Crocheting centenarian Ed Ebersole makes 50th blanket for charity
In a world where a phone call from a stranger often goes directly to voicemail, Ed Ebersole picks up before the second ring. He would love to talk about his 100 years on the planet, 78 of them married to his lovely June. He definitely wants to explain how he taught himself to crochet at age 90 and now creates feathery blankets for children who need warmth. Yes, heâs about to finish his 50th blanket for Project Linus, a national charity that collects and donates newly made blankets. Ed started making blankets about eight years ago after he and June moved to Homestead Village, a Lancaster ...