Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

L_C_Wilson

All of this talk about IS hats has reminded me that I still need to make about another 100 pom poms :eek:

Haven't done much at all today. My brother Alan had a heart attack yesterday, so family have been popping in or phoning all day. Poor thing waited for years for his back operation and had just started to get back on his feet, and now he's stuck back in hospital for at least 5 days. SIL (Lestrene) doesn't know whether she is coming or going - her sister is still in the same hospital as Alan. I think I mentioned a few weeks ago that she had been screaming in pain when she tried to move. She has MS and we didn't know if it was something to do with that. Anyway, after a week or so in hospital they told her she had a fractured hip. The pain has hardly lessened despite them drugging her up to the eyeballs They eventually started her on physio even though she was still yelling in pain. Yesterday they did more x-rays and discovered that she had actually 'broken' her hip... and they had been forcing her to walk on it and exercise it :eek::eek::eek:.

On top of this, mam has been poorly again. Blood tests show her liver function in compromised. Doc rang up today and suggested seeing the consultant. Seems there may be a chance of putting a camera down and trying to dislodge any blocked stones with it - this would be far less dangerous for her than surgery and doc thinks she will be strong enough for the procedure... so fingers crossed.

Feeling a little guilty as I haven't done much knitting at all. Got a few things to add to my totals but I'll leave them until next time. My shoulder is a lot better so hopefully I'll gather my wits about me and get some more done over the next few days. Mind you, the miserable weather doesn't help.

Had 2 honorary great-nieces for a few hours last night. They had been staying at brother's house, so I had to bring them to mine away from the ambulance and paramedics. Kept them whilst Lestrene was at the hospital and we spent the whole night watching the Disney Channel... good job I love Winnie The Pooh . Expecting another 2 terrors here tomorrow as niece (Sarah) and her boys are coming up from London for a few days - that means a chicken dinner to make for dinner tomorrow night. And talking of dinners... one good thing came from Alan's attack - his son (Keith) just arrived from Doncaster to visit him and brought me 2 rabbits and some pigeon breasts. Never had pigeon before so that will be a challenge... not sure I can bring myself to eat it :eek:

Hope everyone is keeping warm and dry.

Lorna

Seakay

This is from the Innocent website
"Our friends at Age Concern and Help the Aged are also knitting winter woollies for our squeezies and veg pots to help raise even more money for this year’s Big Knit. Keep your eyes peeled for them in store in November."
I also notice that Sainsburys are giving 35p a hat this year, although it was always 50p in the past.
I've Googled to find the patterns for squeezies and veg pots, but haven't found anything to add to what has already been posted.
I just do the simplest one yarn bottle hats - I was making bobbles but am using some fluffy made ones (I got in Woolworths before they closed) as well. I like Kinsey's method - much easier than mine which looped wool around two fingers and then I struggled to get a cut piece tied around the loops tightly enough before snipping.

Seakay

So sorry that you have been having such a stressful and distressing time, Lorna. I certainly don't think that you should feel guilty if you haven't been knitting - it sounds as though you have far too much to do as it is!
I do hope that your brother and mother start to make good recoveries soon.

k2tog

Oh Lorna, what a horrible time you are having. Knit if it helps to occupy your mind but don't feel guilty at all if you don't. You have so much on your plate. Hope the littlies keep you pleasantly occupied and huge (((((((hugs))))))) to you and your poorly ones. :eek: re your poor SIL being made to walk on a broken hip.

mioliere

Lorna - sending lots of (((hugs))) to you and your family. What a tough time you are all having. I hope everyone starts feeling better soon. Please don't feel guilty about not knitting - you have a lot to think about at the moment.

Seakay - yes, I was disappointed to see that the hats will now raise only 35p, but it's better than nothing, I suppose. Like you, I struggled with the two finger method of making bobbles - I much prefer Kinsey's way.

Jean - weather has been overcast here all day but no rain or wind as yet.

KathyXX

shezmit

Flipping heck Lorna you are having a bad week already lets hope everyone in your family gets back on their feet soon.

you know where i am if you need anything

shelley

k2tog

Is oddpins knitting where you use a very fat needle and a littlun?

Def going to try Kinseys method if I've got a big enough needle, or Jean's if I can find a ruler. I've got one of those kits and the little circles are diddy and fiddly.

prfungi

UPDATE @ 2nd September 2009

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

Shazrobo
28 baby hats : 2 Jumper : I hooded jacket (listed with the cardies) ; 49 buntings pairs bootees : 3 baby blanket : 79 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's Big Knit campaign this year) 15 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 ; 4 Scarves ; 1 shawl for Loving Hands elderly ; 1 SANDS blkt for LH ; ! Memory Square ; 3 Friendship Square
4 boobs ; 4 squares; 37 Aaron squares ; ; 1 dog coat; Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper ; 2 purses

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 34 ; 2 big teds, 1 little ted, 3 hedgies fo LH’s appeal ; Chalky's appeal: 2 cardies, 1 jumper, 2 pairs bootees ; Mrs Moneypenny's Choirboys' fundraisers: 2 hedgehogs; 2 Memory Squares ; 5 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 ; 2 hedgies, 1 teddy hand puppet for LH's appeal Chalky's appeal: 1 pair mittens, 1 cardi ; 1 Aaron square ; ! Memory Square ;3 Friendship Squares ; 2 childrens purses ; 4 Innocent Smoothie Hats

Shezmit
8 sleeping bags ; 6 buntings ; 7 hats ; 1 pair mitts ; 41 teddies ; 4 jumpers for the teds ; 1 scarf ; 66 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
19 baby hats ; 39 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 ; 3 sleeping bags ; 6 angel pockets ; 1 animal blanket, 2 SANDS blankets ; 1 Memory Square ; 2 Friendship Squares

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
19 baby hats ; 2 pairs of bootees ; 4 squares ; 2 baby blanket ; 1 scarf ; 23 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 ; 12 Friendship Squares ; 1 Letter Square for Knit a Poem ; 2 blank squares 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
42 squares ; 38 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 ; 52 baby hats ; 6 pairs of booties ; 1 pr mitts ; 7 angel wrap (listed under 'angel pockets') 137 Innocent Smoothie hats ; 460 'Aaron squares' ; 14 baby gowns ; 232 buntings ; 1 teddy ; 25 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 ; 6 Adult hats (LH) ; 39 Facecloths ; 6 animal blankets ; 1 Memory Square ; 3 Friendship Squares ; 24 juggling balls ; 4 rag dolls ; 2 pair fingerless gloves ; 1 Animal Activity Book, 2 Purses : 1 Caterpillar ; 1 Gents jumper

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 ; 3 Friendship Squares ; 1 Gents jumper

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 ; 4 Friendship Squares

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

Don79
6 buntings ; 8 baby hats ; 3 pairs booties ; 1 cardie ; 3 pairs mitts ; 1 ted ; 36 Aaron squares ; 1 baby blanket ; 3 angel pockets ; 1 Christening gown (and bonnet, added to baby hats) ; 3 Friendship squares ; 1 Memory square ; 1 Innocent Smoothie Hat

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

POL Baby 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 ; 6 Friendship Square ; 4 amigurumi dolls

Chalky’s DMIL: 6 baby hats

RUNNING TOTALS:

Baby Hats: 617 ; Baby Cardies: 94 ; Baby Jumpers: 9 ; Sleeping Bags: 25 ; Buntings: 660;
Angel Pockets: 52 ; Pairs of Booties: 133 ; Pairs of Mittens: 65 ; Teddies: 156 ; Jumpers for Teds: 4 ; Scarves: 10 ; 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: 239 ; E aster Chicks: 56 ; 4 Purses ;
Easter Basket: 1 ; Mini Xmas Stockings: 1 ; Int. Smoothie Hats: 780; 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: 28 ; Scarves: 16 ; Pairs of Mittens: 10 ; Shawls: 5 ; Pairs of Bedsocks: 1 ; Large Blankets: 1 ;
Lap Blanket: 8 ; Puffin Bags: 65 ; ST Pads/covers: 524 ; ST Bags: 70 ; SANDS Blanket : 5 ; Child’s jumper: 1 ; Fingerless gloves: 2 ; Gents Jumpers: 2
Trauma Toys: Hedgehogs: 129 ; Baby Dolls: 3 ; Dinosaurs: 5 ; Teddy Puppets: 1 ; Clown Puppets: 2 ; Pigs: 2 ; Other: 60 ; Rag dolls:4 ; 24 juggling balls ; 1 Animal Activity Book ;

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: 850
MEMORY SQUARES; 21
FRIENDSHIP SQUARES: 50
XMAS BOXES Appeals : 4 Hats ; 23 Facecloths ; 2 Purses
SOWETO SQUARES: 17
KNIT A POEM SQUARES: 3 (letters and blanks)
ADDED SINCE LAST UPDATE: 63

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

Kinsey

Oh Lorna how awful, one of those things would be bad enough. Good that your shoulder's a bit better but don't go overdoing it and making it bad again, even though you want to help everyone else. I do hope your brother has improved by now, and as for SIL's sister, word's fail me. Fingers crossed for your mum, and hugs to you.

prfungi

Hi peeps,
thank you for all your good wishes, you are always so kind and supportive, just dropping in always makes me feel a bit better.
I'm OK today - been to doc's again today, he's very good - just listens to my saga then makes his recommendations, I have to be good and take all my pills, back for monitoring in 2 months.

A MORAL TALE
ok, I found a lovely "kimono" type jumper pattern for little babes and as I had a lovely peach wool, thought I'd give it a go for PamsPals great, great niece, born last Sunday.
So here I go - its a challenge - knitted "top down" in the round - but feeling cocky about it. All goes beautifully, the pattern is very clear I get the body done no problem, THEN :eek: I'm supposed to pick up the 32 stitches for the sleeve on dpn's:eek:. That'll teach me - I hate dpn's - I don't have the right size, 'cos the main part is all one piece I can't cheat and knit them flat then sew them up - so ......... I've picked up the stitches using 2 short circular needles and I've managed to knit 5 rows so far, ok I'll be able to finish it - but it would have been so much easier if I'd read the whole pattern first - I could have cheated very quickly.
The moral of this story is read all the pattern before you start knitting..........

'bye for now

luv
Pam:smileyhea