Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

k2tog

Hi Everyone
Been working on my ripple blanket, which I now notice is not wide enough for a baby blanket so will now go to LH for a cat! I’m enjoying doing it because it’s a relatively simple pattern and a lovely effect – makes me look cleverer than I am! Also did a pink crochet angel pocket and tried it in HTC and because I didn’t know how to decrease in that stitch, did the triangle bit in DC and made it up as I went along!
I think I might rip back my slanted shells blanket and redo it smaller because the yarn I got to finish it is completely different and I think I can use it elsewhere – will feel bad ripping it though because I’ve done so much.
Elaine I think I could only do the sleeping bag because you rewrote the pattern – couldn’t get my head round the stitch marker bit before – thank you. Hope you feel more sociable soon – I don’t think this miserable rain helps. A couple of days of sunshine and I feel gutted when it rains again and we’re all stuck indoors. My most hated thing though is the washing line dither – shall I put it out? You finally decide to chance it and 10 minutes later it buckets down!
How lovely that your DGS is settling in so well Anne – fantastic.
Everyone has been really busy. I’m looking forward to catching up with the pics on Shelleys blog.
Mr Darcy again tonight Kathy?

mioliere

Good morning everyone - the sun is shining here at last, so I hope it is where you all are.

Update in the following post. Angel wraps, pockets and capes have all been listed under 'angel pockets' and sun tops have not been listed until I can find out from Prfungi how to add them to her brilliant spreadsheet. I can add names in the 'down' column, but don't know how to add the items across the top because she has slanted the boxes to get all the words in, IYKWIM!

Anyway, the figures, as always, are absolutely staggering; I really cannot believe how many things are being made - 223 items added since last week!! You are ALL fantastic, so well done!:j:T:A:j:T:A:j:T:A:j:T:A:j:T

I hope the update is correct - please let me know if I've got anything wrong.

I'm now going to rush through my chores so that I can spend some time knitting and crocheting.

K2tog - I only watch Mr Darcy when DH is out - he can't stand 'girly' programmes like that, and would grumble all the way through it. When it first came on TV, he watched it with me and could barely stay awake for even one episode! I can't put him through it again! I shall watch some more episodes today - in peace.

Thinking of you, Shaz.

Maytaurus - hope you have a good day today.

Have a great day, everyone.

KathyXX

mioliere

UPDATE @ 18th May 2009


CHALKY'S APPEAL IN SPAIN - there are some great photos on page 27 of this thread!

LINK TO MAYTAURUS'S AMAZING COLLECTION OF LINKS HERE#964 #2422

Shazrobo
26 baby hats : 1 Jumper : 20 buntings pairs bootees : 3 baby blanket : 38 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's Big Knit campaign this year) 7 teddies ; 21 hedgehogs ; 2 dinosaur ; 1 Snowman ; 2 dolls ; 1 JellyBaby toy ; 6 Teddy Bags ; 1 tank top ; 3 hats for Loving Hands elderly challenge ; 3 Scarves ; 1 shawl for Loving Hands elderly ; 1 SANDS blkt for LH
3 boobs ; 4 squares; 5 Aaron squares ; Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper


Shaz’s Mum
36 Aaron squares ;

Pippa.S
7 baby hats ; 5 cardies ; 14 buntings ; 28 squares ; 4 baby blanket ; 5 pair bootees ; 2 body warmer : 28 Boobs ; 5 scarves for LH elderly challenge ; 10 hedgehogs 1 dinosaur, 2 clown puppets for LH trauma toys challenge 3 tiny teds Chalky's appeal: 2 cardies, 1 jumper, 2 pairs bootees ; Mrs Moneypenny's Choirboys' fundraisers: 2 hedgehogs

Mioliere
14 baby hats ; 14 pairs booties ; 8 buntings ; 3 bibs ; 1 baby dress (pink - for full-term newborn) ; 1 baby doll & 2 hedgehogs for LH's Trauma Toys appeal ; 1 dinosaur ;
1 teddy hand puppet for LH's appeal Chalky's appeal: 1 pair mittens, 1 cardi ; 1 Aaron square

Shezmit
5 sleeping bags ; 6 buntings ; 3 hats ; 39 teddies ; 4 jumpers for the teds ; 1 scarf ; 55 boobs ; 27 Easter chicks ; 1 mini Christmas stocking ; 5 squares ; 1 coffee mug cosy ; 1 baby cardi ; 1 hedgehog ; 1 Blanket ; 12 Aaron squares ; 4 bibs ; 2 baby gowns ; 1 Easter basket Aaron Blankets Sewn 11

Aaron
7 squares

Jellybeans
22 baby hats ; 3 Teddies for Tragedies ; 15 buntings ; 9 boobs ; 2 baby blankets ;
8 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 2 Scarf ; 4 Adult hats ; 6 Aaron squares ; 12 Hedgehogs

K2tog
15 baby hats ; 25 buntings ; 4 pairs of bootees ; 2 Blanket ; 2 hats for LH's elderly challenge ; 1 hedgehog ; 31 Aaron squares ; 7 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 1 pair mittens ; 1 Tragic Ted ; 3 boobs ; 1 shrug (counted as shawl) ; 1 square jumper ; 1 sleeping bag ; 2 angel pockets

LilyMay (my Mum)
6 toddler cardies ; 4 toddler hats ; 8 baby hats ; 6 baby blankets ; 2 baby vests ; 2 cardies ; 8 buntings ; 9 squares ; 8 hedgehogs ; 3 large hats for Loving Hands elderly challenge

Tooties
11 baby hats ; 12 cardies ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 120 squares ; 1 blanket ; 2 boobs ; 3 hats for LH's elderly challenge ; 3 scarves for LH elderly ; 5 pairs of mittens for LH elderly ; 3 shawls for LH elderly ; 1 pair of bed socks for LH elderly ; 7 boobs ; 4 pairs child's socks ; 10 toddler jumpers ; Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi

F1Widow
4 baby hats ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 4 squares ; 2 baby blanket ; 1 scarf ; 12 buntings ; 3 boobs ; 1 angel cape (wrap/pocket)
3 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 19 Aaron squares ;2 Pull-on Hats for Operation Christmas Child.

RoloPolo
24 baby hats ; 21 cardies ; 12 pairs of mittens ; 9 pairs of bootees ;

Chrisbethany
6 baby hats ; 6 buntings ; 26 squares ;

Miss Angie
10 squares ;

Mrs Moneypenny
9 baby hats ; 2 baby gown ; 1 angel pocket ; 15 buntings ; 2 cardies ; 6 squares ; 47 Puffin P.E.bags (as Mrs Moneypenny's DS calls them (!) for LH challenge ; 1 Scarf (LH) ; 1 lap Blanket ; 23 boobs ; 14 Aaron squares ; 11 Memory bags ; 100 ST covers/pads (LH Algerian Action) Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper ; Mrs Moneypenny's Choirboys' fundraisers: 2 toys ; 17 Creme Egg ducklings and chicks ; 11 Crème Egg covers, 1 Sands blanket

DPixie
57 squares ; 43 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 112 'Aaron squares' ; 45 buntings

Chalky
13 Teds ; 14 Teddy Bags ; 13 squares ; 26 boobs ; 28 hedgehog ; 4 angel pocket ; 132 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 20 trauma toys ; 1 baby blanket ; 7 baby hats ; 9 Buntings ; 39 Aaron squares ; 5 scarves: Chalky's appeal: 12 cardies, 1 hat, 1 pr booties



Chalky’s Spanish Group
19 Teds ; 51 IS Hats ; 1 boob ; 27 Aaron Sqs ; 18 Hats ; 2 bootees ; 2 mittens ; 4 cardigan sets



Itsloopylisa
2 baby hats ; 1 angel pocket ; 3 buntings ; 3 sleeping bags ; 2 Teds ; 2 squares ; 3 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 1 Aaron square ;

Craftlady
4 buntings ; 1 angel wrap (listed under angel pocket in running totals) ; 1 lap blanket ; 1 toy lamb for Preemies UK ; 1 baby hat ; 8 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 3 Aaron squares

Sheyo
15 baby hats ; 15 pairs of bootees ; 15 pairs of mittens ; 10 buntings ; 20 bib ; 6 hedgehogs ; 1 teddy ; 1 Easter chick ; 6 baby blankets ; 4 cardis.

Bridgetdunstable
1 square ;

Gingernutmeg
78 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's next campaign)

SylviaD
6 baby hats ; 2 Teds ; 14 squares ; 1 dinosaur, 2 pig for LH trauma toy challenge ; 4 baby gowns ; 1 cardie ; 5 angel pockets ; 2 adult hats ; 5 boob ; 1 vest ; 1 bunny ; 2 dog coats

SGT
5 baby hats ; 3 bunting ; 2 pairs mittens ; 1 pair bootees ; 1 body warmer ; 1 Innocent Smoothie hat ; Mrs Moneypenny's Choirboys' fundraisers 8 hedgehogs ; Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi, 1 pair mittens, 1 pair bootees

KLF
1 Innocent Smoothie hat ; 1 'Aaron square' ;

Pauline
3 Teddies for Tragedies

Daphne
3 Angel pockets ; 1 cardi ; 3 jumpers ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 4 hats ; 1 large blanket ; Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi

Maytaurus
9 squares ; 29 baby hats ; 11 blankets ; 14 pairs bootees ; 5 pair of mittens ; 7 baby cardies ; 23 buntings ; 2 bib ; 16 Aaron squares ; 1 boob ; 1 dog sweater ; 6 dog blanket ; Chalky's appeal: 2 baby hats ; Mrs Moneypenny's Choirboys' fundraisers 1 chicken , 1 rabbit , 2 ducks

Zippitty
1 animal blanket ; 3 squares ; 2 Innocent Smoothie hats

Seakay
30 squares ; 16 Innocent Smoothie hats

Heldun
7 baby hats ; 4 buntings ; 4 baby blankets ; 11 cardi ; 3 pair mittens ; 6 bootees ; 8 boobs

Shelbell
4 baby hats ; 1 Innocent Smoothie hat ; 1 square ; 1 hooded wrap (well done for perservering with it!) ; 1 blanket ; 2 cardies ; 2 pairs of booties ; 2 pairs of mittens

Lorri
6 baby hats ; 6 cardies ; 9 pairs of bootees ; 3 pairs of mittens ; 2 chicks

L C Wilson
32 squares ; 35 baby hats ; 6 pairs of booties ; 1 pr mitts ; 5 angel wrap (listed under 'angel pockets') 9 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 336 'Aaron squares' ; 5 baby gowns ; 45 buntings ; 1 teddy ; 11 boobs ; 23 blankets ; 2 cardis ; 1 Hooded Wrap

RedheadMum
6 baby hats ; 3 squares ;

Hellbells45
4 squares ; 6 Aaron squares ; 1 angel pocket ; 1 8” square ; 2 square jumpers

Worleite
7 baby hats ; 1 bunting

Nikki2002-2008
46 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 3 'Aaron squares' ; 3 baby blankets

Nikhita
2 'Aaron squares' ;

Aeshna
8 squares ; 6 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 24 baby buntings ; 3 bibs ; 5 gown ; 12 baby hat ; 10 baby blankets

PurpleTeddyBear
19 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 4 'Aaron squares' ; 1 Square Jumper for Soweto ; 26 Easter Chicks ; 5 buntings ; 11 baby hats ; 7 boobs ; 1 blanket ; 1 cardi ; 1 gown ; 4 LH hats.

Our Spanish department (via Chalky)!
50 Teds for Tragedies

Roaming in the Gloaming
4 dog blankets ; 32 baby hats ; 50 IS hats ; 1 jumper ; 15 Buntings ;2 Baby Blankets ; 4 Boobs ; 1 Trauma Teddy ; 1 Teddy Bag ; 1 Scarf (LH) ; 4 Angel Cribs ; 4 Memory Cache/ Keepsake Bags. 54 ST pads ; 16 ST bags ; 1 Adult hat (LH) ; 18 Facecloths

Psso
14 baby hats ; 4 baby cardies ; 4 sleeping bags ; 1 baby jumper ; 7 pair of booties ; 2 Mittens 10 squares ; 13 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 16 buntings ; 2 angel wraps (listed under angel pockets) ; 1 toddler’s jumper ; 4 hedgehogs ; 2 Angel Crib ; 1 blanket ; 4 dog blankets

Linedancerann
4 Baby Cardies ; 26 baby Hats ; 3 Pair of Mittens ; 3 Pair of Booties ; 7 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 2 baby blanket ; 5 pr Mittens (LH) ; 2 gowns ; 2 Kids Tank Tops & 1 Kids Cardi : 1 sun top (LH) ; 8 squares: 8 Aaron squares

Jena
2 baby blankets ; 1 sleeping bag ; 4 baby hats ; 1 Cardi ; 2 Innocent Smoothie hats ;

Daffodiltulip
1 sleeping bag

SuziQ5
34 baby hats ; 1 pr mitts ; 5 prs booties ; 6 baby blankets ; 1 sleeper sack (sleeping bag)

Prfungi
3 buntings ; 21 baby hats ; 2 baby blankets ; 1 gown ; 1 pr mittens ; 8 boobs ; 1 cardi

Only Girl
10 baby hats ; 3 pr Bootees ; 2 Bodywarmer ; 1 pr Mittens ; 2 Sleeping Bags ; 10 Innocent Smoothie hat ; 1 teddy ; 5 boob ; 2 pet blankets ; 1 dog coat ; 1 bunting

PamsPal
25 buntings ; 7 gowns ; 17 baby hats ;

Crumblepie
46 baby hats ; 3 pr bootees ; 2 buntings ; 6 cardis ; 35 IS Hats


In Search of Me
3 squares

Soon2bejobless
1 bodywarmer ; 3 baby hats ; 1 cardie: 1 hooded wrap : 1 gown ; 1 angel wrap (pocket) : 6 buntings

Don79
3 buntings ;




RUNNING TOTALS:

Baby Hats: 529 ; Baby Cardies: 91 ; Baby Jumpers: 6 ; Sleeping Bags: 19 ; Buntings: 364 ; Angel Pockets: 27 ; Pairs of Booties: 117 ; Pairs of Mittens: 55 ; Teddies: 144 ; Jumpers for Teds: 4 ; Scarves: 7 ; Teddy Bags: 21 ;
Toddler Cardies: 7 ; Toddler Jumpers: 13 ; Toddler Hats: 4 ; Baby Blankets: 92 ; Baby Vests: 3 ;
Baby dress: 1 ; Baby Gowns: 30 ; Bibs: 32 ; Bodywarmers: 5 ; Squares: 411 ; Boobs: 207 ; Easter Chicks: 56 ;
Easter Basket: 1 ; Mini Xmas Stockings: 1 ; Int. Smoothie Hats: 589 ; Coffee Mug Cosies: 1 ; Pairs of Children’s Socks: 4 ; Animal Blankets: 14 ; Dog Sweaters: 1 ; Children's Hats: 4 ; Hooded Wraps: 2 ; Toys for Preemies UK: 2 ; Hooded Wraps 1 ; 3 tank top/sun top
Square Jumpers: 4 ; Angel Cribs : 6 ; Memory Keepers/ bags/caches : 15 ;

LOVING HANDS CHALLENGES:
Elderly: Hats: 22 ; Scarves: 14 ; Pairs of Mittens: 10 ; Shawls: 5 ; Pairs of Bedsocks: 1 ; Large Blankets: 1 ;
Lap Blanket: 2 ; Puffin Bags: 65 ; ST Pads/covers: 154 ; ST Bags: 16 ; SANDS Blanket : 2
Trauma Toys: Hedgehogs: 87 ; Baby Dolls: 3 ; Dinosaurs: 5 ; Teddy Puppets: 1 ; Pigs: 2 ; Other: 27

MRS MONEYPENNY’S CHOIRBOYS’ FUNDRAISERS: Toys: 2 Creme Egg Ducklings: 17, Hedgehogs: 10 ; Crème Egg covers 11, Chicken: 1 Rabbit: 1, Duck: 2

AARON’S SQUARES: 689.


XMAS BOXES Appeals : 1 Hats ; 18 Facecloths

ADDED SINCE LAST UPDATE:223





PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU SPOT AN ERROR Ta!

craftlady

Has anyone got the address for Algerian Action?

roamin_in_the_gloamin

Good morning everybody, hope you all have a great day regardless of the weather where you happen to be.

Moiliere -I really can be doing without the heart attack first thing in the morning 21 BABY BLANKETS - I wish - I am trying hard on the knitting machine but not that much. It should read 2 baby blankets and the dog blanket total is 4 dog blankets
I am hoping to do only project washables for AA and dog/baby blankets this week, but you never know I might just get bored and try something else too.

Jean in France (sunny at the moment - soon as the washing hits the line the rain will be torrential-I just know my luck)
xx

mioliere

Hi Jean - I was just checking that you were awake! Sorry about that - I've put it right. Sunny here, too, but not enough washing to make up a machine-load, so I can't make the most of it.

Have a great day.

KathyXX

OnlyGirl

Morning all,

We have rotten weather here today, it's stopped raining at mo, but the skies are still very grey. Hope it's better where you are.

Brilliant totals on the update,:T I missed getting mine on this week so will attempt to update next time, It's not easy getting on the computer at the weekend for me what with dh & ds's fighting over it little ol me is at the back of the queue as usual. whenever I do get on their hovering in the background waiting to pounce as soon as I move, very annoying:mad:

There's so many patterns to try I'm not sure what to make next, I've been doing the crochet bunting and am enjoing them as their very quick, I might try the facecloths as I fancy a bit of knitting for a change. great idea to use them for blankets too.

Hope everyone is having a good day, ((hugs)) to all.:D

chalky_75

Good morning everybody--- Just read through everbodies post since yesterday morning and glad things are going so well for so many
PippaS ---So glad things are settling so well with the little GS
Mioliere-- Lovely to have you back posting we did miss you when you were away.
TightAs- Feel a bit calmer now that we are in situ -- WEATHER IS PANTS here!!! So I am just hoping it is all over and done with by the weekend. They have taken so much trouble with so many things. DDIL2B has even knitted little monsters for all the little ones coming !! The theme she has chosen is peacock feathers so there are beautiful shades of blues and greens everywhere. DOH and I are in charge of hole punching the favour bags today so taht will keep us out of mischief!!!
psso- lurk away but hope you feel a bit brighter
DON AND OTHER NEWBIES -- It is so nice to have you all onboard that it doesnt matter a jot how much you knit. I personally have restless hands disease so hedgehogs just appear off the end of my fingers. Last year the symptoms were premmie hats !! NO CURE I AM AFRAID !!
roamin - I have a romantic picture of you in my head in your barn. A bit like The English Patient. With you peacefully sewing and knitting.
Does anyone else do this !! I read your posts feel as if we are all getting to know each other and then imagine what you all could be like.

OK, OK , OK --I think it is time to go and lie in a darkened room . Must be all thi wedding milarky !!

Have good days one and all.

mioliere

Chalky - thanks for your kind words. As you know, my DS2 got married on 8th August last year. The weather was dreadful in the week leading up to it, and even worse for the rest of the month, but, for that one day, the sun burst out as soon as we all arrived at the church. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the same with your DS's wedding - don't despair; I'm sure it will be a gorgeous day. The peacock colours sound fantastic. Can't wait for the photos!

I feel as if we all know each other so well from this thread that, if we were to meet up for a big party, we'd all get on like a house on fire. This is a lovely thread with the nicest people!

Well, I should be working but I can't be bothered at the moment. I've been dusting instead (how virtuous!), but now I can't be bothered with that either. I shall have to do some work, though, so I can treat myself to the afternoon with my crochet and Mr Darcy!

Hope you are all having a good day.

KathyXX

f1widow

mioliere - sorry to be a pain (have typed in red so you know its an update) - unfortunately I cannot lay claim to 6 baby hats should still be 4

Also I noticed at the bottom of the update you have "christmas boxes" listed (1x hats and facecloths) - at the moment I am doing the pull on hats for friends Mum for the church shoe boxes at christmas (have done 3 altogether (Operation Christmas Child) - as you have them listed seperately (or should that be three to include the two I have done this week) is there someone else on here that collects them ?? as I would not mind sending some their way

I hope you can understand that because I have just read it back and I dont ha ha ha

thanks so much for your help and sorry to be a pain - f1 widow xxx