Sonoma State InterVarsity hosted a blanket-making workshop this past Saturday evening at Weyden and Brewster.  At the event, there were upwards of 20 students that came to make their own throw/tie blanket.  This event was endorsed by Seawolf Living but it was hosted by InterVarsity, a Christianity-based fellowship.  

Upon arrival, students start making their blankets by first selecting a fleece pattern base.  Seawolves were given straightforward instructions on how to make the blanket. First, the set of instructions demonstrated how to cut squares out of the corners of the fleece pattern. Next students cut slices around the perimeter of the blanket.  These slices were then tied in knots in order to create the border of the blanket.  InterVarsity staff members were there to assist students in the process as well as keep them company and chat.  It took participants about an hour to cut and complete the blanket. The blanket making workshop was an opportunity to let go of some stress from the week.  The finished product was a comfy throw blanket that was yours to keep free of charge.  

The Sonoma State STAR spoke to the Campus Minister for InterVarsity, Sarah Estrade.   She explained that this IntraVersity sponsored event was not just for Christian students, attendance was open to the entire student body. Estrada said, “[the club] looks to see how we can create spaces where people can connect authentically.” Estrade mentioned how she was grateful and honored that they got to host this event.  She also said, “our primary objective is to be a part of what student life is doing which is trying to deepen relationships within the community.”

While working the blanket, freshman Maddie Baytoshe was interviewed and asked about her experience.  She talked about how it was a great place to get out and meet new people.  She felt the event was very successful and also said “making these tie blankets helped me get an escape from all of the assignments and work I needed to do.”  

Baytoshe’s roommate, Remi Gemigniani, was also there making her own blanket.  She enjoyed the process and told the Sonoma State STAR that she felt like this was a very nice activity instead of watching tv all day. She added that “It was nice to get out of the dorm and do something that doesn’t involve my phone.”     

This event was made possible in part by the resources of Seawolf Living.  On seawolfliving.com students can find a wide array of events open for everyone to attend.  These events include clinics such as yoga, rock climbing and lifting clinics as well as day hikes, and different on-campus open mics and concerts.  The arts and crafts events are held weekly every Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in Weyden and Brewster.  Blanket making was this week’s craft and next week’s crafts will be self-care body scrubs.