Knit Your Square to Give Your Share - PART 4

mrs-moneypenny

that is such a lovely picture, thank you for sharing

Mint1955

Thank you for pointing out the post with the patterns and info. I will see what I can get started on. I have made many many granny blankets just going round and round (with corners so squares not rounds) for different charities but just wanted some smaller things to do for a change.
Lots of time on my hands as not working now so I will pop back here and uodate when I have done some bits and pieces.
Sheila

Mint1955

Daft question but I have trawelled through before asking and cannot find out what are Geezer (emergency) squares. I am just intrigued :-)

sock-knitter

morning all,
chalky, thanks for sharing williams photo, he's so cute
mint, emergency squares, are either knit or crochet 6 inch squares, that we make in sets of four, that we try and have handy for when we get a shout that someone is in need of some comfort from a blanket made by friends and full of love. my lovely friends on here made me a gorgeous lap blanket when i was going through a very difficult time, and i treasure it, and get a lot of comfort from it when i am feeling down.
busy day again, moving daniel into his new place, its not great, but its only for 8 weeks, til hopefully he gets something better
love to all
shaz xxx

chalky_75

Mint -- Thanks for your interest -- info re: Geezer squares below

Maybe this would be a good time to go over the idea of Knit Your Square to Give your Share Emergency Squares or Kiss the Geezers squares as Roamin declared them!

Over the years some of our members have been touched with tragedy,sad times, illness or just general " overflowing hands"
By sending a blanket or Lappycuddly we feel they can wrap themselves up in all that woolly loveliness and at least know that their "friends " here are supporting them and sending lots of love.

Then along came Mrs Twins who does the most amazing work supporting the elderly in care homes. The blankets brighten the lounges and comfort the elderly. So for the last 2 years we have sent blankets to SIBOL ( Sunshine International Blankets of Love)

SO ALL IN ALL IT IS A WIN WIN SITUATION. WE SUPPORT BOTH OUR MEMBERS AND OTHERS.

If you are new or browsing or just want a reminder this is how it works.

1. You keep squares in sets of 4 tucked away.You can make as many sets as you like.

They need to be 6" square. The importance of this is amazing with the appearance of the final blanket. However please don't worry if yours are a little out as I have become very adept at a little tug here and there.

They can be knitted or crocheted and decorated in any way you would like.

It helps me with the placing if the 4 squares are either the same colour or shade. Again though please don't worry if your squares are a part of stash busting and all different.

Acrylic makes for easier washing and laundry care.

2. A call goes out for the squares at times of need. Having them all ready means we can respond straight away. A parcel can be with someone within a week or two.

3. Each January the years operation Stitch Up will be announced and a whole set of blankets can be made. This generally clears everyones store of squares so the process can begin again.

Please don't worry if you are a new crafter or an accomplished one. Your squares all blend to make beautiful blankets and I know they are appreciated by the person who gets them.

I used Parcels To Go Collect+ service this time to send 8 to Mrs Twins for under a fiver. You book online and then just drop the parcel off at your nearest corner shop. It was so easy and saved waiting in all day for the parcel to be collected.

So please join in the fun if you would like to and have a look here to see the blankets we have made in 2012.

http://sunshineinternationalblankets...-blankets.html

Thanks for lovely comments about William xx

f1widow

hello Im back - thank you for all your kind wishes and thoughts of me whilst i moved - I am totally in love with my new house will post some pics in the week
This is just a flying stop as hubby wants the grass cutting and as this is officially my job................

ginnyknit - Im so sorry to hear of your worrying news - lots of thoughts and hugs from me xxx take good care of both of you and let us know as soon as you can xxx

chalky - refrigerator pickles - I like the sound of that - will there be a receipe on your blog? the new kitchen is definately making me want to cook lovely and light etc and i have lot of jars - the pic of william is just priceless and made me smile (Im going to ask my sister if she minds me putting a pic of my newphew on as he is just scrummy!) xx

who asked about the patterns and copyright??? I was once told as long as you change a pattern in 5 ways you can use it to sell (?) - I dont know whether there is an angel policy for each individual company ie patons, sirdar? - Im not sure if this helps will put my thinking cap on

Anyway I must go as someone is getting inpatient - with lots of love and hugs to all will catch up with you soon
ps - mrs m - thinking of your little and lots of thoughts sending your way xxx

chalky_75

F1 __ Just for you x
http://chalkygilbert.blogspot.com.es/2012/06/refrigerator-pickles-delicious.html
They are yummy -- So glad the house is working out so well. You so deserve it x

Pippa.S

Hello all

The weather was sooo bad down in Devon we decided to come home a couple of days early... I have never known it so bad down there. The one night the rain was lashing down and the wind was so bad I thought the van and the awning were going to take off...

We had a lovely meal with our friends Jan and her OH on Sunday and watched the Flotilla, then on Monday we had a BBQ with a crowd of people ended up in an awning as it was so COLD, but did it dampen our spirits...no it did not...

One of the wardens on the site was holding a craft meeting so off we went had a great time and a good laugh, I ended up showing a couple of ladies how to crochet...and they are having weekly meetings all through the season

welcome to you mint squares are always needed as are baby hats and baby blankets
chalky - awww what a gorgeous pirate munchkin
mrs-m - so pleased you have seen Lily. I first heard about Ronald McDonald House from a lady who's little girl (4yrs old) was receiving radiotherapy when OH was receiving his, she had nothing but praise for McD's.
f1 - glad the move went ok
:wave: OS - nice work I love the colours
salome - nice to see you hope all your family are well
shaz - hope things turn out good for Daniel
jean - WELCOME BACK I missed you. I saw the pics of you in your new headgear, and very fetching it was too :rotfl:
kathy -hope things are going along ok for your Mum. How is BIL? hope something comes from the viewings and all the "proper" housework was worth it
Ginnyknit - sorry to hear things are not too good it is all so worrying for you both,I hope they send for him soon and get things sorted. I am sending special gentle hugs to you and OH (((hugs))) x

I have been working on a ripple lappy for OH's Aunt who is 90 on 10thJuly... so we will be off to Weymouth for a party :beer: and stay over for a couple of days to catch up with all the rellies, looking forward to it

Off to make a cuppa
TTFN
Anne
x

Mint1955

Well I found a pair of 4mm needles and some wool and have started very simply with 35 stitches and plain garter stitch for 6 inches.
2 made very quickly and was a lovely change tfrom doing crochet blankets.

Now I am going to see what changes I can do and make some different patterns.

Started something now :-)

ginnyknit

Thank you all for your kind thoughts .... and the pickle recipe! I found the cucumbers at Li*dl are lovely - no plastic wrap! I usually make paupers pickles, sliced onions and cucumber in a dish of amlt vinegar but they make you very windy :o So am going to try yours Chalky.

Having a day at home as OH isnt feeling to good today, but I stocked up on wool on Saturday so am going to sit and make things.

Hugs to all, hope the weather is kind to you x