andrea
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Post by andrea on Apr 14, 2009 14:41:17 GMT
Hi all! I'm helping out at the first knit-a-square-on-the-go relay. I had an idea to make bracelets to sell for postal donations. I need some feedback on the prototype bracelet I've made: It incorporates the colours of the South African flag (you can't see the blue because it's on the other side of my wrist). Thanks in advance! Andrea
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Post by Julie on Apr 14, 2009 18:11:55 GMT
I like it! Very pretty, and a great idea to help offset the postage costs.
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Post by kmouse2 on Apr 14, 2009 18:32:17 GMT
WOW ! Looks Great Andrea !! Awesome idea ! ;D
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Post by Kerry on Apr 14, 2009 18:39:58 GMT
Looking good to me!
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andrea
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Post by andrea on Apr 15, 2009 13:48:21 GMT
Thank you, everyone!
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Post by Sandy on Apr 16, 2009 4:55:05 GMT
That's fabulous Andrea, I am sure Erin in South Africa would love those. What a great idea.
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jeanne
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Post by jeanne on Apr 16, 2009 11:55:14 GMT
That's a wonderful idea Andrea! High fives! Would you mind posting the pattern for the bracelet so that any of us going to a fund-raiser/group knit event could put a basket of them on sale and also help defray postal costs for those who need it? I think you've had a bright idea that many of us wouldn't mind copying!
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kyla
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Post by kyla on Apr 16, 2009 13:48:40 GMT
You know, that wouldn't be a bad idea. Andrea, if everybody across the globe could make these all the same, we could sell them at the same price (currency exchange can be dealt with later on,) and it can become slowly recognized that this is the bracelet you want to get if you want to support KAS. Maybe they could go up for sale on the website? the rule would be, because I understand that you would be attached to a pattern and design that you developed, that the money made from the bracelets must go towards supporting the cost of buying yarn, hooks, needles, postage for the squares. Unfortunately at this stage it would have to be be an honour system, but an honour system works perfectly fine until one person takes advantage of it. if nobody does, then it will be just fine for a very long time. this is a great way to do it because everybody can benefit. the other option is that you make six billion of them and we buy them from you to put out at knitting events/tables/online store, than you give the money to somewhere - I know that the ladies in SA are having to pay taxes on the clothing items, and its adding up. My little key chain squares can work exactly the same way - everybody could make them so long as the proceeds go towards the squares. www.ravelry.com/projects/squareaday/key-chains
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andrea
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Post by andrea on Apr 16, 2009 14:46:22 GMT
Wow, I am completely blown away and humbled. Thank you! I will post a pattern/instructions for the bracelet ASAP.
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andrea
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Post by andrea on May 6, 2009 20:39:16 GMT
With my deepest apologies for the delay, I wrote instructions below for the bracelet. Please let me know if something doesn't make sense and I'll try to clarify.
I sold 5 of these at the first KAS relay event. If you're interested in owning one, you can email me at apalmatier@rogers.com.
KAS Bracelet
Materials: 9mm Pony beads - 1 each of blue, white, green, red and yellow; 4 black Black acrylic worsted yarn Crochet hook size 4.25mm 1mm Black elastic cord (i.e. Stretch Magic) Needle
Abbreviations: Sc - single crochet Ch - chain
If you desire a larger square, use a larger hook.
To make a square: Thread blue, white, green, red and yellow beads onto yarn. Chain 4. Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (3) Row 2: Sc in first stitch, bring 1 bead up and nestle it into work, ch 1 almost behind bead, sc in last stitch, bringing bead to the front. Ch 1, turn. Row 3: Sc in each stitch across. Fasten off.
Make 4 more squares, one for each coloured bead. Weave in ends.
To assemble bracelet: 1. Thread elastic cord through needle. I found a self-threading cross-stitch needle works great, unless you have a needle with a big enough eye. 2. Weave the elastic cord through the stitches on the side of a square, then through the bead and out through the stitches on the other side. 3. Thread a black bead onto the cord. 4. Alternate threading a square, then a black bead, ending with a square. 5. Place bracelet on wrist and find the desired tightness. 6. Bring both ends of cord together. 7. Make a single overhand knot and pull tight. Trim off excess.
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jeanne
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Post by jeanne on May 7, 2009 2:15:24 GMT
That's a simpler pattern than I expected! My simple mind thanks you, I can make this. I am presuming plastic pony beads and I know I can find a bag of mixed colors in town. Thanks for sharing the pattern, definitely if anyone asks once I make some I will say who the pattern creator is-Andrea! I too think selling them in the KAS online store is a good idea. But don't want to cut into your square making time....
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andrea
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Post by andrea on May 7, 2009 14:02:20 GMT
Hi Jeanne! I bought an assorted container of plastic pony beads from Michaels for around $8. Unfortunately, it only made 35 bracelets because I ran out of black beads and now have a bunch of other colours for my son to craft with! If I do end up making more, I'm going to make a trip to the US because Jo Ann's sells the beads by individual colour. Andrea
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