Adam's Nanny

An Autmn Scarf and the Red Scarf Project

 

I just received an email this morning that the Lite FM station has begun playing Christmas music and the web is filled with “leaks” of Black Friday sales, but I would like to hang on to Autumn just a bit longer…at least until after Thanksgiving Day.  I still have my pumpkin and fall flowers displayed even though the stores are fully decorated for Christmas.

 

 

  
 

And since it was such a beautiful day yesterday, I decided to clear my head and take a walk in the park during lunch.  It was nice to see that there are still trees showing off their beautiful red and orange leaves and chrysanthemums and sunflowers still to be admired. 

 

 

 

 

I wore my recently completed “Swish Scarf.” (one of my favorite patterns,and is available, free, at This is Knit http://www.thisisknit.ie/swishscarf.pdf )  I knitted the scarf in Misti Alpaca’s Tone on Tone, 50 percent Alpaca, 50 percent Merino wool.  The end stitches along the length are unraveled and become the fringe.

 

  

 
 

It is a fast knit and provides that little bit of added warmth with a jacket. 

 

 

 

Today during lunch I am off to Patricia’s Yarns to purchase some Cascade 220 to make another scarf for the Red Scarf Project. 

 

The deadline is December 15^th and I know I can easily complete the scarf in time.

 

 

The End of Warm Woolies

 

I was shocked and upset when I opened my mailbox this morning and read this email from Warm Woolies.  I have enjoyed knitting for them and the idea that these children will no longer receive these garments, is upsetting.   There are a lot of charity knitting groups in need of knitters, so I'll do some research and get my needles ready to start again in the new year.

Dear Warm Woolies Friends,
 
Warm Woolies has decided to cease operating at the end of 2009. 
 
Warm Woolies has always relied on relationships with international adoption agencies and international relief efforts to distribute our pieces overseas.  Over the past year, due to matters beyond our control, these agencies and efforts are no longer able to distribute our pieces.  Without these distribution channels, we are no longer able to fulfill our mission of providing children around the world with warm clothing. 
 
We have posted answers to questions you might have below.  We will update the information on our website, so please check there if you have questions.  If your question is not answered there, please email us through the website.  We will respond as quickly as possible.
 
I cannot thank you enough for your generous contributions to Warm Woolies these past eight years.  We have accomplished tremendous things.  At last count, we had distributed over 35,000 knit pieces to children around the world who needed warm clothing. 
 
Warmest regards,
Kimberly Turnbow