Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

maytaurus

mioliere wrote: »

Well, first it snows, then it stops, then it snows again - methinks it't time to crawl under my blanket on the sofa!

KathyXX

Don't forget to take your knitting with you !:rotfl:

maytaurus

Sexy_Em wrote: »

I have just fumbled accross this thread, and wanted to say what a fantastic campaign.
I'm moving house in a month so have no spare time whatsoever at the moment, but I hereby promise in 6 weeks time I will return, and do my bit for such worthy causes.

You are all such wonderful people.

Emma
x

mioliere

Hi Zippitty - I do freelance writing so I'm usually at the computer! I check MSE every so often because it keeps me going!

Shezmit - thanks for the info about the blankets. I didn't realise we could do 15" blankets, as well.

Well, I did take my knitting under my blanket - did two rows and promptly fell asleep! Still, DH is already home from work so I shall do an early dinner and get a good couple of hours of knitting and sewing up done this evening!

KathyXX

shezmit

yeah we use all sizes from 12" upwards

K2tog
Thankyou so much for the items you sent i recieved this morning, i have entered you into the comp as well.

Pippa.S

Hi Kathy When you crawl out from under your blanket can you update me tomorrow with 1 CARDI please. Well it was'nt as bad here as they said it was going to be, we still have snow but no fresh stuff. My DGD's in West Sussex are loving it, I dont think the little one has seen snow before, their Mum said they are playing out in it and having a wonderful time :j all wrapped up in the thick woolly cardi's I knitted them.

Welcome to you Emma :wave: look forward to you joining us after the move(hope it all goes well).... but be warned its very addictive .....:rotfl:

maytaurus - I love the pics you put on here they brighten up the day thanks :T

Off to read the daily now
Anne
x

shazrobo

can you update me 10 IS hats please

shezmit

2 boobs for me please

maytaurus

This is the info for my nearest main hospital, I thought you might like to see the pattern list
and you may like to help

''You are welcome to use these Ray Of Hope free patterns for charitable purposes.''
(Please acknowledge where you found them)

Ray of Hope's A-Z index of knitting patterns for premature babies.
HKP=Hand knit patterns; MKP=Machine knit; SP=Sewing; CP=Crochet

http://www.bbc.co.uk/stoke/content/articles/2007/10/16/babywear_patterns_feature.shtml

'Ray Of Hope' is a charity based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe that provides knitted clothing for babies - here is all the information you'll need...

If your local hospital's special baby unit has any special requirements, please let us know

http://www.rayofhope.co.uk/

mioliere
please will you add 2 more squares for me :T

Has anyone heard any news from chalky 75 ?

mioliere

Good morning everyone; hope you are all warm and safe.

Maytaurus - thanks for all the links! I've just noticed what time you posted - hope you managed to get some sleep.

I haven't heard from Chalky, but I would imagine she's busy now because her SIL will be with her and they probably have a lot to catch up on. I'm sure she'll post soon.

Shez - I'm still working on the teds; I'd hoped to have got them back to you by now but I'll probably post them on Friday/Saturday.

I haven't knitted anything since the teddy hand puppet. but will probably crochet a couple of baby things over the weekend. I really must post some photos, too.

Anyway, here's the latest update. The totals are looking amazing, aren't they? Thanks everyone!

PLEASE NOTE: Thanks to everyone for such a good response to Chalky's appeal for the orphanage in Spain. Her SIL will be on her way there soon with all the goodies!

LATEST UPDATE: Don't forget to let me know if I get these figures wrong - as some of you know, it's not difficult for me to make a complete hash of it!

Shazrobo
10 baby hats
8 buntings
25 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's Big Knit campaign this year)
6 hedgehogs
1 hat for Loving Hands elderly challenge
Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper



Pippa.S
3 baby hats
3 cardies
5 buntings
9 squares
1 baby blanket
5 pair bootees
1 body warmer
1 scarf for LH elderly challenge
1 hedgehog for LH trauma toys challenge
1 dinosaur for LH trauma toys challenge

Chalky's appeal: 2 cardies, 1 jumper, 2 pairs bootees


Mioliere
1 STC hat
5 buntings
1 baby doll for LH's Trauma Toys appeal
2 hedgehogs for LH's Trauma Toys appeal
1 dinosaur
Chalky's appeal: 1 pair mittens, 1 cardi

Shezmit
2 sleeping bags
3 buntings
9 teddies
4 jumpers for the teds
1 scarf
11 boobs
27 Easter chicks
1 mini Christmas stocking
2 squares
1 coffee mug cosy
1 baby cardi
1 hedgehog


Jellybeans
8 baby hats
3 Teddies for Tragedies
5 buntings
3 boobs

K2tog
5 baby hats
6 buntings
1 hat for LH's elderly challenge
1 hedgehog
2 Innocent Smoothie hats


LilyMay (my Mum)
6 toddler cardies
4 toddler hats
3 baby hats
6 baby blankets
2 baby vests
2 cardies
8 buntings
3 squares

Tooties
6 baby hats
7 cardies
1 pair bootees
120 squares
1 blanket
1 pair mittens
2 boobs
3 hats for LH's elderly challenge
3 scarves for LH elderly
3 pairs of mittens for LH elderly
3 shawls for LH elderly
3 boobs
1 pair child's socks
Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi

F1Widow
4 baby hats
2 pairs of bootees
3 squares
1 baby blanket
1 scarf
1 bunting

RoloPolo
11 baby hats
9 cardies
2 pairs of mittens

Chrisbethany
3 baby hats
1 bunting

Miss Angie
9 squares

Mrs Moneypenny
4 baby hats
1 baby gown
1 angel pocket
5 buntings
6 squares
22 Puffin P.E.bags (as Mrs Moneypenny's DS calls them (!) for LH challenge
1 boob
Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper


DPixie
32 squares
6 Innocent Smoothie hats

Chalky
1 Teddy
1 Square
2 boobs
Chalky's appeal: 12 cardies, 1 hat, 1 pr booties

Itsloopylisa
2 baby hats
1 angel pocket
1 bunting
2 Teds

Craftlady
2 buntings
1 toy for Loving Hands trauma toy appeal

Sheyo
7 baby hats
10 pairs of bootees
10 pairs of mittens
1 bunting
7 bibs


Bridgetdunstable
1 square

Gingernutmeg
25 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's next campaign)

SylviaD
2 baby hats
2 Teds
8 squares
1 dinosaur for LH trauma toy challenge
1 baby gown

SGT
2 baby hats
1 bunting
2 pairs mittens
1 pair bootees
Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi, 1 pair mittens, 1 pair bootees

Pauline
3 Teddies for Tragedies

Daphne
3 Angel pockets
Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi

Maytaurus
6 squares
Chalky's appeal: 2 baby hats

Zippitty
1 animal blanket

Seakay
9 squares

Heldun
3 baby hats
1 bunting




TOTALS SO FAR (Vent, STC and all baby hats will be counted together under 'Baby hats' if everyone's happy with that?)

Baby hats: 72, Cardies: 22, Baby Jumpers: 1, Sleeping Bags: 2, Buntings: 54, Angel Pocket: 5, Pairs of Bootees: 16, Pairs of mittens: 13, Teddies: 17, Jumpers for Teds: 4, Scarves: 3, Toddler Cardies: 6, Toddler Hats: 4, Baby Blankets: 9, Baby Vests: 2, Baby Gowns: 2, Bibs: 7, Body warmers: 1, Squares: 212, Boobs: 19, Easter Chicks: 27, Mini Christmas Stocking: 1, Innocent Smoothie Hats: 76, Coffee mug cosies: 1, Pairs of Children's socks: 1, Animal Blankets: 1, Hats for LH's elderly challenge: 5, Scarves for LH elderly: 3, Pairs of Mittens for LH elderly: 3, Shawls for LH elderly: 3,
Puffin Bags for LH: 22,
Trauma Toys for LH -Hedgehogs: 11, Baby Dolls: 1, Dinosaurs: 3
CHALKY'S APPEAL: Cardies: 17, Jumpers: 4, Pairs of Mittens: 2, Baby Hats: 4, Pairs of Bootees: 4

dpixie

Morning all, hope that you are all well and warm.

Kathy, can you please add 3 IS hats for me. I think my challenge for today will be to try and have a go at the teddy bear hand puppet. Will go for a walk later this morning and drop past the wool shop for wool in an appropriate colour.

I also like the idea of knitting a baby blanket, but do need the simplest of patterns - i have a mind like a sieve and can loose my place in a pattern too easily - any ideas?

thanks all