I wanted to take the chance to wish everyone a happy new year! Thank you for supporting SnuggleWarmth. With your support, I was able to complete the 2009 goal. Now, for 2010, I have made a resolution. Of course, this one has to do with scarves and hats, lol:)
For January 2010: I would like to complete at least 10 scarves.
For January 2010: I would also like to complete 5 hats.
For the year 2010: I would like to complete at least 125 scarves
For the year 2010: I would like to complete at least 65 hats
Whew! Is that ambitious enough for ya?
Hats off to 2010! More knitting in the new year!
Scarf on 2010!
Jennbarr
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Final Count: 10/22-12/31
We made it to New Year's Eve, and I have surpassed my original goal of 25 scarves. Here is where I stand on the final day of 2009.
Scarves finished:33
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:6
Scarves donated so far:18*
Hats donated: 3
Dish Cloths donated:3
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
Now, it does not stop here. My next post will be my new goals for January. Thank you for all who donated yarn to me for this operation. You made it possible for me to continue into the new year.
Thank you!
Jennbarr
Scarves finished:33
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:6
Scarves donated so far:18*
Hats donated: 3
Dish Cloths donated:3
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
Now, it does not stop here. My next post will be my new goals for January. Thank you for all who donated yarn to me for this operation. You made it possible for me to continue into the new year.
Thank you!
Jennbarr
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
33rd scarf!
Made it to 33!
Scarves finished:33
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:6
Scarves donated so far:18*
Hats donated: 3
Dish Cloths donated:3
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarves finished:33
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:6
Scarves donated so far:18*
Hats donated: 3
Dish Cloths donated:3
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
12/29 Update
Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. I've rested a bit, ate too much, and of course knitted:) I just completed the 32nd scarf, with the 33rd halfway finished! Could we make 34 or 35? We will see!
Scarf! Scarf! Scarf!
Jennbarr
Scarves finished:32
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:6
Scarves donated so far:18*
Hats donated: 3
Dish Cloths donated:3
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf! Scarf! Scarf!
Jennbarr
Scarves finished:32
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:6
Scarves donated so far:18*
Hats donated: 3
Dish Cloths donated:3
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Happy Holidays!
Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays. I have been taking it easy. I am still knitting, but I am also taking things at a slower pace. Two more hats and one more scarf to add to the list! Yay!
Take care,
Jennbarr
Scarves finished:31
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:6
Scarves donated so far:18*
Hats donated: 3
Dish Cloths donated:3
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
Take care,
Jennbarr
Scarves finished:31
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:6
Scarves donated so far:18*
Hats donated: 3
Dish Cloths donated:3
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
Monday, December 21, 2009
30th Scarf - How many more can be done?
Just finished the 30th scarf! Yay! With 10 days left in the year, I know I will knit more. What will be the magic number? We will have to see!
We are not stopping at 30th!
Scarves finished:30
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:4
Scarves donated so far:18*
Hats donated: 3
Dish Cloths donated:3
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
We are not stopping at 30th!
Scarves finished:30
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:4
Scarves donated so far:18*
Hats donated: 3
Dish Cloths donated:3
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
Another Box Goes Out!
My second box of donations just went out to a refugee program in Anchorage, AK.
What was in the box:
8 Scarves
3 Hats
3 Dish cloths *
*These were donated to me. I did not knit these.
Wahoo!
Next box should be going out next week!
Jennbarr
What was in the box:
8 Scarves
3 Hats
3 Dish cloths *
*These were donated to me. I did not knit these.
Wahoo!
Next box should be going out next week!
Jennbarr
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Photo: Scarf #25/ Update
Lovely arcylic in forest green:)
It's true! I just completed the 29th scarf. In DC metro area, we have a blizzard today, so I have been knitting like crazy. #30 here I come!
Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!
:)
Jennbarr
Scarves finished:29
New Goal Scarves to go (30): 1
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:4
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes scarves that were knitted prior to this operation.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Photo: Scarf #24/Update
I really love this Homespun color: a blue-green with purple mixed in. You've seen this yarn before, as someone was so generous as to donate many balls of this yarn. Love it!
More pics coming! I am knitting the 29th scarf!
Jennbarr
Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!
Scarves finished:28
New Goal Scarves to go (30): 2
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:4
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Photo: Scarf# 23/Update
And this one is Homespun in blue-green:)
I have done it! I have finished the 28th scarf! Wahoo!
I am aiming for a Friday shipment of the second donation box. Yay! Looks like I will have enough for a third box by the end of the month!
Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!
Scarves finished:28
New Goal Scarves to go (30): 2
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:4
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Photo: Scarf #22/Update
Another lovely pink scarf made with organic wool:)
Knitting #28 today! Should be able to make the goal easily. Also, the second donation box should be out by this Friday.
Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!Scarf!
Scarves finished:27
New Goal Scarves to go (30): 3
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:4
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Thank you!
Two wonderful people at the Paperback Swap site have been so kind as to donate yarn to the operation! Barb L. donated a huge box of yarn. Thank you!:) Another anonymous soul (no name on the package) sent me 3 skeins of Red Heart yarn. Thank you both so much!
It really warms me to have such kind people who want to help me help others. Thank you so much!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
It really warms me to have such kind people who want to help me help others. Thank you so much!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Photo: Scarf #20
One of my favorite types of yarn: Homespun. This scarf is predominately teal with hints of green and purple.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Photo: Scarf #19
This lovely scarf is made of the organic wool scarf you saw earlier. One kind soul was so generous to give me about a half dozen of these skeins. Really nice!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
December 13th
Ah, more knitting on the home front. I just completed #27! And, and...wait for it...hat #4. Yay! Since I have so many scarves, I thought I would knit some more hats to go with them. Photos of them are forthcoming!
Scarf on!
Scarves finished:27
New Goal Scarves to go (30): 3
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:4
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Scarves finished:27
New Goal Scarves to go (30): 3
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:4
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Photo:18th Scarf
I really like this one. This one was made out of Carron's So Soft, and yes it is sooo soft! Lovely and cuddly!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Friday, December 11, 2009
December 11th
And, we have the 26th scarf! Folks, we are going on to #30 and beyond. I have just confirmed the next charity to receive the next box of scarves and hats due out by the end of the next week. Yay!
This charity is special to me. I moved from the Anchorage, AK area to the DC metro a little more than 2 years ago. While I was still in Alaska, I had the chance to take part in a very special program that helps refugees settle in the US. Through this organization I provided ESL tutoring to a couple who came from a former Soviet republic.
This opportunity afforded me not only a opportunity to help aid a couple in their English skills, but it also allowed me to connect with a couple whose culture I was most interested in. (For their privacy, I will not name the country from which they originated.) You see, I am very interested in Russian/Soviet history and I am seeking a graduate degree in this area. Given that my job prevented me from continuing my Russian language classes, I jumped at the chance to help this couple.
And, what a rich opportunity it afforded me. In the brief time that I was able to be with this couple, I experienced many beautiful things. The most obvious of which was the cultural exchange with this couple. However, more importantly, I cannot tell you the pride and honor I felt aiding these two. They came to America with their children with little more than hope and courage. The way they eagerly sought instruction and insight into American culture, the pride in which the husband spoke of his newly found American job, the hopes they shared with me regarding their children's futures, made me realize how lucky I was. It really made me look at the American dream and what it really means, especially in an immigrant's eyes.
Words are not enough to express what this opportunity this couple gave me. Unfortunately, we both moved about the same time and had lost touch, but I know they are doing well. I know it in my heart, they have the drive to make the American dream possible for their family.
Each time I think of this family, I think of the organization which brought us together. I contacted the refugee program and will be sending them my next box of scarves. As well as refugees from the former Soviet Republics, they also aid those coming from Southeast Asia, Africa and many other nations. Most refugees come with just the minimal amount of items, so clothing is essential. Many of them have never known cold weather. As I know, the Alaskan winter is in full force and the scarves and hats will come in handy:)
Maybe soon I can add mittens to my donated items.
I feel this is a worthy organization. They have given me an eye opening experience. At least I can do is help keep them a little bit warmer:)
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
This charity is special to me. I moved from the Anchorage, AK area to the DC metro a little more than 2 years ago. While I was still in Alaska, I had the chance to take part in a very special program that helps refugees settle in the US. Through this organization I provided ESL tutoring to a couple who came from a former Soviet republic.
This opportunity afforded me not only a opportunity to help aid a couple in their English skills, but it also allowed me to connect with a couple whose culture I was most interested in. (For their privacy, I will not name the country from which they originated.) You see, I am very interested in Russian/Soviet history and I am seeking a graduate degree in this area. Given that my job prevented me from continuing my Russian language classes, I jumped at the chance to help this couple.
And, what a rich opportunity it afforded me. In the brief time that I was able to be with this couple, I experienced many beautiful things. The most obvious of which was the cultural exchange with this couple. However, more importantly, I cannot tell you the pride and honor I felt aiding these two. They came to America with their children with little more than hope and courage. The way they eagerly sought instruction and insight into American culture, the pride in which the husband spoke of his newly found American job, the hopes they shared with me regarding their children's futures, made me realize how lucky I was. It really made me look at the American dream and what it really means, especially in an immigrant's eyes.
Words are not enough to express what this opportunity this couple gave me. Unfortunately, we both moved about the same time and had lost touch, but I know they are doing well. I know it in my heart, they have the drive to make the American dream possible for their family.
Each time I think of this family, I think of the organization which brought us together. I contacted the refugee program and will be sending them my next box of scarves. As well as refugees from the former Soviet Republics, they also aid those coming from Southeast Asia, Africa and many other nations. Most refugees come with just the minimal amount of items, so clothing is essential. Many of them have never known cold weather. As I know, the Alaskan winter is in full force and the scarves and hats will come in handy:)
Maybe soon I can add mittens to my donated items.
I feel this is a worthy organization. They have given me an eye opening experience. At least I can do is help keep them a little bit warmer:)
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thankful
I just want to take a moment to thank the great people of Paperback Swap . The great people at this site have been extremely supportive of the operation, donating many skeins of yarn. I especially want Carol C. I cannot thank her enough. She sent me an enormous box of yarn, knitted pieces and more. I have yet to count everything, but it could well be more than 24 items total. Thank you, Carol. Bless you! I have already started the first scarf with your yarn!:)
I will be knitting past my December 31st goal, setting new goals for the new year. Need does not have just one season, so I have decided to expand SnuggleWarmth to a year around operation. It is people like Carol that have make this possible. I don't know how to thank you enough. Thank you for the encouragement. I could have done it with out you all:)
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
I will be knitting past my December 31st goal, setting new goals for the new year. Need does not have just one season, so I have decided to expand SnuggleWarmth to a year around operation. It is people like Carol that have make this possible. I don't know how to thank you enough. Thank you for the encouragement. I could have done it with out you all:)
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Scarf #17: Photo
Scarf #17: Photo:
This is yet another scarf in light green made with Homespun. This scarf was made from donated yarn. Thank you, everyone, who has been so generous to help with the operation. I cannot thank you enough.
We are going to 30! The next box of donations will be ready soon!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
25th Scarf!
I did it! I made it to the 25th scarf. It is finished. Yay! I am 23 days early on my goal too!
But wait! I am not stopping. We are going to 30, baby!
Wahoo!
Scarves finished:25
New Goal Scarves to go (30): 5
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:3
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
But wait! I am not stopping. We are going to 30, baby!
Wahoo!
Scarves finished:25
New Goal Scarves to go (30): 5
Old Goal Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 0 --made it!
Hats finished:3
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Scarf 16: Photo
Photo of #16: Homespun in wheat color. Love Homespun!
Scarves finished:24
Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 1
New goal (30): 6
Hats finished:3
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Dec 6: More Knitting. Goal Within Sight!
Hi Everyone,
I have been busy the last couple of days. I have to tell you. I am so excited that I am just one scarf away from the goal. Yes, I have knitted two more scarves, bring me to 24! And, get this, I also have 2 more hats! Yeah!
But, wait! We are not done, folks! I am not stopping at 25. Let us try a new goal of 30 before the month is over! I think I can do it!
Altogether now!
Scarf! Scarf! Scarf! Scarf! Scarf!
Scarves finished:24
Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 1
New goal (30): 6
Hats finished:3
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
I have been busy the last couple of days. I have to tell you. I am so excited that I am just one scarf away from the goal. Yes, I have knitted two more scarves, bring me to 24! And, get this, I also have 2 more hats! Yeah!
But, wait! We are not done, folks! I am not stopping at 25. Let us try a new goal of 30 before the month is over! I think I can do it!
Altogether now!
Scarf! Scarf! Scarf! Scarf! Scarf!
Scarves finished:24
Scarves to go (25 scarf goal): 1
New goal (30): 6
Hats finished:3
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Friday, December 4, 2009
Dec 4th
Ah, the 22nd scarf has been completed. Folks, I am continuing past 25! I will be starting the 23rd scarf this evening. And, I have also started another hat. I will try to build up the hat collection and post pictures.
The need does not end with the holidays, so once I draw close to this year I will post another challenge. Thank you for keeping me company in this endeavor!
Scarves finished:22
Scarves to go: 3
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
The need does not end with the holidays, so once I draw close to this year I will post another challenge. Thank you for keeping me company in this endeavor!
Scarves finished:22
Scarves to go: 3
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Scarf #15: Photo
Scarf #15: I Love This Yarn in Red. This is similar to an earlier scarf. I really like this yarn. So soft, flexible and knits quickly.
Scarf On!
Jennbarr
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Dec 2nd
Oh, how I love December. I love the holidays and plus my birthday falls within this month. Love it. Now, only I can get some snow in Maryland...
I won't wish too hard, lol!
I just finished my 21st scarf and started the 22nd. It isn't over at 25 folks. Nope, I will keep knittin'!
Scarves finished:21
Scarves to go: 4
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
I won't wish too hard, lol!
I just finished my 21st scarf and started the 22nd. It isn't over at 25 folks. Nope, I will keep knittin'!
Scarves finished:21
Scarves to go: 4
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Scarf #14: Photo
Scarf #14: Multi-colored acrylic by Red Heart. Cute!
I am almost ready to make another box of donations! Is it too premature to suggest that I will exceed 25? :)
Scarves finished:20
Scarves to go: 5
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Scarf #13: Photo
Scarf#13: Photo
This lovely pink scarf was made out of donated organic cotton. Love this yarn! I might have to get some for myself! A very generous person donated about a half dozen skeins of this yarn to the operation. Thank you very much! You will be seeing more scarves like this one!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Cyber Monday
Hey Everyone:
I hope everyone is have a good day. For those of you doing Cyber Monday, go grab those bargains. For me, I did some Black Friday shopping in the craft stores, of course! I scored some really nice yarn at A.C Moore, Michaels and Jo-Anns. Enough to keep knitting along.
I will soon start the 20th scarf. Yay! Also, I just finished the NaNoWriMo one day early.
Whew, my fingers are tired.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
I hope everyone is have a good day. For those of you doing Cyber Monday, go grab those bargains. For me, I did some Black Friday shopping in the craft stores, of course! I scored some really nice yarn at A.C Moore, Michaels and Jo-Anns. Enough to keep knitting along.
I will soon start the 20th scarf. Yay! Also, I just finished the NaNoWriMo one day early.
Whew, my fingers are tired.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Ugh! Post-Tday Blahs!
A little bit down on the weather this morning, but not completely down. I think all of the excess in the last few days have caught up to me. I normally don't eat half as much as I have eaten on Thursday and Friday.
Lots of tums!
Still knitting though. I just finished my 19th scarf. Yay! Now, back to the Tums:(
Scarves finished:19
Scarves to go: 6
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Lots of tums!
Still knitting though. I just finished my 19th scarf. Yay! Now, back to the Tums:(
Scarves finished:19
Scarves to go: 6
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy T-day!
Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday. I've been busy cooking and eating, lol.
Pumpkin cheesecake. Yum!
I just finished scarf #18 and stared #19. More photos soon!
Scarves finished:18
Scarves to go: 7
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Pumpkin cheesecake. Yum!
I just finished scarf #18 and stared #19. More photos soon!
Scarves finished:18
Scarves to go: 7
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Scarf 12: Photo
Scarf #12: Made of Boucle-like material. Nice comfy, flexible yarn.
Scarves finished:17
Scarves to go: 8
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
One Month!
I have survived the first month of the operation! I have even completed the 18th scarf! Yay!
Lots of knitting. I told my husband what I want for Christmas this year was one of those paraffin hand soak machines or something similar. While knitting for SnuggleWarmth, I have also embarked on the NaNoWriMo. The Nano is a competition where you write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Yup, I am officially nuts. And what is worse, I am doing well with both.
Yes, I am insane!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Lots of knitting. I told my husband what I want for Christmas this year was one of those paraffin hand soak machines or something similar. While knitting for SnuggleWarmth, I have also embarked on the NaNoWriMo. The Nano is a competition where you write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Yup, I am officially nuts. And what is worse, I am doing well with both.
Yes, I am insane!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Day 31: A Month has passed
Tomorrow marks a whole month in the operation. And to celebrate this occasion, I am proud to announce the completion of the 17th scarf. The operation is going well, with more than a month to go!
I am not stopping at 25! Full steam ahead!
Scarves finished:17
Scarves to go: 8
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
I am not stopping at 25! Full steam ahead!
Scarves finished:17
Scarves to go: 8
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Friday, November 20, 2009
First Box Sent!
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The first donation box has officially been sent. The recipient of this box is a charity which helps the homeless as well as various community projects in Brooklyn, NY area.
Yay!
Scarves finished:16
Scarves to go: 9
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
The first donation box has officially been sent. The recipient of this box is a charity which helps the homeless as well as various community projects in Brooklyn, NY area.
Yay!
Scarves finished:16
Scarves to go: 9
Hats finished:1
Scarves donated so far:10*
*includes 8 that were knitted prior to this operation.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Scarf #10: Photo
I really like this scarf. Such a sucker for stripes. This scarf, dark and light blue, was made from Red Heart yarn. Cute!
Scarves finished:16
Scarves to go: 9
Hats finished:1
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Day 29: 16th Scarf
The 16th scarf has just been completed, with the 17th in the works. More pictures are coming. I also would like to show you what else I am working on. Yes, I am crazy. There are other knitting projects besides SnuggleWarmth. I usually have 2-3 projects going on, including the scarf I am currently working on in SW. Knitters does that sound familiar. If you are a knithead you know what I mean.
Scarves finished:16
Scarves to go: 9
Hats finished:1
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Scarves finished:16
Scarves to go: 9
Hats finished:1
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Scarf #9: Photo
Scarf #9: Made of acrylic in blue. Red Heart yarn.
Good news! I am finishing up the 16th scarf. November's totals are looking good!
Scarves finished:15
Scarves to go: 10
Hats finished:1
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
First Box
Well, a grand moment is upon us. The first box. Yes, the first box of scarves to be donated! Yay! This box will be on its way soon to Brooklyn, NY for a homeless mission. Just two of the scarves are from the current operation. 8 of them were knitted before I started my current goal mission of 25.
Scarves finished:15
Scarves to go: 10
Hats finished:1
Scarves to be donated (first box): 10 - 2 of which from current Operation SnuggleWarmth
Scarf #8: Photo
Photo of scarf #8: charcoal gray and white boucle type yarn by Berat. Nice and soft.
Scarves finished:15
Scarves to go: 10
Hats finished:1
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Day 25: 15th Scarf
Ladies and gentlemen: I have just completed scarf #15. This is scarf #6, a burgundy scarf made from Homespun yarn, one of my favorite yarns.
Scarves finished:15
Scarves to go: 10
Hats finished:1
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Scarf #5: Photo
This scarf was made out of a cotton blend called denim. Lovely material. I have many one of these for myself as well.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Day 22: 13th Scarf
Well, today I just over the half way mark in this challenge. I have completed the 12th scarf and have already completed half of the 13th one. Yay!
Scarves finished:12
Scarves to go: 13
Hats finished:1
I am confident I will exceed the minimum. I have to, judging from the progress I have already made. I am not stopping once I reach 25, but how many will I finish with? I don't know.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Scarves finished:12
Scarves to go: 13
Hats finished:1
I am confident I will exceed the minimum. I have to, judging from the progress I have already made. I am not stopping once I reach 25, but how many will I finish with? I don't know.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Day 20: 10th Scarf Completed
I am currently working on #11. Yay! I hope to get enough progress so that the holidays will not hurt as much production-wise. The pictures I promised are coming soon. And, I think I might be about ready to send the first box off!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Day 18: 9th Scarf Completed
Just completed the 9th scarf! Yay! Also, the first hat! Double yay!. Will post pics soon.
Scarves finished:9
Scarves to go: 16
Hats finished:1
Scarves finished:9
Scarves to go: 16
Hats finished:1
Friday, November 6, 2009
Day 16: 9th Scarf
I just finished the 8th scarf and have started the 9th. I will take photos of the next round of scarves for your viewing. Also, I have started on my first hat for the operation! :)
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Scarves finished:8
Scarves to go: 17
Hats finished:0
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Scarves finished:8
Scarves to go: 17
Hats finished:0
Scarf #4 : Photo
Scarf #4: made with a knitting board with 100% acrylic red yarn. The brand is I Love This Yarn! It is one of my favorite brands. I made an afghan out of this very type of yarn. I had leftover from that project from which I made this scarf.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Day 16: Great Generosity
I would like to thank, on the behalf of SnuggleWarmth, the generosity of a certain individual, carolinagirl83. We are both members of Paperback Swap.Upon seeing my RAOK request for any type of yarn, she contact me and sent me some yarn. I was speechless upon opening the box! She sent me a box of dozen skeins of yarn, about half of which were unused! What an angel! I can't thank her enough for her generosity.
Thank you! It will be put to good use in the operation!
Jennbarr
Thank you! It will be put to good use in the operation!
Jennbarr
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Day 13: 8th Scarf
Well, I am working on scarf #8. I'm doing pretty well with my goal so far, and I definitely don't want to jinx myself here, but I thought about branching out and making the first hat for the cause.
A few people have been so kind as to donate some yarn to me. I also have many bits and pieces here of my own. Could make some really funky hats with all of the different yarns, colors, and textures.
Hmmm... the possibilities!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
A few people have been so kind as to donate some yarn to me. I also have many bits and pieces here of my own. Could make some really funky hats with all of the different yarns, colors, and textures.
Hmmm... the possibilities!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Monday, November 2, 2009
Scarf #2: Photo
Pardon the lack of photo props. This is a photo of #2: a dalmatian scarf made out of the same type of wavy yarn as the last scarf.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Day 12: Scarf #7
Hello Everyone:
Hope everyone survived Halloween. We had 61 kids come to our door. I had prepared 60 bags of treats. We only had to scramble for treats for the final kid. Then, we put the "Ran out of candy" sign. Yup, just 90 minutes into the 2 1/2 hour trick or treat night. Might go 80 bags next year.
On the scarf front: I just finished #7. I bought some yarn Saturday. More scarfs!
Scarves finished:7
Scarves to go: 18
Hats finished:0
Hope everyone survived Halloween. We had 61 kids come to our door. I had prepared 60 bags of treats. We only had to scramble for treats for the final kid. Then, we put the "Ran out of candy" sign. Yup, just 90 minutes into the 2 1/2 hour trick or treat night. Might go 80 bags next year.
On the scarf front: I just finished #7. I bought some yarn Saturday. More scarfs!
Scarves finished:7
Scarves to go: 18
Hats finished:0
Friday, October 30, 2009
Scarf 1: Photo
This is a photo of scarf 1. This lovely bear has been so kind as to model it for us. It is a tube scarf made with blue and black wave style yarn.
More pictures to come!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Day 9 and Scarf #5
Halloween is almost here! I've been busy working on prep for tomorrow night. Got to get the treat bags and decorations ready. I am not sure how many kids will end up on our door, but 60 early recipients will receive a nice treat bag.
I am on scarf #5.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
I am on scarf #5.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Day 8: First Week Results!
Well, I made it through week 1. Yea! And, I completed scarf #4 last night. Double yea!
The results so far:
Scarves finished: 4
Scarves to go: 21
Hats finished:0
The results so far:
Scarves finished: 4
Scarves to go: 21
Hats finished:0
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
A Problem for Operation SnuggleWarmth
I have discovered one problem to Operation SnuggleWarmth: a hungry kitty.
My dear Dima, my little Dmitry, is on a diet. I adopted him from a rescue in May and managed to put 3 pounds of extra weight on him in just 5 months! This brings kitty to 15.9 pounds. Oh no! Kitty needs to go on a diet, the vet said, earlier this month.
A starving kitty is a great obstacle to typing on the computer. Just as I was thanking one person for the yarn she had given me, a persistent kitty kept meowing and chewing on packing tape! Not good. I put him in my lap as I typed and he proceeded to lick my typing hands! A distraction indeed!
Poor Dima is convinced the reduction in food will result in his turning into a huge orange puffball.
Silly kitty.
Scarf on!
Scarves finished: 3
Scarves to go: 22
Hats finished:0
My dear Dima, my little Dmitry, is on a diet. I adopted him from a rescue in May and managed to put 3 pounds of extra weight on him in just 5 months! This brings kitty to 15.9 pounds. Oh no! Kitty needs to go on a diet, the vet said, earlier this month.
A starving kitty is a great obstacle to typing on the computer. Just as I was thanking one person for the yarn she had given me, a persistent kitty kept meowing and chewing on packing tape! Not good. I put him in my lap as I typed and he proceeded to lick my typing hands! A distraction indeed!
Poor Dima is convinced the reduction in food will result in his turning into a huge orange puffball.
Silly kitty.
Scarf on!
Scarves finished: 3
Scarves to go: 22
Hats finished:0
Day 6: Scarf #4 and a Charitable Cause
I am on scarf #4 today. I am feeling pretty good. Thursday marks the first week and I am on track to finish #4. It has been a good start.
Oh, and the great news is that I found another charity to which I can donate! I have been a member of Paperback Swap for a while now. It is a great place to swap the used books you no longer want for those that you do. It is also great to meet friends. Recently, 2 members of PBS were generous enough to give me some yarn through a RAOK (random act of kindness) post that I made. There is a monthly post for these RAOK. Thank you, ladies. The yarn will go to good use in this adventure. The first scarf was knitted from this donated yarn. I also came to learn of a charity in NY which may benefit from my scarfs through a member. I plan to distribute my scarfs through a few charities, so this was of great help!
More on charities later. Scarf on!
Scarves finished: 3
Scarves to go: 22
Hats finished:0
Oh, and the great news is that I found another charity to which I can donate! I have been a member of Paperback Swap for a while now. It is a great place to swap the used books you no longer want for those that you do. It is also great to meet friends. Recently, 2 members of PBS were generous enough to give me some yarn through a RAOK (random act of kindness) post that I made. There is a monthly post for these RAOK. Thank you, ladies. The yarn will go to good use in this adventure. The first scarf was knitted from this donated yarn. I also came to learn of a charity in NY which may benefit from my scarfs through a member. I plan to distribute my scarfs through a few charities, so this was of great help!
More on charities later. Scarf on!
Scarves finished: 3
Scarves to go: 22
Hats finished:0
Day 7:
I am working on scarf #4. I will try to get some photos posted so you can see what I have so far. Thank you, everyone, for the encouragement!
If you work for a charitable organization that clothes the needy, feel free to drop me a line. I have a couple of charities in mind for the operation so far, but I can also add more. I should have enough scarfs to send to a few!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
If you work for a charitable organization that clothes the needy, feel free to drop me a line. I have a couple of charities in mind for the operation so far, but I can also add more. I should have enough scarfs to send to a few!
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Monday, October 26, 2009
Day 5:
Well, 2 scarfs in so far. I started my third today. I will be posting pictures soon of the scarfs for everyone to see. I plan on making many different types.
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Scarf on!
Jennbarr
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Day 4: It's Sunday
Taking it a bit easy today. I am still knitting though! Finished another one!
Scarves finished: 2
Scarves to go: 23
Hats finished:0
Scarves finished: 2
Scarves to go: 23
Hats finished:0
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Day 3: First Scarf Finished
Just a brief post today. Last night I completed the first scarf and I am about 1/5 into the second scarf. Everything is in full swing!
Scarves finished: 1
Scarves to go: 24
Hats finished:0
Scarves finished: 1
Scarves to go: 24
Hats finished:0
Friday, October 23, 2009
First Scarf
I am finishing my first scarf for the operation. It is about 60% done now. It should be completed by my next post.
Scarves finished: 0
Scarves to go: 25
Hats finished:0
Jennbarr
Scarves finished: 0
Scarves to go: 25
Hats finished:0
Jennbarr
Why Scarves?
Why scarves ( or scarfs, your preference of spelling) Why not just donate money to your favorite charity?
Because I wanted to give something of myself to benefit others. Small amounts of money are easy to give. Give a little to the coin pot and you feel good for the rest of the day, eh? Not to discourage monetary giving, because if you can donate money, please do so. What I want to do is different. I want to fulfill a need by doing what I love. Every season (in areas where it gets cold) there is a need for warm clothes, coats, hats, gloves and, yes, scarves. If I can do just this little thing to help someone be warm this season, wouldn't that be great? It costs me just a little in money and a little in time. For $3 bucks and my time, I can often produce a scarf and a hat. Not bad for a $3 donation.
There are many ways to give something of yourself to benefit others. You can work at a soup kitchen, you can donate your time at a women's shelter. This is just my choice. Feel free to chose your own.
Jennbarr
Because I wanted to give something of myself to benefit others. Small amounts of money are easy to give. Give a little to the coin pot and you feel good for the rest of the day, eh? Not to discourage monetary giving, because if you can donate money, please do so. What I want to do is different. I want to fulfill a need by doing what I love. Every season (in areas where it gets cold) there is a need for warm clothes, coats, hats, gloves and, yes, scarves. If I can do just this little thing to help someone be warm this season, wouldn't that be great? It costs me just a little in money and a little in time. For $3 bucks and my time, I can often produce a scarf and a hat. Not bad for a $3 donation.
There are many ways to give something of yourself to benefit others. You can work at a soup kitchen, you can donate your time at a women's shelter. This is just my choice. Feel free to chose your own.
Jennbarr
Day 2: Why?
OK, the first obvious question would be why? Why do this? Why scarfs? Why not just donate to your favorite charity? Etc...
In short, I am tired of all of the negativity around me. I live in the DC metro, which is not known for its warmth. All around me I see negativity. People in the store with their mind set on their own little world. I see people who don't say excuse me to their fellow person when they knock into them. They just glare. I see people who don't say please, thank you, or even a simple hi. I see people who couldn't care less for another person.
And, I see myself falling into that trap. Usually, I can tell if someone is new to the area. They are a little too chatty, they will say hi, they will even stop to listen to you respond to a questions they asked of you.
It struck me.
Why do I notice this? Because it struck me raw, the impersonal way I had learn to shut out my fellow individual. I noticed that I stopped saying excuse me when I scrapped by another person in a store. I am ashamed. Why? Because I feel that copying these ill manners poison me. I am becoming one of them. Yes, while my excuse me or thank you may be lost on the other person, it is still a symbol to myself that I do still care about other people.
And, that is what this is about. I don't want to be a person of negativity. I want to feel for others. If I can just give to another person and make their day a little better that makes it a little better for both of us.
Don't stop caring.
Jennbarr
In short, I am tired of all of the negativity around me. I live in the DC metro, which is not known for its warmth. All around me I see negativity. People in the store with their mind set on their own little world. I see people who don't say excuse me to their fellow person when they knock into them. They just glare. I see people who don't say please, thank you, or even a simple hi. I see people who couldn't care less for another person.
And, I see myself falling into that trap. Usually, I can tell if someone is new to the area. They are a little too chatty, they will say hi, they will even stop to listen to you respond to a questions they asked of you.
It struck me.
Why do I notice this? Because it struck me raw, the impersonal way I had learn to shut out my fellow individual. I noticed that I stopped saying excuse me when I scrapped by another person in a store. I am ashamed. Why? Because I feel that copying these ill manners poison me. I am becoming one of them. Yes, while my excuse me or thank you may be lost on the other person, it is still a symbol to myself that I do still care about other people.
And, that is what this is about. I don't want to be a person of negativity. I want to feel for others. If I can just give to another person and make their day a little better that makes it a little better for both of us.
Don't stop caring.
Jennbarr
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The Beginning
Welcome to Operation SuggleWarmth!
Bringing a nickel's worth of karma back to the world one scarf at a time.
I've started this blog because I had a crazy idea. I wanted to make a small difference in the world. One often hears that it takes just one person to change the world, right? Well, OK, my plan is not of that grand of a scale. However, I hope that it will make a tiny impact on the world, if only for a handful of people.
My weapon of impact: hand-knitted items, namely scarfs, and maybe some hats for the winter season for those who need them.
My tools: my Knifty Knitters, loom pick, loom needle, crochet hook and, of course, tons of yarn.
My goal: 25 hand-knitted items donated by 12/31/09.
It is my goal to donate more. In fact, I have some in storage already for donation. Those will not be included in the goal count --only new items knitted from 10/22 - 12/31 will be counted.
Am I crazy? Probably. I will post more on the project as I go alone. This blog is a record of my achievements and failures. It will serve for my motivation and accountability.
Thank you for embarking on this journey with me.
Yours Truly,
Jennbarr
Bringing a nickel's worth of karma back to the world one scarf at a time.
I've started this blog because I had a crazy idea. I wanted to make a small difference in the world. One often hears that it takes just one person to change the world, right? Well, OK, my plan is not of that grand of a scale. However, I hope that it will make a tiny impact on the world, if only for a handful of people.
My weapon of impact: hand-knitted items, namely scarfs, and maybe some hats for the winter season for those who need them.
My tools: my Knifty Knitters, loom pick, loom needle, crochet hook and, of course, tons of yarn.
My goal: 25 hand-knitted items donated by 12/31/09.
It is my goal to donate more. In fact, I have some in storage already for donation. Those will not be included in the goal count --only new items knitted from 10/22 - 12/31 will be counted.
Am I crazy? Probably. I will post more on the project as I go alone. This blog is a record of my achievements and failures. It will serve for my motivation and accountability.
Thank you for embarking on this journey with me.
Yours Truly,
Jennbarr
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