Knit Your Square To Give Your Share -IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS POST FIRST!!!

mioliere

Hi all. There are lots of suggestions for names, all excellent - we'll have to have a vote! If everyone wants to have a good think about it and come up with a name, perhaps we could actually vote in a week or so's time. I'll make a note of all the suggested names and then list them all together when everyone's had a chance to think of one. I'm sure it would be quite easy to organise the vote on here.

I have been in touch with OECS, the group that actually asks for squares (not just knitted or crocheted, but cross stitch, fabric, etc.). They have an army of sewer-uppers! I will let you know the outcome. They would be ideal for those who would not be able to go on a mini-meet.

I have also been in touch with Help the Aged and will let you know the outcome of that. I will visit my local HTA charity shop tomorrow as well.

For the blanket that so many of us want to do for SMOKY, I think this would have to be done via a mini-meet because OECS only sew squares for charity.

Well, will let you know when I have heard more news.

Thanks to you all.

KathyXX

elantan

can anyone help ..i hav written this on the daily thread but thought i would write it here as well

i have gotten my dk wook and have gotten a size 3 crochet hook is that right?

i'm off now to read up on how to do it all ...let the swearing commence

elantan

found this on the web might help anyone that hasnt done croceht before hope it helps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJCd_-V2D5k

Pennylane

I haven't read all of this so please forgive me if someone has already mentioned it BUT make sure you all use same wool (eg Double Knitting) and make sure it says machine washable on the ball band.

Most wool nowadays IS machine washable, but just in case people find old wool at home, it would be a shame if it were included and then ruined in the wash.

I have co-ordinated projects where a group have crocheted "granny" squares and then they have all been joined and edged and raffled off for charity. We usually make £100 per blanket - no trouble. We ask £1 per ticket. We use new, DK machine washable yarn and 5mm hooks. They wash beautifully and the recipients have been thrilled. Similar "designer" blankets are upwards of £130.

Good luck. I'll see if I have time to participate, but lots of other things on go at the mo!

r.mac_2

I am so excited! My wool and needles arrived today!!!!!!

It's taken me about an hour but I have managed to master casting on. Although have about 80 stictches and that's making about 6inches in length???

i figure once i start actually knitting this will widen it a little.

Oh well, I can always start again if it's rubbish!!!!!

donny-gal

r.mac
Doubt it will spread 2", try if you want for an inch, but I think at least 7".
DG

I've just re-read this - behave OSers.

pigpen

The Wooligans!!

The Knits

Square Trade.. knitting squares in trade for someones happiness and warmth.. This is my favourite..

Benthosboy

pigpen wrote: »

The Knits

That's an uncomfortable reminder of my schooldays :rotfl:
Martyn.

pigpen

Benthosboy wrote: »

That's an uncomfortable reminder of my schooldays :rotfl:
Martyn.

They are the bain of my life!! bloody things!!

joannasmum

Evening Everyone

OK I've had afew glasses of wine and I can't beleive I'm going to say this but I'm going to confront my nemesis and have another go at knitting. Last time I tried when I was about 13 my nan who spent her life knitting lost her temper with me and I've never tried it since.