Oddball Pet Snuggles - Cotton or Acrylic Yarn [Archive] - Page 5

yarncharmer

08-27-2009, 04:08 PM

Carol, I think that's great that you have a local group that wants to make the snuggles!! Are you going to do them oddball style, with different people doing each section? Or are you all just working on them together with each person doing their own? I like doing the oddball ones, because it's really fun to see the color combinations at the end. The ones we do here are all garter stitch, with two strands of worsted held doubled. This makes a nice cushy snuggle. I know the snuggle website has patterns for other stitch patterns but I haven't used any of them.

The animals at your local shelter are lucky to have your group knitting and crocheting for them! Let us know how it works out.

chj

08-27-2009, 04:24 PM

Yarncharmer - thanks! Yes, we were thinking of doing them the oddball way, having one knit and one crochet snuggle going at a given time (so we could work on other projects at the same time). If you use 2 strands, what size needles do you use? 10.5 or something?

I did pull some patterns from the snuggle site. I like playing around with different stitches, so trying some of them would give me a chance to do that. I have done Project Linus blankets for the past few years, and I use them to try out different patterns and different types of yarn. :wink:

Mulderknitter

08-27-2009, 06:56 PM

Patches is ready to get mailed out, who's next?
I pm'd the next knitter!

Mulderknitter

08-27-2009, 06:58 PM

We use size 10 or so needles, and Yarncharmer is right, the double stranded knitting is nice and cushy. Kudos to you for starting a group!

melmac51

08-31-2009, 10:44 AM

Hi Pet Snuggle people!! Please tell me if I'm out of line to post this question here... I meet weekly with a knitting group here in my neighborhood. Today they were all lamenting about their large stashes of leftover yarn, and being an animal lover, I have always liked the idea of making snuggles. I'm thinking of doing it with my group (I told them about it, and they thought it would be fun) but we would do it locally and work directly with the local shelter (rather than mailing with all of you). I did read the "rules" on the Snuggles Project page, and I intend to join and donate and report to them what we make, so that they get credit for what we do. Is there anything else I should think of?

OK so far? My main question for you all is, what are your favorite patterns, both knit and crochet? We have knitters and crocheters in our group.

Anyway, I think that what you all are doing is great, and I'm sure all the critters appreciate it too. :hug:

Thanks!
Carol

Thanks for starting a new branch of this group! I'd recommend for the crocheters either simple rows of single crochet until it's long enough, or maybe rows of half double crochets in back loops only until it's long enough. Really, any stitch would do, as long as it's not too open. Good luck getting started!! :cheering: :yay: :cheering:

Vertigo1414

08-31-2009, 05:36 PM

Superman arrived today safe and sound.
Also I got this letter from Cape Ann Animal Aid:
Dear Oddball Pet Snuggle Knitters,
Thank you so much for your generous gift of 2 animal blankets, received on August 22, 2009. It is through the support of businesses and individuals like you that we at Cape Ann Animal Aid are able to continue our work of rescuing, caring for and providing shelter for homeless pets as well as educating pet owners and the general public on humane issues and pet care.
We greatly appreciate your support and hope you continue working with our shelter in the future.
Sincerely, Brenda Brancaleone Assistant Manager,CAAA

chj

08-31-2009, 06:55 PM

Thanks for the encouragement! And it's nice to hear that your snuggles are appreciated. :yay: I visited the local shelter the other day, just to make sure they could use them if we made them, and the staff people were very encouraging. I looked through the cat area, and they had cages of all sizes, and they will take whatever we might make. I even saw 2 handmade little blankets in the cages, one was knit and one crocheted.

I went ahead and took a bunch of my leftovers and threw together a snuggle to show my group, so they would have an idea about what they might look like. It's hard to tell, but it turned out about 25' wide by about 19" long. The funny thing is that I started out with a double strand of Red Heart + Vanna, and ended up with 2 strands of Caron, and it was about an inch narrower at the Caron end. Oh well. (I stretched it in the picture, so you can't really tell.) The nice thing is that I'm sure the kitties could care less. >^..^<

sgtpam

08-31-2009, 07:40 PM

Patches is ready to get mailed out, who's next?

I got Patches today, I love the bright colors...thanks for the "stickies". What did we ever do without them:teehee:

jdee

09-01-2009, 02:40 PM

Chj, your snuggle is so pretty. I've found Caron to be thinner than other worsted yarns, so normally, I pair it with another yarn. But I don't think you should worry about it, because the animals won't mind.

I'm so glad your shelter is working with you. I've been sending mine to a shelter in Keller, Tx, because my local shelter had never heard of the pet snuggle project, and didn't seem all that interested, either.

Keep up the good work.

chj

09-01-2009, 03:03 PM

jdee - thanks for the feedback. My shelter never heard of the "snuggle project" either, but when I explained what I was talking about, they were enthusiastic. It also helped that they already had the same sort of thing already sitting in the cages...

If your local shelter doesn't seem interested, I'm glad you found one that wants your snuggles. I had thought that if I couldn't explain it well, I might just wait until I had one made up & take it in, but I didn't have to do that.

Yes, about Caron. It definitely is thinner, but I do use it a lot for blankets because I like how soft it is. I agree with you, to pair it with a regular worsted weight. My outcome wasn't as bad as it might have been because I went from 2 worsteds to 1 worsted+1Caron and then ended up with 2 Carons, so I eased into it.

BTW - the rest of you have done a fabulous job with your snuggles! It's so much fun to see how you have worked together!! :yay:

Mulderknitter

09-03-2009, 07:13 PM

I am leaving friday and will be out of town until monday. Going to see my Mom for her 50th bday!:muah:

melmac51

09-04-2009, 11:48 AM

Have a wonderful time! Give my best wishes to your mom. Tell her that the 50's are fun!

chj

09-04-2009, 03:48 PM

Hey - I had to share this. I was in Michael's today, and I hit the mother lode!! They had some Red Heart yarn (the big 7 oz skeins)on close out for 97 cents!!! Woo hoo! I bought 12 skeins. The kitties in our local shelter are going to be seeing lots of pink & purple snuggles in the future!! :woohoo:

Shandeh

09-05-2009, 09:31 PM

Congrats on the yarn haul, chj! :woohoo:

Enjoy your trip, Mulderknitter. :hug:

sgtpam

09-05-2009, 09:35 PM

I got Patches today, I love the bright colors...thanks for the "stickies". What did we ever do without them:teehee:

Patches is about ready....who's next?:knitting:

Mulderknitter

09-06-2009, 05:27 PM

Glowyone from Rav is done with Peachy, but I haven't been able to get a response from Knittingupnorth for the next part. Does anyone want to step in?
I am pm'ing the next knitter for Patches too!
:muah:

cricket22

09-07-2009, 09:22 AM

Mulderknitter

09-07-2009, 02:54 PM

Cricket, I've got you getting Peachy next! Thanks for stepping in!
Vertigo, we'll just keep you on the one's you are on since your busy with vacation & other fun stuff!:muah:

Vertigo1414

09-07-2009, 07:59 PM

Cricket, I've got you getting Peachy next! Thanks for stepping in!
Vertigo, we'll just keep you on the one's you are on since your busy with vacation & other fun stuff!:muah:
fine by me. i've joined 2 knitting competitions on ravelry so i've been knitting up a storm, but i'm off this week so i should get a lot done

jdee

09-11-2009, 05:31 PM

I got patches today. Thanks, SgtPam, for the journal. It's the perfect size and shape for writing out lists. :muah:

sakura-panda

09-14-2009, 11:09 AM

Just popping in to say hi! :) I was thinking about you guys the other day -- we were looking at the cats up for adoption at PetsMart and all of the cages had crocheted blankets in them!

Keep up the good work! :thumbsup:

It was so cool to see them, even though I know they weren't from our group, but it still gave me a warm fuzzies to see the them all.

melmac51

09-14-2009, 05:03 PM

Hello All!

I'm finished "Chicken Little", and almost there on "Kitten Kaboodle". I need an address for the next knitter(s). Thanks!

Mulderknitter

09-15-2009, 06:29 PM

jdee

09-15-2009, 06:57 PM

sgtpam

09-15-2009, 07:09 PM

:muah: Also, I am out of needles, but I know there are quite a few out there. Does anyone have any to start a blanket or can send them to me to start one?

Timing is everything. I actually started one on one of the empty needles and it's ready to go, too. I can send the other 3 to you tomorrow.....:hiding: :oops: ..or, if you want the one I started, I'll send them with the scappy I have. I did it with blue and an off-white...and I thought I'd send the rest of the off-white skein with the snuggle like we did with the first scrappy.

What do you think?

yarncharmer

09-15-2009, 08:53 PM

I've started Rainbow Brite, but I'm not done with my section yet. I'll try to get it done soon though. I also have 2 empty needles; should I send them to you or someone else who wants to start one? If so, I just need to know where to send them. I'm sorry I don't have more time to start some right now, but I barely have time to knit right now, and the list of things I want to get done before Christmas is long...

sgtpam

09-15-2009, 09:23 PM

I'd like to knit on Red Rover. I don't have any needles from the Pet Snuggle Project, but I'll look through my needles and see if I have a spare set of 10 or 10.5's. I've been toying with the idea of a double moss stitch snuggle. Would anyone be interested? If not, I'll just start a regular one. It's fine with me either way.

I haven't tried that stitch...but, I'm game! If you want to be the 2d knitter on the blue one I started...I can send one of the empty snuggle needles that I have to you with it......or, I can just mail you the needes to start a double moss snuggle.....I can take Red Rover before or after you:knitting:

jdee

09-15-2009, 09:47 PM

I can knit on the blue snuggle. That's sounds like a good idea.

sgtpam

09-15-2009, 10:43 PM

I'd like to knit on Red Rover. I don't have any needles from the Pet Snuggle Project, but I'll look through my needles and see if I have a spare set of 10 or 10.5's. I've been toying with the idea of a double moss stitch snuggle. Would anyone be interested? If not, I'll just start a regular one. It's fine with me either way.

I can knit on the blue snuggle. That's sounds like a good idea.

I put it in the car... I'll get it to the PO before the weekend.

Shandeh

09-16-2009, 05:38 AM

Also, I am out of needles, but I know there are quite a few out there.
Let me know if you need more, after hearing back from the knitters in your group. I've found some CHEAP circulars at Hobby Lobby. They are acrylic! :thumbsup:

They are made by Hobby Lobby, and sell for $2.49 each!
http://www.craftsetc.com/store/item.aspx?dep=20&cat=51&subcat=20&IsOnSale=0&IsFeatured=0&IsNew=0&ItemId=115689

Mulderknitter

09-16-2009, 08:09 AM

Let me know if you need more, after hearing back from the knitters in your group. I've found some CHEAP circulars at Hobby Lobby. They are acrylic! :thumbsup:

They are made by Hobby Lobby, and sell for $2.49 each!
http://www.craftsetc.com/store/item.aspx?dep=20&cat=51&subcat=20&IsOnSale=0&IsFeatured=0&IsNew=0&ItemId=115689
Wow Sandy! What a deal! We don't have hobby lobby in MN!

Mulderknitter

09-16-2009, 05:17 PM

:knitting: Sooo..... From the thread of responses, I have gleaned the following information:
we have 3 new blankets:

Red Rover:
Mulderknitter
JDee
SgtPam
needs 1 knitter

JDee's blanket:
JDee
SgtPam
needs 2 knitters

SgtPam's blanket:
SgtPam
Jdee
needs 2 knitters

Also, SgtPam and Yarncharmer have needles to send to me and/or JDee for blankets. I will pm you both with my address!
Does that sum it up?:roflhard:

ETA: the blog hasn't been updated in a while, Vertigo understandably got very busy back in school and I just haven't had the time. If anyone is interested in taking the spot of blogger, let me know

sgtpam

09-16-2009, 08:39 PM

:knitting: Sooo..... From the thread of responses, I have gleaned the following information:
we have 3 new blankets:

Also, SgtPam and Yarncharmer have needles to send to me and/or JDee for blankets. I will pm you both with my address!
Does that sum it up?:roflhard:

ETA: the blog hasn't been updated in a while, Vertigo understandably got very busy back in school and I just haven't had the time. If anyone is interested in taking the spot of blogger, let me know

Looks good to me! And I'll get the needles in the mail to you when I get to the P.O. this week:hug:

jdee

09-16-2009, 10:28 PM

Mulder, you can call my blanket "mossy" since its going to be moss stitch. I'll include the directions in case someone needs them.

cricket22

09-17-2009, 08:34 AM

Peachy arrived safe and sound yesterday. Can't wait to get started!

melmac51

09-17-2009, 04:46 PM

You can send me one if you'd like. Just a note though, I have no idea how to do the "double moss" stitch. I can crochet the "moss stitch", but have never tried to knit it. Send whichever you want.

Mulderknitter

09-17-2009, 05:25 PM

You can send me one if you'd like. Just a note though, I have no idea how to do the "double moss" stitch. I can crochet the "moss stitch", but have never tried to knit it. Send whichever you want.
I put you on the one that SgtPam is starting then. Thanks for helping out!

I know I had said that we would go back to the 5 knitters at the end of August or so, but I still don't see enough people to do that quite yet. What do you all think?

jdee

09-17-2009, 05:43 PM

I just sent Patches off today. :thumbsup:

sgtpam

09-17-2009, 09:55 PM

I put you on the one that SgtPam is starting then. Thanks for helping out!

I know I had said that we would go back to the 5 knitters at the end of August or so, but I still don't see enough people to do that quite yet. What do you all think?

I agree; we should probably keep it at 4...until we start hearing from our the rest of our "vacationers":teehee:

cheley

09-17-2009, 10:51 PM

:muah:
I've pm'd the next knitters for Patches, Kitten Caboodle and Chicken little!
I also have one ready to go into the mix, Red Rover, in all reds!
Let me know if you want to be on Red rover!
Also, I am out of needles, but I know there are quite a few out there. Does anyone have any to start a blanket or can send them to me to start one?:oops: Hi guys...sorry:muah: been working very slowly on Scrappy Do (been out with a boo boo finger) just a few more rows to go and Mulder's needle will be back to her...:wink:

cricket22

09-21-2009, 10:29 AM

Peachy is ready for the next knitter!

jdee

09-23-2009, 03:17 AM

Well, I finished my part of Blue Skies, and I'm ready to start Mossy, but I've decided to just make it a regular garter stitch snuggle using greens. So if anyone needs to use up some green yarn....

Mulderknitter

09-23-2009, 08:03 AM

ooh greens! haven't done one of those yet!

Vertigo1414

09-24-2009, 09:47 AM

just wanted to pop in and say hi, i'm still alive. i have Superman and am working on it, I'm about half way there. Is anyone doing a donationg soon that I could send Superman?

sgtpam

09-24-2009, 07:19 PM

just wanted to pop in and say hi, i'm still alive. i have Superman and am working on it, I'm about half way there. Is anyone doing a donationg soon that I could send Superman?

I can do it.

Vertigo1414

09-24-2009, 09:12 PM

I can do it.

cool, i'll let you know once i send it to you, i still have to finish it

yarncharmer

09-25-2009, 12:01 PM

Rainbow Brite is ready for the :happydance: next knitter! Yippee!!

yarncharmer

09-25-2009, 12:42 PM

And in other news, the mailman just brought Peachy to my door! It's really pretty! And I'm happy it arrived before I left to go to Joann's -- now I can pick out yarn for my section :cool:

Thanks, Cricket22, for the bookmark! I like it a lot :thumbsup: :heart:

Mulderknitter

09-29-2009, 08:40 PM

I pm'd ya the next knitters info for Rainbow Brite!

cheley

10-01-2009, 07:09 AM

A little off the wall here (due to not being able to sleep)..anyway all of us here knit our hearts out for pet charities, I myself have such a dilemma...during the spring, a local (from the "barn" across the street) female cat decided to "give" birth to 5 kittys in my garage...o.k., problem "was" I didn't "socialize" with them (couldn't find them she kept moving them) for many many weeks..when I did they were "wild"..after many calls to various groups (APL, stray groups, etc) NO ONE WOULD TAKE THEM because they were considered feral..I socialized two, after many many hours of hand feeding etc...and was able to capture and give (with a hefty donation and alot of begging) to the APL...yesterday morning "mom" gave birth once again in my garage,(yes I know I should of captured her and had her spayed, yea right, how?) mind you 3 of here first litter was still here (all males)..so, I hijacked them in a carrier (only one scratch on my hand) and took em up the road to another farm(my last resort)..I guess to be mousers? anyway guess what? One CAME BACK LAST NIGHT :waah: Bottom Line all groups are totally overloaded with cats....and now these new guys are once again my responsibility (according to the neighbors who also feed her).....I have two indoor cats...OMG