IZZY Dolls

You guys are amazing!! we have handed over 254 , yes I said 254 Izzy dolls to the Nursing progam at Georgian College.


Here are a couple of snaps of the Izzy Dolls that you all made. Aren't they amazing!!!
For anyone that didn' know , they are going with the nursing students from Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario as they travel to the Dominican Republic. there the nursing studends will be handing them out to children as they do basic nursing care.


I can just see the little hands which will be clutching these precious little dollies from Canada, holding them close and sleeping with them and just loving them to bits!!


A big thanks you to everyone that helped make the dolls, We had such a great reponse. Some ladies made dozens of them!!! And this just started about 4-5 weeks ago....knitters are such great people so generous and giving. ( Google "Izzy Dolls" to see the story of how they got their names, very poignant.)
I will be sending out another e-mail soon about about charity knitting project so hope you are not all knitted out.
Again thanks so much for all you help without all of you this would not have been possible.

take care and happy knitting
Lynn

New Assistant at the Purple Sock

Hello!


I am writing today to introduce my new assistant here at the Purple Sock! Her name is Lucinda, and while she is very shy and quiet, she is doing a great job of showcasing the gorgeous samples of finished pieces we have here in the shop.


Her sweater is knit from our "March Madness" special, Berroco's Ultra Alpaca..this luscious yarn is 50% Super Fine Alpaca and 50% Peruvian wool. It comes in three weights including Ultra Alpaca , Ultra Alpaca Light and Ultra Alpaca Fine, and all three weights are on sale in March for 15% off the regular price! In addition, we have some wonderful pattern books for this yarn, including Lucinda's stunning green sweater which she is wearing here for her debut!


Lucinda is going to be quite the clothes horse I think, she is already thinking of changing sweaters to the lovely teal one I knit from the Ultra Alpaca and Ultra Alpaca fine and while she just adores the lovely beret she is wearing, I saw her eyeing a pretty blue one which is here in the shop as well. It's a good thing I knit a lot and can keep her in the stylish knit items I think she is going to want.


So, please drop in to meet Lucinda and to check out the "March Madness" special on the Berroco Ultra Alpaca....see you soon!




Happy Knitting!




Lynn,
thepurplesock@vianet.ca

charity knitting

Hello Everyone!


Six of our eight grandchildren were at our home for a sleep-over this past weekend, and between movies and treats and brushing their hair and getting everyone ready for bed, it was very hectic....BUT it made me stop and realize how very lucky we are. They are all warm and happy and healthy and have pretty much everything they need to keep them that way.


And I got to thinking of all the children who don't have even the basics..good food, fresh water, miniumum healthcare or even a little toy or doll...so, in that vein...here is my latest idea!


Georgian College's Nursing students do a stint each year in the Dominican Republic as part of their program. They have to pay to get themselves there, pay for the supplies they know they will need there, and this requires a lot of fund-raising and support from friends and family.. In addition, these "Izzy" dolls are always part of the travelling group, as while they travel to the Dominican stuffed in between medical supplies, as soon as they get there, they are free to go out and "play with the kids!"


So, here is what I propose....let's all get together and make Izzy dolls for these kids who have probably never had a toy. Next Thursday, February 24th at The Purple Sock from7-9PM, we will be knitting up Izzy Dolls! I will have lots of small balls of acrylic yarns available for you, the pattern is free, the stuffing is here, and we will have a great time! You will need 3mm needles, so if you have those, bring 'em along, as well as any extra acrylic or novelty yarns that you have.


BUT, if for some reason you cannot come on Thursday, but still want to be involved, here are some other options:


1. I can send you the pattern and you can get started at home.


2. If you are not a knitter, you can donate a Loonie or a Twoonie towards the purchasing of supplies or more stuffing.


3. You can drop off your extra acrylic yarns to make room for more yarn that you will actually use, lol! or stuffing that you are not going to use.


4. You could even pick up the dolls and help embroider the faces if embroidery is your thing.....


So, all in all, this is an exciting project and I wanted to email and tell you about it...please feel free to give me a call or email if you have any questions!


Hopefully, we will see you at 7PM on Thursday, the 24th at The Purple Sock.



Happy Knitting!




Lynn
thepurplesock@vianet.ca
thepurplesock.blogspot.com


p.s. If you would like to see more about this project at Georgian College, go to:

http://www.georgianc.on.ca/archives/2006/05/dominican.php