The Holiday Helpers Knit/Crochet Along - Page 5

[nausicaamom]

Originally Posted by TribeMomma

On the knitting/crocheting note does anyone know of a site that gives general head sizes for age groups? I am pretty confident my kids heads fit in all the ranges that are out there but it's handy to know.

Here are some sizing resources:

Children's Body Measurements and Garment Sizing
Standard Body Measurements/Sizing

You can also check out sewing pattern sites (Simplicity, McCalls, etc.) for size charts too.

[fremontmama]

Just wanted to mention, I still have some yarn left to donate. It's a pumpkiny/saffron orange, moss green and a few desert rose skeins. There's quite a bit of it and it's fingering or sport weight. Pm if you are interested. :

[TRIBE]

fremontmama, those sound like they would be good weights for socks, which I am on a huge sock kick right now. I am heading out to the PNW in July so if you are willing to hold them til I get out that way, shipping would be cheaper

[fremontmama]

Originally Posted by TribeMomma

fremontmama, those sound like they would be good weights for socks, which I am on a huge sock kick right now. I am heading out to the PNW in July so if you are willing to hold them til I get out that way, shipping would be cheaper

That's cool. I would be happy to hold on to what I have for a while, it's just sitting under my desk at work waiting for someone to claim it. I actually have about 12 skeins of the pumpkin, 8 skeins of the moss green and 3 of the desert rose. Do you want all of that? Let me know what you want and I will set it aside for you, that way if someone else wants some of it, I can send that along soon. LMK :

[TRIBE]

I'm way more than willing to share I don't know forseeable how many socks I can knit from Aug-Dec. Let me get thru these 2 adult socks and I'll know better how many skeins I would need

[fremontmama]

Originally Posted by TribeMomma

I'm way more than willing to share I don't know forseeable how many socks I can knit from Aug-Dec. Let me get thru these 2 adult socks and I'll know better how many skeins I would need

Sounds good to me!

[rtnsgirly]

I would like to get in on this. Holiday Helper, helped my SIL's family last year. She was telling me about it and it sounds great. I have a question though. I just opened a store on hyenacart.com and was wanting to auction off a couple of items with the money going to Holiday Helper, where would I send the money? and please don't say buy gift cards. I live in such a rural area that wal-mart is our greatest option and that is 2 hours away.

[rtnsgirly]

Sorry, one more question-is it ok if I use knitting looms to do donated projects?

[greenegirl]

Originally Posted by rtnsgirly

Sorry, one more question-is it ok if I use knitting looms to do donated projects?

Yes, mama!

[rtnsgirly]

Thank you:

[ladywolf]

Another hat finished! Adult, cream, wool (okay, I am feeling vveerryy slow...)

[greenegirl]

Originally Posted by ladywolf

Another hat finished! Adult, cream, wool (okay, I am feeling vveerryy slow...)

That's why we started in January -- because we can afford to be a little slow. Yours truly has not completed a single project for this yet, although I have some on the needles. : However, I have decided that I am going to concentrate on gifts for teenagers, probably mostly girls. I have some cute purses I am going to be knitting and I just bought some supplies to make some of the shawls from MDK since ribbon yarn was on clearance for only $2 each at Michaels. Several people have mentioned how much harder it was to fill the needs of the older children and teenagers, so that is why I have decided to do this.

[ladywolf]

That is why I admit to having made hats for mostly adults. Because they fit teens too! We actually had a late "present" given and my husband sent a hat he made which was much appreciated. It was warmer then what that Dad already had.

But I am finishing off yarn, so the next will be a red child's hat.

[muttix2]

Would little things like baby booties be needed? I'm crocheting some for friend's baby shower, its the first time I've made them. They are relatively easy so I was thinking I could make a few more pair for this but I don't want to waste yarn if that's not something that people need/want. I plan to make a couple other things too but right now I have so much on my plate that I just wanted to do something small.

[ladywolf]

Definitely! About the baby booties

[amey]

Are there people in need of holiday help who will use acrylic? I took a class that required DK weight yarn and I bought acrylic to be cheap (I don't know what I was thinking - I'd get MUCH more use out of wool : ). So now I have 4 skeins of DK acrylic. It's quite soft - i would put it directly on baby skin.

Thoughts? If mamas will accept acrylic, what would be most useful?

Thanks!

[greenegirl]

Yes, there are definitely mamas who will accept acrylic. Some people are allergic to natural fibers. People who are vegan will not wear wool or silk. I think you should make whatever the yarn tells you it wants to be!

[dillonandmarasmom]

Can I join??

My Grandmother is coming to visit and is bringing some of her stash to me. She has already given me 2 large space saver bags full of *acrylic*, so I am going to dig into it.
I am a constant knitter, so I will spend time almost everyday on these projects specifically....
What do you guys think? Sweaters? Hats? Socks? Gloves??

Let me know (I need a push) what you think I should focus on.
Thanks!!

[ladywolf]

Welcome Darcy!! Some mommas were thinking diapering supplies but I am making hats. Anything you chose to make is welcome.

[ladywolf]

Hat, red wool with cream wool stripes. I would say for a four - six year old boy. It just screams boy to me