Since our "White Christmas" afghan is such a success, I've decided to also make blankets for charity, using yarn of different colors!

As with the White Christmas knit-along, all you have to do is knit a 12 inch square, and mail it to me. I'll seam them all together, and make blankets and lapghans.

I would like to give some of these blankets to a children's charity, so some squares can be made with bright, happy colors!

I will also make some lapghans to go to retirement centers, for our sweet older folks. So, if you only have black or white or neutral colors, go ahead and make your squares!

I'm thinking that we can make season-specific color choices for certain times of the year, like orange and black for October, or red and green for December. You get the idea. I'll be able to use whatever you send.

Each square should be made with washable worsted weight yarn, and measure 12 inches square. The first and last 3 rows should be all knit stitches, and there should be 3 knit stitches at the beginning and end of each row. This will make a nice edge around the square.

If you need a pattern for your square, let us know, and we'll try to find one for you. If you don't feel like making a specific pattern, just make the square with all knit stitches!

If you want to participate, just send me a message so I can tell you where to send them.

If you are already involved in the White Christmas knit-along, you can just add a colorful square to your package for this knit-along!

Knitters signed up so far:
monzogary
ritaw
PurlyGyrl
Jan in CA
rissa
Lady Violet
Nunnemaker
gmmarton
debinoz
suziehomemaker
GennyLynn1962
Secksiebrat
misha rf
losnana

And here's our blog:http://manycolorsknitting.blogspot.com/ (http://manycolorsknitting.blogspot.com/)

Hi , I would love to do this. I am in the uk , I hope this is ok.

I was wondering if by 12x12 do you mean that each egde measures 12ins. I would also love a pattern or an idea of how many stiches and an what needles.

Thank you

Thanks Rita!

Yes...each square should be 12 inches across, and 12 inches tall. (which converts to 30.5 centimeters)

Here is the pattern I designed, which measures correctly for this project: http://www.flickr.com/photos/5964692...7600886745324/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59646927@N00/568077339/in/set-72157600886745324/)

Here are another two patterns I found online:
http://www.cs.oswego.edu/~ebozak/kni...ariegated.html (http://www.cs.oswego.edu/~ebozak/knit/esb-patterns/squares/variegated.html)

You could also choose a horseshoe square, casting on 57 stitches instead of 47. http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~dishbou...rns/hshoe.html (http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~dishbout/kpatterns/hshoe.html)

Count me in!!:thumbsup: I love making squares--it give me a chance to use my stitch dictionaries and my yarn stash :woohoo:

Is there a time line? This time of year is tough if you're knitting for Christmas and taking a sock class! :teehee:

If there are no time limits I can probably make some. I have a bunch of yarn that is good for nothing else anyway. ;)

I would love to do this! I've been browsing the different oddball blankets and wondering how I could get involved. I'll start here I guess! :D Any particular type of yarn, I know washable worsted, but any particular fiber type?

i'm in! this is great for leftovers.

once again sandy, you're an :angelgrin:!

I think this is a great idea, I just moved and have tons of yarn I have no idea what to do with! :yay: More details about when you need the squares would be great, I have a lot of Christmas projects going on, LOL! :heart:
A

Sandy,

You truly are an Angel! This is a brilliant idea. I will be sending you 12" squares of MANY COLORS! And thanks for the patterns. I'm always looking for more ideas...

Best regards,

Gail M.
CT

Count me in!!:thumbsup: I love making squares--it give me a chance to use my stitch dictionaries and my yarn stash :woohoo:
Thanks PurlyGyrl! :wink:


Is there a time line? This time of year is tough if you're knitting for Christmas and taking a sock class! :teehee:
No deadline at ALL, my friend. Just send what you can, when you can. :)

I would love to do this! I've been browsing the different oddball blankets and wondering how I could get involved. I'll start here I guess! :D Any particular type of yarn, I know washable worsted, but any particular fiber type?
I think that any fiber will be fine, as long as it's washable worsted weight. Thanks for joining! :hug:

i'm in! this is great for leftovers.

once again sandy, you're an :angelgrin:!
You are all angels too, because you're working as much as I am! Thanks for joining! :sun:


I think this is a great idea, I just moved and have tons of yarn I have no idea what to do with! :yay: More details about when you need the squares would be great, I have a lot of Christmas projects going on, LOL! :heart: A
Thanks for joining! No deadline - just make squares when you can, and mail them to me. :thumbsup:

Sandy,
You truly are an Angel! This is a brilliant idea. I will be sending you 12" squares of MANY COLORS! And thanks for the patterns. I'm always looking for more ideas...
You're an angel too!
You always do a great job on these projects. :muah:

Would veri.....vari.... ummm multicolored yarn be okay??? ;)

Of COURSE! :thumbsup:

I'm in then! I still have your address, so I'll send some along as I go.

Yay! :cheering:

I'm in too. The whole "no deadline" part sold me! I'm thinking in January I should have a few to send to you!

I'm in!

I'll work on some in between other projects. They are a nice/easy break from the longer projects!

~danielle~

I was looking over the pattern for the horseshoe pattern. On row 5 it says

yo, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso....

does that mean to pass the slipped stitch over the k2tog?

With no deadline, count me in, too!! :woot:

I was looking over the pattern for the horseshoe pattern. On row 5 it says

yo, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso....

does that mean to pass the slipped stitch over the k2tog?

psso usually means to pass the slipped stitch over the last stitch knitted, so it looks like you understood that right. i think all the letters just make it look complicated. well, they do to me anyway. imo, it makes us knitters look super impressive to people who don't knit but have actually looked at a knitting pattern or two. ;)

yo, k3, sl1, k2tog, psso....
does that mean to pass the slipped stitch over the k2tog?

Exactly. You'll knit two together, and then you'll pass the slipped stitch over the resulting stitch from the K2tog.

I started my first square today! It would have been sooner but I have alot on my knitting plate, hehe. I'm hoping to get 3 done in the next week and send them too you Shandeh. I'm thinking I'll do all 3 in the same color so you could put them in the same blanket, or not, whatever your wish. :muah:

Its been fun to work on this one. It is an eyelet zigzag. I didn't want too many eyelets...too many holes for toes to poke thru, lol! But I think this is just right and will add some simple interest to the blanket. The other 2 I'm planning on being straight k and p, in 2 different patterns as yet to be determined. Thanks for this opportunity!:woot:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/1638842358_3523fa0600.jpg is a pic of it so far! It really isn't as red as its showing, its more of a deep burgandy.

Oh, I love that pattern Rissa. :inlove:

I haven't done much on my squares yet, I was trying some new patterns and ended up frogging a lot. :roll:

I do that alot! You aren't the only one, hehe. Sometimes I like a stitch pattern, knit it up and hate it with the yarn I'm using. I think some of it might be gauge issues. I've tried knitting with a needle suze up and that helps some. :shrug: Makes the knitted fabric softer I think.

I've had the same problem too! Makes me so mad when that happens. I'll knit for an inch, and it looks like it's gonna be right. Then I knit for another inch, and I can tell already that it's stretched out bigger. :pout:

Your first square is pretty, rissa! :inlove:

Love your pattern, Rissa.

Shandeh, count me in.

Right now, we have 14 participating knitters. :happydance:

I just created a blog where we can showcase photos of our squares! http://manycolorsknitting.blogspot.com/

:waving:Is it too late to join? I have lots of random yarn with no home, perfect for squares ... And no deadline? I love that! Let me know if you need more knitters, Shandeh.

:waving:Is it too late to join? I have lots of random yarn with no home, perfect for squares ... And no deadline? I love that! Let me know if you need more knitters, Shandeh.

It's NEVER too late to join!
We'll be glad to have you, threesmom!
:muah:

Would like to join your KAL. This is the first so let me know where to send my square.
Happy stitching!

Would like to join your KAL. This is the first so let me know where to send my square.
Happy stitching!

Thanks for joining, gmpstitches! :hug:

I'd like to join this too, but I probably wouldn't be able to do anything until after Christmas as I have several gift projects that I need to start. I thought I did this yesterday, but maybe I just previewed and forgot to post, as I've been known to do. Anyway, if this shows up twice, I apologize. But, I'd like to help. :happydance:

I'd like to join this too, but I probably wouldn't be able to do anything until after Christmas as I have several gift projects that I need to start. I thought I did this yesterday, but maybe I just previewed and forgot to post, as I've been known to do. Anyway, if this shows up twice, I apologize. But, I'd like to help. :happydance:

I'll go ahead and put you on the list. I have no problem with waiting til 2008 for the squares. :thumbsup:

I have started mine . I am afraid my first one will be all garter stitch as i seem to be in a can't follow pattern mood today.

I did try but i had to frog it twice.

I am sure it will blend beautifully with all the other lovely patterned ones. :)

Oh ! i have just noticed that DK is not worsted.

What is worsted ? Can i not use dk?

Is worsted like aran weight. We do not have anything called worsted in the uk.

Oh ! i have just noticed that DK is not worsted.

What is worsted ? Can i not use dk?

Is worsted like aran weight. We do not have anything called worsted in the uk.

Worsted is the same as Aran weight.

DK is probably too thin, but you can send it anyway if you don't want to frog it. Maybe I can still use it.

Thanks . I have aleady started on aran, So it is no problem.

Why can't we all have the same yarn everywhere lol :)

I've got a couple done. I'm not sure if the short row square will be useful, but it was SO much fun to do!!

Jan, that short row square is amazing! it looks like knotty wood.
where did you get the pattern?

Jan, I LOVE that short row square! It is incredible.

Jan, that short row square is amazing! it looks like knotty wood.
where did you get the pattern?

Thanks! Whoops..forgot the pattern. I didn't follow this other than to learn how she did it. I just went off on my own. The variegated yarn colors really look cool in it!

http://nonaknits.typepad.com/nonaknits/improvisational_knitting/index.html

Way cool square, Jan! (both of them actually) :hug:

I also would like to do this. I've already started making the squares. Great idea! Mary

I've finished my 1 square, well..kinda. I bound off 1 row too soon, so I'll need to rip it back a little and add the other row, lol. So I've been kinda procrastinating on it a bit. I'll try to get to it today, so I can cast on for another! :happydance:

You could also choose a horseshoe square, casting on 57 stitches instead of 47. http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~dishbou...rns/hshoe.html (http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~dishbout/kpatterns/hshoe.html)

I have been TRYING to work on this pattern. It was giving me fits, I kept getting extra stitches, or not enough, a lot of frogging, but I was determined to learn it. :wall: Last night I finally managed to get a repeat done, and it all worked out. BUT... I cast on 47 instead of 57. With the 47 it measur