Support for Japan
I know I have fallen behind with my Knitting and Crochet Week posts and I will catch up but I wanted to get this post up ASAP.
It’s been rough on our planet Earth these last few months – in Australia there were floods, fires and cyclones. Soon after came the earthquake in New Zealand and now the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, all of which have tragically ended with loss of lives and devastating damage to homes and infrastructure. While these events have came as a shock there is one thing that has not surprised me at all because it is something I have seen so often now, and that is the immediate response from the crafting community of “how can I help” – on a global scale.
So I’d like to do my little bit to help show a couple of the amazing designers who are donating profits from their pattern sales to relief funds for Japan.
Comfort Slippers for Japan by Reiko Arato – $2.50 USD
Such a cute pattern requiring only 180 yards or so of yarn. This pattern is especially perfect for those of us who have a large sock yarn stash but can’t commit to knitting socks (yes, that would be me) or just want some cute slippers! The pattern is only for one size but I would encourage you to check the notes in the projects listed on Ravelry because several members have posted their modifications and suggestions to get a perfect fit.
Caring Cowl (The Snood for Good) by Alexis Winslow – $3.00 USD
What a great name! Chunky cowls are “in” and doesn’t this one look oh so snuggly and warm? Winter is coming up soon here so this will be the perfect addition to my wardrobe. Am I the only one who looks forward to winter just so I can wear my knits? If you’re coming up on summer in your part of the world then how about knitting a few and stockpiling for Christmas presents? Knit with a bulky weight yarn on a 9mm needle this would knit up in no time, the perfect last minute gift. I’m thinking this would look great in handspun yarn.
Pacific Shawl by Michele Bernstein – $6.00 USD
Fess up knitters, I’m sure there is at least one skein of sock yarn in your stash that would be perfect for this lovely shawl. The pattern includes both written and charted instructions for three sizes of shawl so it’s well suited to both beginners and experienced knitters alike. It also has the option of adding beads (note: you will need 430 beads for a large shawl) – I’m off to raid my bead and yarn stash for the perfect colour combo!
Also please check out the 1000 Wishes shop where there are some amazing fabrics bundles, masking tape/paper sets, prints, yarn and handmade items available to purchase like the ones shown below. All funds raised will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Fund. Items are still being added before the shop closes at end of April so if you don’t see something you like yet keep checking back. If you have something you’d like to donate please contact Ali ASAP (who has done an amazing job organising this by the way).
Lastly, check out Ben’s “Help Japan” board at Pinterest for some amazing artwork and fundraisers. If you’re not a member of Pinterest yet, why not?! Send me a message on Ravelry or email me at mail(at)eriven(dot)net with your email address and I’ll send you an invite :)
Please be generous and support these designers, crafters and artists in their awesome efforts to raise funds for Japan.
(Images used are copyright their respective designer and used with their permission)
In: Chatter, Craft, Knitting · Tagged with: fundraiser, japan, Knitting
on April 7, 2011 at 18:48
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Nice patterns. Ta for the links!
on April 9, 2011 at 05:37
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Thanks for featuring my shawl! I love those slippers, too.