Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

psso

Morning all, crikey what`s happened ? No - one on after 7 last night and only mrs moneypenny this morning- where`s everyone gone ? Morning K2tog & Mioliere - posts crossed.

Hmmm, maybe they`ve all been on the vino collapso,G&T`s etc and have MASSIVE hangovers
or we`ll maybe give them the benefit of the doubt and say they`ve all been knitting so hard that they haven`t had time to come on here :rolleyes:

Last couple of days have been a bit so not been feeling very sociable,but I`m going to drag myself to the wool shop to look for silvery / white wool to do a couple of pilows for DG`s birthday (end of Sept) or maybe for extra Christmas pressie - depends when she gets her room decorated.
Had a phone call from my friend to say she`s now a granny - a little girl, so I`m practicing my crochet skills again doing a pink & white blanket like the ones I did for LH. Baby wasn`t due till the 12th of this month but decided to come 10 days early - hope your wee one doesn`t do the same Kathy or you`ll be swimming the channel to get home, not waiting for any old boat :rotfl:

Will pop back later.
Elaine.x

mioliere

Hi Elaine - my DS2 (the father of the grandchild-to-be) was three weeks early, and DIL's MIL tells me that she had all three of hers two weeks early - this is why I am on standby, even though the midwife says she'll be 'on time, possibly late'!

I'm sorry you feel sad, but it is still such early days - I think it's wonderful that you are back with us, and we are all here for you.

Here goes for the update - I'll put it in the post after this one. My PC seems to have a mind of its own sometimes; every time I add something mid line in Word, it seems to eat the following characters, if you see what I mean. May have to ask my DS1 for his advice.

I have also had to try and squeeze all the writing up because the post is getting longer and longer again - thanks to all your hard work.! I've been thinking about maybe starting a blog for all our knitting. I would be able to post a link to it in all my posts; I'm thinking about it because it would give me much more room for the updates without having to worry about having to keep bunching everything up. We could all post our own updates on our sigs, and I could do the main one on the blog, with the link to it highlighted in my posts. I could keep all the links to the patterns, tutorials and so on, on here as well as the blog. What does everyone think? It's just a thought at the moment, and I wouldn't start it until I come back from the UK after the baby is born. I'll leave that thought with you all!

I hope the update is OK - because of the afore-mentioned problem, I hope I've not made any mistakes, but PLEASE tell me if I have!

KathyXX

mioliere

UPDATE @ 4th August 2009

CHALKY'S APPEAL IN SPAIN – see page 27!
MAYTAURUS’S AMAZING COLLECTION OF LINKS HERE#964 #2422

Shazrobo
27 baby hats : 2 Jumper : I hooded jacket (listed with the cardies) ; 49 buntings pairs bootees : 3 baby blanket : 66 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 ; ! Memory Square ; 1 Friendship Square
3 boobs ; 4 squares; 37 Aaron squares ; ; 1 dog coat; Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper ;

Shaz’s Mum
68 Aaron squares ;

Pippa.S
22 baby hats ; 5 cardies ; 24 buntings ; 30 squares ; 4 baby blanket ; 7 pair bootees ; 4 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; 2 Memory Squares ; 2 Friendship Squares ; 2 Men’s hats

Mioliere
18 baby hats ; 16 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 ; ! Memory Square ; 1 Friendship Square

Shezmit
8 sleeping bags ; 6 buntings ; 5 hats ; 1 pair mitts ; 41 teddies ; 4 jumpers for the teds ; 1 scarf ; 63 boobs ; 27 Easter chicks ; 1 mini Christmas stocking ; 5 squares ; 1 coffee mug cosy ; 1 baby cardi ; 1 hedgehog ; 3 Blankets ; 12 Aaron squares ; 4 bibs ; 4 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
18baby hats ; 38 buntings ; 4 pairs of bootees ; 2 Blankets ; 3hats for LH's elderly challenge ; 1 hedgehog ; 31 Aaron squares ; 8 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 1 pair mittens ; 1 Tragic Ted ;11 boobs ; 1 shrug (counted as shawl) ; 1 square jumper ; 2 sleeping bags ; 6 angel pockets ; 1 animal blanket, 2 SANDS blankets ; 1 Memory Square ; 1 Friendship Square

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
14 baby hats ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 4 squares ; 2 baby blanket ; 1 scarf ; 18 buntings ; 3 boobs ; 2 angel cape (wrap/pocket)
3 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 20 Aaron squares ; 1 Memory Square; 1 Friendship Square ;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 ; 1 Memory Square ; 4 Friendship Squares ; 1 Letter Square for Knit a Poem

DPixie
103 squares ; 33 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 112 'Aaron squares' ; 56 buntings ; 4 blankets ; 1 Oxfam jumper ; I dog blanket

Chalky
13 Teds ; 14 Teddy Bags ; 13 squares ; 26 boobs ; 63 hedgehogs ; 4 angel pocket ; 138 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 47 trauma toys ; 1 baby blanket ; 7 baby hats ; 2 pairs booties ;11 Buntings ; 39 Aaron squares ; 5 scarves: Chalky's appeal: 12 cardies, 1 hat, 1 pr booties ; 5 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
6baby 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 ; 1 Memory Square ; 1 Friendship Square

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

Seakay
36 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 ; 51 baby hats ; 6 pairs of booties ; 1 pr mitts ; 7 angel wrap (listed under 'angel pockets') 104 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 460 'Aaron squares' ; 14 baby gowns ; 177 buntings ; 1 teddy ; 23 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 ; 51 baby buntings ; 3 bibs ; 5 gown ; 12 baby hat ; 10 baby blankets

PurpleTeddyBear
19 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 4 'Aaron squares' ; 26 Easter Chicks ; 32 buntings ; 16 baby hats ; 29 boobs ; 1 baby blanket ; 1 cardie ; 4 gowns ; 4 LH hats ; 2 LH jumpers ; 1 Memory Square ; 4 Friendship Squares

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 ; 7 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) ; 23 Facecloths ; 6 animal blankets ; 1 Memory Square ; 1 Friendship Square ; 6 juggling balls ; 2 rag dolls

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 : 5 sun tops (LH) ; 27 squares ; 2 scarves ; I Memory Square ; 2 Friendship Squares

Jena
5 baby blankets ; 2 sleeping bags ; 5 baby hats ; 3 Cardies ; 2 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 11 Soweto squares ; 1 scarf ; 1 Friendship square

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 ; 27 baby hats ; 2 pairs booties ; 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 ; 1 crib ; 6 buntings ; 1 Memory Square ; 2 Friendship Squares
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 ; 2 Friendship Squares

Soon2bejobless
1 bodywarmer ; 5 baby hats ; 1 cardie: 1 hooded wrap : 2 gowns ; 19 angel wraps (pockets) : 33 buntings ;

Don79
6 buntings ; 7 baby hats ; 3 pairs booties ; 1 cardie ; 3 pairs mitts ; 1 ted ; 33 Aaron squares ; 1 baby blanket ; 2angel pockets ; 1 Christening gown (and bonnet, added to baby hats) ; 1 Friendship square ; 1 Memory 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

POLBaby hats 56 ; buntings 21 ; cardies 5 ; Toddler jumper 1 ; booties 2 pairs ; boobs 4 ; gowns 2 (hats with these added to baby hats totals) ; bodywarmers 3 ; Teds 4 ; scarf 1 ; Aaron squares 25 ;

FIZZ
Innocent Smoothie hats 24

KINSEY: 3 baby hats ; 3 buntings ; 2 pairs of booties ; 1 baby gown, 4 angel pockets ; 1 Memory Square ; 2 Friendship Square

Chalky’s DMIL: 6 baby hats

RUNNING TOTALS:

Baby Hats: 605 ; Baby Cardies: 94 ; Baby Jumpers: 9 ; Sleeping Bags: 24 ; Buntings: 620;
Angel Pockets: 51 ; Pairs of Booties: 133 ; Pairs of Mittens: 65 ; Teddies: 150 ; Jumpers for Teds: 4 ; Scarves: 9 ; Teddy Bags: 24 ;
Toddler Cardies: 7 ; Toddler Jumpers: 13 ; Toddler Hats: 4 ; Baby Blankets: 125 ; Baby Vests: 3 ;
Baby dress: 1 ; Baby Gowns: 39 ; Bibs: 34 ; Bodywarmers: 5 ; Squares: 458 ; Boobs: 233 ; E aster Chicks: 56 ;
Easter Basket: 1 ; Mini Xmas Stockings: 1 ; Int. Smoothie Hats: 687; Coffee Mug Cosies: 1 ; Pairs of Children’s Socks: 4 ; Animal Blankets: 25 ; 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: 5 ; Angel Cribs : 8 ; Memory Keepers/ bags/caches : 15 ; Men’s hats 2

LOVING HANDS CHALLENGES:
Elderly: Hats: 24 ; Scarves: 16 ; Pairs of Mittens: 10 ; Shawls: 5 ; Pairs of Bedsocks: 1 ; Large Blankets: 1 ;
Lap Blanket: 8 ; Puffin Bags: 65 ; ST Pads/covers: 497 ; ST Bags: 29 ; SANDS Blanket : 5 ; Child’s jumper: 1
Trauma Toys: Hedgehogs: 124 ; Baby Dolls: 3 ; Dinosaurs: 5 ; Teddy Puppets: 1 ; Clown Puppets: 2 ; Pigs: 2 ; Other: 55 ; Rag dolls:2

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: 847
MEMORY SQUARES; 21
FRIENDSHIP SQUARES: 25

XMAS BOXES Appeals : 4 Hats ; 23 Facecloths
SOWETO SQUARES: 11
KNIT A POEM SQUARES: 1
ADDED SINCE LAST UPDATE: 72

MANY MANY THANKS TO YOU ALL!
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU SPOT AN ERROR Ta!

prfungi

G'mornin all,

yet another grey day, I think my brain is in fuzzy grey as well today - I've just had a total block with DD2's address - then took half an hour to find my address book which was, of course where it was supposed to be

Kathy - overtyping in Word - I think all you need to do is press your insert (Ins) key! Like the idea of a blog or something for the updates - will give it a think & get back to you if I come up with anything vaguely useful.

Got a delivery from Kemps yesterday - 3 lots of Patons Jet, couldn't resist starting a(nother) scarf with some sky blue! I also got the red and black - going to use the red with the lovely pattern K2Tog has lent me! Don't know when though but I would like it for December.

Off out for brunch shortly so better hit the shower now.
Elaine - will post pattern via snail mail while I'm out.

'bye for now
luv
Pam:smileyhea

chalky_75

Good morning everybody-- a bit later than usual on parade. I made myself do some housework before I came on here-- Well thats partially true -- our line was so slow that we couldn't get on anyway!! Millions of people trying to find a diversion from the rain.

Well I have sewn all the squares together that have arrived and we are nearly there. However please don't worry if you are still in the middle of yours or still want to join in I am quite happy to keep sewing for as long as they arrive and it doesnt matter if the later ones join together to make a wonderful lap or small blanket for someone in need. So as I say please join in if you wish and keep posting the squares if you are about to start or part way through

Thank you so much for kind comments about Applique work. This is what I decided to do with them and am quite pleased. Some are more my favourites than others of course but though I would show you them all as I love seeing other peoples work. Nosiness gene !!
I was happy last night cos DD2 said " Mum they are lovely" She is 22 and not yet interested in making crafty things but loved Marvin the Manta Ray and Sid the Squid



Well it is absolutely didgusting here. An Ark could come floating by.!!

Doh has taken DMIL to the docs to have her leg dressed and we are supposed to be away in the Sunshine Bus camping in Swanage from Friday !! A wedding this Saturday and 2 more on the next 2 Saturdays so I am hoping for some sunshine !!

Thanks Kathy for all your work updating-- I would be hopeless . How lovely of Pam to fill in whilst you are acuddling !!

I think the blog idea is a lovely one I love looking at blogs and keep thinking I must start one but that would mean more time on the computer and less time crafting -- Housework I mean !!

Elaine I know we are all thinking of you every day. I am so glad you are able to post even when things are difficult because I do believe peoples thoughts/ prayers etc are with you and your family and hopefully this gives you a little bit of comfort and strength

Gentle thoughts to all those feeling a bit down ,poorly or sad and Congratulations to all those celebrating AND love to you all

mrs-moneypenny

they look brilliant chalky:T

thanks for doing the update kathy

ive got as far as downloading my pictures from the camera to the puter but cant work out what to do with them now

roamin_in_the_gloamin

Love the cards Linda, just given me another reason to not do any housework then!

Little ditty for you all

“What are friends for,” I heard her say;

“If not to help in trouble?”

And she was there to lend a hand,

When dreams burst like a bubble.

And through it all our friendship grew;

Till hope returned once more.

So now I know what friendship means,

And just what friends are for.

huge cuddles, and sprinkles of love and happiness to all my friends.

Jean in rainy France
xx
Mrs MP posts crossed - I have the same problem with my photo's thats why I use the wooligans site - far too technical to post on the forum even with Mayturus' printed off instructions I stuff it up

mrs-moneypenny

mrs-moneypenny

not quite what i had in mind i just asked DD to show me what to do and she did it for me so you can see my poem T square but im still none the wiser on how to put more up:rotfl:

mioliere

I love your 'T' Mrs Moneypenny! Beautiful knitting - so neat!

Pam - thanks for the tip and for telling me that the technical word for it is 'over-typing'! I didn't really know how to describe the problem. It's happened before and is very irritating!

I'd welcome your thoughts on a blog, too!

Chalky - they look absolutely fabulous! I know what you mean about blogging; I've never done one before and I'm worried that it will be something else that will drag me away from chores and from work - it's dangerous, working from home! I think it would be fun, though, and I shall look at starting one once I'm back from 'acuddling'!

Jean - I love the words! Like you, I can't post photos on here but I can on the Wooligans. I've just seen your lovely rag dolls - they are not aliens! They're gorgeous!

I'll just quietly say that not all of France is rainy! It's about 30 degrees here with full sun and bright blue sky - sorry!

KathyXX