ELK Studio – From the Heart April/2014 Event

May 12, 2014 by Kathy Lashley Leave a Comment

We had another incredible event for our charity group ELK Studio- From the Heart. Our organizer for the month was Wendy Bickford from The Hooked Haberdasher. This is her second time heading up the event for the San Francisco Chapter of Crochet for Cancer. I love the Crochet for Cancer organization and it has a special place in my heart. It was such an honor to send them 21 hats this month. Thank you Wendy for taking such a creative picture by placing the hats in the pines!! Great job.

I would like to give thanks to Wendy, Elena, Liz and Brooke this month for their hard work. With the everyday chores, it’s always such an honor to get projects from them. I know you women will certainly get a blessing for your dedication to the charity!

If you would like more information on the upcoming events, you can click on the calendar and/or join our ELK Studio Crocheters Facebook group too. The main page will tell you about the vision of our group and how we started the charity.

Have a great day. Be blessed.

Kathy

Crochet for Cancer Crochet-A-Long and Red Heart Giveaway Package!

April 8, 2014 by Kathy Lashley 3 Comments

UPDATE: After some discussion, the dates for sending the packages have changed. The new information is listed below in bold letter at the bottom of the post. The change is to allow a more equitable opportunity for everyone to win. Thank you for your understanding.

You know I have a heart for charity work and helping those in need. I would love for you to join me and 9 of my Crochet Blogging Friends. Over the next two weeks we all will be participating in an all out crochet, hat making fun time!! We all will be making hats and other crochet items to donate to Crochet For Cancer and Hooks of Hope!! And to top it off my crochet friends and I have put together a whole list of Free Crochet Patterns just for you to use! Here’s an added bonus for all your hard work in giving to this event. Red Heart has put together a great prize package to worth $125

My Merry Messy Life has organized this wonderful event… and here are my other great friend who have provided some of their free patterns…

Petals to Picots • I’m Hooked •

Curious Tiff Crochet • KT and the Squid •

Beatrice Ryan Designs • Moogly •

Grammy Dirlam • Tales of a Crafty Mommy

This is such a great chance to meet some of my crochet blogger friends and try out their great FREE Patterns and Pay it forward!! Here is a list of our Free Patterns:

My Merry Messy Life

Moose Beanie All Sizes
Fox Beanie All Sizes
Lion Beanie All Sizes
Sugar Love Beanie Baby Sizes
Cheery Lime Adult Beanie Adult Size
Baby Boy Beanie with Pom Pom Preemie and Baby Sizes
Crochet Monster Hat Toddler and Child Sizes

Beatrice Ryan Designs

I’m Hooked

Basic Single Crochet Beanie All Sizes
Basic Half Double Crochet Beanie All Sizes
Jake the Dog Hat Child Size
Blue’s Clues Hat Child Size
Cute and Warm Beanie with Bow All Sizes
Holiday Hats All Sizes

Curious Tiff Crochet

Pixie Hood Hat

KT and the Squid

Free Simple Single Crochet Beanie All Sizes
Bright Stripes Beanie Child and Adult Sizes
Walkabout Slouch Toddler, Child, Adult
Easy Preemie Hat

ELK Studio

Morning Frost Hat Adult Size
Country Appeal Hat and Matching Scarf Adult Size
Mystic Beanie Adult Size

Grammy Dirlam

Cabled Hat with Brim Adult Size

Moogly

Leaping Stripes and Blocks Beanies All Sizes

In order to qualify for the Red Heart Yarn prize package, you must complete 4 projects and mail them to Hooks of Hope. Here are the requirements for your donation, per the Crochet for Cancer website:

Must be new – never worn
Clean – free of perfume, pet hair and smoke
Placed individually in clear ziplock style plastic bags
Soft yarn is best cotton, acrylic, silk, fleece or a blend is best.
Do not use wool or alpaca as they can irritate the scalp.
We accept baby, children, youth, and adult hats.
Please use patterns that do not have gaps or large holes.
A tighter stitch is best so that it covers the scalp.
Be sure to wash your hands on a regular basis while making the caps.

If you would like to donate another item or something else… Here is what they will accept!!!~

Scarves
Blankets (all sizes)
Prayer Shawls
Be creative, we accept any type of gift item to give to a person fighting cancer. For
example, a crochet pink ribbon pin to support breast cancer awareness.
Yarn, Yarn, Yarn!!!
Gift cards to purchase yarn and supplies from the following locations:
Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, AC Moore Crafts, WalMart, and JoAnn Fabric.

Please Mail Your Package to:

Hooks of Hope
c/o Melissa Wortmann
P.O. Box 163
Neffs, PA 18065

International Readers

We would still love for you to take part by donating your projects to your local hospitals

or charities. Let us know what you’re up to by sharing on social media!

The Fabulous Prize ~ $125 Worth of Yarn From Red Heart!

In order to qualify for the Red Heart Yarn prize package, you must complete 4 projects now through April 20, 2014 and mail them to Hooks of Hope AFTER the two weeks have ended. The first person whose package is received by Hooks of Hope *UPDATE… All packages containing 4 projects that are POSTMARKED between April 14-28th will be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing!!! A great Prize Package worth $125!! Drawing will take place 3 weeks after eligibility period is over to ensure there is plenty of time for packages to arrive!!

LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!!!

Have a great day and be blessed!

Kathy

ELK Studio – From the Heart March/2014 Event

March 27, 2014 by Kathy Lashley 2 Comments

Every month seems to always bring such a warm feeling to know that women from all over the United States come together to meet the needs of other people. Carolyn from The Purple Poncho was the organizer for the event this month. In her local hometown they had a fundraiser to celcbrate St. Baldricks day. I could try and explain it all to you, but she did such a fabulous job breaking it all down in her blog post that it’s definitely worth a few minutes to click over to The Purple Poncho and see the events for the day. She even has a picture of her son getting ready to lose all his hair. By the way Carolyn , he’s a real cutie.

I want to show you the picture of all the hard work that goes into these hats! She received 20 hats, a pair of gloves and after Carolyn’s hard work, she had over 50 hats! I can’t tell you what this group means to me and how honored I am they share in a vision that’s bigger than all of us. It’s truly a blessing to call them my friends.

If you are interested in helping, you can see the ELK Studio – From the Heart Calendar of Events for the upcoming projects and join ELK Studio Crocheter’s Facebook group for more information! Hope to see you there!

Have a great day and be blessed!

Kathy

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