Afghans for Afghans Baby Surge

[Shandeh]

I never did mail them or make more. I'll hang on to them and as I get time now and then I'll add more and send them all later. I'm sure they can still use them.

I think you still have time to mail them. It says on the website that the deadline is Feb 29. I'm thinking of making a pair myself. (Like I don't already have enough charity knitting to do. )

[McKnitty]

FYI - I sent an email to A4A and received a very nice reply. They will accept socks that are slightly bigger and will use the socks for older babies. For newborns, they want 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches in length.

Also, after this deadline, the newborn project will continue, so if you miss this deadline, check the website for the next one.

[McKnitty]

I checked the website and they now have a Mother's Day Campaign for Newborns. The due date will be in May (the actual date hasn't been announced yet). They need newborn hats, socks, and blankets.

[Shandeh]

Some of us are making 10-inch afghan squares with Lamb's Pride Bulky yarn, so we can make a couple baby blankets in time!


Here's the blog I made about our project:
http://bulkywoolcharity.blogspot.com/

[McKnitty]

Some of us are making 10-inch afghan squares with Lamb's Pride Bulky yarn, so we can make a couple baby blankets in time!

Those are going to be gorgeous! I really like the colors. I would love to join you, but I've already purchased yarn and have started knitting baby socks.

This seems to be a year-round project so I'd like to join in if you do another afghan later on.

[Shandeh]

Thanks so much! I've been thinking that I'll probably continue to collect those squares and make more blankets. I'm sure there is going to be a need for some time. And it seems that most people are making the smaller items. The blankets are a perfect project for us to all work on together.


I'll send you a private message.