Chemo Caps for Breast Cancer

Mail homemade knitted or crochet caps to women with breast cancer.

WEBS is proud to work with The National NeedleArts Association in promoting their national campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer. Knit or crochet a chemo cap and you can mail it in or drop it off at our retail store at 75 Service Center Rd, Northampton MA. Choose your own pattern or use the patterns that TNNA had designed just for this promotion – and they’re FREE!

Download your free knit or crochet cap patterns.

We’re happy to be a drop-off point for caps knit and crocheted which will be sent on to those in need, or you can mail your caps directly to TNNA at:

The National NeedleArts Association
Attn: Chemo Caps
1100-H Brandywine Blvd
Zanesville OH 43701-7303

The October issue of Woman’s Day magazine has been on sale since September 9, and the promotion will run through January 1, 2015.

And don’t forget, our 11th annual Knit and Crochet for the Cure is happening on Sunday, October 5th from 1-4pm! The event is always popular and fun as dozens of crafters sit in groups of chairs spread throughout the store, chatting and stitching, creating beautiful, soft and cozy gifts for those living with cancer. Our partner in this event is Cancer Connection and they will distribute the finished projects to the community they serve at their haven at 41 Locust St in Northampton. The event is Free but we do ask that you register in advance.

Reblogged from Webs Yarn blog

Knitting Charity Organization: Stitch Red

Knitters unite to create awareness for women’s heart disease.

About Stitch Red
Stitch Red is a national campaign that creates awareness about heart disease, the #1 disease of women in the U.S. The goal of the Stitch Red campaign is to educate women about heart disease and to encourage healthiness. 

Read more about Stitch Red’s campaign at StitchRed.com

Get Involved with Stitch Red
Support the Stitch Red campaign.

1. Purchase Stitch Red knit products or Knit Red book
2. Organize a knit night
3. Donate

Buy "Passion" from Dream in Color's Everlasting Sock collection to support Stitch Red 

Knitting Charity: Mirasol Yarn Project

Support local communities in Peru by purchasing yarn!

About the Mirasol Yarn Project

The mission of the Mirasol Yarn Project is to support local communities in Peru through sales of Mirasol Yarn. The Mirasol Yarn Collection includes Peruvian Highland merino wool, alpaca, llama, and highland wool. 

Created in 2006, by Norwegian couple, Kari Hestnes and Per Svendsen, the Mirasol Project has helped in funding the Mirasol Boarding school, “an elementary school that currently boards more than 45 children of the area of Munani and Mallkini.” (Source)

Mirasol Yarn

Mirasol Yarn Project helps communities in Peru

Get Involved with Mirasol

Become part of the Mirasol Yarn Project by purchasing yarn from the Mirasol Yarn Collection. A percentage of every purchase funds the Mirasol Boarding School.

View the Mirasol Yarn Collection and visit www.Mirasol.com

photos courtesy of Mirasol Yarn & Paloma Textiles

How to knit for charity organizations

Start knitting for charity in four steps!

Knitting for charity is a rewarding experience that provides welfare and clothing for communities and individuals in need. Start knitting for charity by following these four steps. 

1. Think about what age group you want to knit for. 

• Babies
• Children
• Adults

Clothing for charity organizations 

• Baby Blankets/ Blankets
• Scarves/Cowls
• Hats
• Gloves
• Socks

2. Consider what yarn and needles you will need. 

Choose yarn that is durable and machine washable. Select large needle sizes for scarves and cowls and small needle sizes for hats, gloves, and socks.

Yarn Types

• Acrylic
• Cotton
• Wool
• Alpaca
• Mohair
• Bamboo

About Yarn Bulk & Weight

• Bulk of yarn
• Yarn weight

Inexpensive yarn brands 

• Home Town USA (Lion Brand) - 100% acrylic
• Classic Wool Roving (Patons Yarn) - warm & soft!
• Vanna's Choice (Lion Brand) - 100% acrylic

3. Find a charity that inspires you! 

• Knit A Square 
• Knots of Love
• Be Sweet 

4. Select a pattern to start. 

Free knitting patterns

• FiberFlux.blogspot.com
• Raverly.com
• Lionbrand.com

What type of knitting charities would you like to knit for? What items would you "gift?"

Free Knitting Pattern: Easy, Big Cowl

Try this easy-to-do infinity scarf/cowl knitting pattern by Jennifer of Fiber Flux! Jennifer's knitting patterns are easy to understand and have clear instructions. 

The Bubble Gum cowl is a quick knitting project because of the large needle size. The pattern requires one skein of chunky yarn and is warm and comfortable.

 Follow this link for the full knitting pattern.

Fair Trade Yarn: Manos de Uruguay

Purchase Manos de Uruguay yarn to support women in Uruguay!

Manos de Uruguay sells fair trade yarns. By purchasing their yarn collection, you support women in Uruguay who hand-craft yarn to provide for their families. 

Manos de Uruguay supplies communities of Uruguay women with jobs, benefits, and safe/healthy working conditions. Each skein of yarn you purchase is signed by the woman who spun it.

Learn more about Manos de Uruguay by following this link.

Knit this beautiful yarn from Manos de Uruguay called Chrysanthemum. 

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