craftyhunnypie Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 My book came today ..200 crochet blocks. So guess what I'll be doing? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 What book??? I've missed a bit here!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 I bought a book off amazon called 200 crochet blocks. You can make them up into blankets, afghans etc. That's the reason I bought it. It's fab! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 finished number 2 cathy x About how much wool does it take Cathy? I sent my 96 year old Grandmother in Law a pair of socks for Christmas and she said that she used to love knitting. I told her about the Squares and she is going to give it a go. She is amazing for 96 I am going to send her needles and some wool but wondered how much roughly she would need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Think I am going to have to join in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 oooh thats great PLum, I am slowly making my first square... although it's very red and not my favourite of colours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 erm I dont know I can weigh it - might that help? its quite weird, it doesnt look like it will end up a 8inch square when you cast on 32 stitches, but it does. I made 3 from a 100g ball of wool that was about half used - and there is still plenty left to make another 3 (or more) erm, just tried to weigh it - it hardly moved on my big scales, and I cant find my little scales cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 put that knitting down and step away from the scales... mine looks like it's going to be bigger than 8 inches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I knit loose so guess I'll just use smaller needles, or can I use fewer stitches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 wellllll I think they are trying to get them all to look the same, but I think that if mine come out a bit loolaaa then I will make up lots more and sew them together myself and send a complette blanket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Right it'll be smaller needles then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 erm I dont know I can weigh it - might that help? its quite weird, it doesnt look like it will end up a 8inch square when you cast on 32 stitches, but it does. I made 3 from a 100g ball of wool that was about half used - and there is still plenty left to make another 3 (or more) erm, just tried to weigh it - it hardly moved on my big scales, and I cant find my little scales cathy x Oh no, that info is enough. I have enough bits by the sound of it for her to make a couple thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Well, I did my first square last night while watching Hustle...BUT when finished it was only 5 3/4 square I posted on the square form and they said: HELP! Did my first square last night and it has come out at 5 3/4 inches Cast on 32 stitches and used size 4 needles. Should I put more stitches on or use bigger needles? ► Reply to This Both probably! If you are using UK double knitting on size 4mm needles it seems to be necessary to have 40 stitches and then it's about 72 rows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 errrm ok I'll just see how mine turns out (I think it's gonna be huge with DK and size 4 needles and definately 32 stitches), I did a bit too much last night and am suffering for it today.. so am having a days rest. The lady at the church is always looking for blankets like these too I have been told so I will never be short of recipients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Well, I have switched to size 5mm needles and cast on 40 stitches this time and it looks like it is going to turn out the right size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I will have to have a go at this too, I have loads of wool in boxes in my wardrobe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Count me in - I've already knitted one square ( it'll need strectching I forgot that that particular ball of wool had elastic tendancies - I carefully measured after the first few rows - all was fine then ping it shrunk!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Since getting involved in this lots of older friends of my MIL's have asked for details as they love to knit but don't really have a reason to. It is lovely to see it the knitters and the recipients both getting something out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I've done 4 so far!!!! this is why the forums are so quiet, everyone's knitting mine are purple, red and sea green stripes.... Bright enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 you all put me to shame I am the worlds slowest knitter, it doesn't come natural to me but I am getting there with a little bit at a time which is good as I then do some crocheting too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 ive just finished number 4 too its blue and white stripes cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I've just completed a crocheted granny square. My first in years! Are these acceptable? Or are they too 'open weave'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 i've just come across this thread- will get my needles out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I've nearly finished my second Granny Square, I've used quite a chunky wool so they'll be nice and warm. From the pictures on the website I think they'll be ok. Will try and post photos later, honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I've just completed a crocheted granny square. My first in years! Are these acceptable? Or are they too 'open weave'? I think anything goes. There are some lovely ones with pictures like this one here http://api.ning.com/files/lZi0Je7PGVPGFBW94yp67PqLBYAZYgIn9eWmSzjmNF9rzQSbCyffNrAygZvve2gx/giraffesatsunset.jpg Well done everyone. I am just finishing number 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
