Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

Pippa.S

Kathy - sounds like you had a busy day yesterday, that always happens to me when I plan my day out, something or someone puts a spanner in the works :rolleyes: O BTW in my update I have listed 2 jumpers, 1 isnt really a jumper its a slipover but I thought it would be easier to list it as a jumper.Good luck with the accounts
Chalky - thats a well impressive total :T even if it is for a couple of weeks.I started a memory square last night but it's looking as though it will be bigger than 15" if I do the 19 row logs, its 12 and 1/2 and I still have 1 round to do, probably need to do less on the last round. I think its something to do with the DK I'm using, it seems a bit thicker than usual
Tight as - hope you are not too 'achey' today after your run yesterday, but well done :T
f1widow - I wondered about vests as well, but no-one seems to mention them
maytaurus -sorry to hear you have all been poorly, you certainly have had your hands full, hope its getting a bit easier for you now

Anne
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dpixie

good morning lovely people - hope that you are all looking forward to another week of the wonderful friendship that we have developed.

maytaurus, hope that your pet is feeling better - i dont have any for that exact reason (partly) - every pain they experience is a pain you experience too and that is too hard for me. (a couple of years ago we lost 3 dogs in 6 months, 1 to old age, one to cancer and one to some sort of blood disease - it was horrid and i still ache when i think of them!)

i will start my squares today, after my visit to the wool shop, must be honest, am looking forward to it! i think that it is a wonderful idea, and that all of you who thought of it are really very smart.

update

11 squares (these are the 8" ones for knit-a-square)
1 bunting

have a lovely day all

with warm wishes
dpixie

mioliere

Good morning, everyone. Just about to do the update - with all your items and the fact that I haven't done one for two weeks, I think it will be a marathon undertaking!

Chalky - have you a time limit in mind for the Memory and Friendship squares? I'm trying to get a cardi finished but keep getting interrupted! I'm going to spend a couple of hours on DH's accounts today, plus I have some online work to do, then I hope to spend the afternoon knitting (that's after I've locked the door so no-one can get in and disturb me!).

Tight As - well done to you; hope the aches go soon.



Maytaurus - hope you're feeling good today?

DPixie - so sorry to hear about your pets. We keep being offered the cutest kittens and my DH would have them all, but I'm resisting them at the moment. We've had cats in the past, and it's always upsetting when their time is up. I'm not ready to go through all that again. A little black cat here has adopted us, though, so that will do for me at the moment!

Well, I'd better get on with the update.

Have a good day.

KathyXX

mrs-moneypenny

i think i posted my last update kathy it was for pads and st covers i posted it over a week ago i cant remember exactly how many i did now but they have been posted off to lou -if you cant find it or dont have a note dont waste your time searching.

put me in for doing a couple of squares-it goes without saying that one of us would come up with a suggestion of trying to do something for Elaine, well done Chalky for putting the thought into a posting and getting us all united in a project. ive never tried the log blanket pattern before but ive printed off the pattern and the instructions so will make this my priority project -who are we sendig the squares to i missed that bit. is it you for both chalky?

sending love and kind thoughts to Elaine and i hope she has the support of good friends around her.
sending love hugs and good wishes to everyone else.
i hope all are well and as happy as can be.

didnt want to post this last week as it just felt wrong but to try and give a little happy news now we are attempting to get back to chat ill let you all know about the results of the awards ceromony my son was nominated at. it was a wonderful evening and he did get an award:T he got a lovely silver trophy for speaking and listening from the english department, needless to say i am really really proud of him.

ive been knitting squares over the weekend for my school blanket so far have done 10 red and 3 green--only 57 more to go;)

mioliere

UPDATE @ 13th July 2009 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
27 baby hats : 1 Jumper : I hooded jacket (listed with the cardies) ; 49 buntings pairs bootees : 3 baby blanket : 52 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's Big Knit campaign this year) 12 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 ; ; 1 dog coat; Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper ;


Shaz’s Mum
68 Aaron squares ;

Pippa.S
16 baby hats ; 5 cardies ; 21 buntings ; 30 squares ; 4 baby blanket ; 7 pair bootees ; 2 jumpers ; 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 14 ; 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 ; 37 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 ; 7 boobs ; 1 shrug (counted as shawl) ; 1 square jumper ; 2 sleeping bags ; 6 angel pockets ; 1 animal blanket, 2 SANDS blankets

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 ; 124 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
103 squares ; 33 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 112 'Aaron squares' ; 56 buntings ; 4 blankets

Chalky
13 Teds ; 14 Teddy Bags ; 13 squares ; 26 boobs ; 60 hedgehogs ; 4 angel pocket ; 138 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 38 trauma toys ; 1 baby blanket ; 7 baby hats ;11 Buntings ; 39 Aaron squares ; 5 scarves: Chalky's appeal: 12 cardies, 1 hat, 1 pr booties ; 4 lap blankets ; 1 sun top ; 8 Memory squares ; 2 Friendship squares

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 ; 3 pairs booties; 1 angel wrap (listed under angel pocket in running totals) ; 1 lap blanket ; 1 toy lamb for Preemies UK ; 6 baby hat ; 21 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 6 Aaron squares ; 1 toy

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 ; 47 baby hats ; 6 pairs of booties ; 1 pr mitts ; 7 angel wrap (listed under 'angel pockets') 21 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 460 'Aaron squares' ; 10 baby gowns ; 129 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. 400 (Wow!) ST pads ; 29 ST bags ; 2 Adult hats (LH) ; 22 Facecloths ; 6 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 : 4 sun tops (LH) ; 27 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 ; 14 angel wraps (pockets) : 27 buntings ;

Don79
6 buntings ; 6 baby hats ; 3 pairs booties ; 1 cardie ; 3 pairs mitts ; 1 ted ; 32 Aaron squares ; 1 baby blanket ; 1 angel pockets ; 1 Christening gown (and bonnet, added to baby hats) ; 1 Friendship square ;


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: 578 ; Baby Cardies: 95 ; Baby Jumpers: 8 ; Sleeping Bags: 23 ; Buntings: 572 ; Angel Pockets: 45 ; Pairs of Booties: 126 ; Pairs of Mittens: 65 ; Teddies: 150 ; 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: 37 ; Bibs: 34 ; Bodywarmers: 5 ; Squares: 458 ; Boobs: 227 ; Easter Chicks: 56 ;
Easter Basket: 1 ; Mini Xmas Stockings: 1 ; Int. Smoothie Hats: 612; Coffee Mug Cosies: 1 ; Pairs of Children’s Socks: 4 ; Animal Blankets: 24 ; Dog Sweaters/coats: 5; Children's Hats: 4 ; Hooded Wraps: 2 ; Toys for Preemies UK: 2 ; Hooded Wraps 1 ; 8 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: 7 ; Puffin Bags: 65 ; ST Pads/covers: 497 ; ST Bags: 29 ; SANDS Blanket : 5 ; Child’s jumper: 1
Trauma Toys: Hedgehogs: 122 ; Baby Dolls: 3 ; Dinosaurs: 5 ; Teddy Puppets: 1 ; Clown Puppets: 2 ; Pigs: 2 ; Other: 46

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: 821.
MEMORY SQUARES; 8
FRIENDSHIP SQUARES: 3


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

ADDED SINCE LAST UPDATE: 237


MANY MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL!


PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU SPOT AN ERROR Ta!

OnlyGirl

Morning all,

Mioliere - wow! we are getting quite a list on the totals now. You are a star for updating it I'm sure I would make a complete hash of it myself.
Good luck with the accounts, that sounds like a big job too.:A

Mrs Moneypenny - Congratulations to your son, you must be so proud.:T
Maytaurus - Hope you and yours are feeling better today.

Tight as - Well done hope your not too achy.

We are meant to be doing a fun run this afternoon at my son's school, their predicting rain again today, it's been cancelled twice already so fingers crossed it holds off.

Have a good day all.x

k2tog

You just be very proud of your son Mrs MP - well done him :T

I was hoping to get out for memory square wool today but DS2 has high temp and DH off work ill and waiting for Drs appointment later so it's looking unlikely. Might be able to tomorrow depending on DS who has perked up a bit - thank goodness for kids ibuprofen.
Must also do some ironing today as the pile resembles the leaning tower of Pisa.
Have a good day all x

Pippa.S

Sorry Kathy but I've just checked the updates and guess what...youve missed me off, they are the first post on this page, it's been ages since you've forgotten me,;) quite like old times :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Enjoy your knitting afternoon, earplugs are good as well as bolts

Anne
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mrs-moneypenny

ive had to double stack my ironng mountain as it got too high:rotfl:ive promised myself ill do an hour or two today to try and tame it. hope your son and DH are feeling better soon

chalky_75

Good morning everybody

I hope this new week finds us gaining strength in each others friendship and support.. Elaine we are all sending our love across the miles to you as these must be very difficult days. I am sure you are surrounded by loving family and friends but we are also here for you when you feel able to drop in.

Maytaurus-- Here's hoping you have a better week and I hope you know how much we all appreciate your unique way of representing us all. The time you must spend on your posts cheers us all.

Mrs Moneypenny- Lovely news I bet you were so proud

pets- We had our very crazy dog "Patch" for over 16 years and I am with the camp that I could never lose another. I actually do miss having a dog as I grew up with so many animals as my Dad was a vet but we were so brokenhearted when he died. I wouldn't trust myself at an Animal Welfare Sanctuary though!
Hope yours get better soon.

SQUARES-- Again THANK YOU - I hope everyone is enjoying doing them . I know we all love choosing the wool. I am quite happy to sew them both. DMIL will help and at least it will save people having 2 lots of posting.We leave to go back to Spain in early October so I guess anytime is fine up until say the 21st of September. I don't want to put anybody under any pressure so will just welcome the squares and get going ,colours allowing as they arrive. Please pm me for the address when you need it. As I have said I will take photos so we can all see the progress.

I am thinking I may do a few rows of double crochet around the edge of the whole blankets so that they look finished which should help any uneveness in size

PIPPAS-That sounds a really good idea -- just to keep an eye on the size as you knit because different wools make such a difference and just add or subtract a couple of lines to a log row. But as I said please dont worry too much this is all about the love not the product being perfect.

I am sure which ever charity gets the blanket it will be appreciated. With Elaines I expect the squres will be more accurate because they are smaller and as I say if I do a couple of rounds of doulble crochet it will look really finished as I would like hers to be especially SPECIAL from us all

Have good days to everyone
Kathy I love to read your posts because you sound so happy -- and excited !!
TightAs- Congratulations -Hope you are not too stiff today

Anyone heard from Shelley?