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  • PeanutsGirl
    PeanutsGirl Member Posts: 153
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • jasmine
    jasmine Member Posts: 1,286
    edited July 2008

    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.

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  • dlrcpa
    dlrcpa Member Posts: 134
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited June 2007
    I'll be mailing each of you squares in the next day or so.

    Hugs
    Liz
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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • ps123
    ps123 Member Posts: 221
    edited June 2007
    Madison,

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

    Pat
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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 1,325
    edited June 2007

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

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 1,324
    edited June 2007

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

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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited June 2007

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

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  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 1,324
    edited June 2007

    Tick Tock Tick Tock

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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited June 2007

    the waiting stinks!!!!

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited June 2007
    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!!!!
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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited June 2007
    I got some really beautiful squares from Sheri and Puppy today!!! Thank you so much ladies!
    hugs
    Vickie
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  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 1,324
    edited June 2007

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

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited June 2007

    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.

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  • csp
    csp Member Posts: 2,765
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • lizk37
    lizk37 Member Posts: 31
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2007
    Congratualtions Carrie, you deserve an afghan. I'm glad you got it.

    pals
    cheri
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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited June 2007
    Good for you Carrie!! Enjoy and feel all of our hugs when you wrap up in your afghan!!

    Hugs,
    Denise
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  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 1,324
    edited June 2007
    hi Carrie
    miss you. send me your email again.

    susan
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2007
    Carrie: Thats wonderful you got an afghan. Cant think of anyone that deserves it more. How are you and Denise? We miss you.

    Nicki
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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited June 2007
    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
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  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 1,324
    edited June 2007

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

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  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 1,819
    edited June 2007
    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
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