I’m Knitting As Fast As I Can

Lu guessed that the design European Tour Set from the book, It’s In the Bag, was in my knitting bag and she was correct!  Lu wins a copy of the book.  Thanks to everyone who played along.  If time is on my side this week, I have a little project to share that I made using the weaving technique I blogged about.  But no finished photos yet, unfortunately.

I’d like to send out sincere thanks to everyone who purchased my patterns on November 19th.  I transferred a grand total of $259.64 to the Red Scarf Fund on the morning of the 20th.  Awesome!

Don’t forget that in addition to cash, the Red Scarf Project needs hand-knit scarves.  Norma just put out an “urgent” call and I intend to answer it with at least one more scarf.  Although I rarely knit for charity when store-bought items will serve the same purpose, the Red Scarf Project really is different.  The scarves are not so much for warmth as they are a means to communicate a message of encouragement to the recipients.

I know time is at a premium during the holiday season but please consider knitting up a red scarf and sending it to OFA.  My son is a sophomore in college and I just boxed up a care package that I’ll send to him during finals week.  I know how much he loves receiving these packages and I can visualize the eye rolls when he unpacks the silly items I included with the food.  College is stressful and difficult.  A few hours of your time can really make a difference to a college student with no family support.  All the details are here on the OFA website.

This Thankful Thursday I thought I’d focus on knitting and fiber related things.

3. I’m thankful that Anne taught me how to spin. I’ve moved from a spindle to a wheel but either method gives me the ability to spin one-of-a-kind yarns.

2. I’m thankful the Salt Lake Valley is filled with amazing yarn stores that carry all the yarns I can’t spin.

Blazing Needles
Three Wishes
Wool Cabin
Black Sheep Wool Co.
Unraveled Sheep

1. I’m thankful for all the inspirational knitting books I own. ‘Cause a grrl needs patterns for all that yarn!

Don’t forget to check out Norma’s blog today for all the information on how purchasing my patterns today will benefit the Red Scarf Project.  Basically, all the proceeds from sales of my patterns will be donated to the Red Scarf Fund.  But you must complete the purchase today and you must put “Red Scarf” in the comment section when you complete the transaction.  ETA:  Apparently, there is no PayPal comment box if you purchase patterns through Ravelry.  So, you do NOT have to put “Red Scarf” in the comment section.  All pattern sales from 6:00a.m. today to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow will be donated to the Red Scarf Fund whether there is a comment or not.

Every year Norma is the head cheerleader for a massive fund-raising effort called the Red Scarf Project.  All the information is here.

If you don’t have the time or inclination to knit a red scarf, you can make a donation to the Red Scarf Fund.

This year, I donated some money and I knit a scarf:

Tomorrow, all the net proceeds from the sales of my patterns will be donated to the Red Scarf Fund.  The deets will be on Norma’s blog so check there in the morning.  But basically, if you buy a pattern tomorrow, the money will go straight to the Red Scarf Project.  You get a pattern–they get the $$.  Such a deal.