Knit Your Square To Give Your Share 2009!

mioliere

Hi everyone and thanks for your latest totals.

RedheadMum - it's up to you how you send your things. Obviously, it makes sense to save postage and send direct; some people send preemie things direct to their local hospitals (Shezmit will tell you which ones in your area need stuff). You could always add a little note explaining that you are knitting on behalf of other groups, if you want.

Well, I managed to crochet 2 preemie hats and 1 pair of bootees last night. They are so quick to do in crochet, and a little easier on my hands at the moment. I did a bit more on the blanket I am making for my grandchild-to-be, too.

Well, you've all been busy again so lots to update! Thanks to everyone!

KathyXX

PLEASE NOTE: Thanks to everyone for such a good response to Chalky's appeal for the orphanage in Spain. Her SIL has arrived with all our items, and they have been delivered to the orphanage. Chalky has posted some great photos on page 27 of this thread. I think we will have made a big difference to a baby who arrived there with nothing; doesn't it make you feel good?!

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
13 baby hats
8 buntings
1 pair bootees
1 baby blanket
26 Innocent Smoothie hats (for Sainsbury's Big Knit campaign this year)
6 hedgehogs
3 hats for Loving Hands elderly challenge
1 shawl for Loving Hands elderly challenge
2 boobs
Chalky's appeal: 1 jumper



Pippa.S
3 baby hats
3 cardies
6 buntings
12 squares
1 baby blanket
5 pair bootees
2 body warmer
1 scarf for LH elderly challenge
12 hedgehogs for LH trauma toys challenge
1 dinosaur for LH trauma toys challenge
2 tiny teds

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


Mioliere
5 baby hats
2 pairs bootees
6 buntings
1 baby doll for LH's Trauma Toys appeal
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

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


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

K2tog
9 baby hats
8 buntings
2 pairs of bootees
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
4 pairs of mittens for LH elderly
3 shawls for LH elderly
1 pair of bed socks 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
13 baby hats
11 cardies
5 pairs of mittens

Chrisbethany
6 baby hats
6 buntings
26 squares

Miss Angie
9 squares

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


DPixie
45 squares
19 Innocent Smoothie hats

Chalky
6 Teds
6 Square
2 boobs
1 hedgehog
1 angel pocket
Chalky's appeal: 12 cardies, 1 hat, 1 pr booties

Itsloopylisa
2 baby hats
1 angel pocket
2 buntings
1 sleeping bag
2 Teds
1 square
3 Innocent Smoothie hats

Craftlady
4 buntings
1 toy lamb for Preemies UK

Sheyo
10 baby hats
10 pairs of bootees
10 pairs of mittens
5 buntings
10 bibs


Bridgetdunstable
1 square

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

SylviaD
1 baby hats
2 Teds
8 squares
1 dinosaur for LH trauma toy challenge
2 baby gowns
1 cardie
1 Angel pocket

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

Pauline
3 Teddies for Tragedies

Daphne
3 Angel pockets
1 cardi
3 jumpers
2 pairs of bootees
4 hats
Chalky's appeal: 1 cardi

Maytaurus
9 squares
1 blanket
3 pairs bootees
Chalky's appeal: 2 baby hats

Zippitty
1 animal blanket

Seakay
9 squares

Heldun
3 baby hats
1 bunting
1 baby blanket

Shelbell
2 baby hats
1 Innocent Smoothie hat
1 square

Lorri
3 baby hats
3 cardies
3 pairs of bootees
3 pairs of mittens

L C Wilson
25 squares

RedheadMum
1 baby hat
3 squares

Hellbells45
1 square




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

Baby hats: 105, Cardies: 31, Baby Jumpers: 3, Sleeping Bags: 3, Buntings: 74, Angel Pockets: 7, Pairs of Bootees: 29, Pairs of mittens: 19, Teddies: 24, Jumpers for Teds: 4, Scarves: 3, Toddler Cardies: 6, Toddler Hats: 4, Baby Blankets: 12, Baby Vests: 2, Baby Gowns: 3, Sleeping Bags: 1, Bibs: 10, Body warmers: 2, Squares: 299, Boobs: 33, Easter Chicks: 27, Mini Christmas Stocking: 1, Innocent Smoothie Hats: 119, Coffee mug cosies: 1, Pairs of Children's socks: 1, Animal Blankets: 1, Hats for LH's elderly challenge: , Scarves for LH elderly: 3, Pairs of Mittens for LH elderly: 4, Shawls for LH elderly: 4, Pairs of Bed Socks for LH elderly: 1
Puffin Bags for LH: 22,
Trauma Toys for LH -Hedgehogs: 23, Baby Dolls: 1, Dinosaurs: 3, Teddy hand puppet: 1
CHALKY'S APPEAL: Cardies: 17, Jumpers: 4, Pairs of Mittens: 2, Baby Hats: 4, Pairs of Bootees: 4

rolo-polo1965

Morning all

I have had a busy weekend knitting. So please add

5 hats, 1 pair mittens, 2 cardigans and 3 pairs booties.

I did of course feed the kids, go shopping and do the ironing.

Take care everyone

mrs-moneypenny

morning all

Rolo-polo, you obviously are better at time management than me:o , ive got a huge pile of ironing graring at me from the corner which MUST be tackled at some stage this week.

ive been knitting pieces for sack boys, i've got all the parts for one and head and body for the 2nd one - i'm planning on getting zips for these 2 (one for eldest DS and one for his besty mate) but if i do any more i think they will be zipless.

I've also got a school jumper for younest DS on my needles and a blanket square also for him these are MUST FINISH SOON projects.

k2tog

Morning!
Please can I be updated with 1 bunting. Have mopped the kitchen floor trying to keep busy while DH is at hospital having tests so am going to knit a bit now while also refereeing DSx2.
Maytaurus had a look at the pattern but they are on dpns - too hard for me at the moment but thankyou - you truly are a genius at digging up patterns and instructions.
Still haven't done the ironing......

mioliere

HI all. K2tog - you don't have to knit the mittens on dpns - it just saves having to sew up seams if you do. You can cast on the 48 sts as instructed on ordinary needles but, when you follow the pattern, treat each third of the stitches separately IYKWIM!

RoloPolo - are you sure you fed the kids and did all that housework?!! What a productive weekend you've had!

I shall update as usual in the morning. I hope to get some more little crocheted things done this evening. I am looking for the quickest easiest patterns to do to. I actually managed a whole pair of bootees without dozing off last night. DH was amazed!

Have a great day, everyone.

KathyXX

Pippa.S

Welcome to you hellsbells45 nice to see you, everyone here is really helpful and friendly :hello:

Kathy - nothing to update me with as I have been knitting for my 2 DGD's, who arrived on Sunday, they saw the hedgehogs and decided they wanted one each, and tiny teds, with scarves for them as its cold, so I had to knit them too, did'nt take long though 6sts, and knit until it went round the neck and tied then cast off, I stitched them at the back of the neck, like the Teddies for Tragedy, so they don't get lost

While DS1, DILand DGD's are here DS1 will set my new laptop up, so I hope all will be ok on here,the Daily,L/H,Wooligans and Preemies I would hate to lose my name and all the rest,OH and DS keep telling me it will be ok but, not much of a techi me:o :rolleyes:
They are staying here for the first week we are away then handing the keys to next door when they go home.

So this is my last post for 2 weeks, we are off to Spain at silly o'clock in the morning, so my knitting needles will get a little rest, until I come back.
Take care all and keep those needles clicking :beer:

Anne
x

mioliere

Pippa - I know you won't be logging in again but I want to wish you a happy holiday. Have a great time and tell us all about it when you come back.

Hope everyone is having a good evening.

KathyXX

shezmit

1 teddy and 1 boob for me please

k2tog

1 baby hat for me please.
Not sure whether to try a new hat pattern or mittens next or maybe another hedgehog, and hibernate it somewhere secure - decisions!

maytaurus

rolo-polo1965 wrote: »

Morning all

I have had a busy weekend knitting. So please add

5 hats, 1 pair mittens, 2 cardigans and 3 pairs booties.

I did of course feed the kids, go shopping and do the ironing.

Take care everyone

rolo-polo1965

you sound like a human knitting machine :T :j :A :eek:

Hope everyone is ok

k2tog fingers crossed all is well with your DH
RE 'Still haven't done the ironing'
I finally took the advise of my DIL (who gets my son to do her ironing:rotfl:) & stopped doing any 4 yrs ago now, unless it's something particular.
We just make sure we buy things that wash tumble & go in the wardrobe :rotfl:
It's stopped me stressing about not being able to do it because of my M.E.

Pippa.S
any room in your suitcase for me? :rotfl:
Have a lovely time in Spain :cool:

I posted these links on another thread to knit a chick, bunny and other creatures for putting your your Easter cream eggs in if you can stop yourself from eating them that is :rotfl:
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