Heidi Floyd, breast cancer survivor; Linda Malkas, PhD, co-director of the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center breast cancer research program; and Mary Maxwell, development director for the IU cancer center, recently accepted a donation of $3,900 to the center from DRG as the company's first proceeds donation to the center.

DRG has pledged a portion of the proceeds from each Think Pink book to research, dedicating Think Pink to all the women who have faced the difficult challenges of breast cancer.

Think Pink includes 35 crochet designs, with patterns written in a variety of skill levels. Needlecrafters can crochet pink hats, scarves, lapghans, slippers and other items that incorporate the pink ribbon associated with breast cancer awareness. The items can be worn as a statement of support or given as a gift to offer care and comfort.

"When we came up with the idea of publishing a book of crocheted projects intended to promote breast cancer awareness, we never dreamed of the response we'd receive," said Connie Ellison, Annie's Attic catalog merchandising director. "Our call for designs brought not only dozens of wonderful crocheted items, but touching personal stories from many of the designers, as well. Some of the stories are included in the book."

Products used in Think Pink can be purchased from local craft, fabric and variety stores or from the Annie's Attic catalog. The catalog is available at AnniesAttic.com.

Annie's Attic is a leading DRG brands. Other brands include The Needlecraft Shop, House of White Birches, American School of Needlework and Clotilde.

Crocheters can also access the Annie's Attic catalog from the DRG Web site at DRGnetwork.com, where information is available about additional books, magazines and pattern booklets produced through the company's publishing division.