I
want to state over and over that there
is no specificsize
of blanket that we need. Below
is a guideline for you, but do your
own thing. We can use a variety of sizes...though we often are in need of "teen size blankets" and boy blankets of any size. We do send a few red, white and blue blankets to
Baby
Blankets Minimum (36"
x 36") blanket (NO FRINGE PLEASE - choking hazard) used to cover
the entire bassinet. Crochet /
Knit patterns will require approx.
24-32 oz. of yarn depending on
the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
Toddler
Blankets - An average
sized blanket is (40" x 60" excluding the measurement of any fringe).
A cut of fabric is usually 40-42
inches wide -- so 1 2/3 yards
of a 40-42 wide fabric is perfect
size for a toddler blanket. Crochet
/ Knit patterns will require approx.
48-64 oz of yarn depending on
the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
Teen
Blankets - In
order for a blanket to be comfortable
for a teenager, it needs to be
at least two yards in length.
Since polar fleece is 60" wide,
a 2-yard piece of fleece makes
a nice blanket for a teenager.
Crochet / Knit patterns will require
approx. 64-120 oz. of yarn depending
on the pattern and size of hooks/needles.
Fleece
Blankets - Pieces of
polar fleece may be purchased
and it takes very little work
to create a blanket by crocheting around the edge (using the skip-stitch rotary cutting blade available for purchase from the chapter) or cutting a fringed
edge - which takes no sewing at
all.
This material can be used for
any size blanket. (No plain solid fleece color blankets please - let's make them multicolored and/or patterned for more fun.. Thanks!)
Receiving
Blankets - A piece of
flannel fabric can be stitched
into a receiving blanket by hemming
the edge.You may also double the flannel and sew with a fancy top-stitch.
Smiley's
Yarn - Discount Yarn
- Flat Rate Shipping Charge.
Be sure to check out the Dollar
Yarn - look at the number of ounces
and compare to Wal-Mart Prices
- Sometimes cheaper / Sometimes
not cheaper.
FreePatterns.com
- This web site has many
great crochet and knit patterns.
Free Membership. Once you
log in, look at the bottom of
the page and go to the Basement
section. Check out the Crochet
patterns Angel_Afghan.pdf and
the Diagonal_Lace_Afghan.pdf.
There are many great patterns.
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Projects 
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