Texas Grandmothers are 'The Knit Wits' Who Craft Homemade Hats and Toys For Children in Hospitals
A vibrant group of women who live in a Dallas assisted living facility has been creating thousands of hand-knit items for children in Texas and abroad for more than 20 years. And they refer to themselves as the Knit Wits with swagger and sass. They volunteer from their Edgemere home every Friday, gathering around a long table with yarn and knitting needles. Their most recent endeavor is a partnership with Children's Health in Dallas to make handmade caps for infants with heart issues. “They have become a colorful symbol of hope and joy for the center’s littlest patients and their families,” said Betsy Beall, the hospital’s child life specialist. There is more to a children's social worker's job than meets the eye. Helping people is at the core of social work; regardless of your role, you will have a direct impact on the lives of kids, teens, and their families. Being a part of a child's life means helping them overcome obstacles and making a big contribution to their future. In this instance, we witness these diligent women spreading joy! It is truly inspiring to come across all of this work. Mary Ann Stover, a member of Knit Wits, had the idea while speaking with her daughter, a hospital cardiologist. Over the course of the previous year, the group has sent dozens of beanies for the infants.One yarn loop at a time, the Knit Wits laced love with service by sending adorable knit dolls to orphans in Ukraine."They've proven that a simple act of kindness can make such a difference in the lives of those facing challenging circumstances," stated the executive director of their Edgemere home.
