I decided on that title for today's entry for two reasons. One: I finished another square for the GGAAA, and started the next one. The next one, in fact, will not have a single bobble, but it will have yarn overs galore. Hooray!
My other reason for that title is that I know how generous the knitting community is... I've watched the amount rise over at Give a Little, but I have a question for all of you out there: What do we all think about starting an Afghan-along for Katrina victims? I mean, sure, they live in hot, humid places, but it gets cold(ish) in the winter, and a lot of people are real sensitive to air conditioning... so who would knit a square or three? Do people think it's a good idea to start this? (Or has someone started it already and I just haven't found mention of their blog yet?)
Let me know what you think, OK?
Posted by Jon at September 8, 2005 03:01 AMI would absolutely be up for an Afghan-along! Gimme the specs and I'm all over it! Also a great opportunity for stash reduction...
Posted by: Carriellen at September 8, 2005 10:17 AMI'm not sure about a knit-along (afghan-along) but there's a Quilts for Katrina Flickr group organized by this blogger: http://www.twotreeswithrootslikethese.blogspot.com/. Are you offering to host something like this Jon? Hm? :)
Posted by: Laura at September 8, 2005 11:35 AMI think that is a great idea. It also made another idea pop into my head. What about prayer/comfort shawls? I keep seeing those images of the old people sitting in wheel chairs...
Keep me posted (no pun intended) I would like to help.
Posted by: Ann at September 8, 2005 10:30 PMI'm in--think about making the afghans in cotton--still warm and comforting, but not as oppressive given their climate. Keep me posted--
Posted by: Cynthia at September 9, 2005 11:01 AMYes, count me in!! The thought had crossed my mind but I figured who needs blankies in the South - great point about the air-conditioning!!! Love your GGAAA squares!!!
Posted by: Karen at September 10, 2005 08:39 AMFor info on where to send 12" squares to be made into blankets and hand delivered to folks in need that have been effected by Katrina - check out my blogs' entry from Sept 13. It's all there!
PS - I adore faggoting!
Posted by: Kimberli at September 14, 2005 07:41 AMour knitting group in LA, called Knitzilla! is hosting an afghanalong for katrina/rita survivors. we're looking for washable 7x9 squares, but cotton is great too, esp. if we get enough to do an entire blanket!
join us!
-bug
Posted by: ms. bug at October 4, 2005 01:43 AM