Charity Knitting & Crochet

[missdarling22]

Yes, the hooded blanket will be done in time. I will have to wait until 4/2 to mail it though but sure it will arrive in time.

Ok. I think it should be ok. Where's it coming from? I'm in indiana.

[mittenmaker]

Hi Missdarling, I sent you a PM regarding this . Hope I can help out a little!

Hi missdarling! I'm not sure if you received my personal message, but I would like to help out. . .I have an item I'd like to donate but need to know how to get it to you!
Have a great day!

[missdarling22]

Hi Missdarling, I sent you a PM regarding this . Hope I can help out a little!

Hi missdarling! I'm not sure if you received my personal message, but I would like to help out. . .I have an item I'd like to donate but need to know how to get it to you!
Have a great day!

I sent you a personal message! Let me double check that it sent

[missdarling22]

Hi Missdarling, I sent you a PM regarding this . Hope I can help out a little!

Hi missdarling! I'm not sure if you received my personal message, but I would like to help out. . .I have an item I'd like to donate but need to know how to get it to you!
Have a great day!

Ok so I thought I sent it. It was saved as draft!

[mittenmaker]

Hi missdarling22! I checked both my email and my messages in my User Control Panel, and I haven't received it yet. Hope to hear from you!

[missdarling22]

Hi missdarling22! I checked both my email and my messages in my User Control Panel, and I haven't received it yet. Hope to hear from you!

Did u get my PM yet?

[Shandeh]

Lately, I've been making blankets for the children's domestic violence shelter in my area. So far, I've given them 8 blankets and 2 knitted toys. Occasionally, my online friends will mail squares to me, so I can seam them together to make blankets for the shelter. Also, I will look through thrift stores, to see if I can come across any well-made, unused knitted or crocheted blankets.

Here is one big granny square I found at Goodwill for a couple dollars. It was too small, so I added 6 more rows to make it big enough for the shelter. Whoever made this had a very tight gauge. I had to use a size E hook with worsted weight yarn.

Added Border on Granny Square by Shandeh, on Flickr

Here's another blanket I found at Goodwill. It was beautifully crocheted, but had unfinished edges on the sides. Also, the yarn ends were cut short after being tightly knotted! Ack! So, I added a simple (not beautiful) white border on the sides. I hope it helps to keep those ends in place.

Added Edging on Blanket by Shandeh, on Flickr

Here are several of the squares that have been given to me for the blankets. I laid them out on the floor last night, and put them in a decent arrangement.

Arrangement of Donated Squares by Shandeh, on Flickr

Now, I'm adding a border around each square, using bright yellow yarn.

Adding Yellow Border on Squares by Shandeh, on Flickr

When I finish the yellow borders, they will be ready to seam together.

[dogfoster]

That is a terrific idea to find projects that need just a little bit extra finishing up.
The charity to which I usually donate welcomes 6 and 12 " squares. That is why I asked in a different topic if there is a general rule of thumb of approximately how many stitches there are to different size squares so it might be easier for them to piece them together. (no one answered ?) Seems like a challenging task to me!
Keep up the great work! I am sure that your donations will provide some appreciative people much comfort and cheer.!

[Shandeh]

That is a terrific idea to find projects that need just a little bit extra finishing up.
The charity to which I usually donate welcomes 6 and 12 " squares. That is why I asked in a different topic if there is a general rule of thumb of approximately how many stitches there are to different size squares so it might be easier for them to piece them together. (no one answered ?) Seems like a challenging task to me!
Keep up the great work! I am sure that your donations will provide some appreciative people much comfort and cheer.!

I don't know of a general rule of thumb, because everyone has a different gauge.
When I receive squares for my blankets, I always add a border around them. Sometimes I have to add a double or triple border, to get them the right size. Then I can seam them together.

If you do a search on the internet, you'll find several good patterns to make squares.
I even designed a 12 inch knitted square myself!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/568077339


Seed Blocks - 12 inch Afghan Square by Shandeh, on Flickr

[mittenmaker]

Hi missdarling22
Got it--Yay -- sent you a PM today!
Will send my donation as soon as I can get it wrapped up and over to Post Office!
Glad to help!~~Mittenmaker