Knitting in the News: Charity, a super scarf and knitting on TV
Thursday October 9, 2008
The residents of a retirement home in Michigan have been in the Christmas spirit for a long time now, knitting up sutffed animals, blankets and clothes that will go to kids throughout the world through Operation Christmas Child, a charity that sends shoe boxes filled with goodies to kids in need. The retirement home also collected books and school supplies to go in their boxes (if you want to help this charity, by the way, they're accepting offerings through mid-November and you can find local drop-off locations here).
Anchorage Daily News, says all the bad news out in the world makes her want to hunker down and knit something for someone else. There's no doubt that helping someone is a great way to life your spirits, and knowing you're literally bringing someone comfort and warmth gives you a good feeling as well. The article lists ways to help in Alaska, but you're sure to be able to find local giving opportunities wherever you are.
Some knitters in Perthshire, England, have gone a long way to help others with their knitting. They learned about a project to knit a 23-mile scarf to raise money for charity. The project was started by a yarn store that's no longer open, and the scarf is about 200 meters (218 yards) long and living in an attic. They say any pieces yet to be donated will be made into blankets and sent to Africa.
Knitting isn't so easy when you only do it as a quirk of your television character. At least that's what Chi McBride of "Pushing Daises" told Buzz Sugar. His character Emerson Cod is a straight-talking detective who also happens to knit. McBride says he "can stitch one stitch, which is great, so I can make a scarf that will reach from here to the moon." But he hasn't been practicing since the show's hiatus during the writer's strike, and now he's feeling a little rusty. It's a good hobby off-camera, too, you know?
Anchorage Daily News, says all the bad news out in the world makes her want to hunker down and knit something for someone else. There's no doubt that helping someone is a great way to life your spirits, and knowing you're literally bringing someone comfort and warmth gives you a good feeling as well. The article lists ways to help in Alaska, but you're sure to be able to find local giving opportunities wherever you are.
Some knitters in Perthshire, England, have gone a long way to help others with their knitting. They learned about a project to knit a 23-mile scarf to raise money for charity. The project was started by a yarn store that's no longer open, and the scarf is about 200 meters (218 yards) long and living in an attic. They say any pieces yet to be donated will be made into blankets and sent to Africa.
Knitting isn't so easy when you only do it as a quirk of your television character. At least that's what Chi McBride of "Pushing Daises" told Buzz Sugar. His character Emerson Cod is a straight-talking detective who also happens to knit. McBride says he "can stitch one stitch, which is great, so I can make a scarf that will reach from here to the moon." But he hasn't been practicing since the show's hiatus during the writer's strike, and now he's feeling a little rusty. It's a good hobby off-camera, too, you know?
Comments
I am trying to find out how to do or what is a closed increase by making a half-stitch on your needle. Can someone please tell me how to do this?