Circular Needles are Finally Here!

For all of you who have struggled to find the perfect circular needle, look no longer! Laurel Hill is now proud to sell Knitter’s Pride Circular Needles that are both affordable and good quality. With a variety of sizes ranging from: 16, 24, 32, 40, 47, these needles will be a great asset for any of your future products that may call for them! Especially those of you wishing to make a Knots of Love Starter Kit! We hope you enjoy

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Knots of Love

Congratulations to Knots of Love for such an incredible accomplishment in passing their 100,000 cap milestone!! As of today, the cap count is up to 101,633!

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Knots of Love’s Christine Shively: An All Star Among Us!

Check out Christine Shively from Laurel Hill partner Knots of Love holding a LH crochet needle in this People Magazine spread! Christine was honored as an Major League Baseball/People Magazine All Star in 2009.

People Magazine and MLB are accepting applications for 2010 All Stars? Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them here.

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Christine Shively of Knots of Love is Awarded “All-Star” of the “All-Stars Among Us” Campaign

Laurel Hill is proud to be a part of the Knots of Love program, which collects knitted and crocheted caps for patients battling cancer or other life threatening illnesses.  We would also like to congratulate Executive Director Christine Shively, who was recognized as an “All-Star” of the “All-Stars among Us” campaign for her extraordinary community service work through Knots of Love.

The “All-Stars Among Us” program is central to the 2009 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Summer events, which is dedicated to charitable programs and community service.  Nearly three quarters of a million votes were cast at PeopleAllStars.com by fans across the nation to select the 30 “All-Stars Among Us” winners (one per MLB Club) out of the pool of 90 finalists who exemplify leadership in their communities.

MLB is also supporting President Obama’s call for community service through “United We Serve,” a program that encourages Americans to participate in community service in their area.  Visit www.serve.gov to find community service opportunities in your area.

You, too, can donate a knitted or crocheted cap to Knots of Love. Buy a Laurel Hill Starter Kit, which comes complete with everything you need including a pattern and details for donation. We’ll also donate $3 to Knots of Love for each starter kit purchased.

For additional information about the “All-Stars Among Us Campaign” view the MLB press release.

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Knots of Love: Warm Weather Care

Chemotherapy is hard on a cancer patient’s skin, causing very dry skin that can be sensitive to touch and to sun exposure.

In the summer months, Knots of Love, makes two types of caps for chemotherapy patients – caps made from cotton or cotton blend yarns (see brimmed cap picture) and sleep caps for ladies (see purple picture).

Knots of Love is our charity partner at Laurel Hill and we’re pleased to support them. If you’re a Knots of Love volunteer, contact them (or us) for your code. $1 of every purchase at our online store goes back to the organization.

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Knots of Love: Crochet Caps for Cancer Patients

A handmade gift of soft yarn given in love can soothe the soul.

Laurel Hill is proud to support Knots of Love, a dedicated organization that knits and crochets caps for cancer patients and others facing terminal illness.

The caps are given free to patients through cancer and medical centers all over the country.

If you’re a Knots of Love volunteer, please contact us! With a special code, $1 of your crochet hook purchase goes to the organization.

If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Christine Shively at christine@cshively.com.

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