Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

shezmit

my update

2 boobs
2 teddies
2 vents
2 sleeping bags
1 pair of mittens


shelley

mioliere

Hi everyone - hope your weather is as gorgeous as ours! Warm, sunny, cloudless blue sky - in fact, I've prescribed it for all knitters!

I'm just about to do the update. Sorry it wasn't done yesterday - I just didn't seem to get a minute to myself. I didn't get any crocheting done, either, because I got roped into clearing up branches from a tree DH has pruned, and then we watched the farmer next door baling his hay - it's all go here in the French countryside!

LC Wilson - I hope you and your family are OK?

Maytaurus and Pam - (((hugs))) to your Mums. I saw mine on my sister's Skype yesterday. It's the first time she's seen Skype in use and she was really impressed with it! She settled back into the sofa, having cups of tea brought to her by my sister, and didn't stop talking for an hour and a half! She only moved a few days ago and she looks so relieved now that all the hassle is over, and she's being spoilt by the rest of the family!

Anyway, hope you all have a great day. Update in next post! Thank you all so much for all your items. Chalky - did you find names for all the hedgies? That's an amazing total. Same goes for Jean's ST pads - fantastic amount. Just imagine how welcome they'll be. Jean - I've just found your email - thanks; I'll email you later today. Hope your life has calmed down a bit!

KathyXX

mioliere

UPDATE @ 2nd June 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 : 35 buntings pairs bootees : 3 baby blanket : 41 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's Big Knit campaign this year) 8 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
12 baby hats ; 5 cardies ; 14 buntings ; 30 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
7 sleeping bags ; 6 buntings ; 5 hats ; 1 pair mitts ; 41 teddies ; 4 jumpers for the teds ; 1 scarf ; 57 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 ; 28 buntings ; 4 pairs of bootees ; 2 Blanket ; 2 hats for LH's elderly challenge ; 1 hedgehog ; 31 Aaron squares ; 8 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 1 pair mittens ; 1 Tragic Ted ; 4 boobs ; 1 shrug (counted as shawl) ; 1 square jumper ; 1 sleeping bag ; 3 angel pockets ; 1 animal blanket

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) ; 41 st bags ;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
74 squares ; 43 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 112 'Aaron squares' ; 45 buntings ; 1 blanket

Chalky
13 Teds ; 14 Teddy Bags ; 13 squares ; 26 boobs ; 60 hedgehogs ; 4 angel pocket ; 132 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 28 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
5 baby hats ; 2 Teds ; 10 squares ; 1 dinosaur, 2 pigs for LH trauma toy challenge ; 4 baby gowns ; 1 cardie ; 5 angel pockets ; 2 adult hats ; 5 boobs ; 1 vest ; 1 bunny ; 2 dog coats : 3 hedgehogs ; 6 (puppy) dog coats ; 1 animal blanket 6 squares for Soweto

SGT
5 baby hats ; 3 bunting ; 2 pairs mittens ; 1 pair bootees ; 1 body warmer ; 1 Innocent Smoothie hat ; Mrs Moneypenny's Choirboys' fundraisers 10 hedgehogs ; Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi, 1 pair mittens, 1 pair bootees ; 4 dog coats ; 1 animal blanket ;

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 ; 352 'Aaron squares' ; 5 baby gowns ; 46 buntings ; 1 teddy ; 11 boobs ; 25 blankets ; 2 cardis ; 1 Hooded Wrap ; 2 beautiful cribs

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. 247 ST pads ; 22 ST bags ; 1 Adult hat (LH) ; 22 Facecloths ; 1 animal blanket

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 ; 20 buntings ; 2 angel wraps (listed under angel pockets) ; 2 toddler’s jumpers/suntops ; 4 hedgehogs ; 2 Angel Crib ; 3 blankets ; 5 dog blankets ; 3 boobs ;

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) ; 16 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 ; 4 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 ; 12 Innocent Smoothie hat ; 1 teddy ; 5 boob ; 2 pet blankets ; 1 dog coat ; 4 bunting

PamsPal
51 buntings ; 11 gowns ; 26 baby hats ; 2 baby blankets ; 3 pairs booties

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


In Search of Me
3 squares

Soon2bejobless
1 bodywarmer ; 4 baby hats ; 1 cardie: 1 hooded wrap : 2 gowns ; 2 angel wraps (pockets) : 10 buntings

Don79
3 buntings ; 2 baby hats ; 2 pairs booties ; 2 pairs mitts ; 1 ted ; 9 Aaron squares


ILovetea
3 blankets ; 3 bodywarmers ; 6 baby hats ; 5 pairs booties ; 1 sleeping bag ; 1 bunting; 6 pairs mittens




RUNNING TOTALS:

Baby Hats: 533 ; Baby Cardies: 91 ; Baby Jumpers: 6 ; Sleeping Bags: 21 ; Buntings: 419 ; Angel Pockets: 28 ; Pairs of Booties: 119 ; Pairs of Mittens: 64 ; Teddies: 146 ; Jumpers for Teds: 4 ; Scarves: 7 ; Teddy Bags: 21 ;
Toddler Cardies: 7 ; Toddler Jumpers: 13 ; Toddler Hats: 4 ; Baby Blankets: 95 ; Baby Vests: 3 ;
Baby dress: 1 ; Baby Gowns: 31 ; Bibs: 32 ; Bodywarmers: 5 ; Squares: 428 ; Boobs: 212 ; 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: 15 ; Dog Sweaters/coats: 4; Children's Hats: 4 ; Hooded Wraps: 2 ; Toys for Preemies UK: 2 ; Hooded Wraps 1 ; 4 tank top/sun top
Square Jumpers: 4 ; Angel Cribs : 8 ; 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: 347 ; ST Bags: 22 ; SANDS Blanket : 2
Trauma Toys: Hedgehogs: 122 ; Baby Dolls: 3 ; Dinosaurs: 5 ; Teddy Puppets: 1 ; Pigs: 2 ; Other: 35

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: 714.


XMAS BOXES Appeals : 1 Hats ; 18 Facecloths

ADDED SINCE LAST UPDATE: 186





PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU SPOT AN ERROR Ta!

roamin_in_the_gloamin

Good afternoon everybody, fantastic totals for the week – we are all doing great eh? Sun is out and its a lovely day here, hope you are all getting some of it too.
I am sure I have caught that compulsive disorder that Chalky has with the hedgehogs…... I can't seem to walk away from the sewing machines and the ST's, I will try harder to get back to some proper knitting during this week, even if its only the machine facecloths or some more dog blankets.
Maytaurus, I am glad you found me a bumble bee with more arms - I really do need them at present, I shall also have a go at that knitted cotton hat...it will certainly keep the sun of my nose and perhaps it will stay on better than the old bashed up straw hat I have at present – the colour choices here are mint green and purple (the same as the facecloths), so that will look stunning don't you think?
Off for my lunch, then I have some curtains to change THEN I can do some knitting – said she hopefully.
Jean in France
xx

k2tog

Hi everyone

Have (predictably!) put the socks aside as have reached the scary "grafting" bit - but I have found and saved some instructions for how to do it so will get on with that when I have some time to concentrate properly. I've got everyone at home ill today so tied to the house. Have done some more bits for Shelley's box and have now decided to start a SANDS blanket which I am sure I will regret judging by everyone elses comments that it is endless - I will persevere!
Chalky, we went past Broomhill on the way to a campsite near Woolacombe for our week away.
Mioliere I seem to have 3 extra buntings on the update list - can't remember the numbers but sig is correct. I will try and rearrange my sig as others have done. Good to see you back on LH!
Off to tend to my sick ones.....

linedancerann

Kathy - sorry but there is a small mistake on my totals.
It should read 16 squares NOT 8 SQUARES AND 8 AARON SQUARES

(not a major mistake, the total is still the same after all)

Thanks

Ann. xx


Weather is lovely here, hope everyone is having the same.!!

Tight_as_3

Hi everyone
It's back to normal now thanks to everyone who sent us all good vibes for my DS's wedding it was a lovely day my new DinL looked beautiful :A the weather was just as good they went on their honeymoon Sunday to Barbados lucky things:j:j. I am having trouble downloading photos off my camera at the moment once it's sorted I will share them with you:T:T
Lucie

shazrobo

hi lucie, glad the weather was lovely and the day went well

shaz x

chalky_75

Hi everyone
Gorgeous weather here -- so beautiful. We have taken over dog walking duties for my nephew at the moment and it was great today as dog is just so lovely and relishes her walks

TightAs-- So glad everything went so well. I hope you have a calmer week than I did after the wedding. It felt as if I was on an emotional rollercoaster -- from joy to tears and no reasoning or explaining either !!! Feel much better this week. Mums and their boys !!! and girls for that matter !!

Mioliere --- You sound really settled and happy so I hope that is a true picture of things and that your French life is working out well.

Roamin -- Better to have it with the ST's than hedgehogs ( Yes there is half a one on my lap as I type !! )

k2tog---- Isn't North Devon beautiful -- I hope you had a lovely time at Woolacombe

We are off to our local College this evening for a 4 course meal-- Its part of the students training so I am really looking forward to it. Haven't tried it before but I think it will be brilliant and I love being around young people.

Hope everybodies kneedles are clicking, hooks are twirling and blankets etc are rippling.

Hugs if you are down,alone, poorly or just sad and congratulations if you are celebrating

mioliere

Hi everyone and sorry for the mistakes in the update. I'll sort them out later this evening. I think the sun has gone to my head!

Tight As - I'm so glad the wedding went well - and what gorgeous weather you had. Can't wait for the photos. Congratulations to the happy couple!

Chalky - you're so right about Mums and their boys! It's such a special thing, isn't it? You bring them up to become fine young men, and when they become those fine young men, it melts your heart! I've not had daughters but I can imagine the feeling is the same. I know how I feel about my DGD! As for settling in France, I am feeling quite settled now that we are getting organised in the house, but I still miss the family dreadfully. When we go back in August to meet our new grandchild, I don't know how I'll feel about having to say goodbye again. I love France and the house, though. I just wish it was all in the UK!

I spoke to DS2 and mother-to-be DIL on Skype last night. She looks very very pregnant now - she's thirty weeks on Saturday. The baby is kicking like mad - they're both fascinated by it all. She looks wonderfully healthy and DS2 is taking good care of her.

DH has done his back in today, so at least I'm not being roped into helping him DIYing or anything like that. He is quoting on a couple of jobs for next week, hopefully. When he starts working regularly, I shall be able to organise my time a lot better than I can now. I just hope his back gets better soon.

Anyway, has anyone heard from LC Wilson? I'm sure I haven't seen a post from her for quite a while.

Thanks to Jean (Roamin in the gloamin) and her techie son's advice, I have been able to log in to Loving Hands, at long last. Thanks, Jean - you're a star. Haven't seen any homeless mice yet, despite the farmer next door baling hay like mad!

Anyway, off to dish up the dinner.

Take care

KathyXX