Lindsey's Knit Red Giveaway - And the winner is...

Happy Friday everyone!

I don't know about where you are, but the sun is out, the sky is blue, and it's going to be a hot weekend here in Reno, Nevada! I'm excited to get out into the fresh air for a run and possibly a hike! What are YOUR plans for this (almost) 4th of July Weekend?


What better way to celebrate the weeks end then announcing the winner for Lindsey Jacobellis' Knit Red giveaway? And the winner is...

Commenter #12 - Geknitics who said:

"Having a family history of heart disease, I walk 3 miles most days, do yoga, and knit!" 

We can't argue with that! Sounds like you're on the path to a long, happy, healthy life! Congratulations to Geknitics! We can't wait to see what you make from Knit Red! 

And a big thanks to Random.org for choosing a random number for us.

Geknitics - please email me at casey@jimmybeanswool.com to claim your book!

Lindsey Jacobellis Shares her Stitch Red Story...and a Knit Red Giveaway!

We're excited to have Lindsey Jacobellis, from the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, here to blog about her contribution to Knit Red! There will be a Knit Red giveaway, so take a look!

Lindsey Jacobellis

Earlier, this year, I had a great opportunity come my way that includes my passion for knitting. I have been involved in raising money for breast cancer research for many years since my mom is a survivor. Now, I am also involved in raising awareness about heart disease in women for the Stitch Red campaign.

The owner of Jimmy Beans Wool, Laura Zander, started the Stitch Red campaign and since then Jimmy Beans Wool has become one of my wonderful sponsors - up there with Red Heart® yarns who was an early supporter of the campaign.

Lindsey's Snowboarder Hat!

The goal of Stitch Red is to get women to be more heart-healthy and recognize the signs of heart disease before it's too late. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. and the knitting and crocheting industry's have truly embraced this effort to spread awareness. Many designers and yarn manufacturers have created unique Stitch Red products to support heart health awareness. From the profits of these Stitch Red designated products, a percentage of the profits will go to the Foundation for the National Institutes for Health in support of The Heart Truth™.

In addition, as a part of the Stitch Red campaign, a series of books will be published to help support the campaign among the needlearts industry. The first book, which you all know, is Knit Red and I am featured in it! Along with 30 other beautifully knitted garments and accessories all in red!

 

All of the designs are beautiful and it is awesome to be a part of such a great book with talented designers from the knitting industry. I designed a super-cute snowboarder's hat that is perfect on and off the slopes! The book also contains heart healthy tips from each of the designers and tasty recipes that are also good for your  heart.

For a chance to win a copy of Knit Red, please leave a comment about what YOU do to stay heart-healthy. A winner will be randomly selected and announced in the blog post on Friday, June 29th! Please leave your comment by Thursday, 6/28 at 11pm PST.

I am so excited and happy to be a part of this campaign and cannot wait for everyone to get the book and see how gorgeous it is!

-Lindsey