Dec 08 2006

Bejeweled

Published by lolly at 12:15 am under Conscious Crafting,Knitalongs,Scarves, Wraps, Shrugs

Shobhana is doing a good deed – and we can help.

Shobhana's Bejeweled Scarf

This is Shobhana's author photo from the back page of her awesome new book, Yarnplay. See her fetching little scarf number? Well, she recently made the pattern for this scarf available for purchase ($2.25 – less than a caramel macchiato!), and between now and December 31st, the proceeds are going to F.I.R.E., the parent organization of The Dulaan Project. The money is being earmarked for the shipping fees associated with getting all of the wonderful handmade creations to Mongolia to keep the children warm and healthy. So, you can contribute and donate money to the effort, and get this smashing scarf pattern in turn!

*Visit Shobana's blog and buy a copy!*

… and just as an added incentive? Let's knit some Bejeweled scarves together! Buy your patterns between now and December 31st – and then, we can knit along together (Shobhana will join us!) starting January 1st, 2007.

This is not a formal knitalong, and I will not be keeping a list of names. However, if you do want to take part, here are some things you can do: (any or all of them!)

  • Leave me a comment if you purchased a pattern.
  • If you have a blog, ping this blog post (just link to it!) when you make your scarf in the new year.
  • Join the Handcrafted Scarves group on Flickr and tag your picture with "bejeweled".
  • Post this button on your blog, and link it to this blog post.
Bejeweled Knitalong Button Bejeweled Knitalong Button

That way we can see all of the lovely Bejeweled knits, as well as remember the Mongolian children that your donation helped!

81 responses so far

81 Responses to “Bejeweled”

  1. # Gaileon 08 Dec 2006 at 12:41 am

    I bought the pattern last week (and yarn – DB Alpaca Silk)! It’s my “must knit for me” project.

  2. # Rhondaon 08 Dec 2006 at 1:58 am

    I purchased the pattern today. I haven’t had time to knit anything so this is a good way for me to contribute. thank you.

  3. # Jenon 08 Dec 2006 at 7:01 am

    Bought the pattern last night!

  4. # Roxanneon 08 Dec 2006 at 7:36 am

    I just bought the pattern too…thank you for doing this!

  5. # Betheon 08 Dec 2006 at 8:07 am

    What a great little scarf! I just bought the pattern and will be knitting right along come Jan. 1.

  6. # Amberon 08 Dec 2006 at 8:19 am

    This is a great idea Lolly! Thank you for posting this on your blog. You have so many readers so this should really make a difference. :) I hope to be able to participate.

  7. # knittingnurseon 08 Dec 2006 at 8:39 am

    I need to go write a proper post for this. What an excellent idea. I think I am going to link this together with the OFA’s Red Scarf Project for 2007. It would be a perfect pattern for that, don’t you think? Taking care of 2 causes at once. . . . . AWWESOME!

  8. # Keanaon 08 Dec 2006 at 8:52 am

    I bought the pattern, love it, want to make several.

  9. # MissyJoonon 08 Dec 2006 at 8:58 am

    I purchased the pattern last week, but wasn’t planning on starting this until after the holidays, so this is all so timely!

  10. # Karenon 08 Dec 2006 at 9:03 am

    Count me in!!!! I bought the pattern last week and was going to KAL with Missy after Christmas anyway. The more, the merrier!!!! :)

  11. # scouton 08 Dec 2006 at 9:45 am

    Good for you Lol for doing this!!

  12. # Jennaon 08 Dec 2006 at 9:56 am

    Kntting networker extraordinaire! This is a great cause to get behind, I’m glad you’re doing this.

  13. # Friedaon 08 Dec 2006 at 10:57 am

    Great idea, Lolly! I bought the pattern today and will start knitting right after the holidays .

  14. # megon 08 Dec 2006 at 10:58 am

    I’m already working on mine as a gift for Christmas. I love the pattern and am happy to take part in a great cause. I have a progress shot on my blog and a link to Lisa’s.

    Thanks for posting it on your blog – you get tons of traffic so I’m sure the sales will go up.

  15. # Astridon 08 Dec 2006 at 11:01 am

    I have just received the pattern and it seems to be easy enough for me. :)
    It’s a great idea. Now I’m going to grap the button. Perhaps some german knitters will follow. Hope so.

  16. # Amyon 08 Dec 2006 at 11:37 am

    You are such a pusher of good things! I’m totally signing up for this. Thanks for pointing us to awesome things!!!

  17. # emilyon 08 Dec 2006 at 12:15 pm

    i bought the pattern … so excited to contribute to a good cause and have a great project for gifting!

  18. # Aviceon 08 Dec 2006 at 1:19 pm

    Done!

  19. # meganon 08 Dec 2006 at 1:49 pm

    i bought the pattern this morning! i may just have the perfect yarn for this too. . . thanks, Lolly!

  20. # Dorothy Bon 08 Dec 2006 at 2:00 pm

    Very cool idea! I think I will have to get it as soon as I can and join in on the fun.

  21. # georgiaon 08 Dec 2006 at 4:55 pm

    i’m there! i wish i could buy her hair too. oh man, she has great hair.

  22. # Tashaon 08 Dec 2006 at 7:15 pm

    I bought the pattern, too. What a great cause!

  23. # Beeon 08 Dec 2006 at 8:25 pm

    I bought this pattern last week too…as an xmas present to my mother. I’m happy to be part of a good cause!

  24. # Leahon 08 Dec 2006 at 8:45 pm

    I bought the pattern last week & am very in on this one! :)

  25. # yvonnepon 09 Dec 2006 at 1:52 pm

    I just joined the Scarves Group on Flickr, found this, bought the pattern and would love to join!

  26. # Janeton 09 Dec 2006 at 4:35 pm

    Pattern purchased! I’ll definitely be knitting this after the first of the year. :-) I’m already in the handcrafted scarves group on Flickr, so when I complete the scarf, I’ll definitely add it to the group. Thanks, Lolly!

  27. # Kathyon 09 Dec 2006 at 4:51 pm

    …just bought my copy of the pattern… :)

  28. # Noraon 09 Dec 2006 at 7:28 pm

    Bought the pattern – will also put a button on my blog.
    Great idea – thanks. x

  29. # Joséon 10 Dec 2006 at 7:13 am

    saw this on yvonnep’s blog and purchased the pattern. I’ll link to it later. Now going for a dive into the stash and starting off!

  30. # Kimon 10 Dec 2006 at 9:06 am

    I just got the pattern, but I can’t decide on a yarn. Thanks for letting us know about this. It’s such a small thing for each one of us to do, but together it will make a difference!

  31. # Shannonon 10 Dec 2006 at 9:55 am

    Hi-I got the pattern!

  32. # carrie mon 10 Dec 2006 at 10:37 am

    just bought the pattern — but i might start it early! i’m searching for a cute scarf pattern, and this fits the bill. thanks for sharing this — i might not have seen it otherwise!

  33. # Cherylon 10 Dec 2006 at 10:50 am

    Great idea, great scarf. I just purchased the pattern and wll be starting Jan 1..Hope to make many. Good commuter project.

  34. # Jackieon 10 Dec 2006 at 11:18 am

    Bought the pattern! Can’t wait to start!

  35. # kathyon 10 Dec 2006 at 2:59 pm

    I purchased my pattern and started it with Bernat Satin in navy blue from my stash. (chachaknits is my new coworker)

  36. # Jennhxon 10 Dec 2006 at 3:11 pm

    I’m in too! Great scarf pattern. Thanks for the inspiration to do good this holiday season!

  37. # margeneon 10 Dec 2006 at 3:56 pm

    I’m in! In fact I already have the scarf started. Thanks Lolly.

  38. # beverlyon 10 Dec 2006 at 6:39 pm

    Thanks, Lolly. I just purchased my pattern.

  39. # Mandaon 10 Dec 2006 at 7:11 pm

    I bought the pattern a week or two ago… :) Just waiting to finish some holiday knitting so I can start on something for moi. :D

  40. # LEOon 10 Dec 2006 at 7:49 pm

    Great idea – I’m on board. Just bought my pattern! Can’t wait to get started…

  41. # staycee419on 11 Dec 2006 at 10:27 am

    I just bought the pattern! What a great way to help out.

  42. # Bear Knitson 11 Dec 2006 at 1:10 pm

    I just purchased the pattern. Great idea!

  43. # dhyana roseon 11 Dec 2006 at 1:19 pm

    *
    Hi !
    I bought the pattern and knit one for my mom for christmas but I’d like to do the knitalong too. A fun pattern to knit !
    Please let me know how to ‘ping’ on my blog – Does that mean link to this page ?
    I am also not sure how to put the button on my blg -
    any help will be appreciated !
    Dhyana Rose

    *

  44. # Jennyon 11 Dec 2006 at 9:15 pm

    I just bought the pattern — I have some Alpaca Silk in my stash that I’ve been looking for the right pattern for and this is PERFECT — and for a great cause!

  45. # Birdsongon 11 Dec 2006 at 11:29 pm

    Bought the pattern, and I had just bought the yarn, not quite knowing what for! A great idea and for a good cause too.

  46. # allieon 11 Dec 2006 at 11:43 pm

    About to buy the pattern and very excited about joining the KAL come Jan. 1st.

  47. # Ginaon 12 Dec 2006 at 11:48 am

    Sign me up!

  48. # Noraon 13 Dec 2006 at 2:57 am

    Lauren, it’s me AGAIN!
    When you get a moment, would you kindly check out the button on my blog – AGAIN (see if it’s ok to link here).
    I was playing around this afternoon and somehow deleted my entire sidebar!
    Thanks (& sorry).
    N
    x

  49. # Jodion 15 Dec 2006 at 2:24 pm

    I bought the pattern, and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s bejeweled scarves!

  50. # Miss Scarletton 16 Dec 2006 at 8:59 am

    Hey that is great! I bought the pattern. Might not be able to wait for the KAL – yeah right, who am I kidding?
    Thanks for the info + links – an excellent project to be a part of.

  51. # Debon 22 Dec 2006 at 8:49 am

    got the pattern, now to find the perfect yarn…

  52. # Janeton 22 Dec 2006 at 12:21 pm

    Thank you for the pattern! Now I get to shop for some awesome yarn!

  53. # Lisaon 26 Dec 2006 at 1:23 pm

    Just got the pattern and can’t wait to find the perfect yarn.

  54. # Vanessaon 26 Dec 2006 at 3:37 pm

    I just purchased the pattern and can’t wait to get started. I have some fabulous Sundara yarns aran silky merino that will be perfect!

  55. # Miss Ton 26 Dec 2006 at 3:55 pm

    Just bought the pattern!

  56. # Valerieon 26 Dec 2006 at 4:56 pm

    Just bought the pattern. I have 2 yarns in the stash with appropriate yardage, hopefully one of them will work out well! This scarf fits well with one of my goals for 2007, knit some lace!

  57. # I.M. Knittifiedon 26 Dec 2006 at 6:56 pm

    Thanks, Lolly, for another great idea! I’ve bought the pattern and posted about it on my blog. I will add the button today. I have a skein of Schaefer Helene that I think will make a beautiful Bejeweled scarf.

  58. # Debon 27 Dec 2006 at 1:49 am

    Got the pattern a few days ago…now to find the yarn! Thanks for the info. :)

  59. # Sarahon 27 Dec 2006 at 8:28 am

    I bought the pattern last week and am about 1/2 through using SWTC Karaoke.

  60. # Ilseon 27 Dec 2006 at 10:26 am

    I just purchased the pattern and will join in this knitalong. I may make this my Christmas project for next year.
    Ilse

  61. # Amy Jon 27 Dec 2006 at 4:22 pm

    Hi

    I purchased the pattern and an off to get yarn today! I can’t wait to start!

    Happy New Year Everyone!

    Cheers,
    Amy J

  62. # jennhx.com » bejeweled begunon 27 Dec 2006 at 11:43 pm

    [...] I’m early on the Bejeweled Knitalong! If you haven’t heard of this new KAL for 2007, check it out on Lolly’s blog. Proceeds for the pattern purchase go towards the charity-knitting Mongolia Project, so go ahead and grab the pattern on Shobhana’s site! You know you deserve just one more little Christmas present for yourself, and it’s for a good cause to boot. [...]

  63. # staceyon 30 Dec 2006 at 12:32 pm

    Thank you for hosting another great KAL – I just purchased my pattern – sign me up!!:)

  64. # Chelleon 30 Dec 2006 at 3:27 pm

    I’m definately in, I purchased the pattern a few weeks ago. Now time to find hunt through my stash for the perfect yarn…. I think this will be a great pattern to try lace, wish me luck!

    Happy Knitting :-D

  65. # Bert(ie)on 31 Dec 2006 at 7:11 am

    I sign in for the knitalong. Purchased the pattern last week.

  66. # Cindyon 31 Dec 2006 at 8:25 pm

    Just bought the pattern at 8:23 pm on New Year’s Eve. I may have procrastinated till the last minute, but at lease I didn’t miss the deadline!! I’m not sure what yarn I will be using yet, but I am hoping to find something fabulous.

  67. # Cherylon 01 Jan 2007 at 1:19 am

    At work, trying to cast on, Happy New Year

  68. # Sarahon 01 Jan 2007 at 2:31 pm

    Bought the pattern Friday and am happily knitting along right now!

  69. # edieon 03 Jan 2007 at 8:44 pm

    bought the pattern last week, too! gonna make it after my socks are done! got the yarn, some yummy Mango Moon Hand Dyed which fittingly enough proceeds provides safe shelter, healthcare and education to Women in Nepal.. Knit On!

  70. # jennhx.com » last little bit of ‘06on 03 Jan 2007 at 10:27 pm

    [...] Knit-along:  Bejeweled. [...]

  71. # Amy Artisan » Time to Be…on 04 Jan 2007 at 7:19 pm

    [...] I’m participating in the Bejeweled KAL and am loving how the scarf is knitting up so far. It’s fun to see the scarves that are coming together – lots of fun yarn choices. This one will be for me – I commented to Mom that this would make a great birthday gift for a friend; however, I’m loving this yarn so much that I will indeed keep it for myself.So, semi “tongue in cheek” it seemed only appropriate to join It’s Not a Gift! 2.0 with this. [...]

  72. # Amy Jon 05 Jan 2007 at 12:04 am

    I’ve finished my scarf – thanx for the great pattern. I had lots of fun making the project and so many people have commmented on its beaut (the pattern, not my knitting). I am being a little bit greedy with this one and keeping it for myself!

  73. # Miss Ton 05 Jan 2007 at 10:24 am

    I started knitting last night and I already love it. This one will go fast.

  74. # melanieon 07 Jan 2007 at 4:03 pm

    I just bought the pattern too – I’ll start it soon. Wonderful pattern -

  75. # Amy Artisan » Bejeweled Blue Hostason 16 Jan 2007 at 9:28 pm

    [...] Thanks Shobhana for sharing this great pattern! Thanks Lolly for organizing the KAL! I will definitely be knitting this pattern again – in fact, I’ve already started on 2 new projects based on this pattern (at opposite ends of the yarn scale). [...]

  76. # Knit Nurseon 18 Jan 2007 at 4:18 pm

    Pattern looks gorgeous, just the thing for a weekend away with two, two-hour train journeys one at each end! Just got to dig out some yarn, but that shouldn’t be a problem with my current stash! Thanks for the great tip!

  77. # Bert(ie)on 21 Jan 2007 at 11:09 am

    I finished my scarf today, it’s a very good pattern and the scarf, knitted in alpaca, is delightfully warm and light and soft. There’s a pic on my weblog. Happy knitting to all of you.

  78. # Angieon 23 Jan 2007 at 9:32 am

    I finished my scarf today, donating it to the Red Scarf project, check it out on my Blog: http://www.knit4angie.blogspot.com

  79. # Michelleon 23 Jan 2007 at 9:57 am

    I love Dulaan and I love this scarf! Thank you!

  80. # marijke goudzwaardon 13 Nov 2007 at 4:15 am

    Hello, I did send money to receive te pattern of the scarf. Is that still possible? Or are you not doing that anymore?

    marijke, the netherlands

  81. # Alpaca « Kophiepson 22 Dec 2009 at 3:56 pm

    [...] om te breien, deze Bejeweled-sjaal (een knitalong). En inderdaad superwarm en zacht, de diepblauw-met-paarse alpaca-wol die ik [...]

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