Wednesday, December 17, 2008

A Pre-Holiday Update

Despite the fact that everyone must be behind on holiday knitting projects (I know I sure am), our super team is still making great progress on our blankets! We've even had some return from blanket purgatory, woo-hoo!

In the interest of keeping the focus on WIPs, I've created a new blog for pics and lists of completed blankets. The link is included in the column to the right. This way, viewers who want can see all of our completed work (baby and preemie blankets), but the posts should be a bit less lengthy. Please let me know what you all think of this new arrangement.

Also, please help me welcome two new members of our group: sugermagknowya (Rav) and robkat317 (KH)!!

Here are the latest blankets in progress, including our four newest blankets, which still have some open spots for knitters (if you don't see a favorite here, look for it on the completed blankets blog):

Pastel Rainbow (all garter stitch)
Spikey
[pink] (done, Bernat Softee Baby)
bobi1218 (Ravelry)
[peach] (done)
threesmom
[yellow] (done)
lisa1216
[green] (done)
LHFBM [blue]
(done)
SteveDallas [lavender] (working!)learning crochet, just to make our border! Thanks, SteveDallas!!


Salt Water Taffy (taffy colors)
Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby in Pink, Double Seed Stitch)
Stitchermom (Ravelry) (done)[MIA!]
tuxedocat (Ravelry) (awaiting arrival)
SteveDallas
Emerald
SteveDallas will crochet a border!



Tutti Frutti (pink, yellow, blue, white)
gmmarton (done,
Bernat's Softee Baby Tutti Fruitti, Farrow Rib stitch)
threesmom (done, Hurdle Stitch-in honor of the Olympics)
LilHuskiesFootBallMom
(done)
Spikey (working)
MGM [will knit last section and crochet our border]



Tiny Dancer (feminine colors of pink, purple, yellow, and green)
LHFBM/LadyKrowyn
tuxedocat (rav)
bluezuzu (rav)
bobi1218 (rav)
Spikey
MGM [will crochet our border]

Lemon Drop (yellow and variegated with yellow)
Spikey (done)(
Caron SS Baby in a lemony yellow, Rice Stitch)
gmmarton (done)(Feza Baby yarn, Garter Rib)
bobi1218 (done)
missyjoon (done)
pttalbott (working)
mdc550 [will crochet border]



Gum Drops (red, pink, off-white, yellow, green)
gmmarton
(done)
Spikey (done)
(Lion Brand Baby Soft Cream, Garter Stitch)
tenniskid (rav)(done - thanks, Mom!)
bobi1218 (done)
threesmom
(done)
gmmarton [crocheting border]


Ocean Waves (blue, white, variegated blue & white) - In honor of Rhode Island, the Ocean State. Done in a Wave Rib Pattern that will come with.
pttallbott (rav)
(done)
Spikey (done)(Lion Brand Baby Soft, Light Blue)
bobi1218 (done)
missyjoon (done)
sarahbean (done)
mdc550 (will crochet border)


Here Comes the Sun (yellow and sunny colors)
LHFBM
GinnyG
pttalbott
tuxedocat
threesmom
MGM
(will crochet border)

Seaside Sunset (blues, greens, purples, pinks)
threesmom (done)(
Bernat Softee Baby in "Rock a Bye Baby", Basketweave stitch)
pttalbott (done)
gmmarton (done)
tuxedocat
(done)
suziehomemaker/MotherHenKnits (awaiting arrival)
mdc550 [border patrol]


Blue Diamond (blue, silver, gray, white)
Spikey (done)
lisa1216 (done)(
Bernat Satin Sport in Dark Blue)
pttalbott (working)
gmmarton
tuxedocat
[needs border patrol]


Beautiful Boy (boy colors)
Spikey
(done)(Bernat Baby Jacquards, I'm A Big Boy, Garter stitch)
gmmarton (done)
mdc550 (done)
tuxedocat (working)
[needs one more knitter and border patrol]


Lavender Sachet (lavender, green, white, cream, and tan)
tuxedocat (done)
Spikey (done)(
Lion Brand Baby in White, Loop Stitch)
gmmarton (done)
suziehomemaker/MotherHenKnits (knitting TWO sections, thanks!)
MGM (will crochet border)


Farrow Row Rib - in honor of gmmarton's favorite stitch
Spikey (done)
(Bernat Baby Jacquards, I'm A Big Boy, Farrow Row Rib stitch)
gmmarton (done)(Bernat’s Softee Baby in Lemon Drop)
missyjoon (done)
GinnyG
pttalbott

[needs border patrol]



Mint Chocolate Chip (light greens and browns)
missyjoon (working)

Spikey
gmmarton

[needs two more knitters and a border]


Citrus Sunshine (citrus colors)
Spikey (done)
gmmarton (done)
missyjoon
pttalbott
MGM (will knit last section and crochet border)


Cotton Candy (pastel, cotton candy colors)
Spikey (done)
gmmarton (done)
missyjoon
sarahbean
MGM (will knit last section and crochet border)



Cherry Berry (white, pink, and red)
Spikey (done)
gmmarton (done)
bobi1218 (working)
missyjoon
MGM (will knit last section and crochet border)

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Finally, An Update!

We've all been super busy with the push to get worsted weight blankets ready for delivery. Now that our first batch has been delivered, our poor neglected preemie blankets can get some attention.

My goal is to deliver our first batch of preemie blankets right before Christmas. Let's get as many done as we can!!!

Special thanks to The Blogger for a great tutorial on how to make the columns wider.


Here's our current status, including our new blankets that still need knitters:

Special Delivery (pastel colors)
Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby, Garter Ridge stitch)
gmmarton (done,
Moda Dea's Cherish, Ice Mint, Waffle stitch)
onb4050 (done)

sarahbean
(done)
spinningcrna [also crocheted border!](done)
Our first completed oddball preemie blanket!!!!


Pastel Rainbow (all garter stitch)
Spikey
[pink] (done, Bernat Softee Baby)
bobi1218 (Ravelry)
[peach] (done)
threesmom
[yellow] (done)
lisa1216
[green] (done)
LHFBM [blue]
(done)
SteveDallas [lavender] learning crochet, just to make our border! Thanks, SteveDallas!!


Salt Water Taffy (taffy colors)
Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby in Pink, Double Seed Stitch)
Stitchermom (Ravelry) (done)[MIA!]
tuxedocat (Ravelry) (awaiting arrival)
SteveDallas
Emerald
SteveDallas will crochet a border!



Rainbow Sherbet (pink, green, cream, yellow)
gmmarton (done,
Waffle Stitch, Bernat Softee Baby, Baby Pink Marl)
threesmom (done)

LHFBM/LadyKrown (Ravelry) (done)

suziehomemaker/MotherHenKnits (Ravelry) (done)
CabinGirlPA (Ravelry) (done)
mdc550 [will crochet our border]


Tutti Frutti (pink, yellow, blue, white)
gmmarton (done,
Bernat's Softee Baby Tutti Fruitti, Farrow Rib stitch)
threesmom (done, Hurdle Stitch-in honor of the Olympics)
LilHuskiesFootBallMom
(done)
Spikey (awaiting arrival)
MGM [will knit last section and crochet our border]



Tiny Dancer (feminine colors of pink, purple, yellow, and green)
LHFBM/LadyKrowyn
tuxedocat (rav)
bluezuzu (rav)
bobi1218 (rav)
Spikey
MGM [will crochet our border]

Bluebird (light blues or variegated yarns with light blue)

Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby, Reverse Stockinette Ridge Stitch)
LHFBM/LadyKrowyn (done)
bobi1218 (rav)
(done)(Bernat Softee Baby in a blue marl color, windmill stitch)
gmmarton (done)(Bernat’s Softee Baby Ombre, Moss Stitch)
missyjoon (done)
mdc550 [will crochet our border]


Lemon Drop (yellow and variegated with yellow)
Spikey (done)(
Caron SS Baby in a lemony yellow, Rice Stitch)
gmmarton (done)(Feza Baby yarn, Garter Rib)
bobi1218 (working)
missyjoon (done)
pttalbott
[need someone to crochet border]



Gum Drops (red, pink, off-white, yellow, green)
gmmarton
(done)
Spikey (done)
(Lion Brand Baby Soft Cream, Garter Stitch)
tenniskid (rav)(done - thanks, Mom!)
bobi1218 (done)
threesmom

[need someone to crochet border]


Ocean Waves (blue, white, variegated blue & white) - In honor of Rhode Island, the Ocean State. Done in a Wave Rib Pattern that will come with.
pttallbott (rav)
(done)
Spikey (done)(Lion Brand Baby Soft, Light Blue)
bobi1218 (done)
missyjoon (working)
sarahbean
MGM (will crochet border)


Here Comes the Sun (yellow and sunny colors)
LHFBM
GinnyG
pttalbott
tuxedocat
threesmom
MGM
(will crochet border)

Seaside Sunset (blues, greens, purples, pinks)
threesmom (done)(
Bernat Softee Baby in "Rock a Bye Baby", Basketweave stitch)
pttalbott (done)
gmmarton (done)
tuxedocat
(awaiting arrival)
suziehomemaker/MotherHenKnits
[needs border patrol]


Blue Diamond (blue, silver, gray, white)
Spikey (done)
lisa1216 (done)(
Bernat Satin Sport in Dark Blue)
pttalbott (working)
gmmarton
tuxedocat
[needs border patrol]


Beautiful Boy (boy colors)
Spikey
(done)(Bernat Baby Jacquards, I'm A Big Boy, Garter stitch)
gmmarton (done)
mdc550 (working)
tuxedocat
[needs one more knitter and border patrol]


Lavender Sachet (lavender, green, white, cream, and tan)
tuxedocat (done)
Spikey (done)(
Lion Brand Baby in White, Loop Stitch)
gmmarton (awaiting arrival)
suziehomemaker/MotherHenKnits
MGM (will knit last section and crochet border)


Farrow Row Rib - in honor of gmmarton's favorite stitch
Spikey (done)
(Bernat Baby Jacquards, I'm A Big Boy, Farrow Row Rib stitch)
gmmarton (done)(Bernat’s Softee Baby in Lemon Drop)
missyjoon (working)
GinnyG
pttalbott

[needs border patrol]



Mint Chocolate Chip (light greens and browns)
missyjoon (working)

Spikey
gmmarton

[needs two more knitters and a border]

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Let's Hear It For The Boys

Coincidentally, all of the blankets that I knitted this week were boy-themed.

Updated pics of Ocean Waves and Beautiful Boy have been put in the post below.

I also started another blanket, also edited into the post below. It needs a name, but has been started with blue, green, and white variegated yarn in Farrow Row Rob Stitch.

Any ideas? Anyone interested in filling any of our empty knitting or crocheting slots?

Thanks!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Early November Update

Northeast Knitters - you have all made some terrific progress on our preemie blankets! I can't wait until I can deliver them to the Special Delivery Unit at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Also, the lovely tuxedocat has started a new blanket, called Lavender Sachet, with lavender, green, white, cream, and tan. Anyone interested?

Here's the latest update, with new pics:

Special Delivery (pastel colors)
Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby, Garter Ridge stitch)
gmmarton (done,
Moda Dea's Cherish, Ice Mint, Waffle stitch)
onb4050 (done)

sarahbean
(done)
spinningcrna [also crocheted border!](done)
Our first completed oddball preemie blanket!!!!


Pastel Rainbow (all garter stitch)
Spikey
[pink] (done, Bernat Softee Baby)
bobi1218 (Ravelry)
[peach] (done)
threesmom
[yellow] (done)
lisa1216
[green] (done)
LHFBM [blue]
(working)
SteveDallas [lavender] learning crochet, just to make our border! Thanks, SteveDallas!!


Salt Water Taffy (taffy colors)
Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby in Pink, Double Seed Stitch)
Stitchermom (Ravelry) (done)[MIA!]
tuxedocat (Ravelry) (awaiting arrival)
SteveDallas
Emerald
SteveDallas will crochet a border!



Rainbow Sherbet (pink, green, cream, yellow)
gmmarton (done,
Waffle Stitch, Bernat Softee Baby, Baby Pink Marl)
threesmom (done)

LHFBM/LadyKrown (Ravelry) (done)

suziehomemaker/MotherHenKnits (Ravelry) (done)
CabinGirlPA (Ravelry) (working)
mdc550 [will crochet our border]


Tutti Frutti (pink, yellow, blue, white)
gmmarton (done,
Bernat's Softee Baby Tutti Fruitti, Farrow Rib stitch)
threesmom (done, Hurdle Stitch-in honor of the Olympics)
LilHuskiesFootBallMom
(done)
Spikey (awaiting arrival)
MGM [will knit last section and crochet our border]



Tiny Dancer (feminine colors of pink, purple, yellow, and green)
LHFBM/LadyKrowyn (working)
tuxedocat (rav)
bluezuzu (rav)
bobi1218 (rav)
Spikey
MGM [will crochet our border]

Bluebird (light blues or variegated yarns with light blue)

Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby, Reverse Stockinette Ridge Stitch)
LHFBM/LadyKrowyn (done)
bobi1218 (rav)
(done)(Bernat Softee Baby in a blue marl color, windmill stitch)
gmmarton
mdc550 [will knit last section and crochet our border]


Lemon Drop (yellow and variegated with yellow)
Spikey (done)(
Caron SS Baby in a lemony yellow, Rice Stitch)
gmmarton (done)(Feza Baby yarn, Garter Rib)
bobi1218 (working)
missyjoon
LHFBM (will also crochet border)



Gum Drops (red, pink, off-white, yellow, green)
gmmarton
(done)
Spikey (done)
(Lion Brand Baby Soft Cream, Garter Stitch)
tenniskid (rav)(working)
bobi1218
LilHuskiesFootBallMom
(will also crochet border)


Ocean Waves (blue, white, variegated blue & white) - In honor of Rhode Island, the Ocean State. Done in a Wave Rib Pattern that will come with.
pttallbott (rav)
(done)
Spikey (done)(Lion Brand Baby Soft, Light Blue)
bobi1218
missyjoon
sarahbean
MGM (will crochet border)


Here Comes the Sun (yellow and sunny colors)
LHFBM
GinnyG
pttalbott
tuxedocat
threesmom
MGM
(will crochet border)

Seaside Sunset (blues, greens, purples, pinks)
threesmom (done)(
Bernat Softee Baby in "Rock a Bye Baby", Basketweave stitch)
pttalbott (working)
gmmarton
suziehomemaker/MotherHenKnits
[needs one more knitter and border patrol]


Blue Diamond (blue, silver, gray, white)
Spikey (done)
lisa1216 (awaiting arrival)
pttalbott
gmmarton
tuxedocat
[needs one more knitter and border patrol]


Beautiful Boy (boy colors)
Spikey
(done)(Bernat Baby Jacquards, I'm A Big Boy, Garter stitch)
gmmarton
[needs three more knitters and border patrol]


Lavender Sachet (lavender, green, white, cream, and tan)
tuxedocat (done)
Spikey (awaiting arrival)
gmmarton
suziehomemaker/MotherHenKnits
MGM (will knit last section and crochet border)

Unnamed (possibly Farrow Row Rib)
Spikey (done)
(Bernat Baby Jacquards, I'm A Big Boy, Farrow Row Rib stitch)
[needs four more knitters and border patrol]

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Solidly Fall Update

Hi there, Northeasters!

We've made fabulous progress on our preemie-sized blankets, and I can't wait to have enough finished to deliver them to the Special Delivery Unit at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia!

Lots of new blankets in progress, too, with spots for new knitters, at the end of this post. So knit 'em if you got 'em, and if you don't, sign on for more!

Special Delivery (pastel colors)
Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby, Garter Ridge stitch)
gmmarton (done,
Moda Dea's Cherish, Ice Mint, Waffle stitch)
onb4050 (done)

sarahbean
(done)
spinningcrna [also crocheted border!](done)
Our first completed oddball preemie blanket!!!!


Pastel Rainbow (all garter stitch)
Spikey
[pink] (done, Bernat Softee Baby)
bobi1218 (Ravelry)
[peach] (done)
threesmom
[yellow] (done)
lisa1216
[green] (working)
LHFBM [blue]

SteveDallas [lavender] learning crochet, just to make our border! Thanks, SteveDallas!!


Salt Water Taffy (taffy colors)
Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby in Pink, Double Seed Stitch)
Stitchermom (Ravelry) (done)
tuxedocat (Ravelry) (awaiting arrival)
SteveDallas
Emerald
SteveDallas will crochet a border!



Rainbow Sherbet (pink, green, cream, yellow)
gmmarton (done,
Waffle Stitch, Bernat Softee Baby, Baby Pink Marl)
threesmom (done)

LHFBM/LadyKrown (Ravelry) (done)

suziehomemaker/MotherHenKnits (Ravelry) (done)
CabinGirlPA (Ravelry) (awaiting arrival)
mdc550 [will crochet our border]


Tutti Frutti (pink, yellow, blue, white)
gmmarton (done,
Bernat's Softee Baby Tutti Fruitti, Farrow Rib stitch)
threesmom (done, Hurdle Stitch-in honor of the Olympics)
LilHuskiesFootBallMom
(done)
Spikey (awaiting arrival)
[needs one more knitter]

MGM [will crochet our border]



Tiny Dancer (feminine colors of pink, purple, yellow, and green)
LHFBM/LadyKrowyn (working)
tuxedocat (rav)
bluezuzu (rav)
bobi1218 (rav)
Spikey
MGM [will crochet our border]

Bluebird (light blues or variegated yarns with light blue)

Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby, Reverse Stockinette Ridge Stitch)
LHFBM/LadyKrowyn (done)
bobi1218 (rav)
(done)(Bernat Softee Baby in a blue marl color, windmill stitch)
sunsetknitter (rav)(awaiting arrival)
gmmarton
mdc550 [will crochet our border]


Lemon Drop (yellow and variegated with yellow)
Spikey (done)
gmmarton
bobi1218
missyjoon
LHFBM (will also crochet border)


Gum Drops (red, pink, off-white, yellow, green)

gmmarton
(done)
Spikey (working)

tenniskid (rav)

bobi1218
LilHuskiesFootBallMom
(will also crochet border)

Ocean Waves (blue, white, variegated blue & white) - In honor of Rhode Island, the Ocean State.
Done in a Wave Rib Pattern that will come with.
pttallbott (rav)
(done)
Spikey (awaiting arrival)
bobi1218
missyjoon
sarahbean
MGM (will crochet border)


Here Comes the Sun (yellow and sunny colors)
LHFBM
Spikey
pttalbott
tuxedocat
threesmom
MGM
(will crochet border)

Seaside Sunset (blues, greens, purples, pinks)
threesmom (done)(
Bernat Softee Baby in "Rock a Bye Baby", Basketweave stitch)
pttalbott
gmmarton
[needs two more knitters and border patrol]


Blue Diamond (blue, silver, gray, white)
Spikey
lisa1216
pttalbott
gmmarton
[needs one more knitter and border patrol]

Beautiful Boy (boy colors)
Spikey

LHFBM
gmmarton
[needs two more knitters and border patrol]

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Three New Blankets

Hi Preemie Blanket Team! Nothing like a rainy weekend for lots of quality knitting time...

We have three new preemie blankets that have open spots for interested knitters:


Lemon Drop (yellow and variegated with yellow)

Spikey

gmmarton

(needs third knitter)

missyjoon (rav)

(needs fifth knitter)

(needs crocheter)


Gum Drops (red, pink, off-white, yellow, green)

gmmarton

Spikey

tenniskid (rav)

LilHuskiesFootBallMom

(needs fifth knitter)

(needs crocheter)


Ocean Waves (blue, white, variegated blue & white) - In honor of Rhode Island, the Ocean State.
Done in a Wave Rib Pattern that will come with the blanket
pttallbott (rav)

Spikey

(needs three knitters)

(needs crocheter)

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Almost Fall Update

Our preemie blankets are moving along swimmingly! Hmmm...maybe we should do a fish or dolphin-themed blanket...

Anyway, here's the up-to-the-minute list of blanket progress and pics. Thanks for all of your hard work! I can't wait until I can make the first delivery to CHOP.


Special Delivery (pastel colors)

Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby, Garter Ridge stitch)
gmmarton (done,
Moda Dea's Cherish, Ice Mint, Waffle stitch)
onb4050 (done)

sarahbean
(done)
kellee0302 [will also crochet border]


Pastel Rainbow (all garter stitch)
Spikey
[pink] (done, Bernat Softee Baby)
bobi1218 (Ravelry)
[peach] (done)
threesmom
[yellow] (done)
lisa1216
[green] (working)
LHFBM [blue]

SteveDallas [lavender] learning crochet, just to make our border! Thanks, SteveDallas!!


Salt Water Taffy (taffy colors)
Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby in Pink, Double Seed Stitch)
Stitchermom (Ravelry) (done)
tuxedocat (Ravelry) (awaiting arrival)
SteveDallas
Emerald
SteveDallas will crochet a border!



Rainbow Sherbet (pink, green, cream, yellow)
gmmarton (done,
Waffle Stitch, Bernat Softee Baby, Baby Pink Marl)
threesmom (done)

LHFBM/LadyKrown (Ravelry) (done)

suziehomemaker/MotherHenKnits (Ravelry) (awaiting arrival)
CabinGirlPA (Ravelry)
mdc550 [will crochet our border]


Tutti Frutti (pink, yellow, blue, white)
gmmarton (done,
Bernat's Softee Baby Tutti Fruitti, Farrow Rib stitch)
threesmom (done, Hurdle Stitch-in honor of the Olympics)
LilHuskiesFootBallMom
(done)
Spikey
[needs one more knitter]

MGM [will crochet our border]



Tiny Dancer (feminine colors of pink, purple, yellow, and green)
LHFBM/LadyKrowyn (working)
tuxedocat (rav)
bluezuzu (rav)
bobi1218 (rav)
Spikey
MGM [will crochet our border]

Bluebird (light blues or variegated yarns with light blue)

Spikey (done, Bernat Softee Baby, Reverse Stockinette Ridge Stitch)
LHFBM/LadyKrowyn (working)
bobi1218 (rav)
sunsetknitter (rav)
gmmarton
mdc550 [will crochet our border]