Charity Knitting: The Mother Bear Project

I just published a new article about The Mother Bear Project. Knit or crochet a bear to go to a child with HIV/Aids - this looks like a fun project.


My plan is to periodically feature a charity product. There are so many wonderful causes to donate to. It's a win-win activity, you get to enjoy making something for someone who needs it. What a great feeling - you know that you're project is being loved.

Do you have a favorite cause or project? Let me know, if I write about it I'll include a link to the website of your choice.

Knit Picks Website and Podcast

One of my favorite places to shop online is Knit Picks, whose slogan is "Passionately committed to affordable luxury knitting"

They have a wonderful assortment of yarns in many colors, fibers and sizes. A great collection of books, knitting needles, and other supplies can also be found on their site. I have made many purchases, and I have been happy with all of them. This picture (and the next one) come from the Knit Picks website.

Their descriptions of yarns and colors are quite reliable. New products and colors are introduced all the time.

There are also many amazing knitting needles, including circular, straight, interchangeable, and sets, which are made of various kinds of wood and metals in all sizes.

The Knit Picks podcast is my favorite crafting podcast. First of all, the woman who does the podcast, Kelley, has an incredibly soothing voice which is a joy to listen to. The content of the podcasts is always informative, there are interviews, information about yarns, book reviews, and much more. Summaries of the contents of each podcast can be found on the website. You can download the podcast from iTunes, or at the Knit Picks' website. You can also listen to the podcasts directly from the site.