Dee Cavanagh helped warm the hearts – and much more – with Chase the Chill New West.
After learning about Chase the Chill initiatives in other cities in North America, the local resident decided to launch a program in New West. Cavanagh knit numerous scarves and toques, and sought donations from other crafters.
All totaled, Cavanagh had eight contributors from New West and two from Langley. On Saturday, she held a “yarn bombing” event at Hyack Square, with 66 scarves and 44 toques being distributed as part of the inaugural Chase the Chill New West.
“The yarn bombing went well. The first person to take something was a man who chose a colourful scarf and toque. He was very thrilled. His picture says to me what this is all about,” she said in an email to the Record. “Most of the items were taken, by surprised and appreciative people. The remaining items will go to charity.”
Stay tuned for future updates on Chase the Chill New West, as Cavanagh is planning to do it again in 2019.
