A peak out the window at 0'dark thirty revealed a winter wonderland. It was icy and cold, but there was not as much snow as we'd hoped to see. A little later it started to snow again, just a few flurries, with a very wintry chill. By early afternoon the sun popped through the clouds and brought the big ol' blue sky out to play. Cold it is, but we do have snow and it is pretty! (There's that pretty thing again.) You can see the brown isn't quite covered with the first few inches of snow.
While it may be cold, I'm a knitter and I can knit warm coverings for my hands, head, feet and more. Sometimes I do think charity knitting can be a bit much. Knitting take so much time (we're all short on time) and many of us are attached to what we make in that "it's just too nice to give away" kind of way. It's true, you can buy the needed items to keep children warm, but by giving just one pair of mittens worth of time, you are giving yourself a wonderful gift...the gift of being selfless.
Rachel is a little worried the Soaring Eagles project will run short of gifts for the children...children who are in need of warm hands and toes. KUO officially ends tomorrow, but that doesn't mean you need to stop knitting. Just one pair of mittens (they go very quick, just ask Cheryl) or a quick pair of slippers will make a child very happy this Christmas. Rachel will take donations until December 17th. Please let her know you'll be sending a pair...she's counting on us and so are the kids! For this mitten I'm using leftover yarn from my Ribby Pulli and Elizabeth D.'s mitten pattern. It's going very quickly (now that I've started) and I hope to make a couple more pair.
Tomorrow is the last day of NaKniSweBloPoMoFo! It's been so much fun because of all of the comments and because of the Mofo Grrls. Hopefully TeresaC and Sandy will continue to post on a regular basis...I'll miss them too much if not!
Yes, yes, yes...Scoop makes her debut tomorrow. Thanks for hanging around and for the support to make it through...you all rock!
SNOW!!!! It's beautiful!~~~ And a MITTEN!
I'm going to knit something. Thanks for nudging me.
xo
Posted by: sandy | November 29, 2007 at 04:03 AM
Gorgeous early morning snow picture. We're still waiting for a decent amount of snow to fall (waiting slightly apprehensively, of course; winter is long).
Posted by: jessie | November 29, 2007 at 04:31 AM
I love that first picture!
I too have been making some mittens - the little ones do go so quickly.
Posted by: Lisa | November 29, 2007 at 04:36 AM
Thanks for the reminder on the mittens! Stirring the stash for appropriate yarn. Glad your snow wishes came true! May it continue!
Posted by: Manise | November 29, 2007 at 05:03 AM
Happy, happy snow to you!
And Happy charity knitting!
My NaKniSweMo is turning into a NaKniVestMo because I ran out of fiber....sigh. I'll be posting about that tomorrow.
Posted by: Donna B | November 29, 2007 at 05:41 AM
Snow - you have snow! It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Amy Boogie | November 29, 2007 at 05:47 AM
Snooooooooooooow! Gorgeous picture. Truly.
*waits for tomorrow's debut!*
Posted by: bellamoden | November 29, 2007 at 06:23 AM
Gorgeous early morning snow! It's still warm here, I need some snow.
Posted by: eyeleen | November 29, 2007 at 06:35 AM
It looks as cold there as it is here! *shivering*
Posted by: Chris | November 29, 2007 at 06:37 AM
No, actually, you rock!
Posted by: nova | November 29, 2007 at 06:52 AM
Oh, Margene, that first photo is GORGEOUS! My little snow shower didn't last long yesterday and there were no lasting reminders, either. Boo.
Posted by: Vicki | November 29, 2007 at 06:54 AM
That first photo rocks! Love it!
Posted by: Cara | November 29, 2007 at 07:01 AM
When you live in a warm climate like I do and love to knit, knitting for others makes perfect sense. Love the mitten! Glad you finally got some snow.
Posted by: Wool Winder | November 29, 2007 at 07:28 AM
Love the snow....beautiful!!
Posted by: Robin in VA | November 29, 2007 at 07:43 AM
Loving seeing that snow! I sure hope this is a 'good snow' year.
Posted by: Birdsong | November 29, 2007 at 07:45 AM
I love those snow pictures. I'm so torn about where to send my charity knits this year.
Posted by: Carole | November 29, 2007 at 07:51 AM
There is also Holidailies where you post everyday in December. I will not be participating - NaBloPoMo about killed me.
Posted by: Kristyn | November 29, 2007 at 08:16 AM
Oh SNOW!I want some too!
Posted by: Rachel | November 29, 2007 at 08:24 AM
I failed miserably at NaBloPoMo, though I hit a record number of posts for myself this month. But without evening meaning to I made it on NaKniSweMo though.
Congrats on the snow.
Posted by: anmiryam | November 29, 2007 at 08:27 AM
The mittens are looking great in Scout's yarn!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | November 29, 2007 at 08:28 AM
Wonderful pictures. The snow looks lovely. I knit for charity, but wish I could do more. I think that's the knitter's sorrow.....wish I could do more. One more day! This is so cool and you have done so well!
Posted by: CindyCindy | November 29, 2007 at 08:33 AM
snow and mittens on two of my favorite blogs; i feel like mid-winter festival
Posted by: marie in florida | November 29, 2007 at 08:59 AM
I love the first picture on your post. Thanks for the link to the Soaring Eagles project. I can definitely knit in another pair before the deadline.
I can't wait to see Scoop!!
Posted by: monica | November 29, 2007 at 09:01 AM
That first photo is breathtaking.
Posted by: Beth S. | November 29, 2007 at 09:11 AM
Margene, you're such an inspiration!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | November 29, 2007 at 09:23 AM