Wanted: Knitting Angels
Today is Make a Difference Monday...
Sorry, we hate to discriminate, but today's newsletter is for knitting angels only. Do you qualify? Find out:
1. Do you hoard yarn for future charity projects?
2. Do you collect free knitting patterns to use for your next knitting charity project?
3. Are you always looking for new charities to knit for?
4. Do you love reading about knitting charities that go the extra mile?
5. Do you love making baby items?
6. Do you love making hats?
7. Do you love making shawls?
8. Do you love making scarves?
9. Do you love helping others?
10.Do you love showing your love by knitting for others?
If you answered 'yes' to any of the above 10 questions, you pass. You are either a knitting angel or are close to getting your wings.
Now that you know your true calling in life, check out today's newsletter and read about the Crafty Angels who donate amazing amounts of 'yarny goodness', watch free videos about making some projects to donate and pick up a few extra free knitting patterns so you'll always be ready to help those in need.
Today's Featured Knitting Blog: Crafty Angels
I love visiting the Crafty Angels blog set up by Reverend Christine Pokorny. Why? Yes, I like to read about all the great work they do, but truthfully? I LOVE to see the pictures of what the angels send in for donations.
Unbelievable.
For instance, if you visit now, you'll see some beautiful baby hoodies with matching afghans. Angel Linda Froning is obviously very talented. But she's not the only one! Scroll down the site and you'll see more beauties or 'yarny goodness' as Rev. Pokorny calls it.
Look at the beautiful scarves some 6th grade angels made. Or how about the hats and scarves with the perfect cable work for the homeless?
It's overwhelming. Any time you think you don't have time to knit for charity, or you think your knitting isn't good enough, visit this site. It's a great source of inspiration.
For more complete information, read Want to Become an Angel?
This article will give you the full scoop on the angelic endeavors of these ladies.
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Did You Know...
Knitting was once thought to date back to the third century. However, the examples from that period have now been identified as 'nail binding' a technique practiced in Africa and Scandinavia.
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Today's Featured Free Knitting Pattern:
If the Crafty Angels inspire you to start knitting shawls, you'll find three free and easy patterns in Simple Shawls You Can Knit in a Snap.
Not a shawl person? Check out Simple Baby Items for free knitting patterns for a baby blanket, layette, hoodie, cardigan, baby hat and booties.
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Today's Featured Video:
If you're seriously thinking about knitting shawls for charity or even for yourself - you do deserve something nice too, you know - watch this video that gives simple instructions about knitting a triangle shawl.
For you loom knitters:
How to Make a Shawl on a Knifty Knitting Circle Loom
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Today's Featured Knitting Product and Knitting Book:
Just in case you're just dying to get started loom knitting a shawl here are some looms to get you started.
If you really just love shawls and can't get enough of them, check out this book by Cheryl Oberle Folk Shawls: 25 Knitting Patterns And Tales From Around The World
25 beautiful patterns and heart-warming stories you'll love to read about. Not only are these shawls functional and beautiful, but you'll learn new techniques while reading about them.
