Steve Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 MDBA Pacers is begging people who already knit or who would like to knit or know someone else who knits to help us. You can do this in one of Five ways. You may want to have a go at more than one. 1. You can knit a small item for us for inclusion in our craft exhibition and silent auction. here Categories here Some great starter ideas for this are here 2. You could get all of your family or group members to knit a square and make a small family or group rug or project donation ! 3. Or you can contribute a knitted square or two to contribute to the dogz community knitting project. This is designed to include all levels of knitters from novice to expert. If we all simply add one square we can create an amazing piece of art that will include all sorts of textures, colours and individuality. What we actually do with the finished project will depend on how many of you are prepared to contribute but every single contribution will be used in some way to help MDBA Pacers to provide help to prevent animal cruelty and promote responsible pet ownership. You can use different types of wool or wool blend yarns, acrylic yarns and bamboo, soy and cotton fibres, different knitting stitches, or perhaps double up lighter yarn weight like 4 ply. If you know how to knit and enjoy working with different stitches, (eg stocking, moss, basket weave) or a combination of stitches and patterns, then please enjoy yourself and be creative with your squares. If you don’t know how to knit but would like to give it a go email me [email protected] and I can send you a quick course via email. Using scrap wool or acrylic yarn is both economical for you and a great way to recycle, especially if you unravel old clothing. Op shops often have bags of wool or acrylic yarn at very low prices. Or you could undo an old garment and recycle the yarn. You can use any type of yarn, pattern, colour or knitting technique If you could tell us whether you have used acrylic or wool it will help us to know where to place each square. The squares have been designed at 8 x 8" (20 x 20 cms) to make sure that they can be quickly made and if you are sending only one to three squares, posted in a regular size envelope for minimum postage. If you are using 8 ply with 6mm needles – use 32 stitches and keep knitting until all sides are equal. It’s that simple! 4. You can donate raw materials such as yarn,needles or patterns for us to distribute to those who want to help but don’t have the resources to do so without help. 5. You can tell everyone and distribute flyers and information for us. Anyone at all interested ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdogdog Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Okay I will give it a go. How long have I got to knit my square? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdogdog Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Just checked out the other catagories. Will see if I can also take a few decent photos between now and then. Wish there was more I could enter into too. My sister does patchwork so I'll see if she wants to enter something too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTD Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 will knit some squares Thinking cap on for the other knitting categories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veanna Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I can knit some squares to send in. Not the world's best knitter, but squares I can do lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I cant knit, but if you decide to do something like this in crochet let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PebsnMe Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I am also just a basic knitter, so knitting squares I can do, so will try and get some done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 I cant knit, but if you decide to do something like this in crochet let me know Crochet is good too. In fact anything is good. As we have to put it all together sooner is better than later. We wil also be doing one with quilting just for dogz. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 So do you want me to send some 20x20 crochet squares if so when by and where too??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monah Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I'm in, love to knit and don't get a chance anymore here in QLD, although I do do little dog coats for the local refuges. Need more info as Pandi mentioned, xxxx when, where etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 So do you want me to send some 20x20 crochet squaresif so when by and where too??? Yes please asap P.O. Box 31 Ganmain NSW 2702 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Ok, will get onto it right away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 Ok, will get onto it right away Thank You ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 one of the links in 1. is bad - here it is... http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/pets.php T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I can't open the PDF link thing for catergories. Is there one for baby knits ? I have some nice ones I can send if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 I can't open the PDF link thing for catergories.Is there one for baby knits ? I have some nice ones I can send if so. Categories Inaugural Craft Fair and Silent Auction Entries can either be based on a traditional or contemporary design. An entrant may apply any techniques A label with the entrant’s name, address, telephone number, and email must be included with each item. Each entrant may submit as many pieces as they like. An entrant must send the finished product to the mailing address P.O. Box 31, Ganmain NSW 2702 via receipted delivery for the competition by the close date of 28th of January 2011. Pieces will be judged by independent judges with donated pieces on display in the Hoddle Room Jika International, Fairfield Melbourne Victoria on the 19th and 20th of March 2011 where possible. Entries will not be returned to the entrant and will become the property of MDBA Pacers [Preventing Animal Cruelty In Emergency Response Situations]. By entering the competition an entrant gives permission to MDBA Pacers to accept ownership of the product and to use it for promotions, publicity and fundraising activities. In the event that there are less than 3 items received for judging in any category the article will be placed in a general category for judging at the judge’s discretion. All entries must be postmarked no later than 28th January, 2011. Contact 0269276707 or [email protected] Category 1 Leatherwork L 1 Pet Item L.2.Pet Theme L.3. Other L.4. Collaboration Piece Category 2 Crochet C.1. Pet Item C.2. Pet Theme C. 3. Other C.4. Collaboration piece Category 3 Needle work N.1.Pet Item N.2.Pet theme N.3.Other N.4.Collaboration piece Category 4 Sewing S.1.Pet themed S.2.Other S.3.Collaborative S.4. Pet Item Category 5 Quilting Q.1 A quilted un finished square. Each work must measure 30 cm on each side. Q.1.a.Pet themed Q.1.b.Other Q.2.Quilt finished up to 100cm on each side. Q.2.a.Pet themed Q.2.b.Other Q.3. 3 - Quilt finished up to 250cm on each side Q.3.a.Pet themed Q.3.b.Other Q.4. Quilted garment Q.4.a. Pet themed Q.4.b. other Q.4.C Pet item Q.5. General -.Any. E.g. bags, mobile phone covers etc Q.5.a. Pet themed Q.5.b Other. Q.5.c pet item Q.6. Collaborative Item Category 6 Knitting K.1. Knitted Garment K.1.a. Pet themed K.1.b other K.1.c Pet item K.2. Knitted shawl – rug K.2.a. Pet themed K.2.b other K.3. Other knitted article K.3.a. Pet themed K.3.b Other K.4. Collaborative Item Category 7. Patch work P.1. Rug P.1.a. pet themed P.1.b other P.2. Other patch worked article P.2.a. Pet themed P.2.b. other P.2.c. Pet item P.3. Collaborative Item Category 8 Metal work M.1. Any M.1.a. Pet themed M.1.b. Other M.1.c. Collaborative. Category 9 Woodwork W1.Box W.2.Woodturning W.3.Small Treasure W.4.Carving W.5.Collaboration Piece W.6.Pyrography W.7.Miscellaneous Category 10. Art A.1.Painting A.1.a pet themed A.1.b. other. A.2. Drawing A.2.a pet themed A.2.b other. A.3. Other A.4. Collaborative article. Category 11. Photography PTO 1 Black and white PTO.1.a. pet themed PTO.1.b other PTO.2. Colour PTO. 2. a.Pet Themed PTO.2.b. other Category 12 Jewellery- Beading J.1. any J.1.a. pet themed J.1.b other J.1.c pet item Category 13. Card making C 1 Any C1.a. pet themed C1.b. other Category 14 Glass G.1. Any G.1.a. pet themed G.1.b. Other Category 15 Pottery POT .1. Any POT.1.a. Pet themed POT.2.b Other Category 16 Ceramics. Cer 1. Any Cer.1.a. Pet Themed Cer 1.b. other Category 17 Felting F.1. Any F.1.a. Pet themed F.1.b. other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pandii Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I have one crochet square done, the joys of been home alone and sick and bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I just sent you an email Steve.... i forgot to put who i was:) I will have to get some wool and needles but will start this coming week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I can knit some squares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamuzz Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Steve, what sort of "tail" do you want on the squares to provide yarn to join the squares together? Or do you want both ends darned away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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