Oddball Blanket #1 is Complete!

Charity Knitting
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I’m sorry lestrella! :pout: I’m just being a silly lazy girl this week. I’m pooped. :sleepy: Hopefully, when lissalue is finished with her knitting, the three of us can meet together again. That would be nice. :hug:

Thanks for the compliment on the afghan. It’s just your basic garter stitch, and I’ve only knit 1 1/2 inches. (I want to add another 1 1/2 inches at the bottom with the same yarn when it’s complete.)

I used one skein of a variegated yarn I received from that lady who works for a yarn company. (Remember she gave me 200 skeins of yarn for charity knitting?) It’s called “Classic Worsted”, but I don’t know what brand of yarn it is. The label is just a simple white tag. I do know that it is an acrylic/wool blend, similar to Plymouth Encore or Lion Brand Wool-Ease. It has a nice sheen to it, and was easy to work with.

If anyone needs a skein of this yarn for the blanket, just let me know, and I’ll mail it to you. The yarn is supposed to be used for charity, after all.

Here are some other colors of the same yarn:

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Does it matter what colors of yarn we use or what fibers?

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The yarn needs to be washable, the color is up to you.

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Any color of yarn is JUST FINE! In fact, the more colorful, the better. It will just add to the character of the blanket. Just use a yarn that is in your stash.

Make sure the yarn is washable. Acrylic is fine. So is an acrylic/wool blend. We just want the blanket to be easy to take care of.

Also, remember to use a worsted weight yarn, so the blanket keeps its shape and consistent size throughout. It might have a few rows that are knit tighter or looser, but I think that will even out at the end.

We have planned on each person knitting for 3 inches, but PLEASE don’t feel pressured to knit that amount. You may only be able to knit a few rows. That’s just fine. I’m sure we’ll have some other knitters available to add more rows if necessary.

Yay for all our Oddball Blanket Knitters!!! :cheering: :muah: :cheering:

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I just started a blog about our blanket!

I’ll post updates as we get them. :muah:

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Remember she gave me 200 skeins of yarn for charity knitting?

TWO HUNDRED???! :passedout:

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Yeah, can you believe it? :shock:

Here’s the photos of the yarn she gave me.

Jan, I know you do a lot of charity knitting too. I’ll be glad to send you some skeins. :heart:

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Holy stash, Batman! :thud: I must plan another trip back home soon. :twisted:

But seriously, I’m so excited to be part of your project! :cheering:

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Holy cats!! :thud: If you have more than you want I’d be glad to take some off your hands. I don’t like fuzzy or too thin yarns though. :heart:

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:happydance: :happydance:

The blanket looks great Sandy. You have done a great job getting this together. The map is a great idea. :notworthy:

I wish I could travel around with it. I guess in a way I will be. :teehee:

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I can’t wait to see the completed blanket, and read the notebook after everyone has written a little something in it. This will be SO COOL!:slight_smile:

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I’m with you, Jan. I feel like there is not much here I can actually USE for charity, because of the fiber content and wild character of the yarns. She did say that I could sell some of it and use the money for charity. I think I will sell some of it on ebay, then use the money to buy good quality charity yarn. That might make better sense.

I will send you some now, though. Just be sure to use it for charity, since that’s the reason she gave it to me.

I’d feel bad using it for myself. She did say it was okay for me to use some of it for myself, though. I gave a few skeins to lestrella and lissalue, and one skein of sock yarn to angelia.

It feels SO GOOD using it for this blanket now. Now, I need to get going on some more charity projects.

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Shandeh it looks great. I can’t wait to see it all put together. I’m jealous that some of you can meet up with each other! I’m all by my lonesome out here!! :pout:
Maranda

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I think I accidentally turned off notifications for this thread and missed a bunch of pages :pout: . But I’m back! I’m so excited to be a part of this and that it’s already started, hooray.

Love the idea of the blog and I can’t wait to see what the afghan looks like by the time it gets to me. :cheering:

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Thanks, Sandy! I will definitely use it for charity. :hug:

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I’m sure you will, Jan!! :muah: :heart: :muah:

Maranda, I’m sorry you can’t get together with any KH knitters. :pout: Maybe you can find someone in your area by doing a search in the forum. (That’s how I found most of the North Carolina knitters.)

Welcome back, HamaLee! :hug:

Well, I dropped the ball today. The package is still sitting in the back of my car. I went to teach two piano lessons, and had to cancel the rest of them. I’m SOOOO tired today. :verysad:

I think my doctor may be right. I must have fibromyalgia. I feel achy and sore all over, and I can’t hold my eyes open.

Marvin is off work tomorrow, so I’ll send him to the post office with my packages if he has time. I’m sorry I didn’t get it out today!
:waah:

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Aw, feel better Shandeh :hug: :muah:

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Please don’t feel bad, Sandy. Taking care of yourself definately takes priority over everything else! I’m sure that everyone will understand. Go home, relax, nap and do whatever you need to to feel better.
:hug: :heart: :hug: :heart: :hug:

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:grrr: I for one do not understand!!! I want my package!!! :grrr:

:teehee: Just a little angry humor to make you feel better. :muah: Your health is the most important! I hope you feel better. I can wait, you need to get to the doctor young lady! :tap: Please take care of yourself! I am so glad to have you for a friend, you have to be well enough that we can get together soon! :muah: :hug: :heart: :heart: :heart:

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No worries Sandy.

Just feel better!!!

:hug: :hug: