Friday, July 2, 2010

Kit Descriptions

It’s time for HSKS11, Summer Camp! Think of all the fun that comes with summer. At camp this year, everyone will have their choice of five different kits:

● A Critter Kit
● A Snack Kit
● A Games Kit
● A Crafts Kit
● A Nature Kit

When you sign up, you will be allowed to choose three types kits that you would like to receive. Please pick them in the order you prefer. Your spoiler will choose from the ones you select.
For the person doing the spoiling, we’ve compiled a few ideas of things that could be in these types of kits. Of course, the best way to begin forming your kit would be to stalk your spoilee and see what kinds of things they would like.

Some suggestions to get you started are:
● A Critter Kit: Think of all the critters you might find at summer camp, both big and small. You could knit or crochet a critter such as a squirrel or an owl. Make an insect box. You could sew a small bag out of dragonfly fabric. Knit dragonfly or snake in the grass socks. Make a sand casted starfish. There are also many wonderful amigurumi patterns, both crocheted and knit on Ravelry.

● A Snack Kit: We all love snacks! How about a picnic cloth and napkins? You could sew, knit or crochet a sweet little tea towel or dish cloth for wiping hands. Amigurumi snack food or a knitted fruit sock for real food. A recipe book of camp/summer foods… A water bottle holder. Favorite edibles or homemade trail mix recipes could be added to the kit as well.

● A Games Kit: What are your favorite games? Would your spoilee like a knit pouch with marbles? A jacks bag with jacks? Pickup Sticks? Checker board and a bag for the pieces? Tic Tac Toe? Game-day mitts? Game book for rainy days?

● A Crafts Kit: Haven’t we all done crafts at camp? Braided lanyards or friendship bracelets. Beaded necklaces, paper-covered journals, origami books, pinwheels and picture frames. There are many crocheted and knitted patterns on here to choose from, or, if your spoilee loves to shrinky-dink things or beading or painting… there are endless options!

● A Nature Kit: What would camp be without nature? Wouldn’t it be fun to wrap yourself in a leaf shawl? A Leaves of grass scarf? How about a sun catcher? A small sack for gathering treasures while on a nature walk? An acorn project or trees of the seasons are always nice.

The bottom line on kits such as these will primarly be about getting to know your spoilee. Asking questions and sleuthing around their blog and Ravelry will flesh your kit out to the point of idea explosion! :-)

Additionally, adding your own favorite items such as yarns, patterns, projects, designers, colors, snacks, music, activities, etc. to your Rav profile or Blog page will help your spoiler in forming your own kit. If they have nothing to go by, how good will your kit be?

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