Cait Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 On 30/04/2023 at 10:24, sunnyday said: Two lovely 'makes' Cait. I have nothing to share - back to making squares for 'Knit for Peace' blankets and crochet edging all the squares knitted by the group - shhhh don't tell anyone I am quite happy doing this - it's all lovely, mindless and relaxing Knit and Natter group made some great items for our nearest food bank through the winter - hats, hot water bottle covers (we also purchased the bottles) lap blankets, scarves... That’s really generous. Our knit and natter made bees for Earth Day and they were scattered around the town, in shop windows and on letterboxes etc. it was quite fun. Yarn bombing! We made neonatal blankets over the winter, and one of the ladies was sewing up long scarves that her aunt had knit in her old age and making them into a blanket to donate to a water boxes for Africa charity, I think she said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 All this 'busy-ness' is making me feel very lazy !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 (edited) One of my daughters-in-law is a real keen sewer (oh no a 'sewer' that can't be right?) - hmmm - she loves to sew sounds better 🤣 she makes clothes, bags, beautiful table placemats, table runners and much more... We have been there for lunch today - she showed me something that she had made for the two little ones - fantastic idea - a sort of 'frame' like an ipad stand with two rows of pockets - not sure that I am explaining this very well...I was completely stumped, had no idea what they were...they were so that the children can put their cards in when playing 'uno' as they can't hold them in their hands - how clever! Edited April 30, 2023 by sunnyday 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 1, 2023 Author Share Posted May 1, 2023 Yes I’ve seen those, my daughter made some for a friend for exactly the same reason! They’re very good. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 Card holder pattern is here - the one my daughter used. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 03/05/2023 at 09:55, Cait said: Card holder pattern is here - the one my daughter used. Yep - that's it - great idea for little hands that can't cope with holding cards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 On 03/05/2023 at 09:55, Cait said: Card holder pattern is here - the one my daughter used. Thanks for the link, I think I'll make one for GD x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 On 03/05/2023 at 16:53, louby loo said: Thanks for the link, I think I'll make one for GD x She used card as she couldn’t source the Pellon in the time she wanted. She’s very much a ‘do it whilst the inspiration strikes’ kind of girl. 🤣🤭 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Oooh - I am proper excited! 🤣 Our, very lovely Parish Council Clerk makes up (oh crikey - hmmm) seasonal hampers for the village seniors - I asked her if she would like Knit and Natter group to make some lap blankets for the hampers - she thinks this is a great idea and commented that the 'old folk' will be especially pleased if they are made by 'local hands' - will share this news with my little group on Thursday I know they will be enthusiastic (well, they had better be, or I will have some serious blanket making to do 🤣) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 Fabulous idea! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 17/05/2023 at 08:53, Cait said: Fabulous idea! Shhhhhh I'm knitting 🤣🤣🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 Busy sewing gift bags at the moment. Knitting needles only being used to poke corners. But I’m using my ‘knitting Nancy’ to make the cords, so technically still knitting 🤣🤭 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 They are really lovely Cait! I broke the news to my little group this morning re the lap blankets for our own 'seniors' - phew - they were all really enthusiastic - so that's great! The member that takes on all the 'sewing up' wasn't there today, so lets hope she is keen too - I'm sure she will be... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 I thought you were the ‘sewer-upper’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 On 18/05/2023 at 14:57, Cait said: I thought you were the ‘sewer-upper’ Nope - I am the crochet edger 🙃 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 My son's friend and his partner have just had a baby girl so I am going to knit a few jumpers/ cardigans or similar. Need to find the knitting patterns etc., although I did notice that the Pound shop now sell knitting needles for anyone who needs them. Not a huge selection but cheaper than many shops. xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 On 19/05/2023 at 15:50, blondie said: My son's friend and his partner have just had a baby girl so I am going to knit a few jumpers/ cardigans or similar. Need to find the knitting patterns etc., although I did notice that the Pound shop now sell knitting needles for anyone who needs them. Not a huge selection but cheaper than many shops. xx https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/l/knitting/knitting-patterns/free-knitting-patterns?utm_content=WW&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=230916_LKLUXURY2&utm_source=Loveknitting&omhide=true#?craft=9420&p=7 there are lots of lovely free patterns here! I’m looking forward to seeing what you make! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Mr S has a cousin who he likes to fishing with - said cousin called round with his wife this afternoon - she said "oh, what are you knitting" - showed her and she said "let me write down the details, I've got loads of wool, I will make you some squares" - that's what I call a result! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 13/06/2023 at 16:41, sunnyday said: Mr S has a cousin who he likes to fishing with - said cousin called round with his wife this afternoon - she said "oh, what are you knitting" - showed her and she said "let me write down the details, I've got loads of wool, I will make you some squares" - that's what I call a result! That’s fabulous! Yes, that’s a real result! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I know a couple of you have made preemie baby octopi. Are there any restrictions on stuffing/fibres being an issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 It had to be washable, that was all I was told when I was making knitted things for preemies. Not wool in case of allergies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 21:17, Cait said: It had to be washable, that was all I was told when I was making knitted things for preemies. Not wool in case of allergies. Thanks. All my everyday yarn is acrylic so that will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 21:42, Froglet said: Thanks. All my everyday yarn is acrylic so that will be fine. Do you save wool for 'Sunday best'? 🤷♀️😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 22:46, sunnyday said: Do you save wool for 'Sunday best'? 🤷♀️😂 I have a couple of kits that I’ve been given as presents that include alpaca wool yarn I think of them as the posh stuff. Plus I’ve had some skeins of hand-dyed yarn as presents too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) It can’t be washed in the hotter temperatures that they need for germ killing as well as the allergy aspect. Edited June 20, 2023 by Cait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 20/06/2023 at 23:01, Cait said: It can’t be washed in the hotter temperatures that they need for germ killing as well as the allergy aspect. No, I wouldn’t use the posh stuff fir the octopus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 A friend called and asked if I would like some wool for Knit and Natter group - she has just dropped off 2 black sacks full of lovely, lovely wool - we will be able to have a 'share out' on Thursday - whoop! (bit worried that I am getting so excited about wool) 🤦♀️😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted July 24, 2023 Author Share Posted July 24, 2023 It’s entirely natural! I’d be exactly the same. Actually excited for you!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 On 24/07/2023 at 14:44, Cait said: It’s entirely natural! I’d be exactly the same. Actually excited for you!! 🤣🤣🤣 It's all nice and clean and smells good unlike that other large donation! - Whoop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted July 24, 2023 Share Posted July 24, 2023 On 24/07/2023 at 14:44, Cait said: It’s entirely natural! I’d be exactly the same. Actually excited for you!! I am too! I have a New sock project plan for the summer holidays 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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