Comfortghan request - best friend's house burnt down!

[b1jah2]

On Thanksgiving day, my best friend was across the street at her fiance's parent's house cooking dinner. She said she looked up across to her house and the whole one side was up in flames. They lost everything. She lost her wedding ring, all of her photo albums (which were actually scrapbooks she had invested many, many hours in), and all the rest of her possessions. They were only able to grab a couple pairs of pants and her purse from the very inside door next to the laundry room. My friend and her fiance are living with his parents now because of the fire. They just bought land to build their first house together and are planning to get married in May, but with this disaster, they are not sure if these things will be able to go on. I was hoping to send her something really special and I think a loving made comfortghan would do the trick. I was thinking maybe squares in tan/cream/white/etc.

[Celestial Seasonings]

I can contribute three squares in cream -- are you thinking 12"?

[b1jah2]

I was thinking 12" squares! If you would like to contribute (which would be greatly appreciated!) please PM me so I can send you my mailing address! Thanks so much!!!

[schcrochet]

Am so sorry to hear your friend had the fire, thankfully they are all right. I hope they had insurance? Also, how nice to have the parents right across the street and a place to live and keep an eye on things as the rebuilding or whatever starts.

Now for the really dumb question, (just joined this forum before work so am not really up to speed yet on some of the terms you all are using. Is a Comfortghan, just an afghan made by people who care for people in need?

[schcrochet]

Sorry for the double post, this thought just entered my head after I made the other post. Noticed you live in Wisconsin so therefore, thats where your best friends lives? It's cold in Wisconsin, would scarfs for she and the boyfriend, or hats be something they might both be in need of?

[busybee]

I sent you a pm. I would love to send you some squares. Ive been there I know what they are going through. Glad they have you there for them.:hug

[b1jah2]

You are exactly right on the comfortghan....at least that is how I look at them! Yep, we are all from Wisconsin. Currently it is 11 degrees!!!! Scarves and hats would be very useful, I'm sure, as they did lose everything! If you would like to send some squares for the ghan, or anything, PM me for my mailing address! I will be posting thank yous and pictures of the wonderful gifts for my friends on my blog!

Thanks to everyone who has been so willing to help out! I can't wait to send the package! They are going to be so grateful to you all!!!


Am so sorry to hear your friend had the fire, thankfully they are all right. I hope they had insurance? Also, how nice to have the parents right across the street and a place to live and keep an eye on things as the rebuilding or whatever starts.

Now for the really dumb question, (just joined this forum before work so am not really up to speed yet on some of the terms you all are using. Is a Comfortghan, just an afghan made by people who care for people in need?

[schcrochet]

Here's my regular email, schcrochet@aol.com please send me your address. I would be happy to send items to help. I think I already have a scarf made that doesn't have anyone's name on that I'd be happy to forward, and some can probably fine some yarn in my bag the right colors for 12 inch squares. I will also ask a couple of my fellow stitchers at work if they'd like to make a square or two.

[b1jah2]

I have sent you an e-mail!



Here's my regular email, schcrochet@aol.com please send me your address. I would be happy to send items to help. I think I already have a scarf made that doesn't have anyone's name on that I'd be happy to forward, and some can probably fine some yarn in my bag the right colors for 12 inch squares. I will also ask a couple of my fellow stitchers at work if they'd like to make a square or two.

[saraecalhoun]

i would like to help too! I don't know how many i can make, but I'm sure it would be fun! I've never made an afgan with squares before, ... this is a dumb question, but should they be fancy? I can do the basic stitches, and I can read patterns. I even made a baby sweater just the other day, and it actually looks like a sweater! (Can you tell I've recently learned to crochet?) If someone knows a good square afgan pattern, send it my way and I'll make some for you!

[b1jah2]

Here's a link for a ton of 12" square patterns. You get to choose which one you like best:) If you would like to help out on the comfortghan for my friend who had her house burn down, pm me and I will send you my mailing addy!

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/12in_squares.php



i would like to help too! I don't know how many i can make, but I'm sure it would be fun! I've never made an afgan with squares before, ... this is a dumb question, but should they be fancy? I can do the basic stitches, and I can read patterns. I even made a baby sweater just the other day, and it actually looks like a sweater! (Can you tell I've recently learned to crochet?) If someone knows a good square afgan pattern, send it my way and I'll make some for you!

[schcrochet]

You are exactly right on the comfortghan....at least that is how I look at them! Yep, we are all from Wisconsin. Currently it is 11 degrees!!!! Scarves and hats would be very useful, I'm sure, as they did lose everything! If you would like to send some squares for the ghan, or anything, PM me for my mailing address! I will be posting thank yous and pictures of the wonderful gifts for my friends on my blog!

Thanks to everyone who has been so willing to help out! I can't wait to send the package! They are going to be so grateful to you all!!!

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I'm PMing you, ditz here click the wrong button and deleted your message before I could read it. :eek

[busybee]

Jennifer, Mine will be in the mail tommrow. Glad to help. Take Care.:hug :hug

[b1jah2]

A thank you goes out to yarnaholic! :ty I received the white square you sent for the comfortghan. It is beautiful! Once I finish my squares for it, I will be posting pictures of the comfortghan on my blog!

Thanks again!

[yarnoholic]

No prob at all, Jennifer! Just glad I could help. I used the super easy super nova square design that I found online. If you're short a few squares, just let me know and I can whip up a couple more! :hook

How big do you plan to make it? 3 strips of 4 squares? Larger, smaller?

[b1jah2]

I am waiting to see how many squares I receive and can make! My original thoughts were around 5 squares by 4 squares, but my hopes are to have this done by the new year, so it might have to be smaller! We will see though! Any extra squares would definitely be appreciated! With school and work, I have had time to make only four squares! I have a long way to go!!!!

[yarnoholic]

Enough said. I just got some cream/aran colored yarn at a sale. I'll crochet another white and one aran/cream square and mail 'em off to you Monday morning. I know how school is, I'm a grad student myself. Just glad I can help you. I'll send it priority mail to help you have enough squares to finish it up for the new year. Happy Holidays! :yay

[b1jah2]

Thank you so much! I love this place, everyone is so kind! Another special thank you goes out to Paula (busybee) I received your squares today! Thanks so much, they are beautiful as well!

[busybee]

You are more than welcome dear, Glad I could help. If you need anymore just let me know.

[yarnoholic]

Jennifer,

Sounds like the squares are piling up! :clap Another batch of squares (the two I promised) went out on Monday afternoon. I hope you get them before the week is out and you're more than welcome. I agree, this place is full of warm and very helpful women! :hug

[b1jah2]

Thank you once again to Anna and also to Celest Young. I received your squares today. I was gone all last week back home for my grandfather's funeral, so I apologize for the delay in thanks and also this short of a reply. Once my life calms down again, I will be putting the afghan together and will be posting pictures on my blog.

[schcrochet]

Sorry to be so long, time and me aren't the best of friends right now, However, just addressed the box and will be heading to post office shortly. I've including a scarf I completed that didn't have a name attached, pretty red crocheted one, hope it's of help and a off white/ecru ?? granny square. Hope I'm not to late to help.

Also sorry to hear about your family's death, my condolences to you.:hug

[yarnoholic]

Jennifer,

First off, :hug , I can understand that you're really going through it now. Just good to know you're physically okay. Be sure to keep us updated. My prayers go out to you.

[schcrochet]

Crochetville Crochet Alongs...
63 squares crochet along...working only 42 of the squares... (3 squares left!)
35 squares crochet along...will start as soon as the 42 squares are complete!

I'm confused, can someone explain to me the 63, 42, 35. Are we working on more than one afghan here and are more squares needed? I knew about the house burning and we're doing 12 inch squares for that afghan, but am confused what else is referenced above.

**in a general note, the 12 inches squares are almost too big to use up left overs, wondered if in the future we might be ahead to make 5 or 6 inches squares? Would folks be more inclinded to do those because they take less time and use less yarn. I found the 12 inch one really required a new skein, not complaining, just asking.

[kagome4]

I'd love to help! I have plenty of time between Christmas gifts. I'll make a scarf. I haven't made an afghan with squares either, and I have plenty of yarn.

[yarnoholic]

Crochetville Crochet Alongs...
63 squares crochet along...working only 42 of the squares... (3 squares left!)
35 squares crochet along...will start as soon as the 42 squares are complete!

I'm confused, can someone explain to me the 63, 42, 35. Are we working on more than one afghan here and are more squares needed? I knew about the house burning and we're doing 12 inch squares for that afghan, but am confused what else is referenced above.

**in a general note, the 12 inches squares are almost too big to use up left overs, wondered if in the future we might be ahead to make 5 or 6 inches squares? Would folks be more inclinded to do those because they take less time and use less yarn. I found the 12 inch one really required a new skein, not complaining, just asking.

schcrochet,

everything below the black line is part of my signature. this is a way of signing off or explaining one's progress in different "crochet alongs" (go to the thread/forum for more information) or swaps that the group has available at a quick glance.

most folx here use the 12" square size because it takes fewer of those to complete an afghan (i.e., afghans completed in a quicker amount of time). if you think about it, with the amount of yarn used to create 5 or 6 smaller 6 or 7 inch squares, one could probably create 2 or maybe 3 12" squares. it's about the same in the end. plus, the 12" squares are just a suggestion by the moderator of the this thread/forum. you can ask for just about any size square when trying to complete a comfortghan.

[schcrochet]

:manyheart Thanks Yarnholic, I'll catch on pretty soon, promise!



schcrochet,

everything below the black line is part of my signature. this is a way of signing off or explaining one's progress in different "crochet alongs" (go to the thread/forum for more information) or swaps that the group has available at a quick glance.

most folx here use the 12" square size because it takes fewer of those to complete an afghan (i.e., afghans completed in a quicker amount of time). if you think about it, with the amount of yarn used to create 5 or 6 smaller 6 or 7 inch squares, one could probably create 2 or maybe 3 12" squares. it's about the same in the end. plus, the 12" squares are just a suggestion by the moderator of the this thread/forum. you can ask for just about any size square when trying to complete a comfortghan.

[b1jah2]

Thank you so much. I received your package and they are beautiful. Someday soon, when my life calms down, I will be posting pics to my blog!



Sorry to be so long, time and me aren't the best of friends right now, However, just addressed the box and will be heading to post office shortly. I've including a scarf I completed that didn't have a name attached, pretty red crocheted one, hope it's of help and a off white/ecru ?? granny square. Hope I'm not to late to help.

Also sorry to hear about your family's death, my condolences to you.:hug

[Nashville Crocheter]

I just found this thread today... :think Do you still need 12" squares?

[b1jah2]

I am still putting the afghan together and still need about 5 more squares to finish it off. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!!



I just found this thread today... :think Do you still need 12" squares?

[Nashville Crocheter]

I'm working on an aran one now. If I can ever figure out the pattern.

If not, I'll frog it and do a pattern I know I can do. :)

[schcrochet]

I'm working on an aran one now. If I can ever figure out the pattern.

If not, I'll frog it and do a pattern I know I can do. :)

I keep seeing people talking about froging something and have no clue what that means. Can someone translate, please and thanks.

Jennifer, are you still in need of more squares, or do you know have enough to finish your afghan?

Just checking in for an update.

[auntbubbels]

Frogging means taking your project apart. Ripit Ripit Ripit

[schcrochet]

Frogging means taking your project apart. Ripit Ripit Ripit

OH thats toooooooooooo funny:yay :yay Thanks,

[b1jah2]

I just wanted to post and say thank you to everyone who has contributed to the square! I have posted a pic of the squares on my blog, so check it out!
http://yarnbug.blogspot.com

Anyways, I thought I was much closer to being done. I thought I only had three or four more to go. No way, I actually have ten more before it's a 4x5 square afghan like I had planned!

I definitely did not reach my goal of having this done by new years, but it will get done someday!!!!

Thanks again everyone, I really appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers, and effort you put into the squares~

[schcrochet]

I just wanted to post and say thank you to everyone who has contributed to the square! I have posted a pic of the squares on my blog, so check it out!
http://yarnbug.blogspot.com (http://yarnbug.blogspot.com/)

Anyways, I thought I was much closer to being done. I thought I only had three or four more to go. No way, I actually have ten more before it's a 4x5 square afghan like I had planned!

I definitely did not reach my goal of having this done by new years, but it will get done someday!!!!

Thanks again everyone, I really appreciate all of your thoughts, prayers, and effort you put into the squares~

Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear you didn't make your goal. I will whip up a few more squares and get in the mail in the next couple of days. They look nice in the picture. Please resend me your address, as I tend not to keep emails in my files. Also can I verify the colors. I thought you needed white, tan, off white; but looks like you have some brown in the photo. I have whichever color you need, so happy to do more.

[b1jah2]

Thanks for being so willing to help! The brown looking squares are actually tan. The picture turned out darker than real life! Imagine that! I will send you my address again. Thanks so much!!!



Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear you didn't make your goal. I will whip up a few more squares and get in the mail in the next couple of days. They look nice in the picture. Please resend me your address, as I tend not to keep emails in my files. Also can I verify the colors. I thought you needed white, tan, off white; but looks like you have some brown in the photo. I have whichever color you need, so happy to do more.

[schcrochet]

Thanks for being so willing to help! The brown looking squares are actually tan. The picture turned out darker than real life! Imagine that! I will send you my address again. Thanks so much!!!

Got your PM and address, thanks. Will get started pronto. Thanks for clearification on the color.

[schcrochet]

Just finished 2 more and put in bubble envelope. Will go out in tomorrow's mail. Believe it should reach you Thursday?? Let me know.
Take Care

[schcrochet]

Any update Jennifer on how your friends are doing? Have they started rebuilding the house yet? Are they still living with parents? Been wondering how they're fairing.:hug