Oddball Baby Blankets - SOFT, Worsted Weight Yarn [Archive] - Page 8

MAmaDawn

07-24-2008, 11:41 PM

I meant to say before too thank you so much for the yarn... I KNOW we can use it! I love the color! :inlove:

How much does Red Heart Super Saver soften after you wash it? I have some rainbow yarn in that, but it's awful feeling. I don't mind crocheting with it just to make a simple border (I'm thinking sc or dc once around) but I don't want it to be rough. I have to go get yarn for a baby gift anyway so I can look then. Thoughts? (and buying more yarn is NOT a problem :teehee: )

KnittinMitchie

07-24-2008, 11:44 PM

Red Heart isnt too bad now a days. I've got a afghan made for the 80's version and it still scratchy but softer. Today's read heart is MUCH softer feeling and softens up when washed. I made a pair of socks from it and they feel fine against the feet

gmmarton

07-25-2008, 05:31 PM

I have some worsted weight yarn I'd like to give away to any Oddball Baby Blanket knitter. If you are interested, please send me a pm. Thanks! :heart:

Shandeh

07-26-2008, 12:01 AM

Our blankets are coming along very well! :cheering:

Before too long, our blankets will be complete, and we will all be able to concentrate on making blankets for our separate regions.

Thank you all so much for your hard work and dedication to our project.
:heart: :muah: :heart:

Today, I received the SWEETEST gift from gmmarton. She wanted to thank me for my work on the Oddball projects. She sent the CUTEST card with Snoopy (from "Charlie Brown") on the front. How did you know that Snoopy is my favorite? :heart:

In the card, she included a giftcard to Barnes & Noble! :cheering:

Tonight, I took the giftcard to B&N and found a knitting book I've been wanting for a LONG time. Thank you so much, gmmarton! :hug:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2703039858_33ded51b98_m.jpg

snowbear

07-26-2008, 11:38 AM

I just want to thank all that have participated in the blankets. The beauty of these blankets are so inspiring. The hours of work, the fiancial costs, I am humbled at the love in them.
I am so glad these gifts, the blankets will now be spread all over our Nation. An act of kindness will never be forgotten.
One small blankets makes a difference, and as knitters we do make that difference.
Again, thank you to all who have helped give the hospital here some of the love and kindness that will make a difference.

Big Bear Hugs to all of you.... :hug:

HollyP

07-26-2008, 12:33 PM

Here is speed racer! All the ends are woven in and it is ready to zoom off! I did a sc border using black. I love this blanket! It is going to make some little boy very happy!http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2704246274_4a29f5f0d9.jpg

Shandeh

07-26-2008, 12:37 PM

YAY!!! I love the Speed Racer blanket! :cheering:
Great work, everyone! :thumbsup:

You know, when I was a little girl, I was SUCH a tomboy. I would have wanted this blanket when I was young.:teehee:

Robinknits

07-27-2008, 03:26 PM

Speed Racer looks amazing! I just showed my boys (9 & 6) the picture. They said it's "awesome". I know some little boy is going to love that blanket!

Shandeh

07-28-2008, 05:27 PM

If anyone needs to find the region leader for their state's Oddball Baby Blankets, just look at our new sticky thread for a list of states and regions!
http://www.knittinghelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82073
:hug:

LBECK

07-29-2008, 07:42 AM

Speed Racer is amazing... What a georgous blanket. Very well done, guys!

MAmaDawn

07-29-2008, 10:23 AM

Pastel Rainbow will be ready to move on in a day or two... I'll post pics this time... (sorry about Fairy Land) Spikey are you ready?

Spikey

07-29-2008, 10:28 AM

Pastel Rainbow will be ready to move on in a day or two... I'll post pics this time... (sorry about Fairy Land) Spikey are you ready?

Sure!

MAmaDawn

07-31-2008, 09:02 AM

Pastel Rainbow will be headed out tomorrow to Spikey...

0103 8555 7495 0143 1652

I'll post a pic later, my camera is in the car...

bethany

08-01-2008, 08:46 PM

Shandeh and Snowbear, Rainbow Sherbet is complete and I'll be sending it your way Snowbear, next week. This past week was insane. I should be in bed already! zzzzzz

;) I'll post pix with the conf. #

MAmaDawn

08-02-2008, 10:26 AM

I'm sorry :aww: I forgot to take a pciture of pastel rainbows before I packed it up. It left yesterday, but it looks great! Sorry!

But I do have a pic of Happy Bluebirds. The ruffle border too ma a LONG time because I'm a VERY slow crocheter. But I think it was well worth my time!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e379/MamaDawn/DSCF1792.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e379/MamaDawn/DSCF1795-1.jpg

Spikey

08-02-2008, 11:55 AM

Love it! :inlove: Great job with the border!:cheering:

Ladylou

08-02-2008, 12:21 PM

Hi Everyone!

Oh wow, Happy Bluebirds is just beautiful!:yay: (and happy:teehee: ) I think the ruffled border was well worth it as well-it is a perfect color choice as well!:heart: Yay for all the knitters on that blanket:hug:

Its kind of sad to see how we're all filtering into our different region-groups... I know that more blankets will get done this way and its much much better for Ms. Sandy (bless her heart!!:heart: ) but still... for those of you who I dont get to talk to again, thank you SO much for knitting with me the short time i've been here.... It was lovely to meet all of you and it has been such a blessing to chat and be around all of you:hug: Thank you!

Love,
Lexie:muah: :muah:

threesmom

08-03-2008, 05:26 PM

Happy Bluebirds is just beautiful!

pinnut3200

08-03-2008, 08:21 PM

Its kind of sad to see how we're all filtering into our different region-groups... I know that more blankets will get done this way and its much much better for Ms. Sandy (bless her heart!!:heart: ) but still... for those of you who I dont get to talk to again, thank you SO much for knitting with me the short time i've been here.... It was lovely to meet all of you and it has been such a blessing to chat and be around all of you:hug: Thank you!

Love,
Lexie:muah: :muah:

I know exactly what you mean. I miss the gang, too, :sad: and it takes too long to check on all the separate group's progress.

Thanks everyone for making this a wonderful experience. :muah:

Shandeh

08-03-2008, 09:31 PM

Happy Bluebirds is LOVELY!! :inlove:

Its kind of sad to see how we're all filtering into our different region-groups... I know that more blankets will get done this way and its much much better for Ms. Sandy (bless her heart!!:heart: ) but still... for those of you who I dont get to talk to again, thank you SO much for knitting with me the short time i've been here.... It was lovely to meet all of you and it has been such a blessing to chat and be around all of you:hug: Thank you!
:heart: :heart: :heart: :muah: :heart: :heart: :heart:
I feel the same way, but it is SO cool to see our project growing all over the place! cloud9

Thank you all so much for making my dream come true.
:heart: :hug: :heart:

SteveDallas

08-04-2008, 12:26 AM

Hi everyone... just a quick note to say that I've finished up my part of Sunshine Punch. It's in the mail to KnittinMitchie on Monday for its crochet border!

http://kbarger314.smugmug.com/photos/344688502_Wujt8-L.jpg

Shandeh

08-04-2008, 10:01 AM

So bright and beautiful and festive!!
I LOVE it! :cheering:

KnittinMitchie

08-04-2008, 11:07 AM

Looks beautiful :) i thinks it needs some pink yarn :)

LBECK

08-04-2008, 02:00 PM

Shandeh,

I have Fruit Stripes done but I am waiting on Pastel Rainbow to send them both to Snowbear at the same. Time if that is okay? That will save on packaging and maybe a little postage and since they will both be finished I didn't see the harm. Let me know if you want them sent separately.

I will send a pic of Fruit Stripes as soon as I can.

Ladylou

08-04-2008, 10:38 PM

Hi Everyone!:heart:

Oh, Sunshine Punch is beautiful!!!:woot: :woohoo: I agree, pink would be a great color for it!

Love,
Lexie:muah:

LBECK

08-05-2008, 07:42 AM

Sunshine punch has turned out wonderful so far. Can't wait to see the finished product.

LBECK

08-05-2008, 07:46 AM

Here is a pic of Fruit Stripes all ready to be on its way to Snowbear as soon as I get Pastel Rainbow and finish it...

kellybigeyes

08-05-2008, 09:57 AM

I love Fruit Stripes. It reminds me a big bowl of Fruit Loops!!

Spikey

08-05-2008, 04:01 PM

Just arrived home from a few days away, to find Pastel Rainbow waiting for me. What a beautiful blanket!

Thanks, MAmaDawn, for the lovely yarn! I can't wait to try it!

snowbear

08-05-2008, 07:31 PM

It is like a pebble in a pond. It will never be the same. The love of this project has spread and spread. It is a wonderful project to benefit so many. Thanks again to all and to the continued work of this wonderful gift of love.

pinnut3200

08-05-2008, 07:55 PM

Just arrived home from a few days away, to find Pastel Rainbow waiting for me. What a beautiful blanket!

Please post a photo when you finish your section. Thanks

Spikey

08-05-2008, 09:39 PM

Will do!

Shandeh

08-06-2008, 01:09 AM

I have Fruit Stripes done but I am waiting on Pastel Rainbow to send them both to Snowbear at the same. Time if that is okay?
Great plan! :thumbsup:

snowbear

08-06-2008, 03:11 PM

wow! I received a package from HollP and it had 3 blankets in it.. They are beautiful! Red roses.. awesome... Speed Racers, i've got to do one similar for my grandson, and Rainbow JoY2. so special.

They show the beauty and love that all of you included in your knitting. They are just beautiful.

I have so many ideas to make into blankets,, as I have a new grandchild on the way! So light weight blankets are being planned as daughter and her family will be moving to Hawaii for the next 3 years.. So new baby blankets will be planned with some of the beautiful patterns you all have knitted!

Hugs

Shandeh

08-08-2008, 11:28 PM

Today, I received the "Fairy Land" Oddball Baby Blanket, ready for me to add a section of knitting. :)

I even got a handknit dishcloth from onb4050! :hug:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3234/2745695634_3f6e6e8b32.jpg

I remember when this blanket was first started by Ladylou not that long ago. Neat!

I made the card to go with the blanket, and it has survived all the travelling with the blanket very well. I just looked online for a pretty picture to represent "Fairy Land", and printed it on blank cardstock. I'm so glad that everyone signed it!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2744860429_8d10754693.jpg

bethany

08-09-2008, 04:00 PM

aw, FairyLand and the card is adorable!

I finally mailed Rainbow Sherbet today to Snowbear. :blush: I can't believe I actually forgot about it this week. I saw it on Thursday and said "WHAT IS THAT?!" Duh. It's alllll done though and turned out so pretty. Nice work ladies!http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2009/2747750026_4cfa8fc942_m.jpg

Conf # 03071790000400261585

threesmom

08-09-2008, 05:45 PM

They both look fantastic!

snowbear

08-11-2008, 08:07 PM

I received a wonderful blanket today .. "Rainbow Sherbert."

This is not fair, considering it made me crave sherberts, lol. Thanks so much for the soaps Bethany, that was so kind.

I love the blanket, it is so pretty...

Thanks again.. The basket for the hospital is growing, my heart is so thankful for all the beautiful work..

kayrun

08-11-2008, 09:25 PM

Speed Racer looks amazing! I just showed my boys (9 & 6) the picture. They said it's "awesome". I know some little boy is going to love that blanket!

Those are exactly the 2 words that came to my mind when I saw that photo:
AMAZING
and
AWESOME!
Way to go, Speed Racer knitters!
Karen G
in GA

Spikey

08-12-2008, 03:11 PM

What a great blanket! I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to work on it.

LBECK - are you still scheduled to do a border? If so, please PM me your address and I'll send it out as soon as possible. Thanks!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2757675074_52a9aa85f5.jpg

KnittinMitchie

08-12-2008, 03:53 PM

Sunshine Punch has arrived.

SteveDallas

08-12-2008, 04:10 PM

Yay! They must be using the Pony Express for Priority Mail these days.

MAmaDawn

08-12-2008, 04:32 PM

Yay! They must be using the Pony Express for Priority Mail these days.

:roflhard:

snowbear

08-12-2008, 08:33 PM

that is so pretty.. the colors are wonderful..

bethany

08-12-2008, 08:47 PM

snowbear

08-12-2008, 08:51 PM

uh.. hmmmm then what did You send? I have the cutest little green soaps I thought....I think they are soaps. ok,, now fully confused...

bethany

08-12-2008, 08:53 PM

oh, yes yes! Those are soaps! hehehe, I meant i was going to send sherbet.... :D

bethany

08-12-2008, 08:53 PM

:teehee:

snowbear

08-12-2008, 09:02 PM

ok soo didn't get the joke, duh... I'm sorry.. It's been a very long day, lol

snowbear

08-12-2008, 09:04 PM

:doh:

KnittinMitchie

08-13-2008, 09:48 AM

Yay! They must be using the Pony Express for Priority Mail these days.

They must be cause I started watching for on Thursday of last week. My parents live in Ohio and I get BIG boxes in 3-4 days.

Shandeh

08-13-2008, 05:21 PM

Believe it or not, our Oddball Baby Blankets are almost all complete! :cheering:

These blankets are getting their border added:
Just Ducky, Fruit Stripes, Sunshine Punch, Rainbow Blocks, and Pastel Rainbow

And these are getting their last section knitted, before going to get their border added:
Pink Power, Wildflowers, and Fairy Land

Not far to go! :thumbsup:

Snowbear has received 26 blankets, and two others are on their way to her now.

When we finish the others, we will have given 36 handknit blankets to Children's Mercy Hospital! :woohoo:

kellybigeyes

08-13-2008, 05:32 PM

Yeah!! :woohoo: :cheering:

LBECK

08-14-2008, 07:13 AM

These blankets are getting their border added:
Just Ducky, Fruit Stripes, Sunshine Punch, Rainbow Blocks, and Pastel Rainbow

And these are getting their last section knitted, before going to get their border added:
Pink Power, Wildflowers, and Fairy Land

Snowbear has received 26 blankets, and two others are on their way to her now.

When we finish the others, we will have given 36 handknit blankets to Children's Mercy Hospital! :woohoo:

Would that be 37 if you count Fruit Stripes that I am holding to send with Pastel Rainbow when I get it done? Or did you count it?

snowbear

08-14-2008, 05:02 PM

wow,

I am just thinking of all the love all those families have received. It is such a warm gester to give something comforting, and what better than a baby blanket.

I know when this ends.. it is being replaced by more love for others everywhere. There are a few of my co workers who have started some blankets. So the pebble continues to touch lives as the love moves to others.

I can't wait to deliver the next basket of blankets.. It is such a humbling exciting experience.

Thanks so much...

Shandeh

08-14-2008, 08:11 PM

Would that be 37 if you count Fruit Stripes that I am holding to send with Pastel Rainbow when I get it done? Or did you count it?
It's already been counted, so 36 is the number. :thumbsup:

Shandeh

08-15-2008, 10:24 PM

Woo Hoo! I finished another of our Oddball Baby Blankets last night.

Here's the completed Wildflowers blanket, with my simple crochet border added. :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2767083604_9609a125aa.jpg

Here's the part I knit, and a closer view of the crochet border:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2767085368_1645181de3.jpg

traceleighj

08-15-2008, 10:34 PM

:inlove: Very Pretty!

Howdovely

08-16-2008, 09:26 AM

That is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

KnittinMitchie

08-17-2008, 02:57 PM

i have rainbow punch done and will post a picture later on.

threesmom

08-17-2008, 09:38 PM

Wow! That looks fantastic!

LBECK

08-19-2008, 07:41 AM

I received Pastel Rainbow yesterday in the mail. Thank you Spikey for the wonderful tea. I have one section on the baby blanket for a coworker that I am working hard to finish by this week then I will get that border on and send both Pastel Rainbow and Fruit Stripes to Snowbear.

KnittinMitchie

08-21-2008, 02:46 PM

Sunshine Punch
Is now in the mail confirmation # 9101 8052 1368 3002 1227 54.

pinnut3200

08-21-2008, 07:31 PM