During spring semester, I want to focus more on a personal goal of mine, which is re-teaching myself how to crochet by making hats and scarves for a women’s shelter. I used to crochet a lot when I was younger and knew how to make many clothing items, but I recently realized that I don’t even remember how to crochet. I believe that this project aligns with the principles of Honors & Scholars because it addresses at least one characteristic in all of the GOALS. Although this project is not necessarily global, it does address a large part of the Columbus community, which is very important. I think that before we move to a global level, it is important to reach people on a local level first. This project allows me to partner with with people on and off campus who are interested in the same type of service, which is useful in finding ways to expand the project. It allows for me to learn more about a specific demographic of people and learn what their basic needs of living are, which is where the winter wear will come into play. This experience will allow me to lead and follow in a project that will be done in a group. My group member and I will alternate in leadership positions and work with our most practical ideas. Finally, this project will allow me to serve my surrounding community. Providing warm hats and scarves will be of great service to young children and adults who do not otherwise have access to them, all while putting some old skills to use.

I will most likely begin planning the project over winter break. Most of the resources needed to crochet hats and scarves are in my hometown, therefore it would be best to gather the materials while I am home. Some of the first steps that I will begin taking will be to get my crocheting skills back up to speed, coming up with a set amount of items, and finding a shelter or organization that we can donate these items to. I hope to have achieved these first two steps by the end of January.