13 FRIDAYS
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one of three varied calls distributed throughout the run of the project

a typical gathering of knitters on the human services campus

the artist along with a volunteer knitter, Tané, making hats on Christmas Eve day

Charlie, with his new hat

each week, hats were hung on a line with this sign - some recipients in the background

a photo of every hat made can be seen on the 13 Friday's blog

13 Fridays was a social action that took place throughout the months of November, December and January. Myself and 21 brave knitters visited the Human Services Campus in downtown Phoenix, the largest facility providing shelter and services for people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix, Arizona . The purpose was to create a mash-up during which knitters would sit among the residents/clients on the campus and knit woolen hats. These hats, upon completion, were offered to whomever might need one. Throughout 13 consecutive Fridays, 22 knitters, made 142 woolen hats and gave them away during the coldest months of the year.

November 5th, 2010 - January 28th, 2011

You can read more about our 13 Friday experiences, and see every hat at: 13-Fridays.blogspot.com