Tag Archives: Doctors Without Borders

MSF total for the year

Posted on December 30, 2011 by natalie

Inspired by the Yarn Harlot’s Knitters Without Borders effort, I’ve been donating a portion of my knitting income each month to MSF/DWB. In March I donated everything I earned because of the earthquake and the aftermath in Japan. I just … Continue reading →

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Disaster in Japan = giving more in March

Posted on March 13, 2011 by natalie

I’ve had a few days to try and absorb what is continuing to happen in Japan since the earthquake and tsunami. I’ve heard that Doctors Without Borders are on the ground helping and so what I’m going to do this … Continue reading →

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Knitting and giving

Posted on March 2, 2011 by natalie

As I mentioned last time, the cotton/linen blend I’m working with is Pima Lino Lace by Diamond Yarn. The suggested needle size is 2.75mm. I’m using 3.25, but since I knit loosely, that’s like a normal person using 3.75. I’m … Continue reading →

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Knitters helping the world

Posted on February 8, 2011 by natalie

A while back I had a pictureless post where I stated my intention to make a donation to MSF/DWB each month this year based on my knitting earnings. You already knew that Knitters Without Borders has raised over $1,000,000, right? … Continue reading →

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