FO: Cheery Scrap Hat

Even though it's obvious this hat wasn't knit for LZ, I couldn't resist putting it on him to model. He never looked so cute in pink hearts!

Knit in two nights, this was a fun, quick and addicting hat to make.

Another great pattern designed by Kate Oates of Tot Toppers. And you won't believe this… it's a FREE pattern found HERE through Petite Purls.

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Pattern Source: Cheery Scrap Hat
Yarn: Berroco, Vintage
Notes: More details at my Ravelry link HERE

Knitterella on TV

Recently I found out the I'm going to have the opportunity to be on TV! Yes, Knitterella on TV and I'm so excited (and nervous)! There is an awesome, local group in my area called Great Lakes Bay Moms. They are going on my local TV25 morning news next Monday the 17th and are going to talk about the importance of bundling up yourself and kids during these cold Michigan winter months. The Great Lakes Bay Moms were looking for a knitter that could share his/her insight on this subject and the knitter they found was me! Since bundling up with handknits is my favorite way to dress myself and my kids I was so on board! Along with featuring my own knitting patterns I also will be talking about all the resources found online for knitters/crocheters. I'm going to showcase samples of fun and stylish knitted/crocheted hats that are made from FREE patterns found online. I will be posting links to these patterns once the episode is aired so viewers can start casting on. Sounds like fun, don't you think?

Right now I'm trying to knit as much as I can. On the needles now, is a Cheery Scrap Hat from Tot Toppers - SO cute! What are your favorite FREE patterns for baby/child hats? I need to knit up as many samples as I can and FAST!

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!

Tag Of The Month: December

Well, you probably guessed it. Yup! The tag of the month for December is Happy Holidays. All orders made through Knitterella.com will receive a complimentary Happy Holidays gift tag!

Christmas Shipping

Cyber Monday

Happy Cyber Monday! For today only, with any purchase of $4.95 or more at Knitterella.com, receive a FREE pack of  Happy Holidays gift tag!

Lunch and A Yarn Shop

Two weekends ago (gosh, has it been that long already?) I meet up with some dear knitterly friends (Melynda, Erica, Carrie and a new friend Debs) for lunch and a little yarn shop hop in the Detroit area.

As always, it was a great time! Here are some pics from the day. Sorry for the blurriness, these were taken from my phone.

Hey, I thought my camera was supposed to take good pics???

Here's a photo of Melynda with Sam and Erica with Padraig. It was my first time meeting the boys and they couldn't have been more adorable. Decked out in handknits too of course!

It also was the first time the boys meet each other. They were so smiley and happy to finally meet :)

Of course there were knitted gifts too!

(Hey, nice gift tag!)

Carrie was in all the way from California! It was so nice to be able to visit with her in person.

After a delicious lunch at Pronto we headed across the way to a charming yarn shop called Ewe-nique Knits. I was very excited to find my Knitterella stationery featured in both Vogue Knitting Holiday and Interweave Holiday Knits. Below is a shot of me happily posing with the magazines. It's always a thrill to be featured!!

Don't forget the blurry group shot!

What a great day! I always feel rejuvenated after meeting with friends that share my knitting passion. Hopefully our next meet up will be sooner than later!