Charity Mitten Pattern Announced!

The first charity to get a fund raising mitten is the American Red Cross! Proceeds from sales of this pattern go to the American Red Cross.  The American Red Cross has a rich tradition of teaching Americans to knit, and a tradition of helping those in harm's way through education and donations.

This mitten was inspired by the families of servicemen and volunteers deployed around the world.  It's a quiet way to remember an organization supporting Americans in harm's way at home and around the world.  Let's make this first project a blow out!

Learn more about the American Red Cross here.

Here is the sample as knit by the intrepid Colleen.  It's feeling a little proud of itself.

Thanks in advance for supporting this great cause!

Belated Freebie Friday

I'm sorry to admit I didn't get a freebie out to you yesterday, but I'm hoping to make up for it today.  The M*A*S*H Mitten was inspired by looking at some old WWII Red Cross knitting patterns.  The Red Cross distributed yarn, needles, and patterns for necessities for the US Armed Forces.  Americans considered knitting a patriotic duty, and it became part of the normal coursework in elementary schools all over the country.  Several million garments were produced for the Red Cross each year of the war, and distributed by them to the appropriate recipients.

The mitten is worked flat to allow for the intarsia white circle.  The red cross is added in duplicate stitch.  Enjoy a little retro flavor.  Or surprise a veteran in your life.  Pattern available on Ravelry under M*A*S*H Mittens. download now