kyla
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Post by kyla on Mar 12, 2009 13:51:49 GMT
All right - first North America post! I am in Ontario, and wanted to quickly share the pattern than I am knitting as well and claim the first post spot at the same time. I like this knitted pattern becuase you get a perfect square every time, instead of knitting a very-close-but-not-quite-there rectangle. www.groovy-mom.com/crafty/patterns/dishcloth.shtmlLike it says, this pattern is all over the place on the internet, there doesn't seem to be one original name or owner for it. And its extremely easy and straightforward. You'll need to do some trial and error to get the gauge right, but you only need to figure it out once. With the yarn I am using, my magic number of stitches is about 48. this gives me a perfect 8" square every time. And as an added bonus, it seems to knit up faster that a square the conventional way.
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Post by Lisa on Mar 12, 2009 14:13:06 GMT
Hi, 1st post -from the US, Georgia no doubt. 2nd from North America!
Have been having so much fun with knitting these squares. It has been a challenge getting the correct gauge. My squares are anywhere from 28-32 stitches depending on how compact/dense the stitch is. I love knitting a variety of stitches. My family just shakes their heads because that's all I do in my downtime. It's such good therapy after an insane day at work. It takes me to my "happy place" especially knowing that I am giving to someone so less fortunate than myself.
I have used the pattern shared by Kyla but have trouble because of the bias that it tends to be lop-sided for me but it is a fun easy square.
Would love to hear from others!
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Post by buglady132 on Mar 12, 2009 15:14:22 GMT
Hi- I'm from Texas. I was so happy to find this knit-a-square group. It feels so good to be doing something that will be used and is needed. I was in a hurry to start knitting so I started with just the plain block pattern they had on line, I did 14 with that pattern. Now I’m going through some of my Dishcloth blocks and finding quite a few that are the right size. They have the design knitted into them like a butterfly, a bear, a lion, a dragonfly, a heart, etc…… It’s still just knit and pearl but the blocks are solid and I like the blocks better especially for children. I went to www.designs-by-emily.com/dlg/cart/free.php where I found some free patterns. Then I went to www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory.php. scrolled down to Dishcloths and I found quite a few patterns. Some are just to large but a lot of them will work with just a little modification. I knit 2 at a time and if my needles were longer I'd do them 3 at a time
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Post by Kerry on Mar 12, 2009 16:45:27 GMT
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Post by valerie on Mar 12, 2009 17:11:50 GMT
Hi Kerry: Great idea about using dishcloth patterns. I have a suggestion about the forum, and that is to separate North America into Canada and the United States. Since one of the ideas is to help with postage ideas and issues, it should be noted that our (Canada) postal rates are quite different from those of the U.S. I love the exchange of pattern ideas and plan to try more of them.
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Post by hipmamajen on Mar 12, 2009 17:20:41 GMT
I use this dishcloth pattern often when I'm making squares for other things. Kyla is right, you get a perfect square each time, which makes fitting them together much easier! I don't like to have the holes in it when I'm making them to join, though. So, instead of doing a yarn over when I'm on the first half of the square, I do a kfb or some other increase that doesn't create a hole (there are a ton of different ideas, including videos on how to make them here: www.knittinghelp.com/videos/increases ) Then, on the second half of the dishcloth, I just do one decrease, instead of a decrease, then a yarn over, then a decrease. That way you end up with a perfect square, but you don't have the holes along the edge which can make it harder to join
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Post by Kerry on Mar 12, 2009 17:27:18 GMT
I have a suggestion about the forum, and that is to separate North America into Canada and the United States. Since one of the ideas is to help with postage ideas and issues, it should be noted that our (Canada) postal rates are quite different from those of the U.S. /quote] Thanks for pointing that out Valerie. I just put the continents in, I'd not thought about splitting them. I'll run it by Sandy. The only trouble I can foresee is that if I keep separating boards out we will end up with a board for each country and that will be unwieldy. Having said that I also know the USA & Canada have already made huge contributions and so we know the 'traffic of questions' will be quite high from those areas. I'll certainly look into it Watch this space!
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Post by catlady88 on Mar 13, 2009 0:25:37 GMT
Another post from the USA in Virginia! I was also thinking of the same idea about the holes in the sides of the discloths; if we want the children to be the warmest they can be, we don't want any holes anywhere except where they might stitch them together and there really shouldn't be any holes their either. I've ordered some wool yarn off of E-Bay ( a little bit high most of the time, but it's for children) and I've sent three (acrylic) and have another 5 (made of cotton, wool and acrylic) and getting ready to send 6 more before too long. It is so much fun to know I can help some children out; God has blessed me with so much so why shouldn't I share what he has given me to those who can't afford it and these poor children didn't ask to be born and they are helpless. Thanks for everyone's input and have a great day!
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Post by kmouse2 on Mar 20, 2009 19:53:44 GMT
Hi all !!! Washington State checking in ! Newbie here ! First post on this board ! I am so EXCITED I found this ! I love the idea ! I mailed my first eight out about a week ago... Hoping they get there with no trouble.. Will be sending more this week. Is there any way to make sure the envelopes are getting there ?? Buglady132 - how are you knitting two at a time ? I love the idea of the dishcloth. I will have to give it a go next. ;D
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Post by Kerry on Mar 20, 2009 23:54:49 GMT
If you put your name on the back of the envelope you might get a shout out in the next news letter. Or put your e-mail address in a note with them and if the nice ladies get a chance you will get an e-mail
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sandy
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Post by sandy on Mar 21, 2009 3:25:46 GMT
Hello everyone from Canada and the US It is so exciting reading your enthusiasm for knit -a-square and the children we are working for. Bless you all. Kyla's dishcloth squares are beautiful, you can view them on this page: www.knit-a-square.com/charity-knitting-heroes.html (and scroll down to Kyla). "Hoping they get there with no trouble.. Will be sending more this week. Is there any way to make sure the envelopes are getting there ??" I have some wonderful photographs of piles and pile of parcels which will be in the next ezine. The collections happen every week to 10 days and then the SCC (Soweto Comfort Club) ladies need to get together to open and sort them. At that point (as long as it is manageable), Ronda is noting down who sent what if your names are on the envelopes and sending me a list for publication in the ezine. We are very comfortable that the squares are arriving safely at present. Thys, Hilda and Stone at the collection post office are as excited as we are! Thank you all for enjoying making these squares so much. it is wonderful to think of these small chldren warm under a blanket that has been crafted with so much care from all around the world. Sandy
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