Tag Archives: charity

Get to Know: Red Scarf Project

Posted on September 27, 2012 by VickieHowell

A few years ago an author and fellow Austinite contacted me about contributing a knitted project to her upcoming craft book, which would focus on hand making items for worldwide causes. I immediately started researching charities that accepted yarn-y items, … Continue reading →

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Get to know: Care Wear Volunteers

Posted on September 9, 2012 by VickieHowell

Welcome to the first of an on-going series of interviews with designers, crafters and charitable organization leaders that I’ll be bringing you monthly, here on the Bernat Blog! As the recent founder of Purple Stitch Project, I personally am a … Continue reading →

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Free Pattern Friday Charity Edition – Chemo Caps

Posted on June 29, 2012 by bernatyarns

Looking for a quick project but not sure what to start? Don’t forget about knitting and crocheting for charity! These hat patterns should keep you entertained, and when you’re done you can search www.bernatcares.com for a charity in your area. … Continue reading →

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Yippee!

Posted on July 9, 2011 by dinapurls

Project – Wavy Ripple Blanket in Bernat Baby Coordinates BernatCares free pattern Blogger – DinaPurls Finished the blanket!  At long last!  And rather than make an edging on just the sides, I did something different:  I took the edging all round … Continue reading →

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Blankie, Blankie

Posted on July 1, 2011 by dinapurls

Project – Wavy Ripple Blanket in Bernat Baby Coordinates BernatCares free pattern Blogger – DinaPurls How does my blankie grow?  Very well!  It’s coming along nicely.  In fact, I’m surprised at how quickly the project has progressed. I’d say I’m … Continue reading →

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Ready for Something Different

Posted on June 15, 2011 by dinapurls

Project – Cold Snap Vest Bernat Fall eBook featuring Bernat Roving Blogger – DinaPurls So my vest is just about done.  Hurray!  It may not appear as if much time has elapsed, but for me this project dragged on way … Continue reading →

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Blocking Wool

Posted on January 26, 2011 by shandeh

Project -  Raglan Pullover for charity Bernat Pattern Book #542012 – 9 Family Designs to Knit Yarn – Bernat Felting in Snap Dragon Blogger – Shandeh Now, after several weeks of patient stockinette knitting, it’s time to block all the … Continue reading →

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Warm and Wooly Knitting

Posted on January 19, 2011 by shandeh

Project -  Raglan Pullover for charity Bernat Pattern Book #542012 – 9 Family Designs to Knit Yarn – Bernat Felting in Snap Dragon Blogger – Shandeh My house has been chilly lately, and it has been so nice to work … Continue reading →

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A feel-good project for the New Year

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Teresaknits

Project – Caps for Good Blogger – Teresaknits The Caps for Good project is simple — knitting and crocheting caps for newborns in need, to be distributed by Save the Children health workers in developing countries. Bernat is asking every … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Wool

Posted on January 12, 2011 by shandeh

Project -  Raglan Pullover for charity Bernat Pattern Book #542012 – 9 Family Designs to Knit Yarn – Bernat Felting in Snap Dragon Blogger – Shandeh I’ve been blogging for Bernat now for over a year, and have learned SO … Continue reading →

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