Knit Your Square to Give Your Share - PART 4

mioliere

The very first items on this thread were 8" squares which we sent to a charity which sewed them all together into blankets for the elderly. In fact, that was how this whole thread began! Since then, we have found more and more charities that all need a variety of different things. After we reached our total of squares (and the response was so good, we needed to keep revising the total!), my first items were hats for premature babies, which were sent to Loving Hands. I'd also be interested to know what everyone's 'first' was! The hats are also great for something to keep making over and over again because they grow quickly, the pattern becomes second nature once you've done a couple, and they are a great way of using up oddments of wool. Best of all, they help a tiny little baby in need!

Jo4ann - I'd love to know what you pick for your 'first'!!

I have just posted off my Mrs Twins JE square, and have nearly finished an ISOM cat square, then I have to decide what to do next!

KathyXX

sock-knitter

afternoon all
jo4anne, welcome to the thread, my first knitted items for charity was squares and baby hats too.
not feeling too great, started feeling off yesterday, and so tired, so not much knitting done here today, but lots of looking thru my knitting books for my next charity project, i quite fancy doing another jean greenhowe toy, having finished one for my friend for xmas. this time tho I WILL SEW IT UP AS I GO, thats my plan for this year, everything gets sewn as soon as its finished
hugs all
shaz xxx

happycrafter_2

Is there a list of things that can be made for charity, I guess like the wish list on LH site?

psso

Hi everyone and :wave: hello to Jo4nne, nice to see you.

Hmm, can`t recall what my `first` was. I`d been doing tiny hats and cardies for the local premature baby unit and blankets for the PDSA before I joined in here, so probably just carried on doing the same. Think I came on board after the squares had been done but as my kids don`t wear handknits, and I can`t sit with idle hands, I just pick up needles and wool and do something, anything, and usually most of the stuff I do goes to Loving Hands. Always find a home for everything does Lou.

If you liked knitting scarves for your teddies Jo just do them with a few more stitches and a bit longer and they will be great for kiddies or adults. That will get you back into the swing of it without too much faffing about with patterns - maybe you want a bit of a challenge though ? Whatever you decide on, if you get stuck just shout and someone will be along with some help.

Been tidying out `my corner` today so some of the wool has been banished back into the chest of drawers, temporarily at least. Am trying to only have the wip`s in the `workbox` -( one of those big plastic tub things usually used in the garden) so it looks more manageable. What the eye doesn`t see.......................:rotfl:
Can`t believe how long it has taken to do it though, mind you all those little balls had to be rewound neatly and put in a carrier bag and one day I will get around to knitting them up into stripey blankets for kittykats or something. Animals are colourblind aren`t they -are they ?- but I`m sure they won`t mind as long as they are cosy and comfy.

Off to rummage in the freezer for something for tea, something easy like lasagne methinks. Getting lazy in me old age.:o

Have a good evening everyone and keep nice and cosy.

Elaine.x

ETA - crossed posts happycrafter - don`t think we have a wish list as such at the moment. Insearchofme has asked for cat blankets for a charity she is involved with, but otherwise we just knit what we like, quite a lot of it goes to LH and Preemies UK but some of us take the things we do to local baby units, pet charities etc.

Mrs_Twins

Hi Everyone!
Just popping in to tell you SIBOL No. 49 has just been loaded up on to SIBOL.
www.sunshineinternationalblanketsoflove.blogspot.com
www.sibolchallenges.blogspot.com

The first of the Black and White Blankets. Three more to finish.
Thanks Suex

shezmit

PreemiesUK LIST IS

ventilator bonnets
knitted blankets
cardies
gowns
angel pockets
burial wraps
teddies
knitted boobs
sleep suits


Shelley

mioliere

Good morning, everyone.

Mrs Twins - the latest blankets are as gorgeous as ever; the squares are wonderful and I love the way you finish them off. It really does justice to all that international talent! My JE square is on the way - I hope it doesn't take too long to cross the channel!

PSSO - I hope the cats aren't too fussy about colour; the blanket I've almost finished (if I could keep my eyes open when I'm sitting on the sofa, it would help!) is a strange mixture of blue and rust. The wool is chunky but really soft, so it should be nice for sitting on! The blankets are a great way of using up oddments of chunky that would just be sitting around not being used.

Anyway, the news from my sister about my BIL sounds like bad news but really isn't. He was due to have a second stent fitted yesterday after begging the doctors to do it despite the risks they were worried about. The stent was meant to clear the jaundice so that they could start the chemo that he needs. Well, when he arrived at the hospital, his levels were checked before the op could go ahead, and they found that they have dropped considerably, so the first stent is finally doing its job. They have now said that if the levels continue to fall in the same way, he could start the chemo within two weeks, which is brilliant news. If the levels don't fall much more, they will go ahead with the second stent, also within two weeks. So, we are all praying that the chemo can start very soon without the need for this operation.

Jean - I love the latest photos you've posted on Wooligans!

I hope you all have a lovely day.

KathyXX

sock-knitter

morning all
kathy, hope your bil, levels continue to drop and he can start the much needed chemo
mrs twins another lovely blanket

been feeling unwell since tues, with severe stomach pains, so i took myself to gp this morning, who has given me some more meds to take long term, with all these pills i'll be rattling lol, have to go back for blood test on monday.

hugs all
shaz xxx

f1widow

Morning all well i broke my new years resolution of coming on here more didnt I - but I promise I have been knitting - managed three hats for homeless and some baby ones so far as well as a "floppy hat" for DS

kathy - good news that your BIL may be saved another operation - you sound busy as usual - take good care xxxx

psso - lovely to see you back - "go girl" for DD - Ill come and be your kim and aggie - as ive said before other peoples clutter excites me - my own does not tee hee - how is J xxxx

Hope the poorlies are feeling better - sock-knitter - sounds like you are really low - bless you you have been ill on and off for ages - you could do with a good tonic and a hug (sending one over the computer) xxx
isom - glad to see you are feeling better xxx
Sorry if Ive missed anyone xxxx

A warm welcome to our newbies - first item I ever knitted was a cat blanket and then when I came on here I knitted a burial bunting for shezmit - preemies uk then I think an easy pull on ribbed hat for preemies - the ladies here have been fantastic at helping me along - especially when I have one of my "la la moments" in the knitting world or personal world come to that matter xxx

Im knitting one of my 500g balls that my friend sent me - DH swears its getting bigger not smaller and is worried I will soon be buried under it :rotfl:

Mrs Moneypenny do you have the pattern for the 12 ply hats - ideal for my hats challenge this year and a great way to use up so much of my stash - sorry if you have already posted it and Ive missed it xxx

My neighbour is doing a craft fair at the end of the month and is trying to persuade me to make some cards for her to sell - Im not sure!!!?????

Anyway had better away - water is off for the second time in two weeks - managed to get kettle filled mind before it went off completely so I have my priorities right - love and hugs to all J xxxx

roamin_in_the_gloamin

F1 think the 12ply hat is MAYFLOWERS on Loving Hands.....I am also doing them using up some of my 4 ply stash -here's the link (LH is running slowly today - must be an update going on)
http://lovinghands.freeforums.org/mayflower-s-12-ply-hats-for-sailors-t3682.html
Like F1 I have failed miserably, promised myself that I would be on here posting every day this year....smack botty and will try harder. Cuddles to all - even if you don't think you need them! Back a bit later Lunch being yelled for.
Jean
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