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Online - October 21, 2009
Gosh Yarn It
Free Fingers by Nina Wexler Gloves
The word “cancer” makes you want to scream every four-letter word in the book.
Including “love,” thanks to Nina Wexler. The breast cancer survivor knitted like a banshee while undergoing treatment and has turned her hobby into a business called Free Fingers, which is a line of fingerless gloves, handmade by Wexler and her team of gals.
Each pair is unique and made out of merino, silk, cashmere, and alpaca yarn. Unlike most stitch-and-bitch groups, this one consists of students on scholarship, widows, victims of layoffs, and retired workers making hand warmers for a good cause.
As if that’s not commendable enough, Free Fingers donates 100 percent of profits to breast cancer research foundations.
Which brings to mind a six-letter word: thanks.
Available online at blueandcream.com. For more information, go to freefingersbynina.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Free Fingers
Posted by claudiaglenn on Oct 21, 2009 5:01:17 PM
These are extremely beautiful. Well worth the cost. The fact that 100% goes to cancer research makes the purchase / donation beyond worthwhile. Brava Miss Nina.
Posted by iChristine on Oct 21, 2009 12:03:51 PM
love the idea behind this, and wanted to buy a pair... but the cheapest gloves are $120. :(
Posted by arefcanuck on Oct 21, 2009 11:16:51 AM
Um...can anyone count? "Thanks" is a six-letter word.
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Posted by ckharlow on Oct 21, 2009 7:58:26 PM
Gosh. The gloves are beautiful and, yes, I have cancer, too, but these guys are WAY too expensive for the average person. Could she perhaps make them in something other than cashmere???