Archives: November2011

• Jayne Hat knit-a-thon results

   The Pure Speculation Festival Jayne Hat knit-a-thon was a resounding success! It was a long weekend of cramped fingers and smiling customers. When the knitting needles were put down our volunteer knitter had managed to finish 4 Jayne Hats.
  The @ABbrowncoats twitter account shared photos of the hats as they were being produced and we’ve uploaded them to our Facebook Fan page.
  Got pictures of the knit-a-thon? Please share. Perhaps you saw Sheelagh madly knitting at the booth, wandering the vendor area (walking and [...]

• pledge to the knit-a-thon. win prizes

  Want a shot a winning something shiny? Pledge your support for the Jayne Hat knit-a-thon taking place during the Pure Speculation Festival (Nov 18-20, 2011) in Edmonton for a contest entry.
  For every dollar pledged in support of the Jayne Hat knit-a-thon, you’ll receive an entry into our prize drawing. Available prize items include a James Hance “Firefrog” print, Browncoats: Redemption DVD, Tshirts and assorted AB Browncoats goodies.
  You may pledge a “per hat” donation or a pre-set amount. Once the knit-a-thon is over, [...]

• ~ Nov 2011 Jayne Hat Knitting Lessons in Edmonton ~

  We are looking for people to knit Jayne Hats for us to sell at conventions and Can’t Stop the Serenity (CSTS) events. Proceeds from the hat sales help fund our annual CSTS event in Edmonton each June. Fundraising efforts by the Alberta Browncoats benefit Equality Now, Kids Need to Read, and the Edmonton Youth Emergency Shelter Society.
  We will be holding our next Jayne Hat knitting lesson on Saturday, November 12 at The Carrot (9351-118 Ave in Edmonton) from 12:30 – 3:30 [...]