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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 1:30:59 PM
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Hello all!
I took a hiatus from Farmgirl Philanthropy for the past year but I'm ready to rev 'er back up now!
Anyone want to join me in crocheting or knitting Caps for Good this quarter?
Here's some info:
Caps for Good is a new grassroots initiative that is building on the success of the Knit One, Save One Campaign launched in 2008.
The Caps for Good Campaign will run from November 2010 through February 28, 2011.
Knitters and crocheters of all ages and ability levels are encouraged to make a hat (or two) to help protect infants in some of the word's poorest countries so they survive the first few hours, days and the critical first month of life.
Four million babies die each year within the first month of life in developing countries. A cap is a simple solution, which can provide warmth to newborn babies can help improve their survival.
The Knit One, Save One Campaign involved 12,000 knitters and crocheters from all 50 states. More than 100,000 caps were donated and then distributed through Save the Children facilities in developing countries.
And here's a pdf Caps for Good action kit: http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/files/capsforgoodkit.pdf
I'll add your names here if you'd like to help out:
TheresaB - 25 caps made!
Star - 5 caps made!
Betsy - 20 caps made!
Brenda - 12 caps made!
Debi - 20 caps made!
Linda
Yarnmamma (Linda, too!) - 2 caps made!
Kim - 15 caps made!
Julie - 92 caps made!
Megan - 17 caps made!
Katherine
Mary 5 caps made!
Patricia - 2 caps made!
Hannah
Teresita - 50 caps made!
Rose - 1 cap made!
Tamara - 7 caps made!
The programs deadline is February 28th, so we'll make ours one week prior, February 21. This will allow me to photograph any hats sent directly to me. You may of course send in your hats on your own, it's just fun to get a picture of ALL the Farmgirl made hats together!
Thanks ladies!
273 Caps made so far!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
Edited by - TheresaB on Feb 18 2011 2:09:31 PM |
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 1:53:08 PM
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Hi, Theresa! I think I could make a few. I'll email you for your address. Thanks
We can do no great things; only small things with great love - Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
Master Food Preserver |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
314 Posts
Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
314 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 3:50:00 PM
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I would be glad to help. I will email you for your address.
Betsy
"God does not command that we do great things, only little things with great love" Mother Teresa |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 4:35:06 PM
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Theresa I would love to make the baby caps. I will email you to get your address. Thank you for sharing this with us.Hugs, Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
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herb19355
True Blue Farmgirl
321 Posts
Debi
Danielsville,
GA
USA
321 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 06:12:23 AM
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I would love to help out. Please add me!
Debi |
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
1874 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 06:19:38 AM
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Please count me in!! Emailing you! Blessings, Linda
Country at Heart |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 06:26:41 AM
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Linda you found the site before I had a chance to tell you about it, Yeah!!!! We've been looking to do something like this. Theresa thank you so much!! Hugs, Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 11:53:30 AM
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I saw the pattern for the caps and it says medium weight yarn.....would that be 4 ply?? That's heavy for a small cap ....I see they are 12 inches around so I'll make some that size but wanted to know who understands the patterns?
Linda in Scranton, PA Farmgirl #71
The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.
--Hada Bejar
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
314 Posts
Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
314 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 12:21:57 PM
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I've crocheted baby caps with 4 ply soft yarn, like a Simply Soft. They come out nice and warm, but not too heavy.
Betsy
"God does not command that we do great things, only little things with great love" Mother Teresa |
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 12:52:51 PM
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Would the baby yarn not work??? Brenda
http:///www.scatteredlittleblessings.blogspot.com
Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Dec 17 2010 : 2:24:33 PM
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The pattern for knitting says cast on 44 stitches...so with 4 ply that would be about the size needed....12 inches.....I remember now, just wanted to know another knitters opinion. I prefer the knitted caps over crochet.
Linda in Scranton, PA Farmgirl #71
The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.
--Hada Bejar
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Nanniekim
True Blue Farmgirl
206 Posts
Kim
Arizona
206 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2010 : 06:28:33 AM
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Please count me in, too!
Kim |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2010 : 07:16:51 AM
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Y'all are awesome! Thank you SO much for helping out!
I've made several caps from regular 4ply, one from baby yarn and one from Simply Soft (which as you know is a bit thinner), all of them work out! I altered the crochet pattern a bit to have a band of alternating post overs instead of a turned up cuff. You can make the pattern work for you as long as the measurements are in the right ballpark.
If anyone wants me to post your cap tally, just let me know!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2307 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2307 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2010 : 10:14:44 AM
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Hi Theresa,
I would love to help, I have 8 caps done already!!!
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2010 : 7:47:51 PM
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Hi Theresa! I would love to help out. Depending on how it works, I'll either post pics on the forum, or I'll the caps to you, but I would love to help out!
God's and Holiday's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal.
The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. |
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KanMogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Katherine
Rock
Kansas
USA
349 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2010 : 2:39:56 PM
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I would like to help. Can I loom knit caps? I have an infant size loom. I don't know how to crochet or regular knit caps. I can only do afhgans and scarves.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 2:30:29 PM
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Awesome, ladies!
Absolutely, loom knit is fine!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 5:57:48 PM
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Hope y'all had a great Christmas!
How are the caps going?
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
314 Posts
Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
314 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 6:15:44 PM
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I have made ten caps so far!
Betsy
"God does not command that we do great things, only little things with great love" Mother Teresa |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2307 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2307 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 07:29:55 AM
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I'm up to 30!! Those quite evenings in front of the fire really help.
Julie
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. |
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TheresaB
True Blue Farmgirl
393 Posts
Theresa
Loveland
Colorado
USA
393 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 07:34:11 AM
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WOW! You ladies are amazing!
Theresa in Colorado
Proud Farmgirl Sister #124
www.thegypsysdaughter.etsy.com
www.thegypsysdaughter.blogspot.com
"I see skies of blue, clouds of white, the bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself, "What a Wonderful World!" ~ Louis Armstrong |
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TexBetsy
True Blue Farmgirl
314 Posts
Betsy
Princeton
TX
USA
314 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2010 : 07:45:17 AM
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Whoa Julie! You go girl !
Betsy
"God does not command that we do great things, only little things with great love" Mother Teresa |
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