Hello everyone! :waving:
I have a [U]strong[/U] desire to give a baby blanket (or two) to the Afghans for Afghans campaign. They need 30 x 40 inch blankets, made from wool yarn. And they need them by May.
(I have a month!) :help:
You can help me out by doing any of these things:
[B]Buy one skein of Lamb’s Pride [U]Bulky[/U] yarn (any color, except light shades), and mail it to me by April 1st.[/B]
OR
[B]Buy one skein of Lamb’s Pride [U]Bulky[/U] yarn (any color, except light shades), and make as many 10 inch squares as you can. Then, mail them to me by April 15th.[/B]
(I have several skeins that were given to me by knitting4babybear last year. I plan on using all of my skeins to make as many blankets as I can.)
If you send 10 inch squares, I will seam them together into 30 x 40 inch baby blankets. 
If you send yarn, I will use it to make striped blankets or squares. Or, it will be used as seaming yarn for the squares.
With all of us working together, I’m sure we’ll have a few blankets ready in time.
I hope that some of you can help! 
I might even plan a seaming party at the end of April for anyone in my area. :woohoo:
I heard from one knitter, who said that she would try to knit one square. Thanks so much! 
I’m about halfway through one square myself, so now I just need 10 more to have enough for a baby blanket. 
I’ve got about 15 skeins of Lamb’s Pride Bulky, so I certainly have enough to make a couple blankets on my own!
If anyone lives in my area, and would like to knit a square using a skein of my yarn, let me know. 
By the way, if you knit a square for the blanket, use size 11 needles, and stick with a basic design. They don’t want any lacy blankets.
I’ll see if I can get a skein and make up a few squares for you. I’ll let you know in a week or so. I’ll probably have to go to my LYS to get some. I’m almost positive walmart doesn’t carry that brand!
~danielle~
Thanks Danielle! 
And you’re right - you can only get it at a yarn shop.
So far, I’ve done pretty well!
Last night, I finished my 3rd square! :woohoo:
Now, I just need 9 more squares, and I’ll have enough to seam together for a baby blanket.
Sandy,
I’m good for three. I’ve got Lamb’s Pride Bulky here at home…some great colors. I will get on it this weekend and post ASAP.
Gail M.
CT
I’ve got some Lamb’s pride bulky. So how many stitches do ya CO to make a 10 inch square? What size needles ya using?
Yay! :cheering: Thank you, Gail! 
Woo Hoo! :woohoo:
I’m using the basic dishcloth pattern, starting at the corner with 3 stitches casted on.
Here’s the design I’m using , written out:
[COLOR=blue]Lamb’s Pride Bulky Squares for Baby Afghan[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]Using Lamb’s Pride Bulky yarn, and size 11 needles:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]Cast on 3 stitches.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]1st Row: Knit 1 stitch, Knit Front & Back of 2nd stitch, Knit to end of row.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]Repeat 1st row until you have 40 stitches on the needle.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]Then, knit one row.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]Next Row: Knit 1 stitch, Knit 2 Together, Knit to end of row.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]Repeat last row until you have 3 stitches on the needle.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=blue]Bind off.[/COLOR]
Yes it is!
Now, you might not have to go until there are 40 stitches. That’s what I came up with my gauge. The square should measure 10 inches, so just measure along the side until it’s 10 inches.
OY! I keep getting more than 10 inches or less than 10 inches. I think my yarn is getting funky cuz I keep frogging and trying agian so I should try another skein. OK here we go, I’m gonna get it right this time!!!
Bless your heart!
It’s okay if it’s off by a little.
The squares will pull each other into shape.
Sandy,
I’ve finished three squares for this blanket. Would you pm your address to me? Thanks!
Gail
Yay! :woohoo:
Now, we are HALFWAY THERE! :cheering:
Thank you SO much, Gail.
(You are always so generous and kind.)
I’m almost finished with my 4th, so now we only need 5 more squares to make a baby blanket! 
If I get to the local yarn store this weekend, I will get some yarn and make some more. What is your deadline again?
I need skeins of yarn by April 1st, or completed squares by April 15th.
DONE! Ok now where do I send it?
Your square looks wonderful!
Now, we just need 4 more squares!
Yay! Today, I received 3 squares from gmmarton!!!
They are beautiful!! 
