See blog post here: http://knitforhope.blogspot.com/2010/09/one-with-beautiful-blanket.html
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Our Blanket Has Been Received!
Yay! Our blanket is now in the arms of the recipient - a member of the Yurok tribe in California. I think she likes it!
See blog post here: http://knitforhope.blogspot.com/2010/09/one-with-beautiful-blanket.html
See blog post here: http://knitforhope.blogspot.com/2010/09/one-with-beautiful-blanket.html
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Our Blanket is Mailed!
Yay! Woo Hoo!
I mailed our blanket out today, and it's on the way to the Yurok Indian tribe in California, USA. I'm so glad our blanket will be keeping a family warm this winter.
:D
I mailed our blanket out today, and it's on the way to the Yurok Indian tribe in California, USA. I'm so glad our blanket will be keeping a family warm this winter.
:D
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Our Blanket is Going to Charity!
This morning, I have contacted the "Knit for Hope" charity, to ask if the Yurok tribe can use our blanket. They have agreed! Woo Hoo!
So, tomorrow I will be mailing out our blanket.
Won't it be wonderful for our blanket to be put to good use? Yay!
So, tomorrow I will be mailing out our blanket.
Won't it be wonderful for our blanket to be put to good use? Yay!
Cleaning Our Large Blanket
Our blanket has been hibernating in my craft room since last October, when I was dealing with some health issues. Now that our weather is cooling down from our hot summer, I have pulled the blanket back out again.
As soon as I got it out, I started sneezing. As you know, our blanket has travelled all over the United States, getting new sections added by talented knitters from the Knitting Help Forum. So, it's picked up lots of sweat, dust, and pet hair. Guess it's time for a good wash.
But before I took it to the laundry room to be cleaned, I spent a few minutes looking it over and reading the journal we all signed. Such a precious blanket, knit by such caring people. It will be hard to let it go, but this is what we've all been working toward! So, I laid the journal aside, gathered up the blanket, and carried it down the hall to the washing machine.
I set the machine on the delicate cycle, cold water, and added detergent and softener. Then, I carefully placed the blanket inside and turned on the water. After the wash was complete, I was happy to see our blanket was still all in one piece, and smelled wonderful! Now, it's in my dryer, again on the delicate setting, and will be tossed around for about an hour.
I'm thinking of donating the blanket to an Indian reservation on the west coast of the US. They need blankets and clothing, because they are living in poverty. I'm sure they will appreciate our beautiful blanket. :)
As soon as I got it out, I started sneezing. As you know, our blanket has travelled all over the United States, getting new sections added by talented knitters from the Knitting Help Forum. So, it's picked up lots of sweat, dust, and pet hair. Guess it's time for a good wash.
But before I took it to the laundry room to be cleaned, I spent a few minutes looking it over and reading the journal we all signed. Such a precious blanket, knit by such caring people. It will be hard to let it go, but this is what we've all been working toward! So, I laid the journal aside, gathered up the blanket, and carried it down the hall to the washing machine.
I set the machine on the delicate cycle, cold water, and added detergent and softener. Then, I carefully placed the blanket inside and turned on the water. After the wash was complete, I was happy to see our blanket was still all in one piece, and smelled wonderful! Now, it's in my dryer, again on the delicate setting, and will be tossed around for about an hour.
I'm thinking of donating the blanket to an Indian reservation on the west coast of the US. They need blankets and clothing, because they are living in poverty. I'm sure they will appreciate our beautiful blanket. :)
Monday, October 5, 2009
New Photo of our Completed Blanket!
Yay!
I placed our completed blanket on my bed at home, so you can see how lovely it is!
Next, I folded it, so you can see the crochet border I added.
Now, it's ready to go to charity!
Thank you to ALL of the 22 knitters involved in knitting our beautiful blanket for charity!
www.knittinghelp.com
I placed our completed blanket on my bed at home, so you can see how lovely it is!
Next, I folded it, so you can see the crochet border I added.
Now, it's ready to go to charity!
Thank you to ALL of the 22 knitters involved in knitting our beautiful blanket for charity!
www.knittinghelp.com
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Our Blanket is Almost COMPLETE!
After a year of on and off knitting, I have finally knit the last row of our large blanket!
LET THE PARTY BEGIN!
Today, I'm adding a crochet border, and our blanket will be ready for donation.
LET THE PARTY BEGIN!
Today, I'm adding a crochet border, and our blanket will be ready for donation.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Our Blanket is Back Home in North Carolina!
Yay! Alert the media!
Our 5th Oddball Blanket has survived all its travels all over the United States, and is now back home, safe and sound, almost ready to go to charity.
The blanket is absolutely GORGEOUS. When Shandeh opened the box, she was amazed to see that every single color join in this blanket was done correctly. It couldn't be more perfect!
Perfect joins at the beginning of the blanket:
More perfect joins in the middle of the blanket:
Even MORE perfect joins at the end of the blanket!
It is just a beautiful blanket. I'm sure that whoever receives this blanket will be pleased.
Our 5th Oddball Blanket has survived all its travels all over the United States, and is now back home, safe and sound, almost ready to go to charity.
The blanket is absolutely GORGEOUS. When Shandeh opened the box, she was amazed to see that every single color join in this blanket was done correctly. It couldn't be more perfect!
Perfect joins at the beginning of the blanket:
More perfect joins in the middle of the blanket:
Even MORE perfect joins at the end of the blanket!
It is just a beautiful blanket. I'm sure that whoever receives this blanket will be pleased.
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