Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Knitters for Knockers 2011

Spring is here and it's time to start thinking about boobs! Saving boobs, that is! The Knitters for Knockers team is at it again, ready to raise a bunch of money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The race is Saturday, May 7 in downtown Richmond. Here's how you can help:

1. Donate! Your donation is tax-deductible and MUCH APPRECIATED!

2. Join the team! Click here to join our team. Can't make the race? You can Sleep In For the Cure as well.

3. Donate! Did I say that already? It's that important!

In prior years we've run a raffle, but we're finding that it's been less successful, so we're going to forgo it this year. We still need your donations though - Knitters for Knockers has consistently been a top fundraising team and we need your help in 2011! Please donate now!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Prize List 2010

Here are the prizes...for every $5 you donate to the Knitters for Knockers team, your name will be entered into the raffle to win!


From The Yarn Lounge in Richmond, VA...

Gift certificate to The Yarn Lounge


From Blue Moon Fiber Arts...

Skein of Hot Flash


Skein of Valentino


Skein of Valentina


From Melanie...
A snowflake lace sock kit - the yarn in this kit will be Wollmeise (80 Himbeere) - a bright vibrant pink!



From CookieA Knitwear Designs...
2 $10 gift certificates


From Gina...
A skein of Yarntini Fingering Weight 50-50 merino tencel in Refresh! variegated



AND

A skein of Yarn Pirate Fingering Weight BFL in Cranberry Ice



From PotterB...

A handmade plying bowl (also suitable for a small ball of yarn)

From The Knitting Basket here in Richmond...


AND...

Rowan Book 19: Mother and Baby

AND...

Rowan Book 18: Nature

Knitters For Knockers 2010

It's a new year and time to get ready for the 2010 Komen Richmond Race for the Cure, on May 8!

Knitters for Knockers will be running/walking the race for the third time, and this year we're hoping to raise SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

But we need your help! Please consider making a donation here. For every $5 you donate to the team, your name will be entered in our raffle to win some great knitting prizes! Check out this page frequently, as we'll be updating the list over the next few months.

If you're in Richmond, consider joining the team! We have walkers and runners, so all fitness levels are welcome. Register here. Want to join the team, but can't attend the race? Select "Sleep in for the Cure" to register.

Do you have a prize you'd like to donate? Contact Melanie at piano65 at gmail dot com.

Thanks for your continued support!!!!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Prize List 2009

For every $5 donated to the Knitters for Knockers team, your name will be entered in a drawing to win one of these great prizes! Check back often as we update the list.

From The Yarn Lounge here in Richmond...

A $50 gift card

From Mason-Dixon Knitting...

A signed copy of Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines



and...
A signed copy of Mason-Dixon Knitting




From Cookie A Knitwear Designs...

Two $10 gift certificates to her fabulous online store


From The Knitting Basket here in Richmond...

Books!





From Blue Moon Fiber Arts...

Sock pattern and a skein of sock yarn


From Wendy Knits...

An autographed copy of her new book Socks From the Toe Up AND a skein of Wollmeise sock yarn!



From your team captain (AKA GoFeltYourself!)...

A Snowflake Lace Sock kit


From Sue B...

Handcrafted Small Project Bag


From the lovely Gina...

Fleece Artist Thrummed Moebius kit



From PotterB...

Stoneware Yarn Bowl

Sunday, May 11, 2008

The race is over, and your generous donations have helped us raise almost $7,300 – making us the #7 fundraising team in Richmond! We had great race conditions yesterday – in the mid 60’s with partial clouds. 8 team members walked and ran the race with thousands of other walkers and runners. We had a great time and can’t wait for next year!

Here are the winners of the Knitters for Knockers raffle prizes (winners noted under each prize)!


From Chic Knits...

1 Paper Pattern "Nicole"
7 skeins — elann.com Peruvian Highland Silk
Color: 1321 (Med. Denim)
80% Highland Wool 20% Silk
22 st/4" 4.0mm (US 6)

Winner: Kim Theil




From Blue Moon Fiber Arts, THREE prizes consisting of 1 skein each. Winners choose colorway in Socks That Rock light, medium or heavyweight. See the colorways here.

Winners: Jennie Gift, Kristin Hernberg, and Martha Anderson


From WendyKnits...

TWO prizes consisting of SEVEN patterns each!

Winners: Lisa Kobeck and Traci Verdin



From The Knitting Basket here in Richmond...

Ironstone Sock Kit

Winner: Catherine Ryan



From Sunshine Yarns...

One skein of Wool/Silk in Cherry Blossoms

Winner: T. Duncan Abernathy



From The Loopy Ewe...

THREE kits of J.Knits "Oklahoma" + pattern + Loopy Ewe goodies

Winners: Tamara Kirschner, Kathi Reinhold, Denise Dodd



From Spirit Trail, winner's choice of 400 yards of sock yarn or 500 yards of merino laceweight. Here's an example of the great colors...


Winner: Isobel Thomas



From Cat Bordhi,

Two autographed copies of New Pathways for Sock Knitters

Winners: Tamara Kirschner and Melissa Hollerith



From ColorPlay Fibers...

One skein 100% superwash merino fingering weight, 4 ounces/425 yards – enough for a pair of socks. "Cotton Candy" colorway.

Winner: Lee Wittenstein



From Mason-Dixon Knitting...

An autographed copy of Mason-Dixon Knitting.

Winner: T. Duncan Abernathy



From Cookie A, 2 $25 gift certificates to her pattern site.

Winners: Wallis Raemer and Kristin Hernberg



From Crazy Aunt Purl...

2 autographed copies of her book.

Winner: Lisa Kobeck and Sharon Jones



Stitch markers from Tina...




Winners: Jane Wood and Traci Verdin



Stitch markers and herbal moth repellent sachets from Aimee Abernathy...


Winner: Victoria Porter

Raffle Winners!

Raffle winners will be drawn and posted here, the afternoon of Sunday, May 11. Individual winners and those who donated prizes will be notified via email.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Raffle Prizes!!

For every $5 you donate to the Knitters for Knockers team, your name will be entered in a drawing to win these fabulous knitting prizes! This is a running list, we're adding more all the time!!

MAY 9 ONLY!!!! Purchase a pink ribbon sock kit from Sugar Bunny Boulevard and pay through PayPal by 11PM (Eastern) tonight, and $20 of the purchase price will go towards the Knitters for Knockers team!!!



From Chic Knits...

1 Paper Pattern "Nicole"
7 skeins — elann.com Peruvian Highland Silk
Color: 1321 (Med. Denim)
80% Highland Wool 20% Silk
22 st/4" 4.0mm (US 6)



From Blue Moon Fiber Arts, THREE prizes consisting of 1 skein each. Winners choose colorway in Socks That Rock light, medium or heavyweight. See the colorways here.



From WendyKnits...

TWO prizes consisting of SEVEN patterns each!





From The Knitting Basket here in Richmond...

Ironstone Sock Kit


From Sunshine Yarns...

One skein of Wool/Silk in Cherry Blossoms


From The Loopy Ewe...

THREE kits of J.Knits "Oklahoma" + pattern + Loopy Ewe goodies


From Spirit Trail, winner's choice of 400 yards of sock yarn or 500 yards of merino laceweight. Here's an example of the great colors...



From Cat Bordhi,

Two autographed copies of New Pathways for Sock Knitters

From ColorPlay Fibers...

One skein 100% superwash merino fingering weight, 4 ounces/425 yards – enough for a pair of socks. "Cotton Candy" colorway.


From Mason-Dixon Knitting...

An autographed copy of Mason-Dixon Knitting.


From Cookie A, 2 $25 gift certificates to her pattern site.


From Crazy Aunt Purl...

2 autographed copies of her book.



Stitch markers from Tina...





Stitch markers and herbal moth repellent sachets from Aimee Abernathy...