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I’ve been busy all week planning, booking, crafting knitting and prepping for next Friday’s big Sweater Party benefitting Save the Children. If you haven’t heard, I’ll be hosting a party at Chicago’s Nina yarn store on Friday 12/12 from 5-7:30 pm, with all donations benefitting the Save the Children foundation. Basically, it’s going to be a fun, sweater-themed party to help us raise money for an awesome charity. And even though the campaign we’re raising money for is called Make the World Better with a Sweater, no knitting or crochet is required to participate. Here’s a taste of some of the things I have in the works:
- ugly sweater cookie decoration station
- dance party
- knitting mini sweaters
- fashion show of attendees’ best knitwear (optional but will be really fun!)
- door prizes
- drinks & snacks
- epic, yarn-filled photo booth
My goal is make this the funnest yarn nerd holiday fest ever. I have sketches of my vision for this party, ranging from giant knitting needles to tiny sweaters all over the place as I work on party panning. I really think this is going to be fun! Come geek out with me! And help a charity while we’re at it!
If you can’t make it to the party (because I do realize not everyone lives in Chicago), you can also support the charity by making an online donation. And if you donate there, you’re eligible to win a $5o gift certificate to WEBS. It’s a win/win, really!
best of the week: knit and crochet
mini crochet gift boxes -ice pandora
wreath of crochet poinsettias -yarn twist
amigurumi bunny ornament -all about ami
knit gift card holders -4 you with love
traveling cables hat -the purl bee
vintage crochet baby pixie hat -bread & with it
current giveaways!
- Win a PostStitch box full of everything you need to knit a project start to finish, plus extra goodies!
- Support the Save the Children foundation for a chance to win a gift certificate to Webs, American’s Yarn Store.
in case you missed it…
- New holiday pattern: mini stockings!
- The Remy Pullover / KAL wrap-up
- Get knitting projects in a box with PostStitch
Thanks for sharing my Vintage Pixie Hat!
Looks like you have a busy yarn nerd holiday a head of you!
Happy Holidays!
Loved the party last night at Nina’s and wish I could have stayed longer. The “Christmas sweater” cookie decorating was a great idea and I will be knitting a mini sweater for sure. Good to meet you, good to donate, good website.