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

mrs-moneypenny

there are lots of really easy patterns on the loving hands web site, ifonly im sure you'll find something on there.

good luck with your project

mioliere

Elona - the hats can be knitted or crocheted; I'm doing some of each!

Ifonlyitwaseasier - here is a link to an excellent knitting tutorial site http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/learn-to-knit
It's full of tips and so on - you'll be making hats in your sleep!

Kathy

lainey_stardust

hi folks, sorry I haven't been around as much lately. I've sewn two strips of 7 squares together so far, when I have 9 strips of 7 I'll sew them together to make Smokeys blanket. will try and getrsome pics up soon.
c1aire, got your squares yesterday, they're lovely thanks.I wish I could crochet!!!
I also got 3 more crochet squares today but don't know who they're from as there wasn't a note with them. They're in a white plastic bag with a school label on them, any clues anyone?
as soon as the blankets are done I'm going to start on the preemie hats but I spotted the dalek and tardis pattern when I was scanning the site on my lunch....I gotta make me one of those lol!!!
Right ,off to make tea and then carry on sewing.....ttfn folks
Oh, Hi Elona, I've added you to Smokys list for when I write a card to go with the blankets, thanks for being here.
Lainey XXXX

jellybeans_2

I managed to finish my first hat today :j

I used the same easy side wides knit pattern that r.mac used (ty r.mac!). Can we knit them with any pattern for Save the Children or do they have to be with the STC pattern from their knitkit and other hats are for prem babies in the UK? I can't do any of the STC pattern as I don't have any 5mm needles... but will once I have got some!

bellaquidsin

Hi, I've just finished a preemie baby top knot hat. It is so diddy, I did the smallest size is this right? Do we need to do a variety of sizes?

I'm sorry to be dense, but I think I've lost the plot. Where do I post this hat to. I will get it in the post as soon as I know.

Bella.

mioliere

Jellybeans - We can use any pattern for the hats; the patterns on the site are for guidance, really, plus they are really simple to do. I've knitted a couple and now I'm crocheting one.

Bellaquidsin - we can do any size child's hat from preemie upwards. If you look on www.lovinghands.org.uk you'll find the address there. Don't forget to update on here so we can add it to the running total!

I think Loving Hands distribute the hats as they see fit. In the third world, for example, white is seen as a symbol of mourning so any white hats would be sent to places in the UK.

Lainey - good to hear from you. I hope you are OK? Thanks for all you are doing! When you get time, try and find an online tutorial for learning to crochet - it's really quite easy and grows much faster than knitting! Also, if you have bad hands (I have tendonitis in both of mine) it helps to alternate between the two. I love to knit and crochet and get really cross when my hands start to hurt; I have no intention of giving it up. When I worked full time (doing a lot of typing and handwriting) I had to stop knitting and it nearly drove me mad! Now I work from home, I can pace myself better.

Off to update with Jellybean's and Bellaquidsin's hats.

The first figures are for the STC (Save the Children) hats and the second is for the (IS) Innocent Smoothie hats which we can do in readiness for the go ahead of Sainsbury's next campaign.


MrsMoneypenny
6

R.Mac

1
1

Catznine

2
1

Mioliere

2
1

C1aire:

5

Jellybeans:

1

Bellaquidsin:

1


Total - SAVE THE CHILDREN:16
INNOCENT SMOOTHIE: 3

See you later.

Kathy

mrs-moneypenny

as hoped i finished my 2nd square last night so i think thats me done on 8 inch squares isnt it?

i will get them posted off to naomi today.

lainey did you get my card and squares? you are doing brilliantly with the sewing up well done.

The hats totals are rising nicely as well. well done everyone:T

mioliere

Hi Mrs Moneypenny - I think with all the squares that were 'in progress' in Lainye's post last week, that we are finished! I have one more to post which I will get off in the post today. The 'hats' total is rising brilliantly - I'm still amazed by the enthusiasm. The hats are so cute, aren't they? I'm so glad they will go to such good causes.

Kathy

mrs-moneypenny

i've done 2 little smoothie hats this afternoon, ones brown marl, and the other pink and white stripes. I'm using up some tiny scraps of wool too small for other projects.

My DD has told me she'll photo my hats later and help me post some of them

mioliere

Hi Mrs Moneypenny - I'll update with your two smoothie hats and the STC hat that I have just finished. I'd also be grateful if you would tell me how your DD manages to post the photos - I just can't seem to do it!

The first figures are for the STC (Save the Children) hats and the second is for the (IS) Innocent Smoothie hats which we can do in readiness for the go ahead of Sainsbury's next campaign.


MrsMoneypenny

6
2

R.Mac

1
1

Catznine

2
1

Mioliere

3
1

C1aire:

5


Total - SAVE THE CHILDREN:17
INNOCENT SMOOTHIE: 5

Kathy