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December 5, 2014 2 Comments

Picks of the Week for December 5, 2014 at handsoccupied.com

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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

Filed Under: Weekly Picks Tagged With: amigurumi, ccables, crochet, Knitting, ornaments, poinsettias, save the children, sweater party, weekly picks

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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  1. Laurel Blow

    December 5, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Thanks for sharing my Vintage Pixie Hat!

    Looks like you have a busy yarn nerd holiday a head of you!

    Happy Holidays!

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  2. Christine

    December 13, 2014 at 9:33 am

    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.

    Reply

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