Wednesday, 25 January 2012
There are some lovely knitting patterns here if you are looking to try out a few new techniques to make your patch for the Tree Cozy.
Click here: http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/afghans/sis/6.htm
If you prefer to crochet, you can choose from a wide range of crochet square patterns. This webiste as a election of 250!! free patterns, ranging form begginers to more advanced patterns... what a great resource!!
Click here: http://allcrafts.net/crochet/crochetsquares.htm
Monday, 9 January 2012
More squares received!!
Many many thanks to all who have contributed to the Tree Cozy Project so far.
Over the past few months we have been receiving some beautiful new squares to add to the collection, and we are now nearing our target number of 2000 knitted and crocheted squares!!!!!
Here are a few photos of some of the squares that have recently landed on my desk...keep on sending!! :)
(Keep measuring the length of your knitting, you may need to add a few more, or knit a few lass rows depending on your tension)
Remember, if you are using bigger needles, or thicker yarn you need less stitches and less rows.
2.
You can use any colour yarn you wish, in fact the brighter the better: we really want these tree cozies to stand out in the gardens. You can also combine colours and stitches too.
3.
Please use acrylic yarn! This is great because not only is it the cheapest yarn you can buy, but it with stands all weather conditions really well.
4.
When you hand in your square(s) please make sure you put a little note with them telling us your name and where you are from. This is so we can add you name to a list of people who have contributed to the project and give you all the credit you deserve ☺
5.
Most importantly, have fun creating your squares!
Be it knitted or crocheted; stripy, spotty or plain, we thank you in advance for contributing to our wonderful community project and hope you will enjoy taking part.
Over the past few months we have been receiving some beautiful new squares to add to the collection, and we are now nearing our target number of 2000 knitted and crocheted squares!!!!!
Here are a few photos of some of the squares that have recently landed on my desk...keep on sending!! :)
If you would like to contribute here is how you can...
What you need to make:
We are asking all keen and learner knitters to join in on this project to make lots and lots…and LOTS of squares of all different colours, textures and designs. There are a few small guidelines that you need to follow in order to create your knitted squares:
1.
All squares must measure around 12cm x 12cm -
the above images are a great example of what you need to make!
This means that we can create a nice even patchwork cozy. We can stretch a little, and tuck in a little when we are sewing the squares together, so if you square comes out a little bigger or a little smaller than expected, we don’t mind!
If you use a 5mm pair of knitting needles and double knitting yarn the following pattern should give you an average 12cm square:
This means that we can create a nice even patchwork cozy. We can stretch a little, and tuck in a little when we are sewing the squares together, so if you square comes out a little bigger or a little smaller than expected, we don’t mind!
If you use a 5mm pair of knitting needles and double knitting yarn the following pattern should give you an average 12cm square:
Cast on 22 stitches
Knit 40 rows in knit stitch
Remember, if you are using bigger needles, or thicker yarn you need less stitches and less rows.
2.
You can use any colour yarn you wish, in fact the brighter the better: we really want these tree cozies to stand out in the gardens. You can also combine colours and stitches too.
3.
Please use acrylic yarn! This is great because not only is it the cheapest yarn you can buy, but it with stands all weather conditions really well.
4.
When you hand in your square(s) please make sure you put a little note with them telling us your name and where you are from. This is so we can add you name to a list of people who have contributed to the project and give you all the credit you deserve ☺
5.
Most importantly, have fun creating your squares!
Be it knitted or crocheted; stripy, spotty or plain, we thank you in advance for contributing to our wonderful community project and hope you will enjoy taking part.
If you live out side of the Crewe area and have kindly made squares to contribute to our project, you can post them to:
ArtYarn
Ebor Studio
William Street
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8JP
Make sure you include your name and where you are from and we will feature your sqqaues on this blog :o)
If you have any other questions about the project please contact
Rachael Elwell on 07909982176, or e-mail her at info@artyarn.org
Monday, 7 November 2011
Sending your squares
If you live out side of the Crewe area and have kindly made squares to contribute to our project, you can post them to:
ArtYarn
Ebor Studio
William Street
Littleborough
Lancashire
OL15 8JP
Make sure you include your name and where you are from and we wil feature your sqqaues on this blog :o)
Sunday, 2 October 2011
Health and Wellbeing Fayre....
Join us for some knitting tomorrow at Seniors Showcase, Health and Wellbeing Fayre, Oakley Building/ Victoria community centre.
All welcome to come and have a knit for our community arts knitting project....
Taking place at:
Oakley Buildings/Victoria Community Centre, West Street, Crewe. CW1 2PZ
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Workshop at Springfield School
A very big and special Thank You to Springfield School, Crewe, for taking part in a workshop for the Jubilee Gardens Tree Cozy Project...
Friday, 5 August 2011
Track the project
There are a number of ways you can follow the project over the next year, right from the comfort of your armchair!!!
When you can spare a few mintes away from your clicking knitting needles, have a look at the twitter feed and facebook page for the project. You can respond to us directly, and let us know how your squares are coming along. You can ask us anything you like about the project and leave your comments and feedback...
www.facebook.com/TreeCozyProject.Crewe
@TreeCozyProject
Thursday, 4 August 2011
Next Free Event...
Join us on the 10th August at Wulvern's Big Summer Fun Day for more knitting!
Venue: Oakley Building, Victoria Centre, Crewe.
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