I mentioned last week that I was getting ready to switch my blog over to WordPress.org and a new hosting service.  This will give me more control over the appearance and operation of my blog, and it will also pave the way for offering sponsorships.  However, I didn’t realize at the time that it requires an initial investment of money to start the hosting service, which I don’t really have right now.  So I decided to have a handknit hosting fundraiser to raise money.

All these items are handknit by me, and I’ve linked to the original posts about each item when available.  If you’re interested in purchasing one of these items, send me an e-mail using the contact link in the sidebar, or by leaving a comment, and I can send you a PayPal invoice.  All of these items are one of a kind, and I am selling them on a first come, first serve basis.  US shipping is included in the price.  If you are outside of the US and would like to buy something, just let me know and I’ll look up the shipping cost and adjust the price.

Thank you so much for all your love and support!  I think I have some of the most awesome readers.

This beautiful scarf is completely one of a kind.  I spun the yarn myself on a drop spindle, and then knit it up in a one-by-one ribbed pattern, making it look the same on both sides.  The yarn is a soft merino with lots of color and character.  Due to the nature of handspun, some sections of the scarf are thicker, while others are thinner.  It is 57″ long and an average of 4″ wide (some sections are a bit wider, while others are a bit thinner, again due to the nature of the yarn).  You can see the original post about this scarf here (I’m so glad I smile in pictures now).  And here’s a post about the yarn.  I’m asking $50 for this scarf.

Next we have the Crochet Squared Messenger Bag.  This is an original pattern of mine, and the purse it totally unique.  The yarns are a wool/acrylic blend, a cotton/wool blend and a little that is 100% wool.  The inside of the bag is lined with some olive cotton fabric, and the strap is reinforced with fabric too.  It can hold quite a lot, and it’s very sturdy.  The body is 11″ wide, 12″ tall and 2″ deep.  The strap is 2.5″ wide and 42″ long.  I’m asking $50 for this.  You can see the original post here.

(SOLD) This scarf is knit with 100% superwash merino (though I recommend hand-washing all knits).  It’s soft and cozy, and can work nicely on its own or layered under another scarf for extra warmth.  I’m asking $20 for this.  The original post is here. (SOLD)

If I can sell all of these, it will completely cover the cost of hosting for a year, as well as help cover some other costs.  If you’re interested in any of these, please let me know as soon as possible, because they will be sold first come first serve.