Hi everyone!
I'm late this evening and wondering if......
you would like to make Granny Shawls for the Homes? Just thinking of something different to make for the Elderly.
When I visited sheltered accommodation with Pippa some time ago the Ladies were telling us how they like to throw a Blanket around their shoulders in the middle of the night if they can't sleep and 'Silver Surfer' from Loving Hands mentioned in one of her emails recently that someone over on LV had made a Granny Shawl and it was so nice. She thought that it might be something different for the Group to make for the Homes. So this idea really is from her.
I have been trying to locate the pattern for Granny Shawl by Sylvia Syfrett and one is on it's way to me now but there are other ones on RAV too if you want to have a go.
Here are a few Links.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-shawl-2
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-square-wrap
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/groovy-granny-wrap
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wrap-em-quadradinhos-de-croche
Just to give you some ideas.
I have had Ladies say that they prefer triangular Shawls so please feel free to make one of these
if you want to. They can be Knitted or Crocheted in whatever colour you like.
There is absolutely no pressure to take part in this idea.
It's just a thought. I thought it would be nice to enclose a few in with the Blankets when we deliver them. Maybe a nice gift for the Elderly?
I would welcome your thoughts and I'd be very pleased to accept them (as long as you don't expect me to model them!) :)
I'm Sue on sueatpigsty@talktalk.net
Thank you!
x Sue x
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That's a great idea Sue, it will make a change from blankets, I will add this idea to my list for the block challenge too. Will let you know if I find any nice patterns. :)
ReplyDeleteHi sue, is there a reason why we're only looking at rectangular granny square shawls? Why not triangular shawls or knitted shawls?
ReplyDeleteHi Mel.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to keep the square theme going really. But if you want to make a triangular one or knitted please do.
I will amend.
Thank you.
Sue x
Thank you Sue. I hope I didn't give you any pressure. They are your rules after all, and I am sure whatever you decide is best :)
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased you did Mel. The Ladies are getting exciting about the Shawls. Not every one Crochets either.
ReplyDeleteAre you K1 P1? Can't get on the link. x
Thanks very much Linda x
ReplyDeleteWhat sort of yarn should we use? I have some blue cotton which is lovely, but wasn't sure if it would be appropriate?
ReplyDeletePlease use whatever yarn you like thank you x
ReplyDeleteWhat about this pattern for any knitters out there:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ravelry.com/projects/larisa/textured-shawl-recipe?
Thanks star speckles x
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