Capsation!

Today's the day!  Knots of Love (KOL) chemo caps are ready to hit the trail. 

Looking for some wonderful charities to knit, craft or crochet for?  Check out the Charity Org page on my website, knit1fortheroad.com for some ideas and inspiration.  While you're there, dive into some free patterns...the Autumn Wowza Scarf and the and Shades of the Celtic Forest Wrist Warmers are perfect for this time of year and would look autumnliscious on you. Just sayin...I can visualise you sipping a Pumpkin Spice hot beverage in your knit1fortheroad finery.  Visit the Free Patterns page.

Stop by Ravelry.com and CreatingTheHive.com for more charity groups and get involoved.  You'll make lots of new friends, explore new patterns, and help put your stitches in the hands of someone in need.  All good, or what? Woot!

The weekend knitfest is almost here...
Enjoy!
Margaret (inviting you to Creating The Hive...go here.)

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In the bag and out the door...

At our house, we have a little saying that we like to attribute to Max's attitude when he wakes up in the morning...in the harness and out the door!  Ahhh, the life of a little doggie.  In my case, it's chemo caps for KOL (knotsoflove.org) this week that are in the bag and out the door.  Instant feelgood.  Here are a few pics to share the occasion...

A few of the Chemo Caps made with LionBrand Cotton Ease for KOL

Fill out the simple and handy form to help organize all the KOL caps when they reach the KOL office.

To USPS and away (or shipping option of your choice)

Easy breezy! I so love using yarn I scooped up on sale, fun and easy patterns, and recycling envelopes...helping others, a total perk.  Join in the KOL community. Learn about the incredible way this group is helping patients, one cap at a time.  It will  be all the inspiration you need. 

We have to remember to factor in those charity knit and crochet projects into our busy schedules.  Our needlework skills are needed with everything that is going on in the world. Think of it as your feelgood activity...along with eating chocolate, hugging your kids, and a 50% off yarn sale...this is the part where you fill in your own feelgood choices _______________.

If you need help choosing a charity, please visit my website, knit1fortheroad for ideas.  Check on Ravelry, your local yarn, craft store, or knit/crochet groups and enjoy the community of giving today.  You'll find the projects that resonate with you pretty quickly. 

Max and I will be cheering you on! 

Margaret (knitting new goodies for the shop today and allowing my heart to lead the way more often)

Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber – A Charity Guide for Knitters (Leisure Arts #4803): 14 Featured Charities & Projects For Each!

Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time

Knitting for Good!: A Guide to Creating Personal, Social, and Political Change Stitch by Stitch

New month, new projects, new fun!

New day, new month and, in case you haven't noticed, or are not reading this on knit1fortheroad on Blogger.com, my blog has a new look. 

©MargaretNock, 2011. All rights reserved.

Here's what I've been working on. 
It's a crochet chemo cap, or "happy cap", as I've named it. This one is made with CottonEase from LionBrand. You'll understand the name, if you've ever received or read feedback from recepients of a cap for themselves, or a family member.  It's a small gesture for me to make, and a super fine feeling for the person who needs more color, smiles, and comfort in their time of need. I'm also knitting a few more, but I just had to share one of my favorites with you.

Since we're talking crochet, my copy of CrochetToday! arrived just in time to dispel the winter chill and anticipation of the impending icey storm heading our way. It's chock full of spring colors and fun projects. Check your local craft or yarn store for an issue.

A few knitting notions for you from Patternworks. 
Magnetic Stitch Marker Holder Set and Prismatic Stitch Markers, and a super cute and portable brocade small project bag.  So fun and festive.

Need more festive?  Check out Creating The Hive for crafty delights, art, inspiration, and fun.  Starrrrrt your crafty here!  Thanks to all of you who have come to the community because you read my blog. Yay!  Thanks for reading.

Wristy Bizness Knit Cuff Pattern

©Margaret Nock, Knit1fortheroad.com™ 2011 The pattern and photographs in this document are the property of knit1fortheroad.com and for non-commercial (personal) use only.

Unauthorized reproduction, sale in whole or in part, or distribution of the pattern, or knit item is prohibited.

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Knit year round, be joyful, and stay inspired.  Visit margknittinaround on Etsy. 
 
Margaret (excited to hear that VickieHowell will launch a new yarn in Spring 2011~thank goodness for tweets from CHA!)

150 Crochet Trims: Designs for Beautiful Decorative Edgings, from Lacy Borders to Bobbles, Braids, and Fringes


150 Knitted Trims: Designs for Beautiful Decorative Edgings, from Beaded Braids to Cables, Bobbles, and Fringes

Captivating Chemo Caps

Chemo Caps hit the road. Destination Ravelry

Hearts of Love Group,  and beyond!

I'm so excited to try new yarns that are soft and chemo cap friendly.  This batch of caps is made with Lion Brand Cotton Ease, Caron Simply Soft Shadows and Red Heart Buttercup.  I've used the Cotton Ease through the summer months for soft, cool, durable and easy to clean caps.  It's so versatile, you could continue to use it all year round depending on the climate you're living in.  Caron Simply Soft Shadows knits and crochets easily, super soft and feels nice against the skin.  A perfent yarn to move into the fall season.  Buttercup is thick and full of fun.  It reminds me of cotton candy minus the sugar rush and remorse.

Give a little, gain so much more than you could ever imagine.  Continue to share the love of knitting/crochet wherever you roam. 

Okay, I just pictured you with a teenie tiny wand and lots of glitter with a splash of Balanchine/Karinska Tutu. Excellent!

Marg (never to tired to twirl in a tutu or start a new knitting project)

You might also twirl to:

http://knit1fortheroad.blogspot.com/2009/02/hearts-of-love.html

http://knit1fortheroad.blogspot.com/2010/06/caps-for-caleb.html

http://knit1fortheroad.blogspot.com/2010/02/free-february-pattern-pomp-doodle.html

Do you knit or crochet?

Quick blog today - you may wonder what brings me to bloggie land on a Saturday but I have just received a KOL update I'd like to share with you. If you knit or crochet or would like to donate to a worthy cause this holiday season, Knots-of-Love.org needs your help. The demand for chemo caps is rising dramatically and Christine, the founder, is in need of your crafty talents.

Please visit the site to see the amazing work that is being done and join the community of KOL knitters and knotters. Create a warm cap (no wool, please) for a cancer patient in need. All the info you need is on their site. View their patterns, yarn requirements (RH side of pattern page), download the handy form to turn in with your cap(s) and voila you're ready to make a cap for a very grateful patient just waiting for a beautiful handmade cap. Check out the testimonials and you can see the impact the simple act of making a handmade cap has on a patients life.

If you'd like to help and don't knit or crochet, there is a handy donate button that takes your right to paypal or perhaps purchase their Knots-of-Love tote bag. They're roomy and sturdy (great for holiday shopping)and a wonderful way to raise awareness.

I've worked with this org for awhile and am constantly amazed at the dedication and determination of Christine Shively and all the wonderful KOL members.

Marg (crocheting the rainy day away, hope you'll join me)