Holland America Line’s Grand World Voyage passengers once again knitted hundreds of blankets for Project Linus, a charity providing comfort to needy children.

Over 150 guests on the 128-day cruise participated in the project, creating over 500 blankets using a staggering one million yards of yarn. This tradition has been ongoing for over 20 years, with Holland America supporting the initiative by providing materials and space for crafting.

Project Linus coordinators Gail and Marty Gottlieb sourced the yarn directly from manufacturers, funded by fellow passengers and the cruise line. They even rented a trailer to transport all the supplies! Passengers readily embraced the opportunity to give back, creating a sense of camaraderie while crafting.

Fun Facts:

• Project Linus is named after the Peanuts comic strip character.
• This Holland America tradition has been running for over two decades.
• Completing a blanket takes roughly 20-25 hours, with light and colorful patterns being most popular.
• The 2024 voyage produced 500 blankets, following 618 in 2023 and 500 in 2020.