Knitting for Carers Week

[wendy]

that is lovely of you Ann, thank you ever so much.  They will be ever so pleased.  I know I am.
I think you are wonderful to do this - thank you

[annie]

than999 Mo I had forgotten, hadn't used it for a while

[Myrna]

I have started knitting some squares for the blankets,iv'e not knitted for ages
but i find it very therapeutic and relaxing,i'm quite enjoying it.





Myrna xx

[wendy]

thank you Myrna and everyone who is knitting, I bought some more wool yesterday, so I think I will sit and do some and watch the service on the TV

[Misspears]

I've bought some red and black wool,to make poppies I hope mine turn out as nice as annies

Ann x

[chenrezig]

three poppies I have done... and have done 8 squares so far

[Misspears]

Lovely liz how many stitches did you put on for the squares how many rows did you do,and what needles did you use

Love Ann x

[chenrezig]

I used double knit wool, 4mm needles and 30 sts

[annie]

They are lovely LIz well done

[wendy]

that is lovely, thank you to everyone taking part.  We will have a fine display.

[chenrezig]

Just a thought about the number of stitches for the squares... 30 sts is what I need to get a 6" square, try knitting a few rows and then measure to make sure they are the right size if your square is wider or narrower, then take off one or two, or add one or two

[Misspears]

than999. Liz

Ann x

[Myrna]

I found i needed 35 stiches on the needle,after doing a test square.
I am now on my 8th square,nearly caught up with you Liz,your poppies
are lovely.

[chenrezig]

I got the pattern from the Norfolk knitters website, they come out quite big, about three inches across. They have a pattern to knit, and one to crochet them, no pics though..

http://www.norfolkknitters.org.uk/patte ... e=Patterns

[Myrna]

Thankyou for that liz.
Does anyone know the cheapest place i can go and get the wool from?
iv'e got some i'm using but will need to carry on when it's used up.I looked on the market
but thought it seemed a bit pricey,QD i think is still closed in St Stephens,any ideas please?

[Jeanne]

I can knit a few squares Wendy. x Jeanne

[wendy]

the charity shop in Hellesdon, has some cheap wool. and it is very good.
the shop on Meadow Way.

[wendy]

thank you Jeanne. Even 2 squares will be a help, but once you start it sort of gets you.
I have knitted several now.
thank you again.

[chenrezig]

Myrna,

Wilkinsons have some double knit at £1.59 for a 100g ball. Not too many colours. The wool is on the ground floor, if you go in the door nearest to QD and walk directly to the back of Wilks' there is a little shelf with a few balls on.

Qd is still closed but is supposed to be open this month

Liz x

[daisy]

I'll get going and knit some squares to add to everyone else's contribution.

Daisy xx

[Myrna]

than999 Wendy and Liz,i shall try both places.
It does seem to get a hold of you,i was only going to do a few
but i like doing them so have carried on.

[wendy]

Chill members are prepared to knit for Carers week.
xx

[annie]

Now done 6 poppies, going to try some squares next

[wendy]

I have been sowing my squares today and it was really relaxing, I liked it better than the knitting.
I will show you a photo when it is all finished.

[chenrezig]

Just wondering, do you happen to know how many squares there will be in each blanket ?