Friday, June 14, 2013

Three Square Appeal

In my sidebar I've had a button from LILY (Love in the Language of Yarn).  LILY appeals to anyone who can knit or crochet to make up just THREE eight-inch squares and mail them to their location in Turkey.  Volunteers then make all the squares into blankets which are subsequently distributed to Syrian refugees. 
 
I kept thinking of making up the squares, but kept putting them off in favour of some other project.  So when I finished the zigzag cushion cover, I decided that now was the time to knit up my squares and send them off!  I knit the first square with plain old garter stitch to get the sizing right ... but, ho hum, boring.
 
 
Then I decided to knit one in moss stitch.  How I hate knitting moss stitch, knit one, yarn to front, purl one, yarn to back, knit one ... you feel like you'll never finish!!  But of course I did.
 

I wanted to make the squares all reversible so that there was no wrong side.  I checked in my knit stitch book for the next squares ... mock cable was more interesting to do ...

 
I realized I needed something detailed to keep my interest here, so it was then on to four-stitch check ...
 
 
The fun continued with tumbling blocks (hmm, one row of blocks looks a bit on the small side) ...
 
 
And finally I decided to do something really fun (although it isn't reversible), and went with some cable work with the heart cable ...
 
 
I haven't blocked any of them at this point, so hopefully all that wonkiness will straighten out during that process.  I really enjoyed knitting the heart cable, I just think cables are such a cool design feature. 
 
So that's six squares ready to send to Dianne in Turkey to be knit into a larger blanket and hopefully provide some warmth to someone next winter.
 
 
The details for knitting the squares can be found on LILY's blog here or just click on the button on my sidebar.  LILY also accepts knit or crochet hats!
 
I enjoyed making these six little squares, and will definitely make another batch after these are on their way.  Next time I'll use a less 'girlie' colour.
 
Linking up with Stash Buster Challenge.
 
 
Thanks for stopping by!
 
Wendy
 
 
 
 
 
 


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  1. Gaia14 June 2013 at 22:05

    Your knitted squares are lovely, Wendy! and thank you for posting the link; I am going to try and make a few too.[maybe crocheted] - Gaia

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    1. September Violets16 June 2013 at 20:46

      Thanks Gaia, and yes! definitely add your squares to this worthwhile cause :)

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  2. Vintage Sheet Addict15 June 2013 at 03:08

    They are lovely, and such a good cause! :) x

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  3. Hilde15 June 2013 at 08:17

    The knitted squares are very pretty, Wendy, alle those different knit patterns are just wonderful :)
    Loved the garden photos in the previous post!
    Hope you are having a nice weekend :) I hope to get some gardening done during the weekend.

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    1. September Violets16 June 2013 at 20:47

      Thanks Hilde. Weekend's all over now and it was a mixed bag weather-wise. At least it ended in sunshine. I didn't do any gardening this weekend, but have some plans for this week :)

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  4. Ali15 June 2013 at 09:35

    Fab squares Wendy - what a great idea to use so many different designs! Love the tumbling blocks and the hearts! You can see your squares when they arrive via the Lily facebook page, though I don't know where Dianne finds the time to photo them and put them up! She has put this message up in the last 24 hours: 'Please keep parcels 2kg or under and mark the packet ' Small Packet Knitting for charity No commercial value! That way they come straight to me.'
    Keep up the great work!
    Ali x

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    1. September Violets16 June 2013 at 20:49

      Thanks Ali, and thanks for the update from Lily's site. I'll be sure to mark my package accordingly. I'm amazed at the number of blankets they've put together already!!

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  5. Rustic Vintage Country15 June 2013 at 12:25

    Wow, very industrious! They are really good but I do like that heart square. x

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    1. September Violets16 June 2013 at 20:50

      Thank you! I like the heart too, I just hope it straightens out in the blocking (yet to do that!)

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  6. kathyinozarks15 June 2013 at 13:01

    Hi Wendy what an awesome idea-and love all your different patterns in the squares

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    1. September Violets16 June 2013 at 20:51

      Hi Kathy, this really is a great cause and all the work in the blanket squares and making up the blankets is done by volunteers. These woman have made SO many blankets already, and still have thousands more to make up!

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  7. Love In the Language of Yarn and Education15 June 2013 at 17:23

    Hi Wendy Thank you so much for spreading the word. Your squares look great and will make a wonderful addition to the blankets, I love the hearts!

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    1. September Violets16 June 2013 at 20:55

      Wow! Thanks for stopping in Dianne :D I'm truly amazed at the amount of work you and your group of volunteers have done. The number of blankets you've put together is unbelievable, and I'm so glad that you have put this project in the works and that you've had such success with it. These squares will be on their way this week, and I've already started another set. I'm glad to be able to do this little part to help with your goals. Have a great day!

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  8. My Garden Diaries17 June 2013 at 22:55

    How beautiful is this post! Seriously!!! You are such a good soul! What an amazing cause! I like them all but I am smitten with the heart cable! Great work friend! Great work!!!

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    1. September Violets18 June 2013 at 07:01

      Thank you very much Nicole! I hope you were able to read a little bit on the link, because Dianne and her team of volunteers really are do an amazing amount of work (MUCH more than me!). The amount of time spent putting these blankets together is incredible ... and they've shipped over thousands of blankets already. Anyway, I hope you have a nice week ahead of you ;)

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  9. Maria18 June 2013 at 05:47

    ~Forgive me I am behind with all my blogging buddies! I really am! I LOVE all the designs, but most of all the colour!! Pink such a pretty pink too! Every time I visit I am in awe at your creativity,my friend! Well done you! Off now to Mrs Thriftwood's for tea and chats... and lots of cake!.WISH you could join us!! ~ hugs Maria x

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    1. September Violets18 June 2013 at 06:58

      Hi Maria, I'm glad you popped in because I've been unable to get onto your site the last couple of times I tried. It only gets as far as the background and then it stops. So I haven't been able to read your latest post (I think it's just been the last one). Hopefully whatever glitch is there will sort itself soon.

      Thank you for your nice compliment ;) Say 'hello' to Claire for me, and it really would be nice to have tea together!! Enjoy your day (mine has started in rain ... AGAIN!!).

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  10. Mel @ Coal Valley View18 June 2013 at 08:37

    Oh good on you Wendy! What a wonderful cause and your squares are just fabulous. I love the tumbling blocks. And thank you for your comment on my most recent Post - absolutely, our blogs are meant to be a joy, not an obligation in any way. Thank you :-) Mel x

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    1. September Violets18 June 2013 at 19:40

      Thanks Mel, these are a nice easy knitting project to do outdoors on the patio. I hope you continue to enjoy your blog because I really enjoy reading it (one of my favourites!). Have a great week :)

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  11. JoKnows18 June 2013 at 11:48

    What a great idea and you did a wonderful job! Love, love, love the heart cable!

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    1. September Violets18 June 2013 at 19:42

      Well thank you kindly Jo ;) I love that heart cable too and am wondering if I should incorporate that pattern into a cushion cover.

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  12. Mitzi18 June 2013 at 13:40

    I too love the heart cable! I don't think I've ever seen that before, although I'm no knitting expert. It looks like you have some lovely climatis growing in your yard too!

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    1. September Violets18 June 2013 at 19:43

      All these comments on the heart cable have really got me thinking of doing something more with it. The clematis came up really nicely this year.

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  13. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS18 June 2013 at 17:58

    You did a fantastic job of creating those squares. I love the pink colors and all the wonderful stitches you used. Hugs Judy

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    1. September Violets18 June 2013 at 19:45

      Thanks Judy, it was fun searching out the stitch patterns and knitting these up!

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  14. HIBISCUS HOUSE18 June 2013 at 21:11

    Just beautiful Wendy. I wish that I could knit but alas have a mental block and can't get the hang of it. Still hoping that one day I will learn. I do love the look and feel of the items.

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    1. September Violets19 June 2013 at 20:15

      Thanks Dolly ... I hope you do learn one day. I've only figured this out in the last couple of years, so there's hope for anyone to learn if I can do it ;)

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  15. Jennifer19 June 2013 at 10:47

    You are quite the knitter! I can manage basic knitting and that is it. I am sure the person who gets the blanket made from these squares won't care about the color. They'll be grateful just to have something warm.

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    1. September Violets19 June 2013 at 20:17

      I knit only small simple things (apart from the heart, these squares are just knit & purl). You're probably right about the colour!

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  16. linda19 June 2013 at 11:49

    They are all beautiful squares Wendy, I'm sure they will be very well received. :)

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  17. Stacy20 June 2013 at 11:41

    How wonderful to have the skill to contribute to a cause such as this. Amazing! Your squares are sure to stand out on a blanket!

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    1. September Violets25 June 2013 at 18:22

      I've worked hard at this knitting thing for the past few years, so I really appreciate this comment Stacy ... thank you :)

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  18. Bekah9 November 2014 at 16:35

    Your squares are beautiful. And I love the project that they are going to. I was wondering what pattern you used for the heart square. It's the most beautiful heart cable I've ever seen and I would love to learn if you are willing/able to share.

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