

Crochet Clothing: Fashionable patterns to create your own garments. Shawls and Scarves: Elegant accessories for all occasions. Hats and Beanies: Fun designs for all ages.

For 10 years, the dozen or so women who belong to Heart in Hands in Sackville have been knitting and crocheting shawls for people experiencing hard times.