part of my Operation RGB 2011 is to bless others. so, march is that month!!!
how would you like to win one of these items below? i'm giving away a self-striping coffee / tea cozy, a tweed slouchy knit hat, and one of my very popular heather gray moss seed circle cowls, just like the one pictured.
this is how it will work:
all you have to do is, by 9:30am on march 13th, "follow" my blog and comment on this post with your favorite winter wearable ~ a soft scarf, a swanky sweater, a cozy cowl, marvelous mittens, etc. your name will be entered into the drawing for each item. you MAY add more than one comment, which will add your name more than once to the drawing... however, you will have to come up with a different favorite winter item for each comment post!
the drawing will take place on sunday afternoon, march 13th. stay tuned that evening for winners to be announced! my husband or kids will draw the names, so you know it's not biased :) (not that i would want to have to choose any of you over anyone else anyway!!! :) )
the winners will be contacted directly for shipping information. i will be shipping these out by the end of march.
since these are gifts from the bottom of my heart to bless others, i am putting no restrictions on the winners ~ like family members or gender. however, please note that each item will be just as pictured. the knit hat pattern is written right now for an adult-size head. the cowl is also fairly lacy-looking in person. and the coffee cozy will be the same colors as pictured above. no purchase necessary. :)
i look forward to reading your comments and seeing who the winners will be this weekend.
you have until 9:30am sunday, march 13th to write your posts. make 'em good! can't wait to read them!!! check back sunday evening for the winners!
after some fast knitting, my two promised scarves for the Special Olympics have been finished and shipped off.
i love the colors they chose and wanted to share the completed project with you! (more photos below)
these scarves are my challenge for "Operation RGB 2011" for February. i chose to help the Special Olympics so i could give to those in need through a great organization who encourages others to do their best as they compete in sports.
in what way are you giving back this month of February?
i have taken on a challenge for 2011. i have launched Operation RGB 2011.
what does RGB stand for? reach out. give back. bless others.
there are too many needs in this world not to jump in with both feet and help. and lots of them can intersect my love of knitting!
i have decided to use my talent and hobby as a way to reach those in need, give back to those who have blessed and supported me, and bless those that mean a lot to me.
how will it work? each month, i will be reaching out, giving back, or blessing others with some form of knitted item (or items).
who can participate? i challenge you to join me in this and use your talents to give to the world around you. you can participate in charities (like my January and February challenges), donate items to churches for others in need, or just choose to make something for family and friends.
for January, i am joining several knitters and crocheters from around the U.S. in making adorable hats for a campaign by Warm Up America called Caps for Good. the hats are for newborns in Africa, Asia, and Latin America that don't have enough to keep them warm... a critical part of surviving the first weeks of life.
here are a few photos of the couple i have made so far. i would like to make some more, but will have to work them around other projects.
part of giving is sharing ideas and giving opportunities with others. if you are able to knit or crochet and would like to help with this project, please visit www.goodgoes.org/caps for detailed information. you have 'til February 28th!
also, i want to encourage you to share ways you know of giving to others.
do you know of a charity that needs help? a family that is in need? a project the community is doing that you can help with? share it with me.
