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Join me in helping rasie money for Knots of  Love.  iGive is an easy way to shop at some of your favorite online stores and donate to charity.  It's free to sign up, plus there are some great discount offers.

Here's to joyful giving, knitting and crochet opportunities!
Margaret

Happy and a Hat

 

 

 

 

Last week was my birthday...thanks for all the birthday wishes on FB and Twitter, by the way.  It was sweet of all of you to take time out to do that and your efforts were appreciated.  My husband, Dave took me for a 2 hour kayak tour at the Assateague State Park.  It couldn't have been a more perfect day to explore the natural habitat and the wild horses that live there.  We had a small group and the friendly staff of Super Fun Eco Tours gave a relaxing and educational tour.  It was a nice way to spend a beautiful
autumn day.

 

 

A little something I've been working on...this one will not have the pompom as pictured below from the original pattern.

Dull Roar Rooty Hat Knitting Pattern from Noble Knits and made with Manos del Uruguay Maxima Wool Yarn (or you can use similar worsted weight yarn).

     "No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace, as I have seen in one autumnal face." -  John Donne.

Happy Autumn Knitting,
Margaret 

New Bag! The Harlow from Namaste

Great knitting bags are like candy corn, hot chocolate and late night knitting for the knitter's soul.  Namaste has done it again with their new bag, The Harlow.  This latest treasure is roomy with pockets and compartments to keep you organized whether you're using it for a project bag, a versatile handbag or both.  I find that the Namaste bags work well for everyday use and you get a lot of wear out of them. Plus, they are comfy, beautiful, PVC free, and made with vegan faux leather...  AND the colors!!!

 

I found the best deal($85 with FREE SHIPPING IN U.S.on orders over $75- $4 U.S. shipping on ALL others) at Jimmy Bean's Wool.

 

 The Harlow and other great knitting project bags can also be found at KnitPicks, and DreamWeaverYarns.  Shop around for the best pricing and availability. 

 

Check your local yarn stores, too! 

 

 

Namaste!

 

Margaret

 

Bettie Sock Rock...

 

Recently, I started a new pair of comfy socks made with Donna Seex's Bettie Sock Superwash Merino in Island in the Sun from her lovely Etsy shop Skeindalous. Don't you just love the name? I'm using a toe up version sock pattern (Try the free knit pattern:Beginner Socks for Magic Loop Toe-Up Version from Liat Gat at KNITFreedom.com.Socks make such wonderful projects to knit anytime really, but especially when you're traveling.   It's a very theraputic experience to knit, enjoy the scenery and take a break from work...

Check out an adorable crochet pattern called Owl Mug Wrap Crochet Pattern and a super cute Candy Corn Cocoon & Cap Knitting Pattern, both free from Red Heart.

You just have to be smiling and knitting or crocheting something wonderful this weekend.

Be kind to yourself,
Margaret (making time for kindness in life)
  

 

Knots of Love needs your vote!

Please help Knots of Love with your vote!

 

 

   Your vote is a quick and easy way to help this wonderful organization and would mean so much for so many in need.  Vote Sept 6 - 19th and spread the word to family and friends. 

Vist the Knots of Love website for more info!

 

Please take a moment to read this messsage from Christine...

 

 

How to Help

Supporters can help by simply voting for Knots of Love through the Chase Community Giving program on Facebook Chase Community Giving program on Facebook starting Sept. 6. Chase Bank customers can also vote on the bank’s website. Voting will continue until Sept. 19. You can also earn a third vote by sharing a link to the Chase Community Giving app on your Facebook timeline. If one of your Facebook friends then links to their own timelines and casts a vote, you will earn a bonus vote, which you can use either on one of the charities you already voted for, or a third charity.

1. One vote on Chase.com website http://www.facebook.com/ChaseCommunityGiving

2. One vote on Chase Community Giving Facebook page www.Chase.com/ChaseGiving

3. One BONUS vote by sharing a link to Chase app http://www.facebook.com/ChaseCommunityGiving/app_162065369655

From our hearts to yours, I thank you for your time and your votes!

Christine Fabiani

Founder

www.knotsoflove.org

 

 

Check out this video!

 

 

 

 

Hope you're knitting and voting!

Margaret (voting for KOL! yay)

UPDATE:  DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPOSNE, YOU MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY VOTING ON ONE OR MORE OF THE WEBITES. They are working on it so PLEASE TRY AGAIN AND FOLLOW UPDATES ON FACEBOOK - and I love you for reading this post:)