hi, i'm sorry if this has already been posted and i'm just repeating information...

As most of you know, San Diego was recently hit really hard this past week by some ravaging wild fires, i have heard of a group of knitters that has come together asking for help to create blankets for those effected. Here's the info:

We are asking for 8" knit or ( Read more... )

Enjoy!
"Knitting Anthem" -- Ponyboy and Sodapop!


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Here is my plan...a reminder, if you are already a member of Crafting for a Cause, you are NOT required to participate in this. This is just an idea, and anyone who wants to participate is certainly more than welcome ( Read more... )

Howdy everybody!

If this post does not fall within your rules please feel free to let me know or to delete the post.

knitforchange seems to have very similar goals and mission statements as does a community a friend and I formed late last year. Originally called 3000 in 2007, it is now known as Crafting for a Cause ( Read more... )

afghans for Afghans have a couple of special drives going on at the moment - one for hats and one for socks. They seem to be pretty happy about the hat situation (deadline 28th February), though they'd doubtless welcome more if you're in a single coloured hat mood ( Read more... )

Hello all.. I new to LJ.. I'm a knitter/crocheter.. I'm a lot better at crocheting.. I started a club a while back dedicated to crocheting hats and giving them to the homeless. It's so sad during the colder times of the year.. Does anyone know how to knit hats? I'm still unsure how to knit in the round. I'd like to learn how though

Hi everyone! I'd like to post a link to a new community called knit_vegan promoting knitting for peace, charities, and alternative materials. Feel free to check it out or join!

P.S. Feel free to delete this is not allowed.

X-Posted to 20sknitters, breastcancer, caringconsumer, collegeknit, craft_for_cause, ethicalcrafters, knit_for_peace, knitforchange, knitforcharity, payingforward, payingitforward, and worldconscience. In other words, a lot of places!

theres a new community out there... for all the knitters and crocheters.
http://community.livejournal.com/noyarnforayear/
all the info is on the profile

Hey everyone. So, I'm in the process of creating a new community to promote peace knitting and crocheting. I'm going to be constructing the community of the next month, but if anyone would like to take part as a moderator, or just join up, please do ( Read more... )

Feed Your Head Books in Salem, MA, is going to be hosting an event in October dubbed Knit for A Cause. Local artist Joshua Gerloff will be leading a knitting group with the aim of producing afghans to donate to premature babies and families in need at NSMC Salem Hospital's Special Care Nursery. The group will meet for four consecutive Sundays in ( Read more... )