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  • dlrcpa
    dlrcpa Member Posts: 134
    edited October 2007

    Shrink, I use size 8 needles for just about any of the regular-weight yarns. Cast on anywhere from 21-25 stitches (it varies with the yarn) and knit a few rows to see if that comes out to 7" wide. If not, adjust. I then knit in garter stitch for 9".  That way the block is reversible.   -- Donna in VA

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2008

    The redheart yarn at walmart is only $2 a skein and you can usually get 5 to 6 squares out of the skein depending on the pattern you use.

  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited October 2007

    hiya jas ... been missing you ... hope you are ok

    a  friend gave me a Michael's coupon for 40% off one regular priced item so i bought a 1 pound (i think that was the weight - it is about the size of a 5 lb bag of sugar) bag of yarn .... wow that is a lot of yarn ... they only have a few colors but i think a few simple squares in the hugaghans makes the special ones stand out

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

    I did mail an afghan Tuesday.......I'll post pictures tonight.

    I have many names on the list for recipients..........we will continue to send these hugs.....with all of your continued help and support

    Hugs, Madison

  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited October 2007

    madison - i sent about 4 doz to the border patrol ... things were slow while dh was recovering from knee surgery .... things a bit busier now but will try to get a few more squares done before xmas time ...

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

    This is a picture of the afghan mailed Tuesday.......

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

    Thank you ALL for helping with this project......

    Hugs, Madison

  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 1,325
    edited October 2007

    how many afgans have we sent out now?

    Madison how are you doing on squares. I've been trying to boarder them before I send them but if you need some sooner I can send them unboardered?

  • Boo46
    Boo46 Member Posts: 539
    edited October 2007

    I have squares ready to send. Who would like them?

    Sue

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

    CY,

    We have made over 36 afghans.........

    Sue,  I don't know how many squares Vickie has at this time.....If she doesn't need the squares, please send them my way.......

     Thanks bunches........

    Hugs, Madison

  • jenni__ca
    jenni__ca Member Posts: 461
    edited October 2007
    another wonderful hug and i even recognize two squares ... Laughing
  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 1,325
    edited October 2007

    I'm almost done boardering the ones I found again and should have them out this weekend.

    WOW 36 afgans in 8 months! You Gals ROCK!

  • Boo46
    Boo46 Member Posts: 539
    edited October 2007

    Box of squares on the way to Madison and to Liz.

    Thanks Ladies.

    Sue

  • wildabouthorses
    wildabouthorses Member Posts: 605
    edited October 2007

    My DH was telling a friend on the phone that I was crocheting like mad. She told him how she loved the afghan I gave her years ago. I sure as heck don't remember making one let alone for her!  This chemo brain and old age sucks with the memory banks!

  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 1,325
    edited November 2007

    Vickie, Do yo need squares? I'm just about to box up the ones I have done and need to know who needs them?

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

    I do I do I do! 

    I have two afghans to mail and one more started...I will post pics after they are received by their new owners. 

    You girls are still the very bestest!  I will continue this project for as long as my fingers will crochet!

    Love and hugs

    Vickie

    oops...i think i forgot to post a couple of pics here...i'll have to go back and see

  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 1,325
    edited November 2007

    Ok I'll split the box between you and Madison. I think it will be ready to go out Sat.

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

    I will mail an afghan out today..................will post pics tonight....

    hugs to all and thank you for all your help and support

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2007

    Vickie .. Can you please post pics of the afghans that you sent out to me and Liz?  We've both received them now. If you could post them at Gina's site too it would be appreciated.

    Thanks so much to everyone involved in this project.  I can't tell you how good the hugs feel when I wrap myself in my hugaghan!  I will treasure it Always!

    Angel

  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 1,892
    edited November 2007

    As Angel said, I received my afghan as well.  It is gorgeous and I think of each and every one of you who have contributed to it.  I love it.  Thank you guys so very much.

    I love this project.  It makes me feel like I am doing a little something for each person who receives one. 

    I have squares to send out to both of you girls. 

    Hugs

    Liz

  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited November 2007

    I posted elsewhere, but wanted to say it here also! 

    Liz and Charlene:  I am so glad that you both are enjoying your Hugaghans..You can now curl up and feel all of the hugs from us and feel better!

    Madison and Vickie:  Again, thank you for your beautiful work!!  And all the girls making squares and bordering them, too!!

    Hugs,

    Denise 

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

    This is the afghan that I mailed today:

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

    I am also glad that Charlene and Liz received their afghans......love and hugs dear sisters........

    Liz,  your tremendous  help in bordering the squares has enabled me to stitch these afghans together so much quicker....love you giggle sister

  • SheriH
    SheriH Member Posts: 785
    edited November 2007
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2007

    Madison:  As usual your work is breath taking.  The picture of that afghan is just beautiful. 

    Charlene and Liz I am so glad you got your afghans.  Life has not been easy for either of you.  I pulled my afghan out last night.  Cuddled up in it to help me stay warm.  It brought back such wonderful memories of how hard so many of you worked on the squares.  I almost can look at each square and guess who they are from.

    I sure would like to see a picture of your afghans also.

    Madison:  I have a box full of squares.  Just need to be mailed. Who do I mail them too?

    Nicki

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

    Whew...I just got your box of squares Liz!!!  I think they must have taken a cross country trip to get here!  Thank you soooo much.  It is so nice having bordered squares.

    Your squares are beautiful.

    WildJan...wow...what fun your squares are.

    Jenni...you work so hard...thank you.

    I have three afghans in the works at the moment...two for the afghan project and I'm crocheting a baby blanket for a friend...my bed looks like the yarn store blew up. 

    I will post pics of Liz and Charlenes afghans soon.  Need to get them off my computer.

    Love and hugs

    Vickie

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

    Charlenes afghan

  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 3,939
    edited November 2007
  • zap
    zap Member Posts: 2,017
    edited November 2007

    I just "happened" into this place from Illinois Women Facing Cancer and I saw that magnificent afghan. Could someone please tell me the "afghan story" as I am so curious.  It is just gorgeous.  I cannot knit, but I would like to contribute in some way...perhaps I could arrange for supples or postage.  This is just too lovely.

    Susan 

  • SheriH
    SheriH Member Posts: 785
    edited November 2007

    They are very beautiful.  You do such a wonderful job.  I love mine!

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