Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

mioliere

Hi all - today's free pattern from Annie's Attic http://www.anniesattic.com/free_pattern_day/index.html

KathyXX

chalky_75

Hi everyone.
Well we have returned from our first summer trip in the Sunshine Bus. Could tell you the story of sleeping on a mattress which belonged to our elderly aunts Mum who if she was still alive would be 113!!! And the nights were soooo laong with much rolling to the middle and fighting with the lumpy edges. Oh and of course it aws 4 feet wide, wooden headboard and footboard and blankets and sheets but it would make yo feel uncomfortable !!! I do hope Maytaurus is up to finding a picture of DOH and I .

I have just spent a pleasant hour reading through the thread and there are too many wonderful things to mention individually and I would hate to miss anyone out but its lovely to be back in touch with you all. Hugs and gentle thoughts.

On the knitting front---- NO HEDGEHOGS -- Well only 1 snout !!

I have started a blanket pattern which is on operation Lineus. I am loving it and will post some pictures tomorrow as I think you will all like it too!!

Auntie did want me to leave the lapblankets I took to finish in crochet as she is collecting for her church and was so pleased with them so I was glad to swell her funds. Kathy I will add my totals next week !!

mioliere

HI everyone - woke up early again. It's 4am here, and I am on my second cuppa! I think I woke up because it's so warm here at the moment.

Chalky - welcome back; the trip sounds like fun!! It reminded me of the fun - and not-such-fun - trips we had in our motorhome, when we were househunting in France. We sold the m/home soon after we bought our house, but would like to get another one as soon as we can - freedom of the road and all that! I do remember that the bed was really comfy, though, although my DH wouldn't agree because he was too tall for it!

Pip's Mum - I've added your blanket to the totals on the update. Vent hats are hats that can be opened for scanning, without disturbing the baby. Here are two patterns. They are both easy. There's a crochet one somewhere, too, but, for the life of me, I can't seem to find it. Hopefully, someone else will be along who knows where it is!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/my_pages/babywear/hkp/001.shtml

http://preemiesuk.googlepages.com/teacosy.html

Well, yet again, no crocheting for me last night. We finally got DH's brother onto Skype, but has to spend half the night telling him how to do it! My DH is no good with PCs so I had to supervise while they worked out how to see each other - great fun, I don't think so!

Sagaris - I've added your five blankets to the update.

Right, well I think I'll do the update now.

See you all later - when it's daytime!

KathyXX

mioliere

UPDATE @ 30th 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 : 42 buntings pairs bootees : 3 baby blanket : 48 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's Big Knit campaign this year) 9 teddies ; 3 bag for ted ;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; 37 Aaron squares ; Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper ;


Shaz’s Mum
68 Aaron squares ;

Pippa.S
16 baby hats ; 5 cardies ; 19 buntings ; 30 squares ; 4 baby blanket ; 5 pair bootees ; 2 body warmer : 30 Boobs ; 7 scarves for LH elderly challenge ; 10 hedgehogs ; 1 dinosaur, 2 clown puppets for LH trauma toys challenge ; 3 tiny teds ; Innocent Smoothie hats 10 ; Chalky's appeal: 2 cardies, 1 jumper, 2 pairs bootees ; Mrs Moneypenny's Choirboys' fundraisers: 2 hedgehogs

Mioliere
16 baby hats ; 15 pairs booties ; 11 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 ; 33 buntings ; 4 pairs of bootees ; 2 Blankets ; 2 hats for LH's elderly challenge ; 1 hedgehog ; 31 Aaron squares ; 8 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 1 pair mittens ; 1 Tragic Ted ; 6 boobs ; 1 shrug (counted as shawl) ; 1 square jumper ; 2 sleeping bags ; 6 angel pockets ; 1 animal blanket, 1 SANDS 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
8 baby hats ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 4 squares ; 2 baby blanket ; 1 scarf ; 15 buntings ; 3 boobs ; 1 angel cape (wrap/pocket)
3 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 19 Aaron squares ;4 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 ; 1 LH child’s jumper ; 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, 2 Sands blankets

DPixie
92 squares ; 33 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 112 'Aaron squares' ; 55 buntings ; 4 blankets

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 ; 39 baby hats ; 11 blankets ; 14 pairs bootees ; 5 pair of mittens ; 7 baby cardies ; 33 buntings ; 2 bib ; 16 Aaron squares ; 1 boob ; 1 dog sweater ; 7 dog blankets ; 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 ; 43 baby hats ; 6 pairs of booties ; 1 pr mitts ; 7 angel wrap (listed under 'angel pockets') 21 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 452 'Aaron squares' ; 6 baby gowns ; 103 buntings ; 1 teddy ; 19 boobs ; 40 blankets ; 2 cardis ; 1 Hooded Wrap ; 2 beautiful cribs ; 2 bibs

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. 344 (Wow!) ST pads ; 29 ST bags ; 2 Adult hats (LH) ; 22 Facecloths ; 5 animal blankets

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 ; 27 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 : 3 sun tops (LH) ; 24 squares ; 1 scarf

Jena
5 baby blankets ; 2 sleeping bags ; 5 baby hats ; 3 Cardies ; 2 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 11 Soweto squares

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 ; 15 Innocent Smoothie hat ; 1 teddy ; 7 boobs ; 4 pet blankets ; 1 dog coat ; 5 buntings
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 ; 8 angel wraps (pockets) : 20 buntings

Don79
6 buntings ; 4 baby hats ; 3 pairs booties ; 3 pairs mitts ; 1 ted ; 22 Aaron squares ; 1 baby blanket ; 1 angel pockets ; 1 Christening gown (and bonnet, added to baby hats)


I LOVE TEA
3 blankets ; 3 bodywarmers ; 6 baby hats ; 5 pairs booties ; 1 sleeping bag ; 1 bunting; 6 pairs mittens


SAGARIS
5 baby blankets


PIP’S MUM
1 baby blanket



RUNNING TOTALS:

Baby Hats: 565 ; Baby Cardies: 93 ; Baby Jumpers: 6 ; Sleeping Bags: 23 ; Buntings: 519 ; Angel Pockets: 43 ; Pairs of Booties: 121 ; Pairs of Mittens: 65 ; Teddies: 147 ; Jumpers for Teds: 4 ; Scarves: 8 ; Teddy Bags: 24 ;
Toddler Cardies: 7 ; Toddler Jumpers: 13 ; Toddler Hats: 4 ; Baby Blankets: 123 ; Baby Vests: 3 ;
Baby dress: 1 ; Baby Gowns: 33 ; Bibs: 34 ; Bodywarmers: 5 ; Squares: 444 ; Boobs: 226 ; Easter Chicks: 56 ;
Easter Basket: 1 ; Mini Xmas Stockings: 1 ; Int. Smoothie Hats: 5785; Coffee Mug Cosies: 1 ; Pairs of Children’s Socks: 4 ; Animal Blankets: 23 ; Dog Sweaters/coats: 4; Children's Hats: 4 ; Hooded Wraps: 2 ; Toys for Preemies UK: 2 ; Hooded Wraps 1 ; 6 tank top/sun top
Square Jumpers: 4 ; Angel Cribs : 8 ; Memory Keepers/ bags/caches : 15 ;

LOVING HANDS CHALLENGES:
Elderly: Hats: 23 ; Scarves: 16 ; Pairs of Mittens: 10 ; Shawls: 5 ; Pairs of Bedsocks: 1 ; Large Blankets: 1 ;
Lap Blanket: 2 ; Puffin Bags: 65 ; ST Pads/covers: 444 ; ST Bags: 29 ; SANDS Blanket : 4 ; Child’s jumper: 1
Trauma Toys: Hedgehogs: 122 ; Baby Dolls: 3 ; Dinosaurs: 5 ; Teddy Puppets: 1 ; Clown Puppets: 2 ; 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. Easter Chicks: 26

AARON’S SQUARES: 802.


XMAS BOXES Appeals : 4 Hats ; 22 Facecloths
SOWETO SQUARES: 11

ADDED SINCE LAST UPDATE: 75


MANY MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL!


PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU SPOT AN ERROR Ta!

k2tog

Just popping in - loads to do today.
Thanks for the update Mioilere - aren't we doing well!
Pipsmum, both the hats are fine but I would say the tea cosy one is easier. Also, the buntings are quite easy to do but I think you need to go to the touching little lives site for the plain bunting as I think preemies site only has a fancier one designed by F1widow. You do not have to line the buntings and Shelley is normally happy to put ribbons in them as long as you knit the holes for them . Good luck with it.

roamin_in_the_gloamin

Like Chalky have spent 2 hours last night and then an other hour this morning catching up - shan't leave it so long in future but it was so lovely to find out how you were all doing. Still no further forward with the barn holiday's yet but I have been sampling the wine list for you all. It would take pages to catch up with you all individually not to mention time involved - would run to about four pages and most of the day. I shall just say that I hope you are all keeping well, having great weather and managing to get on with whatever you are doing. DS has just had another moan that the seats in the camper aren't yet finished and do I realise how pressed for time I will be - OH TELL ME ABOUT IT. School hols started hear on Saturday and I have already had visits from the nearest neighbours two youngest boys - they love to come and try out their English on me...........so I shall be having even more stops from the work in progress, oh but it is lovely tho'.

Moilliere -well done for the updates although I see on the running totals for the Xmas Box Appeals that your total for facecloths reads 18 - but I have already done 22 - don't know about anyone else doing them too? Feel a right heel mentioning it too......Would it help to keep cool by going to the seaside and having a day off and a swim?
Jean in France
xx

mioliere

HI all.

Jean - sorry about the facecloth total. Have put it right!

School holidays here start at the end of this week, I think. Our neighbours have two gorgeous daughters, aged 7 and 10, so we'll be seeing a lot more of them, I expect! Our local Mairie is putting on a Fete Populaire for Bastille Day, so we have booked our places. We'll probably find out then if we are the only Anglais in the commune!

For those asking about my 'cow' update the other day, you'll remember that I was worried they'd been given the chop but, having asked the farmer's wife, in my very best French, about them, it turns out they are in the barn for most of the day, keeping out of the heat. I was so relieved - I know they'll have to go one day, but they're safe and enhancing the view, for now.

My 'holiday' barn is nowhere near completion, either, because DH is doing paid work at the moment. I did have to go in there yesterday, because we've mislaid our garden parasol - how can you lose a 6' long box? Still haven't found it.

Pip's Mum - good advice from K2tog about the hats and buntings!

See you all later.

KathyXX

prfungi

Hi folks!
just done my morning trawl of free daily patterns - here's a couple I thought you'd like :


Annies attic - the butterflies are crocheted separately!
http://www.anniesattic.com/free_pattern_day/printer.html


this little bunny is converted from a crochet amigaurami (?spelling) - check out the free patterns list - they're lovely!
http://knittedtoybox.blogspot.com/2009/05/sugar-bunny.html

'bye for now
Pam:smileyhea

PS - I've got a copy of the butterfly quilt if you miss it - PM me ! I'll convert it to UK terms if you like!

mioliere

Thanks Prfungi - I was just about to add the Annie's Attic pattern. I'm gettting paranoid about forgetting to look on that site every day. The patterns are usually very good, aren't thy?

I love the bunny, thanks. I'll check out that link right now (even though I should be working!)

KathyXX

chalky_75

Good morning to you all
It is so lovely to be back in touch with you all. I have had a happy morning printing photos that I love taking ready to be cut, mounted and made into cards. I love doing it and they make really good presents which also help!!

As promised pictures of the therapy knitting which has got me away from hedgehogs. Just to show you how bad the addiction had got here is a photo of the latest batch




The latest batch of Trauma toys for Lou at Loving Hands



Here are the first 2 completed squares of the "log cabin" squares. The pattern os on the operation Lineus site and it is really interesting to knit as you cast off and cast on as you knit. Sounds weird but id really interesting to do.
Ok sun is shining so must get on. Have good days everyone all over our world. Gentle thoughts to those with troubles and celebrations to all those feeling life is good.