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finished number 2 :dance::dance:

 

cathy

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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 :shock: I am going to send her needles and some wool but wondered how much roughly she would need.

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erm :oops: I dont know :oops::lol:

 

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) :D:D

 

erm, just tried to weigh it - it hardly moved on my big scales, and I cant find my little scales :?:lol:

 

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erm :oops: I dont know :oops::lol:

 

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) :D:D

 

erm, just tried to weigh it - it hardly moved on my big scales, and I cant find my little scales :?:lol:

 

cathy

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Oh no, that info is enough. I have enough bits by the sound of it for her to make a couple thanks :D

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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?

 

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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.

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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.. :roll: so am having a days rest. :lol:

 

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.

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I've just completed a crocheted granny square. My first in years! :lol:

 

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

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