Knit Your Square to Give Your Share - PART 4

sock-knitter

pol, congratulations on becoming a grandma, hugs all round, love the blanket, nice colours, and i like the pattern
nice to hear some good news
hugs
shaz xxx

In_Search_Of_Me

aww huge congratualtions on the new arrival pol!
Miol thinking of you with your new arrivals!
Roaming (who shocked me yesterday by looking nothing like I thought she looked!) why are you itchy?
Inspired by the new loving hands challenges Ive started making a girls dress! Never done one before...managed to get some yummy green wool (rowan) in teh John lewis sale!!

Kinsey

Congratulations Grandma Pol, and the blanket is lovely.

roamin_in_the_gloamin

ISOM - currently have the shingles - although I asked for the PRINGLES!!!!!
;-)
mioliere - ENJOY The family visiting
POL - I did mean to say - I love the blanket, smashing colours too, how long did that take you?
x

maytaurus

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for being missing and not contacting anybody

I have just been into my email and found all the messages etc left for me from people on here :A

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[FONT=&quot]Too much to go into to explain all the reasons for me not being around but here’s a quick summary of some main points[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Have been really struggling for the last couple of months;[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]M.E. has been **++**!!**********, ........[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] you know about Mum being in the care home and I’m really struggling having to face the fact that she is not likely to be able to come home, unless one of the family win the lottery!!!!![/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I’m an only child, Dad is practically housebound and struggling to even get around the house, since he was taken ill last November, Mum went into respite for a week; I had my heart attack/angioplasty (all in the same 2 weeks)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Mum’s only brother lives 60 miles away & we are his only family, he desperately wants to move near to us as he is in his 80’s and lives alone (confirmed bachelor)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]He had a cardiac arrest a couple of yrs ago, was resuscitated & put into an induced coma & packed in ice for 2 wks. His house was in a regeneration area and 4 months after he came out of hospital we moved him into a bungalow near his original house, the 120 mile round trip is obviously more of a problem now with everything else that’s going on. He’s always been self sufficient and never worried about being on his own, ... but now that all of his friends have passed on, the area has changed so much etc he has started to worry about being so far away from us , so I really need to try ‘n find him a place here[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Just when I am needed the most ... I can’t do the things I need / want to do for people grrrr[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Never mind any of the things I’d like to do ... haven’t had a holiday since 2004 and last day out was at the stables 2006[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I only get so much ‘can do time’ on a good day and lately, for days/weeks at a time I have lost all track of everything /wonder how long I have been wearing the same pj’s/washed my hair etc[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Because I can’t do things, sort things out, etc I feel really sad /frustrated/annoyed[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]OH has had to move location with his job and we’ve had to change the car because ours was costing too much for the travelling ..... but hey at least he’s still got his job[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]I’ve been practically housebound myself since the end of 2006 except for going to Dads and visiting Mum in the homewhich I haven’t been able to do very often[/FONT][FONT=&quot],(& being in hospital lol)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]DD has had to do so much and at the moment she is really bad with her legs/back (permanent problems following car crash that she was lucky to survive and can’t get about)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]DS2 has been having probs with diabetes, finding a job, dealing with all the other things going on[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]DSI still struggling since being medically discharged from the army and so many recent losses/funerals from his regiment isn’t helping[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The combi boiler stopped giving us hot water the day b4 .........[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The kitchen ceiling fell in & gave us an indoor water feature as we had a pipe dripping in the bathroom that we didn’t know about as they are in the wall, so we didn’t even have hot water to clean (we only re did the kitchen 12 mths ago inc a new ceiling following the 1st leak ) [/FONT]blah blah blah ... enough :eek::o:eek:

Anyway, hope I’m forgiven for being missing ?!?**
I will try to keep up .............. and will post an update at the week-end

All of the things you have made are really lovely, it’s super to be able to see the pics!!

f1widow
RE;
‘I have tried to lurk but my head is mushy so im sorry if i miss anything as someone else said - i love you all really! Xx’..................

I thought I’d written that then ! :rotfl::rotfl: ...

sort of nice that I’m not the only ‘mushy one’ that hasn’t even been able to manage to lurk, but hope you soon feel less mushy!!



and I hope things get better for you soon x

PurpleTeddyBear
sorry it’s belated x

roamin in the gloamin

Jean I am so sorry that you have been ill, I hope you’re feeling much better
These are specially for you :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

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and I’ll keep my fingers crossed you get the right thing in future!!

Jean and anyone else who is poorly


mrs-moneypenny

I am so sorry to hear about your father in law

I still have the things for your fayre, so just let me know when you want them

Pippa.S
Re ‘Just did a huge post and lost it...this darn thing decided to update itself, I told it to wait for 10mins but did it listen....obviously not !!!’



Just a little reminder to type out your post in Word or similar, keep clicking on save every now and then
That way you won’t have to redo the whole thing whatever the gremlins throw at you lol

Kinsey & mioliere
The last time I was looking on the thread you were both wanting bolero patterns and I found these for you

Girl’s Knit Bolero

To Fit Chest: 20 1/2 (22, 23 1/2, 25 1/2, 27 1/2, 29 1/2)”.
http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/94CF490B-5986-4DEF-AE0A-9EF77C1FB9E7/108536/WR1808.pdf

Girls' Knitted Summer Top
Chest – 24(26-28-30)”.Length – 14(15-16-17)”.

http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/elsie/elsie.html

Girls’ knit jacket
Size (years): 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 - 13/14

http://garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=s15&d_id=1&lang=en

Bolero-style loopy edged cardigan knit – for ages 2 to 11

http://www.knit-today.com/sites/default/files/KT00_web_childspattern_0.pdf

Butterly Jacket& Hat Set knit Baby size 12 – 18 months (Child's 2, 4, 6)

http://www.caron.com/projects/br/butterfly_set.html

hope you might still be able to use them :eek:

mioliere & In Search Of Me


*Louis and Isoke* all the other !!!!! cats & their owners LOOKSY
*Cat & Mouse Throw & Pillow* Crochet.......... Cool!


http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/ss31_kitty_throw.html

pol


psso & Jayden
Hoping all is well with you

shezmit
I will be sending you some preemie things this week

and your Mum

MrsMW, ..... glicky, ..... hope I haven’t missed anyone


prfungi


chalky 75
I will be sending the squares this week; sorry they’re a bit late
Hope the sewing up is still going well,
all the blankets are wonderful !


Seakay
I'm sorry that things are not so good for you at the moment
I hope they get better soon

Mrs Twins

If you happen to pop in here, I will be sending your squares in the next day or two
Thank you for keeping me up to date with the beautiful sunshine blankets

k2tog ...



dpixie
I hope the organising has been going well ......



salome

I hope you and your family are well

sock-knitter
Keep your positive head on and mind those bears that you ‘re stuffing don’t bite !


OnlyGirl
I hope you’re not worrying about things too much

EVERYONE X

In_Search_Of_Me

phew thank goodness for that I was getting really worried May...sorry to hear that things have been very tough for you...definately a never rains category me thinks...hope things settle down soon for you. Big hug from me.
Roaming sorry you have shingles...now at least may has provided you with pringles so all should be well!
Getting ready for wedding today as its early start tomorrow and I need to wash top etc...mum ventured out yesterday with new buss pass and manged to fall twice ...apparently her shoes which were too loose and she was very impressed by people who helped her; gave her tea and woman from shoe shop came to get her from cafe and helped her find a sturdy paid of shoes. Bless her her face is bruised, as is her knee and were now hoping that the next adventure out will be less eventful! Am getting her a new mobile as hers has died so at least she can ring for rescue and were getting her an id thing as well. she is very frustrated by it all so were just trying to be practical and getting on with it.
Must on as have to pick wedding pressie up...hugs for all!

sock-knitter

really lovely to see ou this morning may, we was all worried about you, sorry things are such a struggle for you, wish i lived near and could help out, (((big hugs)))
isom, hugs for you and your mum, they are such a worry when they fall arn't they, my mum is the same, has to have well fitting shoes, and her stick, she also has a wheelchair for really bad days, but hate using it. hope the wedding goes well tommorrow, have a lovely time.
jean, hope the pringles from may, help your shingles, i know when my son had tehy how itching and annoying they can be, hope you get well soon, (((hugs)))

hugs all
shaz xxx

chalky_75

Wow -- What a lot of reading to catch up with you all----

But thank goodness May has posted---- So sorry things are so tough May your hands are overflowing. We miss you when you are MIA AND LOVE,LOVE,LOVE your posts but please don't feel you have to mention us all ( even though we all love it!!)Just a quick pop in will keep our minds at rest about a true friend who helps us all so much.

Well we had a lovely weekend with DS and DDIL -- They are a pleasure to be with and the hooky project for this weekend were crochet slippers and they are very sweet. Will post a piccie soon

Kinsey Hope William is settling really well I bet he loves his lamb!

Pol What wonderful news -- The blankey you have made is absolutely gorgeous.

Pippa S Hope you had a lovely time with the girls. Lots of treats I am sure

Jean Hope you are feeling much better

ISOM Sorry things still sound so stressful

Kathy Have the most wonderful time with your family. What a lovely lot of shopping and crafting lately-- Summers doll is beautiful

Sock Knitter-- Hope you are having a peaceful start to the holidays

PTB Love hearing about your family-- Sorry I missed your birthday

F1-- Thanks for lovely comments about my blog. I hope things get a little easier for you all. Sorry I missed your birthday!

BABY HATS Just an ongoing project as the Hospital in Spain love to have them at anytime but I think they must be most needed in the winter. We dont go back until Nov 7th this year. As we want to be home for DOH AND ddil's birthday both on the 5th!!

Salome,Sgt.Shelley, Pam ,Glicky, Don , PSSO, k2TOG and all you other lovely people who are MIA right now--- Lots of gentle thoughts.

I have had alittle break from Operation Stitch Up and been arippling but am now feeling like getting back to it --So will keep you updated.

Pam A blanket from us all in Memory of your Mum is on its way to you. Hope you like it x

Kinsey

Maytaurus such a relief to hear from you. Someone in the pink of health would struggle with all the stuff you've had thrown at you, wish there was something I could do to help, but I'm useless at plumbing! Love you lots xxx

sock-knitter

chalky, is it the new born size baby hats you need for the spanish babies, if it is, i have lots here, that me and my mum have made, and forgotten who they were for lol
shaz xxx