Friday, April 30, 2010
light pink beret
"Another finished freeform item, ready for the auction in February, to raise money for breast cancer research - see www.ravelry.com/groups/the-pink-project or www.knotjustknitting.com for details"
Pink Project Collar
"Another finished freeform item, ready for the auction in February, to raise money for breast cancer research - see www.ravelry.com/groups/the-pink-project or www.knotjustknitting.com for details"
Pink Project hat
"Another finished freeform item, ready for the auction in February, to raise money for breast cancer research - see www.knotjustknitting.com or www.ravelry.com/groups/the-pink-project for details"
Flowers For Sarah 001
Photographer's note:
"These are crochet pink flowers destined to be part of a kntited and crocheted bouquet in honour of Sarah one of the founder members of our Knit Club the Knitting Noras of Bolton UK who sadly passed away recently.The bouquet will be mostly pinks because she was battling breast cancer when she passed."
Ann Marie Stockings
"In association with Lorna's Lace this pattern is free to download and designed by Erssie Major to use with Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Multi from which 20% of profits from sales will be donated to women's cancer charities
Go here for free pattern download
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ann-marie-stockings
Model: Jennifer Gwiazdowski
Photography by Stevie Savage/Raid Zero
Knitter & Tech editor: Abi Flynn/Noblin Knits
Knit Blanket - Front
Photo note:
"I made this for a silent auction. A friend is recovering from cancer and we are having a fundraiser to help with medical bills.
Dimensions are approx. 36 in x 48 in.
Cotton/wool blend yarn.
Knit in 3 panels.
Pattern from lionbrand.com"
Blue/Purple Puppet Critter for Spirit Jump
Photo note:
"Making puppets came about thanks to school homework projects my kids have had over the years. Where they have been assigned a writing project involving writing a play, making props and of course, making their puppets - then later performing it for the younger grades. Anyway.... My kids and I have had a lot of fun "perfecting" this project.
A collaborative work.
This puppet is going to a young man suffering from leukemia and yet who continues to mentor and work with children."
Braided Tie Booties
"I bought a HUGE cone of teal cotton from Cancer Research Wales a while back, and 3 very time-consuming dishcloths later (with hardly a dent in the cone must I add), I had put it away in the cupboard and didn't want to look at it again! When my sister came to visit she brought along some of her yarn, and I 'inherited' a few balls of dark brown soft cotton... I loved the contrast between the two colours so I decided to knit them both together for these booties.
SIZE
To fit baby of 0-3 months
MATERIALS
1 colour double knitting weight yarn
1 fingering/baby weight yarn in a contrasting colour
1 pair of 3mm needles
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Gauge/Tension
20sts and 30 rows = 10cm square over stockinette (stocking) stitch using 3mm needles
Abbreviations
k = knit
k2tog = knit the next 2 stitches together
m1 = make stitch by picking up yarn before next stitch and knitting into the back of made loop
p = purl
p2tog = purl next 2 stitches together
sl = slip next stitch
yo = yarn around needle
This pattern is available for free on my blog www.chopped-tomatoes.com/braided-tie-booties
You can also view pattern information and what other people have made with this pattern on Ravelry www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/braided-tie-booties
Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo African Square for Macmillan Comfort Blanket
Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo African Square for Macmillan Comfort Blanket, originally uploaded by The Erssie Knits Collection.
"This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
download now
In association with The Knitter magazine, the Macmillan foundation are asking knitters to knit up squares 8 inches x 8 inches to be sewn into comfort blankets.
Blankets that are donated to Macmillan will be used to support and raise awareness of the charity’s campaign to freeze out fuel poverty for cancer patients.
This square was specifically designed for this purpose and uses an African theme as inspiration and the symbol in the middle means Boa Me Na Me Mmoa Wo
Translated from Andinkra this symbol meansHelp Me, and Let me Help You
And the literal meaning of this is Strength through Unity, Co-operation and Mutual Benefit.
I entered this square into the design competition for The Knitter, and although it did not win a 1st or 2nd place, it was given its own special Highly Commended award for use of colour technique and vibrant design. The main purpose though, is to be able to share a chart with knitters.
For more information, see: www.macmillan.org.uk/Get_Involved/Worlds_Bigg... "
Eco Friendly Sunset Cable Knit Hat
"A wool/soy blend. Colorful and warm for sure!
A portion of each sale is donated to the American Cancer Society"
www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17665178
Sweet Eleanor - 6 point star crown
Here is the knitter's note and some links:
"Sweet Eleanor pattern by Wendy Neal
Two sizes: Child 16" finished, Adult 19" finished (shown here in adult size)
Written abbreviated instructions, fully charted
DK on size 8 needles
Intermediate level
All proceeds go to Dickson family to help with medical expenses for 2 yr. old Eleanor, who has cancer (Wilms' tumor) and is undergoing chemo for 8 mo. starting Jan. 2010.
www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweet-eleanor
wendysknitch.wordpress.com/"
Chemo Hat (Progress)
Photo note:
"i wanted to have this done alot sooner but i am running slow on knitting right now. and i am just starting to get back into posting photos again."
fierce for nicole
Another example of compassionate knitters doing things for others~
Note:
"pattern: clothilde by knitting kninja
yarn: 4 skeins, marisol tupa (50% merino/50% silk)
needles: us 8
knit to be auctioned off to benefit the fiercegrrl fund...set up to raise money for nicole puzan, a 26 year old uninsured crafter undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.
see fiercegrrl.blogspot.com for more details."
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