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SarahB

Joined: 09 Sep 2007
Posts: 869
Location: South Wales

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 5:29 pm Post subject:

It's not a challenge as such, more a plea for help.

The blog post is Here. And the pertinent bit is:

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I also need your help. Every Christmas I send a parcel of gifts to the women in a refuge managed by another friend and this year I want to send scarves. Now I could just go and get some from a shop, but how much nicer would it be if some of my readers here could make them? I’ll need 10 for the refuge I’m currently supporting but if I can manage more then maybe I can extend the idea further afield?

Any knitters out there who could help? If my knitting lessons go well then I’ll make at least one!

So far I have pledges for 4 and maybe's for another 2. Scarves to be sent to me (pm if you need my address or look Here) I'll make sure they're wrapped in Christmassy paper and sent of to my friend who is the refuge manager.

I'm looking at it like sending a hug to someone who needs it.

hedgewitch

Joined: 26 Nov 2005
Posts: 5834
Location: Daft wench GHQ

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 7:33 pm Post subject:

Soapnutter wrote:

It's not a challenge as such, more a plea for help.

The blog post is Here. And the pertinent bit is:

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Thanks! I am inspired to add finishing the scarf to my list of UFOs for September and pledge to send it to you, Soapnutter. I like the idea

Mrs Fiddlesticks

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 10460

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 8:05 pm Post subject:
Soapnutter that pledge deserves a separate thread for other knitters who may not look in this one cos its a lovely idea ( does it need separating, mod friends?)

jamanda
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Joined: 22 Oct 2006
Posts: 35056
Location: Devon

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 8:18 pm Post subject:
Erm hang on a minute (no-one gives you any training you know....)

frewen

Joined: 08 Sep 2005
Posts: 11405

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 8:26 pm Post subject:
I cast one off yesterday that you can have if you want - just give me a day or do to weave the ends in and do the join more neatly and it's yours

jamanda
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Joined: 22 Oct 2006
Posts: 35056
Location: Devon

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 8:31 pm Post subject:
I did it! Erm I could maybe knit a scarf if they aren't too fussy.

Mrs Fiddlesticks

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 10460

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 8:51 pm Post subject:
tempted to have a go - let me find some nice wool. I can manage a scarf I'm sure!

SarahB

Joined: 09 Sep 2007
Posts: 869
Location: South Wales

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 9:27 pm Post subject:
Oh you folks are bringing tears to my eyes. You're all just wonderful. Thank you.

jamanda
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Joined: 22 Oct 2006
Posts: 35056
Location: Devon

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 9:30 pm Post subject:
I don't know if if this is of any help to any one - I know most of you could probably knit scarves in your sleep. https://www.knittingonthenet.com/scarves.htm

KrisWW

Joined: 21 Jul 2008
Posts: 51
Location: Southern most South Yorkshire

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 9:30 pm Post subject:
Two scarves coming from here. And if we get more than ten pledged, we can make up a parcel for another refuge.

hedgewitch

Joined: 26 Nov 2005
Posts: 5834
Location: Daft wench GHQ

Posted: Tue Aug 26, 08 9:56 pm Post subject:

Jamanda wrote:

I don't know if if this is of any help to any one - I know most of you could probably knit scarves in your sleep.

https://www.knittingonthenet.com/scarves.htm

That's a great link, Jamanda

I may have a go at making deliberate/intended holes in my next scarf

mochyn

Joined: 21 Dec 2004
Posts: 24585
Location: mid-Wales

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 08 8:40 am Post subject:
I've got one (or maybe two) that you can have after the show this weekend!

sharonb

Joined: 19 Mar 2006
Posts: 42

Posted: Wed Aug 27, 08 11:47 am Post subject:
I'll knit one - I'm sure I have a scarf half finished hiding in a bag behind the sofa! I started knitting it for myself even though I don't like anything around my neck.

rivergirl

Joined: 13 Mar 2008
Posts: 30

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 08 7:43 pm Post subject:
will try and knock a scarf off for you as well any other ideas for things we could do ???

wellington womble

Joined: 08 Nov 2004
Posts: 15051
Location: East Midlands

Posted: Sun Aug 31, 08 7:46 pm Post subject:
When would you like them by? I'm not very good at deadlines, but I'm sure I could charm something up over the next few weeks or so.

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