Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

dpixie

morning all hope that you are all well. laptop cosy is finished, but dont know how to upload a picture - can anyone help?

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prfungi

gillysmiles wrote: »

Wow what a great thread. I wish I was still able to knit and crochet I wouls have happily supported these causes.

Hi gillysmiles, welcome to the thread - its lovely here, everyone is helpful and supportive. You can join in the chat or just "lurk" (I do that a lot depending on my frame of mind - then again sometimes you can't shut me up!:rotfl:). Sorry you're not able to play with wool just now but I'm sure you'll have some good hints and tips for us.

Enjoy being here:j


luv
Pam:smileyhea

mioliere

Hi and welcome to Gillysmiles - it's such a shame that you can no longer knit or crochet. You're still more than welcome to join us, so please do!

KathyXX

Pippa.S

Welcome to you Gillysmiles :wave:you will love it in here we are all very friendly, and if you just want to have a chat feel free to pop in, its a pity you can no longer join us with the knitting and crochet :sad:

mrs-moneypenny - poor Roger hope he picks up soon. Enjoy the concert tonight.

k2tog - yep me too....a nosy knitter I mean..... I would love to see your squares

Shelley - ouch!!! how are your bruises today? ah well at least the kids thought it was funny;) I have some vent hats and buntings to sew up then I will get them sent off to you

Maytaurus - hows things with you ? x

We had a lovely time last night with DS2,DIL and DGS. He went to bed at 7:00 and went straight off sleep and not a peep out of him, DS2 and DIL got back around 10pm we were surprised as we did'nt expect them until later, anyway they had a nice meal so that was the main thing.

Well I am off for a peaceful couple of hours, OH has gone to his club for a game of snooker, and I am off to the sofa for a bit of a knit
My feet ache after all the walking today....tell you about it tomorrow.....

Anne
x

shezmit

Thankyou everyone who has asked about my left shoulder, i didn't have a good night sleep last night so i went to the doctors this morning and they said i have bruised the whole of my left arm and shoulder by the way i landed when i fell

Oh well it doesn't stop me from crocheting as i don't have to use my left hand that much LOL

dpixie

shelley - hope that you feel better soon.

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k2tog

Pam, the pattern is Sirdar number 8845 and uses 5 1/2 mm needles. I haven't had chance yet to try the test piece - the evening is slipping away from me! I have been watching the amazing storm we have been having here.
The part work is The Art of Knitting. The squares vary alot (though there are quite a few garter stitch ones..) and the idea is that you learn new stitches and techniques and then use them in the squares - gets you to do intarsia (not very good at that) cables (the only time I've ever done them!) moss stitch, seed stitch, stripes etc and are supposed to all come out at 10x10 cm. I'll have a dig through them at some point. The key to it all coming together (in their pictures!) seems to be that they only use about 6 colours in different combos. Was there a particular fancy square anyone would like me to look for? Hope everyone is well. I'm feeling v tired so think I might have an early (for me) night. But maybe i'll do my test piece first...:o this is why I'm always tired, just another row, just a few more stitches :rotfl:

prfungi

k2tog wrote: »

Pam, the pattern is Sirdar number 8845 and uses 5 1/2 mm needles.

Hi K2, thanks for your reply I LOVE the pattern - here's a pic folks!



Good luck with the test piece - I hope it helps !

Perhaps I can be first on the list to borrow the patt. when you've done!

- I've found the Art of Knitting site but it won't let me see any detail for the squares without subscribing - there are one or two of the squares on Ravelry but I didn't realise they were only 4" squares :eek: - terrifying thought! I think we can come up with a better plan - I've collected about 4doz "squares" patterns so far mainly lace type stitches but also cables n things - believe me I have barely touched the surface - I look for "washcloth" or dishcloth patterns which are extremely popular in the US - and there are Soooo many types of pattern heres a link for a good list - just to whet your appetite :
http://www.geocities.com/love2knit_dishcloths/DishclothIndex.html

You shuld really get some sleep now! (pot calling kettle black):rotfl:
'bye for now

luv
Pam:smileyhea.

Pips_Mum

Ouch to falling over!
Well done for all the creativity going on.

Ive finished my blanket!! I am very pleased with it, sure its not as neat as you lovely ladies create but I am proud of it. Will post a piccie soon x x

k2tog

prfungi wrote: »

Hi K2, thanks for your reply I LOVE the pattern -


Good luck with the test piece - I hope it helps !

Perhaps I can be first on the list to borrow the patt. when you've done!


You shuld really get some sleep now! (pot calling kettle black):rotfl:
'bye for now

:smileyhea.

You sure will be first on the list Pam but perhaps it should be if not when . having said that, have just done a little test patch and it looks much better - THANK YOU for your tips! I am still up, distracted from going to bed by news of Michael Jackson dying. Should go though, certainly need my beauty sleep! Might have a look at the squares link first though......:D