Knit Your Square to Give Your Share - PART 4

mrs-moneypenny

the snazzy ones look brill-nice and cheerful

hope all are well

managed to knock out a quick knitted poppy this morning, school i work at have done their version of the tower of london and covered an area of the playing field in HM poppies so i took one in for todays assembly.

update
1 poppy

Elizabeth_Braun

May I please join in? I'm in the middle of knitting a baby cardy for a friend at the mo, but afterwards, I'd like to have a go at preemie knits (probably to go directly to the local Unit) and I wouldn't mind doing some squares. Are these still needed? Are there any restrictions/requirements I should know first?

nursemaggie

Hi Donny-gal my first thought was Oxfam. I know they used to have their own pattern but I am sure they would be useful. Sending them to Syria also sounds like a very good idea.

Roamin all of the booties are lovely don't think the recipients will be bothered what colour they are. I particularly like the blue random ones. I hope your DHs review exceeds expectations.

Rushing to get Christmas presents for Saudi Arabia finished, they have to be with a wedding guest by 20th of this month. They are coming over for my DDs DHs sister's wedding. They only have 3 days leave so not time to see them. At least I can get presents to them this year.

Chalky try these people can't find their web address Leisure Arts Knitting,

http://knitpickypatterns.com

http://PurpleKittyYarns.com

Between them I am getting about 50 patterns a day of gloves, hats, scarves and cowls. Purple Kitty Yarns send you a whole bunch of lovely vintage patterns every month. Sign up for news letters. Got some lovely ones for my DGS. Children's patterns are a little small in American patterns. I find I have to use the next size.

mrs-moneypenny

welcome Elizabeth
you can knit what ever you like and someone will find a use for it.
we tend to try and knit for good causes close to home now so that we can eliminate the need for lining the post office coiffures. prem hats sound perfect if you can take them to your local hospital. thats what im working on at the mo. forgot to take a bag with me today when i went.

had the loveliest day DD2 invited me to go tot he hospital with her for her scan. baby looked perfect and is about half done. happy happy day

hugs to all

ginnyknit

Bet that was a wonderful sight MrsMP, scans are amazing, did it make you knit faster :rotfl:

Dgs is finally well again :T I have been so worried as he was really fed up with it. Sad news yesterday my friend Rosieben passed away, some of you may have known her from the threads where I met her but we became close friends elsewhere. I have had a reflective day with tears and smiles.

Lovely to hve new people calling in - every tiny things we make for others is a blessing so keep on knitting guys.

I am putting together a community blanket on another site I belong to as a gift for the sites creator who is generous of spirit like all here. I didnt think it would take off as it did but I now have lots of squares to join up all in the colours of the Scottish countryside. Wish me luck its going to be mahoosive but my legs will be warm

chalky_75

Hello one and all and the usual dollop of love tucked in.

Hello lovely new friends donnygal those vests sound great and will be a real comfort to little ones ! Hope you are both well.

nurse Maggie my goodness me. Thank you for those links. So many lovely things to choose from.

Elizabeth Braunwelcome to our merry band. I am knitting Premmie hats too in the evenings. Lovely to have you here.

mrs Moneypennyi am so glad you are having happier days. Seeing that scan must have made you so happy.

Ginny I hope DGS is better. That blanket will be lovely I am sure.

jeanany good news on DOHS progress?

Kathyare you better? I hope so.

pippa how are you both, and Mum too ?

F1 your pictures on FB are stunning. Go girl xxx no wonder your husband is crazy about you .hope the pits are nearly full for Christmas.

pssoi hope Edna has packed her bag. You are far too special to put up with her visiting xxxxxx

We have just had the loveliest Skype with William. I miss them/ him so much. He went riding yesterday and loved it!
Also sitting here making Christmas cards inspired by Pinterest and my button box. I hate the ones over here.

Also knitting Premmie hats for the local hospital. They got so excited last
Time.

Love to all the MIAs

mioliere

Hi everyone. I hope you are all doing as well as can be. It seems my internet problem has been fixed- well, until the next time, which I am sure won't be too far away.

Hi to you, Donnygal. Thank you for thinking of this group for the vests. I hope they soon find deserving homes.

Ginnyknit - I am so sad to hear that Rosieben has passed away. I know she contributed a lot to the OS Daily thread. That is such sad news.

Welcome to you, Elizabeth Braun.

I have done the latest update, which you can find here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhOgVamMPLdkdDREdE9nS2pPYTRlcFQ3Ujc5ekNKamc#gid=0

I will do a longer post tomorrow, and I am thinking of updating a description of what we do. I've just looked at the last one (on page 95 of this thread) and things have definitely changed - not just where we send donations, but the fact that we try not to incur postage. If anyone can think of what they would like to see in our description, or any changes they would like to see, please let me know. I expect many of us are busy thinking about Christmas these days; I know I am. I am also kept quite busy as an Admin on a particular Facebook group, and feel as if I have neglected this thread a bit. It is still very close to my heart, as are the people in it, so I think now that the winter evenings are drawing in, I can concentrate on it.

Will call in tomorrow.

Love to you all.

KathyXX

chalky_75

Good morning one and all. And some Friday love tucked in.

A wild and windy day here so I am going to make some more Christmas cards like the ones featured on my blog. Button love!!

kathyit never feels like you are neglecting us. So, please don't feel like that!

Just a gentle day here and cooking Paella for tea. Plenty of room around the table ... I wish!!!

Have good days cyber sisters xxx

roamin_in_the_gloamin

well what a total surpirse.......was sitting in the kitchen last evening after tea and someone knocked on the door..............Off I go and answer it.... my Dear Wee Sis and Bro in Law....talk about struck dumb

Needless to say I will be a bit busy over the next couple of days, but I am overjoyed that they decided to make a surpirse visit.

Oh and update on the baby bootees for Haiti - I have finished 10 pairs and my friend has said not to do any more as they are only taking hand luggage, already have little writting books, pencils and crayons, so I take it they will be wearing ALL their clothes on the way out! Photos to follow when I get a chance on the other pooter. Loads and loads of love and cuddles to you all
Back in a bit x

THIRZAH

I walked up to the local Church which is being used as a centre for
sorting shoe boxes and delivered my hats, scarves etc today. They seemed please to get them. The Christmas knitting is finished so I think I'll try and finish my Oxfam blanket before I start anything else.