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I was the lucky winner of the random prize drawing for the Fashionably Late in '08 Clapotis KAL. I chose this gorgeous skein of Hand Maiden Sea Silk (70% Silk, 30% Seacell) in a color called Rose Garden.
The next project for Fashionably Late is Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn Clark. This yarn would be perfect for it, so I may have to knit along. Care to join us?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I'm still working on striped preemie hats.
I've been donating my hats to Hannah's Knitsters. It's a group at John's office that gets together at lunch to knit for charity. I was able to meet with them last month. I knew a few of the ladies already, but many I met for the first time. Here are some of the early comers posing in front of an impressive display of finished blanket squares, chemo caps and preemie hats.
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Knitting for charity is very rewarding. If you've been thinking of doing some knitting for others, now is a good time to get started.
Michelle is running a contest for the next ten weeks. For every preemie hat, bunting or blanket you knit and donate, your name will be added to a drawing. Details here.
Looking for a place to donate these baby items? Emmazing Grace Foundation is in the midst of their third annual donation drive.
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This week I'm traveling with John to Salt Lake City on a business trip, but first we're stopping in Estes Park, Colorado for a mini vacation that will include hiking and fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park...
...and shopping at the Estes Park Wool Market!
Enjoy the trip!
ReplyDeleteThat yarn is gorgeous and will be perfect for Swallowtail. Our plans have changed and I won't be seeing you in Estes:-(
ReplyDeleteI love the Rose Garden yarn. What a treat to win something so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about the group that knits during lunch. The amount of finished projects is wonderful. They must be very proud of their accomplishments. I was intrigued with the idea of the tree tags, too.
Charity knitting is a real passion of mine and there is so much need. The lunch group's success just illustrates how little effort it takes to make a big impact. You and your group have inspired me.
What a lucky duck! I love the yarn you chose. Enjoy estes park and your travels.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning the goreous yarn, Tracy! :-)
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing pics of your little preemie hats. They inspire me to keep on knitting them. Thanks for the charity links as well. I will add them to the ones I know about.
I envy you. The Rocky Mountains in the summertime is a beautiful (and cool) place to be. :-)
*Rose Garden* is gorgeous and will be perfect for Swallowtail. Happy Knitting!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the wool the colors look like they will really suit you. So glad for you :) Love the preemie hats I'll put 2 leaves on the tree for you!!!!!! What other shawls are you going to knit up in this knitalong it sounds fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info about Michelle's contest. Might as well knit up a hat/bootie set a week. I'm planning on making as many preemie hats/booties sets as I can for the Olympics just like last time.
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