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

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  • boredofbeingathome
    boredofbeingathome Posts: 15,657 Forumite
    i think it is a lovely idea, i used to do a lot of these when i was younger. so will look out for wool tomorrow.
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  • r.mac_2
    r.mac_2 Posts: 4,746 Forumite
    Ok, now no laughing you lot!:D I have made a start on my square. I had to give up the first go, unravel it and start again. 40 stitches was about right for me and i have to remember not to hold the wool too tight:rolleyes:

    Here are my efforts so far. No holes, but its a bit 'wiggly':rotfl: and certainly doesn't live up to others work on here, but for a first effort I'm quite pleased. The knitting videos were brilliant and helped me learn to cast on.

    Knitting004-copy.jpg
    aless02 wrote: »
    r.mac, you are so wise and wonderful, that post was lovely and so insightful!
    I can't promise that all my replies will illicit this response :p
  • AussieLass
    AussieLass Posts: 4,066 Forumite
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    That looks great r mac. :T I counted 42 stitches though. :D

    I bet everyone will count now. :p
    Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia. ;)


  • r.mac_2
    r.mac_2 Posts: 4,746 Forumite
    ooops! I'm sure i started with 40!!!!
    aless02 wrote: »
    r.mac, you are so wise and wonderful, that post was lovely and so insightful!
    I can't promise that all my replies will illicit this response :p
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    lol.. definitely 42.. sorry!! lol

    I'll go do my offering now I think..

    DK.. 3.75 needles (I knit really loose so need smaller needles) and what is it coming out at? is about 40 stitches 'typical'??
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  • r.mac_2
    r.mac_2 Posts: 4,746 Forumite
    pigpen - in the picture above there are 42 stickes and i am using 3.75mm needles and it comes out at 8" for me. Hope that helps :D
    aless02 wrote: »
    r.mac, you are so wise and wonderful, that post was lovely and so insightful!
    I can't promise that all my replies will illicit this response :p
  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    yep.. saves me working it out.. I've had a rough morning.. lol
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    Hope to be debt free until the day I die
    Mortgage-free Wannabee (05/08/30)
    6/6/14 £72,454.65 (5.65% int.)
    08/12/2023 £33602.00 (4.81% int.)
  • joannasmum
    joannasmum Posts: 1,145 Forumite
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    Have just put a wanted for needles and wool on Freecycle as money is tight this month and I want to get going
    Sorting my life out one day at a time
  • Kay_Peel
    Kay_Peel Posts: 1,672 Forumite
    Pardon me for sniggering, but I love the Wooligans. :rotfl:

    Thanks PP

    Kay
  • mioliere
    mioliere Posts: 6,838 Forumite
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    Hi everyone! R.MAC - that is brilliant for a first attempt. I admire you for your perserverence; perfect colour too! You'll soon look back and wonder why you found it a struggle, I promise!

    KAY PEEL - The Wooligans IS good, isn't it? Sort of sums us up! I'm noting all the suggestions down ready for a vote in a week or so.

    I have yet to hear anything from either Help the Aged or OECS but I expect they are extremely busy so will not pester them just yet. I will leave it until midweek next week and try them again, so keep knitting and, BENTHOSBOY - we want your contribution as well!

    Knitting square is quite relaxing really although I'm not sure R.MAC will agree just now. She will soon.

    Hope everyone is keeping warm in this freezing cold weather - I remember last Easter was cool but bright and sunny. I don't think we'll be that lucky this year!

    Kathy
    KNIT YOUR SQUARE TOTALS:

    Squares: 11, Animal blankets: 2
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