Fifth Basket

So much in this basket it popped out of its cellophane sleeve. Then we had to wrap it in more cellophane! So it's a little hard to see through the extra packaging! 

10 skeins of Choo-Choo, 4 skeins of Mandarin Cotton and 1 of Fun Fur,5 skeins of Bamboo and 4 skeins of Karaoke from SWTC, and a Tank Pattern kit with Classic Imagine yarn. Then there's a Vogue Knitting magazine, New Knits on the Block, and Hollywood Knits. Circular bamboo knitting needle, straight bamboo knitting needles, Rosewood straight knitting needles, sheep tape measure and seaming pins. Might need help getting this basket to the car!

Wow I've certainly listed a great many items in the last 5 blogs. I forgot to get a picture of the knitting machine and some yarn to get you started.

Going to the luncheon (besides the good food and the fun at the fashion show) is worth getting the chance at one of these baskets. 

The 4th Raffle Basket

This basket has 6 skeins of Spa from Caron! Bamboo yarn from SWTC! A Dale of Norway sweater kit. The Little Box of Sweaters, the Encyclopedia of Knitting, Vogue Knitting magazine, New Directions of Knitting. Circular Bamboo Knitting needles. INOX circular needles and a SIgnature Knitting Needle Set.

Don't forget to send in you reservation for the Three Yarntini Luncheon! 

Third Raffle Basket

                                                                                       This is the third basket. It contains 12 skeins of Country from Caron! and 3 skeins of Soysilk from SWTC! Then there's Kristin Knits, The Little Book of Sweaters, Design and Knit the Sweater of your Dreams, a Vogue Knitting and a Knit 1 magazine. Circular bamboo knitting needles, INOX circulars, straight knitting needles and rosewood knitting needles. Quite a haul for whomever wins this one!

Remember all this is to benefit charities: the Women's Shelter and Rwanda Knits. find out more about them by clicking on their names in the sidebar.

The Second Raffle Basket

The first basket had a beginner knitter vibe. This is the crochet emphasized basket. It contains 11 skeins of Country from Caron! and Karoke Soysilk and Bamboo from SWTC! I taught myself to crochet, Fun and Funky Crochet, Crochet Today and 2 Interweave Crochet magazines, Join as you Go Afghans, a Susan Bates crochet hook and a bamboo circular needle.

Three Yarntini Luncheon

Feb, 14th 11:30-1:30

4 Points Sheraton, Cranberry Exit off Rtes.76 &79

For more information go to Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival and click on luncheon gala.

If the luncheon is beyond your means please go to the Women's Shelter and/or Rwanda Knits websites and find where to send a check to support these worthy projects. Write 3RC by memo so they know Three Rivers Crochet inspired you!

WOW the raffle baskets are big!

We'll be raffling off some great baskets. Bring your dollar bills to the Three Yarntini Luncheon because you will want to win one of these baskets. We've been saying how generous some of the yarn  companies have been and some  local yarn stores. Now see for yourselves.

The first basket has 11 skeins of Spa and Country from Caron! 2 skeins of Fantasy from Dark Horse! and 4 skeins of Karoke from SWTC!  Vogue books: Knit 101, Beginner Basics Knitting Beyond the Basics, Knitting Quick Reference.  INOX circular needles, circular bamboo needles, point protectors and sheep tape measure. Come back tomorrow to see the next basket.

Don't forget Three Yarntini Luncheon

 is $30 and registration fee for the

Pgh Knit and Crochet Festival

Feb.14  11:30-1:30 

at 4 Points Sheraton

off the Cranberry Exit of Rtes. 76 & 79

by Feb 6th

to benefit the Women's Shelter in Pittsburgh and Rwanda Knits

The raffle baskets are an important part of our fundraiser since 100% of proceeds go to the charities. 

Shelli Finishes Vest

You can see Shelli showing us the almost finished project before the holidays. There are all kinds of clips and holders hanging off the vest, although it certainly was starting to look pretty good. At that point I think Shelli was rather anxious about the pockets. Putting in pockets? Very cool and quite advanced.

Last Saturday Larry and Shelli stopped by to show off the finished vest. Talk about perfect fit! Just look at the details on the pocket area. Shelli is like so many of us: agonizing about every aspect of the project and then ending with a great finish. I think she belongs in this group!

Total Is In

                                                                                     KC has sent in the grand total of 278 caps! Even after taking all those photos I don't think I would have guessed that total.