Community Afghan

PeanutsGirl

Well, talk about being slow on the up take. I just went back to page one of this thread and noticed the web site for Warm Up America. I checked it out and low and behold found six or seven patterns for knitted blocks. I must be just plain dense sometimes. I'm on block five, but I'm going slowly. Have decided to learn to knit continental style. I think it might be easier on my finger joints. It appears that my gauge won't be as tight as before, either. I'll post again when I have enough to send. Then I'll need an address to mail them to.

Laura

jasmine

Laura, continental style is the way to go. I was doing it english and 'throwing' the thread until I went to a local knit group and watched a lady doing the continental. So much easier and more efficient. Less hand movement involved and it goes twice as fast.

dlrcpa

Well, I have been meaning to go read about some alternate methods of knitting and you inspired me to do it. I am a lefty and the Continental method is probably a natural for me. I was taught by a right-hander and currently "throw" the yarn. I am going to give the Continental a try. Thanks!!
By the way, here is a video that shows it really well.
http://www.knittinghelp.com/knitting/basic_techniques/knit.php

lizws

I'll be mailing each of you squares in the next day or so.

Hugs
Liz

newvickie

hmmm...someone should have gotten an afghan by today. Wonder if it was picked up...guess we shall see!
You girls are the greatest. Sorry I haven't checked in except to post pics of the afghan...just too busy crocheting and I'm with Madison...not much black yarn left around here LOL.
love and hugs all around
Vickie

neesie

Vickie and Madison,

Been meaning to ask...........would you like me to send you some black yarn? I'd be happy to do so....you guys must be burning through it the way you're whipping these Afghans out. Just let me know what kind you are using and I'll pick up a few skeins for both of you!

Let's see.......Madison needs a home for her latest Afghan and Vickie has found a home for her latest!!!!!!Always exciting!!

Okay........Continental and English Knitting........well I'll be, Thought the only stitch I needed to know was the Knifty Knitter!!!!

Marsha and Margaret: Will send directions to you....I pm'd both of you.

Hugs to all,
Denise

Madison

I normally don't post who is receiving an afghan
BUT
Shel38again's (Shel) computer crashed......AND

I mailed her afghan today, priority-out-of-country...for delivery within 3-4 days.....

Is there anyone who can get in touch with her via any method other than this site? I do have a way to track the package....I just know she hasn't been on this site due to computer problems....AND worry she won't recognize the return address.....Thanks
Hugs, Madison

ps123

Madison,

I think she and "tinairene" are friends and maybe work at the same hospital.

Pat

neesie

Yes, Tina and Shel do work at the same hospital. If you let Tina know, I'm sure she'll have Shel be on the look out for it!!

Hugs,
Denise

b445

You ladies are awesome and yes Tina works at the same hospital as Shel

Madison

Thank you for the information. I sent Tina an e-mail, asked her to let Shel know we missed her....and that an afghan had been mailed to Shel, for delivery this week.
Hugs, Madison

susanmcm

gee someone should be getting an afghan soon. snicker, snicker.........

newvickie

Shel's computer is back working...uh oh...she's gonna know!!

susanmcm

Tick Tock Tick Tock

newvickie

the waiting stinks!!!!

Madison

I know Shel won't be surprised...but I didn't want to take a chance that a package going out of the country would not be accepted by the recipient.....
We love ya Shel.

P.S. There is still a surprise afghan waiting to meet its owner...

AND...

Another will be mailed Friday....so

There are still some surprises yet to be had!!!!

newvickie

I got some really beautiful squares from Sheri and Puppy today!!! Thank you so much ladies!
hugs
Vickie

susanmcm

ooooo I love surprises!!! don't you vickie and madison???

neesie

Marsha and Margaret,

I mailed the "directions" along with a little sample swatch today. Hope it helps! We can fine tune it if needed when you get them!

Hugs,
Denise

newvickie

I do love surprises and it's always such a wonderful surprise whenever I open a new package of squares. Nathaniel actually opens them all now as he loves to see all the colors and patterns.

csp

My dearest sweet friends,
I received the most wonderful ,unexpected, lovely
afghan today !!! You have filled my heart. I don't know
how to thank you. I am so very touched by your beautiful
gift. You made me cry, I will cherish it always.

Thank you so, so much!!!!
Carrie

newvickie

Yes yes yes...Carrie got her afghan!!! I am so relieved. You certainly deserve it sweet lady and you are very welcome. Know that you are loved.
Vickie

lizk37

This is such a fun project! I love seeing how all of the squares look together in the afghans! And it is great to see the reaction of the people who recieve them!

Hugs,
Liz K

Anonymous

Congratualtions Carrie, you deserve an afghan. I'm glad you got it.

pals
cheri

neesie

Good for you Carrie!! Enjoy and feel all of our hugs when you wrap up in your afghan!!

Hugs,
Denise

susanmcm

hi Carrie
miss you. send me your email again.

susan

Anonymous

Carrie: Thats wonderful you got an afghan. Cant think of anyone that deserves it more. How are you and Denise? We miss you.

Nicki

neesie

Denise, ME.....I'm always here! Or are you looking for the Denise?

Looks like a lot of us are computer hugging tonight!! Hmmm...Must be boredom!

Hugs,
Denise

susanmcm

yes adrionna (denise) Carrie's sister is also Denise (Deese)!!!!

Madison

Oh My Goodness, I can’t stop crying
I worked late, came home, opened a package
And in the package is an AFGHAN, for me, with
Wonderful, touching, awesome words from all of you.
I don’t deserve this afghan, I can’t stop crying,
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
I make the afghans because it means so much to those that
receive them…it is truly a labor of love and you have
just shown me what this special love really is..
I truly can not find the words to express my gratitude
and love for all of you. I feel so very blessed to know each of you.
Hugs, Madison