Sunday, December 28, 2008

Special Olympians Scarf

For all you knitters and "hookers" out there, how about using your imagination and talents for a cause?

Lion Brand has a list of local organizations looking for handmade warmer-uppers.

JoAnn Fabrics also has a blog which mentions Lion Brand but also a campaign for the Special Olympics and Warm Up America. Materials for the blue and white scarves for the Special Olympians are available on the JoAnn website (plus a 40% discount for one item and free shipping).

Future knitter:

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

a-pah?

Noelle says "apah" all the time, which is Korean for Daddy. Of course she doesn't know that she's saying it, but she happened to say it when I was recording her during a giggling session with her new 'do...


I also found this cute bootee pattern and used 4ply yarn and an "I" hook. I like this pattern because it uses heavier weight yarn, which I like to use because I'm lazy and it works up quicker than "baby" yarn.