Refuge.org blanket

[PurplePidjin]

refuge.org.uk/2012/06/13/knit-for-refuge-campaign-gets-underway/

A few of us fancy doing a few squares for this, so here's a thread!

As blankets need to be 4x6 squares (24 total), the idea is that we arrange ourselves into small groups by geography and do a few each, then meet to put them together and eat cake

I'll link the previous Location thread shortly so folk can add themselves and get organising

Well done Vintage - and can I just add your cat is beautiful!

2 squares done :)

2 squares done :)

I have done half of one!

How big is each square meant to be? and roughly how many rounds would that be?

Also what stich is the last round? ie, are the shell rounds finished with a ss/dc round? if that makes sense??

I finished the white one (practise one) with a ss and the tension was abysmal but I had made it 9" x 8" before the ss round.

Each is meant to be 6" which for me is 8 rounds, and no, no dc round needed, just finish with the shell rounds.

Are we doing Grannies?

um... I am...

That's fine - I shall get going.

I've just finished my squares with the wool you sent Pistey so I'll get them in the post on Monday

I've done 3 cream grannies with a solid last round, for me in dk on a 4mm hook that's 6 rounds of tc (english terms). Ill do a 4th on the way home then start a mini hug

Thanks PantryBoy, that's marvellous, I love sending bits for crochet, and then seeing what you brilliant folk can make! Tis like magic!

Soz have to check one more time, are we making 4? And I'm posting to Soupy?

I plan on starting on this later today. I've finished a complete colour section on my rainbow ripple (which still needs about 4 more repeats I think) so will did out my non-rainbow Stylecraft and get going.

Just a suggestion - Stylecraft £1.30 here but postage extra, obvs. Saw it recommended on Rav.

I am knitting some up for something else at present, it is pretty nice. As long as you aren't in Antigua Soupy, you should have mentioned that

Nothing like Antigua here today.

[bitter]

Am I meant to be doing a standard style of square?

Four plain, essential squares ready to post, I'll pm Soupy when I'm not on the M3 in the pissing rain!

Someone needs to do pretties so mine can show them off

Pistey, 4 each to go to Soupy on completion :)

I could do flowery ones? So far we have cream squares completed? What colour is everyone else doing?

I am doing cream and purple grannies with purple 3D flowers, and I concur, tis bugger all like Antigua today.

I have done 4 pink, granny (I think) will post pic on profile have no idea what I'm doing so can't do pretty/clever things don't know who I'm sending them too either.

They are absolutely lovely Vintage!

PM SoupDragon and she will give you the address for posting, she is up there ^ twittering on about Antigua.

Thanks Pistey.

Oooh, Vintage. I'm very impressed - only a few days ago you were on the verge of giving up.
Your square looks great

Thankyou Pantry, the other 3 are exactly the same has impressed self and it's great fun

Thanks Pidjin again.

I wish I'd learnt this years ago and made clothes/blankets for my now 17yo ds. He does want knitted socks though and I have ideas for presents too not socks

Vintage, I'm having much fun crocheting cardigans for PidjChick #1, estimated to arrive in about 2 months. Ideal way to be lazy on the sofa in pregnancy :o

awww, are you testing them on Pidchick bump?