Knit Your Square to Give Your Share - PART 4

mioliere

Hi everyone

Thank you all so much for your kind wishes for my mum. I've spoken to her this morning and she's fine now, but it all came as a real shock - not what she was expecting at all! She actually sounded quite traumatised, bless her; she hates having anything done to her eyes! She said she's had 'far 'hurtier' things done to her in the past that she's liked more than that'! My sister is taking good care of her and the op was a success according to the doctor, but she has to wait a little longer for the eye to heal.

I can't put into words how thrilled I am to hear your good news, Jean. It made me shed a tear or two; I'm so pleased for you, and for your DH and DS - the worry must have been awful for you all. I bet you're well and truly smokin' now!

Well, I'm still up to my you-know-whats with helping our friends out - things are a bit traumatic at the moment. I'm hoping they will all settle down soon.

On the plus side, after a beautiful sunset last night, we stood out in the garden looking at all the thousands of stars up there, and saw a massive meteor shower, complete with shooting stars. Absolutely wonderful, and it was a good moment to stand and stare.

Will try and catch up with you all later.

Hugs to everyone in need.

KathyXX

Chalky - gorgeous goodies in your photos and the colours are stunning!

toottifrootti

HELP!!!!! please!!

since i have decided to take wool with me next week to do in hospital - I have some lovely thickish wool that i had been keeping for myself to do a throw for my bed - I am jsut goung to do it along the lines of Chalky's cushion but I need it to be oblong not square and cant think how to get that shape at the beginning - can someone help me please? I can do basic granny squares no problem so I am guessing its maybe more trebles and a differnt formation instead of the 4 x 3 but just not sure of the numbers - I know i could do it lengthways but would prefer to do it in the round and watch it grow that way - or do you think I would be better to do larger squares and put them together?
any and all suggestions would be very very welcome before I go demented!!!

toots xx

mioliere

Tootifrooti - here's a few links! Good luck in hospital.

http://www.allfreecrochetafghanpatterns.com/Baby-Blanket-Afghans/Rectangle-Granny-Square-Baby-Blanket-Pattern

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxIeMkZX2DA

KathyXX

f1widow

Hi all

firstly fantastic news jean - and like cathy there was tear when I ready your news - Im sure im not the only one who feels that when you read something about out dear friends on here you cant help but worry for them and being so spread around we cant always "help" they way we want so I just want to send you a big big hug and enjoy a lovely time with your sisterxxx

psso - well done you on the prizes and DDs cheese scones - the items are lovely - I love the blanket xx

All the photos Ive seen this morning on here are lovely - chalky am loving the cushion - it looks so soft

sock-knitter - hope you ok xxx

kathy - am so pleased mum is ok xx

pippa - hugs and thoughts as always for you and OH - have a nice time away xx

Hugs and thoughts to isom (hope dentist went well), anakat (very good dolls house room - have been thinking about dolls houses for a while now - think it might be put on hold till after christmas though I really souldnt get involved in another hobby!) ,tootifrutti, fulltimemum (well done on your square!), salome, and anyone else i have missed but not intentially I promise xxxx

I dont know whether I am on foot or horseback (as the saying goes) - the house is completely upturned - got two leather sofas from freecycle late last night - they are great but need some new feet and a clean up so its everywhere - DOH does like to spread himself around when he is working:rotfl: - trouble is funny as it sounds i tend to get a bit twitchy if the house is all a mess :eek: - DOH has managed to get a couple of days holiday which is lovely but I just dont get on when he is here - only a few last days of the holiday left and I feel a little sad cant believe it has gone so quick

Well we have the Village Show tomorrow and I am more than a little nervous as Ive been told competition is VERY HIGH and they are VERY STRICT - oooo ladies I feel like Im under interrogation - what have i let myself in for - DS is also entering four categories - knitting, flapjack, space model and cardmaking - will let you know

Hugs and loving thoughts as always to all xxx
PS BIG THANKS FOR THE PATTERN HELP FOR DOG COAT _ WILL GET THEM PRINTED OFF FOR NEXT WEEK - AT MOMENT IM ON BED SOCKS FOR MUM FOR XMAS xx

toottifrootti

Thanks kathy thats brilliant - I now know what to do - one video was very helpful and I looked at some other methods but will stick with a rectangle basic granny for now!! will get it started before i go and then after that it should be a doddle!!:rotfl:

toots x

f1widow

Hi back again see i told you i was twitchy! - I meant to ask a big favour again whilst i was on here last - does anyone know where I can find a pattern to make a "Mrs Goggins" from postman pat? - the only patterns i have found were for pat and the twins and they say they are now out of print - these were made by jarrol - someone else said they had seen postman pat ones by alan dart?

Its a bit of a weird request but my dear 31 year old sister has been called goggins since she started work for her employer some 12 years ago! (something to do with her hair pulled back and her little round glasses) and I thought i could attempt one for her for christmas - I have been told from sites that i have seen pictures of them that they are quite hard so i dont know how i will fair!

Still as "la la" as the day I started on this site :rotfl:;):D:rotfl:

mrs-moneypenny

jean fantastic news so relieved for you that the black cloud is lifted and things are looking positive for you
psso positive thoughts and good wishes to you and your dh
SK special hugs for you andhope things are well with you just take it a day at a time
kathy i
hope your mum is well

sorry spacebar still sticking

toottifrootti

f1-widow

[ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mrs-goggins hope this might be one x ]

Sorry to get your hopes up but yes i see that the book is out of print - someone else has been looking - they have asked on the forum there and there is an Alan Dart group - maybe you will have luck there. If you can even get the ISBN and then check booksites that deal in out of print stuff?

In_Search_Of_Me

Evening all! Well what a day! Very pleased its Friday and I have a couple of days to gather myself before the next onslaught! Have eaten an incredible ammt of healthy stuff today and actually feel quite hungry still but it will take time to come down on the come down from the carbs!
Tooti poor you...church life can be a bind cant it eh! Had an interesting conversation with someone today in work about the fact that I was going to heaven - she was convinced I wasnt!
anakat absolutely love the dolls house! Can we see more! I started one and got bored but love them!
Tooti hope the links help? Let us know if you need more.
Socky hugs for you...thought of you today while in work and wish I had a machine I could have turned off at the time! As for the cat you know what I think! Cant beat em! I can honestly say that mine saved my sanity at a time of immense darkness and was an incredible comfort...
tooti re the project someone did a gorgeous one with three strands of wool of different cols and it was gorgeous...wish I had a piccy to share!
Right am off to chill..
Chalky huge apologies but i forgot the squares...was so tired last night i was in bed by 9.45! Will sort this weekend!
Forgot to say rang GP today and now have tabs to try and ward off migraines...will keep you posted!

mrs-moneypenny

just popping in to say hello with my nonstick spacebar.
hugs to all who want one
sk you are in my thoughts

will mostly be knitting and crossstitching over the weekend

hope everyone has a good one