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DeKalb seniors meet weekly to crochet handmade scarves for special needs kindergarteners at Bob Mathis Elementary School, spreading holiday kindness one stitch at a
At the East Central DeKalb Senior and Community Center, the holidays sound a little different.
Instead of music or chatter, it’s the soft click of crochet hooks and the quiet focus of women turning yarn into something meaningful.
A group of senior citizens, aged 60 to 86, has spent the season crocheting scarves for kindergarten students at Bob Mathis Elementary School. Many of the children are in special needs classrooms, and every scarf is handmade with them in mind.
More than 100 scarves have already been completed, many inspired by the colorful Hungry Hungry Caterpillar. Each one is slightly different, stitched with care and intention.
For the women who meet weekly at the center, crochet is more than a hobby. It is calming, familiar, and deeply personal. Several have been crocheting since childhood and say it is a skill they have carried with them through every stage of life.
The project is especially meaningful for their instructor, Paula Parker. She teaches crochet classes at the center and has a strong personal connection to special needs students. All three of her grandchildren have special needs, and her daughter is also a special needs teacher.
When the idea of making scarves for kindergarteners was introduced, the response was immediate. Every woman wanted to help. One member even completed 26 scarves in less than a month.
Giving back is nothing new for this group. Over the years, they have crocheted items for people experiencing homelessness and for those serving in the military. During the holidays, they say the need feels even greater.
In addition to the scarves, the women are also preparing holiday goodie bags for the students. Each bag includes books, candy canes, a small toy, juice, and gummies. The bags are being packed ahead of a holiday party at the center, where the group will gather to celebrate the season together.
For these women, the work is not about recognition or perfection. It is about showing up for others, using what they know how to do, and spreading kindness one stitch at a time.
The crochet group meets every Tuesday at the East Central DeKalb Senior and Community Center. The class is open to everyone, from beginners to experienced crocheters, all brought together by a love of the craft and a shared desire to give back.
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