tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103920492011-12-31T08:34:58.798-08:00You don't have to support war to support the troops. Here's to bringing all the troops in all countries, home safely.Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1168543049909532812007-01-11T11:16:00.000-08:002007-01-11T11:17:29.923-08:00

From the folks of Knitty Gritty:Screen Door Entertainment and "Knitty Gritty" are looking for unique knitting groups for a one-hour special. We are looking in the Los Angeles area AND NATIONWIDE!!!!It may be a formal group or informal, but we're searching for groups with a "story" or extra-special quality. Maybe a sports team/league who knits together on the bus rides, a group of Harley bikers

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1140023228166477032006-02-15T08:57:00.000-08:002006-02-16T09:04:29.480-08:00

This is a rather long article, reprinted from the Philadelphia Weekly, but it's well worth the read.Once idealistic and undaunted, young veterans of the Iraq war are coming home to broken promises and shattered lives.by Cassidy Hartmann for the Philadelphia Weekly, February 1, 2006Outside the red brick home of Jason Gunn, a suburban winter day begins quietly in ice. It's nearly Christmas in this

Christinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1137018038762569382006-01-11T14:17:00.000-08:002006-01-14T16:17:56.830-08:00

Statement for Feb 15, 2005 Peace Is Patriotic Rallyby Dr. Robert M. Bowman, Lt. Col., USAF, ret.President, Institute for Space and Security StudiesNational Advisor, Veterans For PeacePresiding Archbishop, United Catholic ChurchI'm here representing Veterans For Peace, an organization of thousands of combat veterans. All of us have put our life on the line for this country. And all of us are

Christinenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1136663472008033962006-01-07T11:49:00.000-08:002006-01-12T10:20:47.300-08:00

I thought I'd share an email I got, regarding this website. I always welcome healthy discourse on any stance I take. Perhaps someone will bring an argument I hadn't thought of before. Even if neither of us changes our mind, it can be a rewarding experinece to have had the conversation. So without further ado, here is a letter from Mark Hi, Just wanted to pass along a quick note. I saw your '

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1126575969192143222005-09-12T18:44:00.000-07:002005-09-12T18:59:20.716-07:00

Beginning Monday, September 12 and through Wednesday September 15, Purl and purlsoho.com will be donating 10% of all sales to the Habitat for Humanity Disaster Response Effort. Habitat for Humanity is an outstanding charitable organization which will be building homes for the homeless evacuees of Katrina.

Lucia Tedesconoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1126114899858534172005-09-07T10:36:00.000-07:002005-09-07T10:41:39.896-07:00

MORE TIME!!I've been asked by a couple of knitters if the shipment can wait until they are done with their sweaters before I send the box to San Diego and the answer is YES!The box will leave here on September 21, 2005 and will arrive September 23, 2005.If you feel you have time to knit a sweater and get it to me by September 21, we will gladly accept your contribution.I've got all the current

Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03873517126680741528noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1125678539404573772005-09-02T09:27:00.000-07:002005-09-02T09:28:59.410-07:00

Here are some other initiatives:And please, if you can, donate blood, it's free and save lives!

Lucia Tedesconoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1125676952462237592005-09-02T08:56:00.000-07:002005-09-02T09:26:04.766-07:00

Di, thanks for the great post.There's a wonderful charity in place for folks interested in helping in Katrina relief.Please take a moment to read through this post.There is information about giving money or donating knitting items to be offered as prizes for folks who donate.I want to thank Julia for blogging about this and bringing it to my attention.There is also a charity for animals who have

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1125625404829327622005-09-01T18:37:00.000-07:002005-09-01T18:43:24.836-07:00

Help by Banding Together to Aid the Gulf CoastI come to you asking that we band together and do some knitting for those that need it the most and now that is the people in the gulf states due to the fury and heartlessness of Katrina.It's going to be a cold and damp and lonely holiday season for so many of the elderly and poor. Let us put together our brain power and come up with a viable plan to

Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03873517126680741528noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1125201084031730482005-08-27T20:40:00.000-07:002005-08-27T20:51:24.040-07:00

GOOD NEWS!Sweaters and other baby items are arriving. Thanks especially to Patti and Debbie who's sweaters arrived and in excellent condition. They are adorable. I also went to Los Gatos on Thursday and picked up a box of blankets and sweaters. We're expecting another dozen or so sweaters to arrive on pledges. It looks like we've been able to put together a really nice grouping of baby

Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03873517126680741528noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1123353243659925282005-08-06T11:23:00.000-07:002005-08-06T11:34:03.663-07:00

The August through October issue of Cast On is out and what a wonderful article on supporting the troops stationed in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kosovo.Winter is on the way and troops need wool helmet liners to keep warm. Many are exposed to winds and bitter cold during the winter months. Riding in open trucks and humvees, they often encounter sub zero wind chills. Military issued head gear is

Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03873517126680741528noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1122745905200842172005-07-30T10:50:00.000-07:002005-12-30T06:30:36.816-08:00

Di was having trouble posting this so I'm posting this on her behalf:We're looking at the end of August as a deadline for fall gifts to the Mom's of Pendleton. Any donations can be directly mailed to me: The project is now over so I've removed the address. Thank you for all your contributions. Items can be but are not limited to sweaters, caps, booties, socks, blankets. Anything you want to knit

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1122564007064948232005-07-28T06:19:00.000-07:002005-07-28T08:20:07.070-07:00

The first pair of baby socks for the new moms at Camp Pendleton is done:and I already casted for the next pair:* Click on the photo to see more details.

Lucia Tedesconoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1121020807402861902005-07-10T11:39:00.000-07:002005-07-10T11:40:07.406-07:00

I just finished a pair of socks for a baby set:and since I had so much fun knitting those little socks and I have leftover yarn, I have decided to keep knitting those for the new mom at Camp Pendleton:

Lucia Tedesconoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1118681725805523892005-06-13T09:43:00.000-07:002005-06-13T09:55:25.810-07:00

There is a small group of women that have joined hands and are knitting sweaters, hats and booties that are going to Camp Pendleton. These baby items are being distributed by an outreach group to all the pregnant and new moms who are in need.We are looking for more knitters that will help with this really important project. Many of the women that we are serving are living at the governmenntal

Dihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03873517126680741528noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1114185616559019312005-04-22T08:56:00.000-07:002005-04-22T09:00:16.560-07:00

Julia Farwell-Clay hasn't been able to post to this blog so she sent me these links to post for her.She said: I've run into this lately and I thought it was an interesting way to bring American's attention to the other cost of the war, the Iraqi death toll:RedSweaters.orgAnd there's a thread on the Knitter's Review too

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1113246950399459352005-04-11T12:13:00.000-07:002005-04-11T12:15:50.400-07:00

If you are looking for a way to display your peaceful attitude, perhaps this sweater could work. I am considering making it with a yellow logo.

JinxedMinxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07203479722922924475noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1110985912283564052005-03-16T07:06:00.000-08:002005-03-16T07:11:52.286-08:00

Well, waaaaay back when we started this KAL, someone mentioned preferring the dove design to the ribbon peace sign. I'm finally able to get a few products up with a dove design if anyone is interested.You can get it all here.

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1110729292183502812005-03-13T07:53:00.000-08:002005-03-13T07:54:52.183-08:00

I made two hats that I am planning on donating to charity, once I decide which organization I want to give them to. You can read about them on my blog.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01814390005710766245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108827569379957612005-02-19T07:33:00.000-08:002005-02-19T07:39:29.380-08:00

I still want to come up with a larger project, but I do have something small to show off.I was inspired by the peace symbol charm when I stumbled across it in Hobby Lobby (it was the last one left, so I knew I had to get it). I made a quick garter stitch ribbon using some leftover yellow yarn from my stash, and I had a Peace is Patriotic ribbon, currently residing on my knitting bag.

Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01814390005710766245noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108794617503680282005-02-18T22:27:00.000-08:002005-02-18T22:31:54.256-08:00

I just started this scarf last night and I'm just about halfway finished.I dunno why, but it makes me think Harry Potter.I'm thinking I will have enough of this yarn leftover to make a hat to match. We shall see.

Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163380112665883978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108776593396427932005-02-18T17:27:00.000-08:002005-02-18T18:19:24.646-08:00

This link came to me through one of my crafting charity groups:http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/map.asp?dnum=1I was able to find a local resource for homeless veterans through this link. I hope this helps someone else.

Cindynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108767064257298182005-02-18T14:43:00.000-08:002005-02-18T14:51:04.260-08:00

It's my birthday so here's a presentThe pattern is done and you can get it here.You can see I finished the second one that I made for the Knit for the Cure event. This one is, obviously, for Breast Cancer Awareness, but the pattern is the same concept.If any of you end up using the pattern, please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108521669389233312005-02-15T18:37:00.000-08:002005-02-15T18:41:09.393-08:00

I made a hat and a purse.I plan on making more hats. I haven't decide where to send them. I am leaning towards homeless veterans.

Cindynoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108097886766603492005-02-10T20:52:00.000-08:002005-02-10T20:58:06.766-08:00

Lisa from blogdogblog wrote me a lovely email today suggesting that we consider knitting hats for homeless veterans. She offered this link for more information about the program she participates in as well as other similar organizations.I think it's a wonderful suggestion. Thank you Lisa.

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108094760497855402005-02-10T20:00:00.000-08:002005-02-11T15:08:22.663-08:00

Ok, so not quite, but everytime I order something online I'm like a kid on Christmas Eve all week until it arrives. And today, this arrived:I ordered it from KnitPicks last Friday. Now, if I can only decide on what I want to do with it.Think, think, think...

Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163380112665883978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108054729969083492005-02-10T08:57:00.000-08:002005-02-10T08:58:49.970-08:00

I've been trying to subscribe to this along-blog since it began, but bloglines won't let me add it, saying that it can't find a feed. And to check to see if this blog has an RSS feed. If we don't have one of those, can we get one? How do we do that? Mim

Miriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081728834896708644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107962954650101882005-02-09T07:23:00.000-08:002005-02-09T07:29:14.650-08:00

Ok, I'm putting the finishing touches on a second choker. I haven't done the ribbon yet, because this one is going to be for breast cancer awareness, so I have to pick up some pink thread, first. Here are a couple shots so you can see the modifications I made. The newer design has more of a scallop across the bottom and uses beads instead of picots. I'll post patterns for both variations

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107736249005728582005-02-06T16:24:00.000-08:002005-02-06T16:33:06.226-08:00

Hi Everyone! I just thought that I would share this with you. I belong to a yahoo group list that provides links to free patterns on the internet. Today someone sent a link to a site that had a pattern for a crocheted car window flag. I instantly thought of the logo that Marnie charted for us! This is something that could probably be knit or crocheted quickly, and you could even pass them out to

FaeryCraftynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107551262951134792005-02-04T13:53:00.000-08:002005-02-04T15:01:08.263-08:00

I finished one of my two PIP projects. It was really quick and relatively easy. If any of you crocheters want to know how to make one, let me know, I can draft up a quick pattern. Here's the item flat, you can click it to see a larger version. And this is what it looks like on. It's just crochet thread worked in a simple vintage lace pattern till it's a couple inches short of the desired

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107358935657599072005-02-02T07:26:00.000-08:002005-02-02T07:42:15.656-08:00

Firstly, I love all the ideas people have been lobbing about. Mim's idea to do eyelets laced with ribbon sounds so pretty. The cabled peace sign is super cute. I'm so excited. As for me, I swatched up some of my llama yarn and felted it. I'm not sure I like it, it's REALLY fuzzy...take a look.

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107309805348893092005-02-01T17:53:00.000-08:002005-02-01T18:03:25.346-08:00

Hi everyone! I was just out surfing (the boring on the 'net kind, not the cool in the ocean kind) and I found something nifty on Fuzzy Galore's free pattern page--charts for a knitted peace sign! It's taken from Barbara Walker's Charted Knitting Designs. Might be interesting incorporated along with some other cable patterns, maybe some x's and o's bands? Man, that's the trouble--too many ideas

aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07504035767336700160noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107234967669886932005-01-31T21:14:00.000-08:002005-01-31T21:16:07.670-08:00

Hi all, I am happy to be here! I am a little intimidated by chart though..... What is everybody thinking of making?

Lucia Tedesconoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107119218011178122005-01-30T13:03:00.000-08:002005-01-30T13:06:58.010-08:00

God I love yarn shopping. For those of you who don't read my normal blog, I bought myself some PIP Along yarn this weekend. I want to do one knit and one crochet piece. The top pic is some crochet thread. I'm thinking about making a black choker with a yellow ribbon. I have to play around with some different crochet edging. The second picture is some Llama wool that is surprisingly soft. I

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107026646796239572005-01-29T11:21:00.000-08:002005-01-29T11:24:06.796-08:00

Ok, I have tried to put everyone's name and blog up on the sidebar. If you want your name displayed differently, or if I matched the wrong blog to your name, or if I didn't have your blog address and you would like me to add one, or if I left you off, altogether, please email me or leave me a comment.

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107014868937295932005-01-29T08:07:00.000-08:002005-01-29T08:07:48.936-08:00

Wow! I'm impressed you got the charts done so quickly. I wish I could knit that quickly and already have a stack of stuff done! I actually work with the guys who started and run "Iraqi Schools" (listed in the charities below). They are awesome! If anyone wants me to check with them on anything they might like from our group, I can do that.

reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231399856625169656noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1106971382639098712005-01-28T19:53:00.000-08:002005-01-28T20:03:02.640-08:00

I did some research to try to find some possible organizations that could use knitted or crocheted donations. I haven't decided whether to donate something to the troops or to others affected by war. Also, I haven't decided what I am going to make. What are some of your thoughts? Give to the Troops - Cotton and wool socks are on the most requested list. I think slippers would also be

Cindynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1106946007781775972005-01-28T13:59:00.000-08:002005-01-28T13:00:07.780-08:00

Well done! Will have to force myself to learn to crochet from a graph now! :)

Literary Ladynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1106939142337941692005-01-28T10:42:00.000-08:002005-01-29T13:05:58.860-08:00

Ok, the charts are ready. These are based on a 5 stitches by 7 rows gauge which is close to standard worsted weight, but any similar ratio will work. You may have to break out the calculator for this one. If you really need a different gauge let me know and I'll try to do another chart. JPEG PDF JPEG PDF I made it to look like the actual logo, but feel free to modify it as you see fit.

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1106839219727087572005-01-27T07:14:00.000-08:002005-01-27T07:20:19.726-08:00

It's the yarn shop calling me. I know it's supposed to be bad to hear voices, but I think I encourage this particular one. My goal for the weekend is to try to get some sketches up for ideas. One things I'd like to do is make a couple charts of the Peace Ribbon logo so folks can work it as intarsia/fair isle/textured stitch into their project if they choose to. If any of you are considering

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1106713643708216452005-01-25T20:20:00.000-08:002005-01-26T07:55:12.373-08:00

Several people requested the logo on items so I quickly threw some art together. Get your "Peace is Patriotic" gear here. Here's a little sampling of items

Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1106670647566768342005-01-25T08:30:00.000-08:002005-01-25T20:19:23.833-08:00

Everyone who requested to join this Knit/Crochet along, should be receiving an invite to be a member of this blog. With this access you are free to post whenever you would like. If you wanted, but didn't get an invite, or if your invite doesn't work, please comment here and I'll resend. I hope you will all put one of the buttons on your site and link back here. If you want to upload a photo

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