As excited as I was about finding a way of using design and technology to help knitters to identify themselves to one another, I thought more about how whatever comes out of this thesis project could potentially help people.
According to this document from the City of Denver, over 4,500 people each year are considered to be homeless. Some residents of Denver live in shelters, or even in cars or underneath bridges. Winters in Colorado can be extremely cold, especially at night. I thought about how I never leave the house without a hat during the winter. Over the years I have knitted myself quiet a few hats, so I can be a little bit warmer outside. I have a large (perhaps overly so) collection of yarn at home, and I can make a hat, scarf, or mittens whenever I feel like, but not many other people can. If I were to help the homeless of Denver learn how to make their own things to keep themselves warm, it could make the Colorado winters a little more bearable for some. If the homeless residents of Denver knew how to knit their own hats and scarves, it would not only help them stay warm, but also give a sense of accomplishment.
I feel that I could use my skills as a knitter and as a designer to help the homeless in Denver, and that would be something I would be proud of.
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