World Aids Day Fundraiser with Steven

Today is

World Aids Day. I know this because my friend, blogger and fellow Michigander, Steven, organizes his "Bitches Get Stitches World Aids Day Project". Last year he raised just under $5,000 in a very short time. This year his project has gotten larger with a huge sponsor list of donated PRIZES. 100% of the money raised will go directly to the Lansing Area Aids Network. Today, I'm honored to be a part of this great cause by donating a Knitterella prize package that includes a humor project bag filled with 2 sets of humor note cards and 2 sets of humor gift tags as well as my most recent pattern, Chevron Stripe.

Steven's sponsor list is a huge and exciting one. You can see the full list HERE. So fellow knitters, if you'd like a chance to win one of these great prizes all you have to do is follow "the how" instructions below. I hope you can join me today in supporting this great cause!

the how: 

1. On December 1st, click this link to visit the lansing area aids network website and make a donation via paypal. The suggested minimum donation is $40, the cost of one rapid hiv test. however, I know $40 is a lot money for a lot of people (myself included). Since i don't want to discourage anyone from making a donation they can afford, all donations will be accepted, even if it's only $1.

 2. Shoot Steven an email at bgsworldaidsdayproject@gmail.com with your contact information and the amount you donated. The details of your personal information will be kept confidential. This is so he can keep track of the total as it grows, and so he can make sure you get your prize.

3. Winners will be chosen at random. It could be you!

 The fine bold print: *Entries will only be accepted TODAY, on world aids day itself (Dec 1st)! This means 12:00am - 11:59pm is your 24 hour window to make a donation and send Steven an email to be entered to win some loot. Steven is in the Eastern Standard time zone, so his giveaway is too!

Autumn Cowl

I finished the cowl for Autumn. It was a quick knit and the yarn is oh so soft! Sometimes it's hard to find a cowl that lies just right, this one turned out nice.


The best I can tell you about the pattern is that it was a print out that I got at Stitches. It's called "Cowl Neck or Head Cover Using Cascade Yarn's Baby Alpaca Chunky". That's some kind of title! It will be for sale at Apple Valley Yarn Company in Freeland, MI if anyone local is interested in buying it. The proceeds go to Autumn.

Pay It Forward

When I was at Stitches Midwest I won this skein and cowl pattern at the student show dinner. I decided now was the perfect time to start it and Autumn is the perfect person to knit if for and here's why…


Fundraiser for Autumn

Eighteen year old Autumn lives on the outskirts of Midland Michigan and was involved in a horse accident the third weekend in August 2010. She currently has severe internal head injuries and remains in a coma. Her cousin, Amanda, would like to raise money for the family by selling homemade knitted scarves and cowls. Apple Valley Yarn Company, located in Freeland Michigan, has agreed to help make this a successful fundraiser by being a drop off spot for all the scarves donated. People can purchase the scarves at the store and 100% of the proceeds will go to Autumn’s family to help cover expenses.

Winter is just around the corner. Help make someone warm, by either making a scarf to be donated or purchasing a scarf as a gift for a loved one.

This fundraiser will continue through at least Christmas.

If you would like to donate or purchase a scarf, please contact Apple Valley Yarn Company at 989-692-2900.

(photo of Autumn on her horse)

You can also email me at knitterella@knitterella.com for more information on how to participate. By-the-way, her favorite color is pink - another reason why my win at Stitches is perfect for this fundraiser.