In Need of Footbags/Update

[minwifeof4boys]

..Last night around midnight I received a very quick call from Josh, saying he was fine except............... the unit's only footbag ( hackey sack) had sprung a leak....but he told the troops his mama and her friends could crochet... and by gum he would get the soldiers footbags!!! So..anyone want to help and support the troops in need:D I plan on mailing the first week of Oct.

..There are several free patterns on the web that look easy.. I'm going to stuff mine with dried split peas...

..PM for my addy if you can help... the troops thank you!

[kittyloverdeb]

Just pm'd you...would be honored to help!

[minwifeof4boys]

here's a link to some free patternshttp://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/toys.php

 

..the stars and stripes looks cool if I can figure it out... thread and I usually don't blend well... but you know how it is when your a mama...

[Seneca and Scooch]

I would be honored to help. If mine doesn't turn out, I'll buy one.

 

 

Coralie

[crazycrochet]

Count me in, it would be an honor to help the boys.

[bevq]

The problem with using dried split peas or any beans etc is if they get wet at all, which they will, you will have a problem-- mold, sprouting, spoiling etc.

 

You can still get those plastic stuffing beads too and they are the best to use- there is a link from my pattern to JoAnn.com

 

I have a pattern for Hacky Sacks on my site that you are welcome to use.

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/hacky-sack.html

 

Bev

[tracyleigh]

I just looked at the frog hackey sack pattern and cracked right up.....imagine the look on the soldier's faces when they open the package and a frog jumps out????

 

Lea I have your address already and will send you some.

[Sockmad]

Wow those look really easy and fun to make. I'll give it a go.

 

 

"Just because you don't see my lips moving doesn't mean I'm not counting shh!"

[tracyleigh]

 

"Just because you don't see my lips moving doesn't mean I'm not counting shh!"

 

 

[Chiscrochetcrazy]

You want us to send them to you ? I will deff make a couple if I can actually finish something

[minwifeof4boys]

The problem with using dried split peas or any beans etc is if they get wet at all, which they will, you will have a problem-- mold, sprouting, spoiling etc.

 

You can still get those plastic stuffing beads too and they are the best to use- there is a link from my pattern to JoAnn.com

 

I have a pattern for Hacky Sacks on my site that you are welcome to use.

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/hacky-sack.html

 

Bev

 

Good thinking!!!!

[minwifeof4boys]

Thanks guys!!!!! We'll bring about peace one hackey sack at a time!!!!

[Tampa Doll]

Oh I can just picture the size of this package. Your son does not know what he has done. lol

One question? What is the deadline or should I say when do you need them by?

[happy stitcher]

I can make at least one, maybe more if time allows... like Mary Jo asked - what's the deadline? I'll PM you for your address.

 

OMG - I have waaay too many projects going!! :lol but how can I not add one more for our troops?

[minwifeof4boys]

Oh I can just picture the size of this package. Your son does not know what he has done. lol

 

One question? What is the deadline or should I say when do you need them by?

 

...well... there are 240 folks in the unit... but I've seen pictures... some of them look how shall I say... not very footbag like :lol

 

...I'd like to mail out the first week in Oct..... I can only imagine their faces when they open that box!!!! Do you like the new avatar???? Isn't he a cutie????

[Sockmad]

I have made two well half of two I have to get the stuffing beads. My manager didn't even object when I was crocheting at work and I work in retail at RS. One is cotton and the other magic stripe. They work up really fast!

[minwifeof4boys]

I have made two well half of two I have to get the stuffing beads. My manager didn't even object when I was crocheting at work and I work in retail at RS. One is cotton and the other magic stripe. They work up really fast!

 

Glad to hear they make up quickly I am so excited it is such a simple thing to make them happy!! Tell your manager thank you!!

[Sockmad]

I used Bev's pattern. Not the frog just the cotton one.

[beth eathorne]

i have made these and they are quick...i will pm you for the address...

[minwifeof4boys]

I did one last night ( minus the pellets for stuffing) they do work up well.... You guys are the best!!

[oldbonboys]

Hope that your soldiers like their parcel. Would help out if I was not in australia.

 

I have made a few hackysacks for my teenage sons who amuse themselves in between bus rides etc going to school as they travel for nearly 1 1/2 hours.

 

I am sure that they will appreciate it.

 

Let us know their reaction.

 

Dianne

[minwifeof4boys]

Hope that your soldiers like their parcel. Would help out if I was not in australia.

 

I have made a few hackysacks for my teenage sons who amuse themselves in between bus rides etc going to school as they travel for nearly 1 1/2 hours.

 

I am sure that they will appreciate it.

 

Let us know their reaction.

 

Dianne

 

...Thank you! We accept prayers and good thoughts also! Easier to ship:lol

[tracyleigh]

I plan on going to Michael's on my way home from work tonight to get some of these pellets.

[happy stitcher]

Quick question....

Is there an exact size these things are supposed to be?

How important is that??

[Sockmad]

I bought micro beads today cause that was all I could find. The young lady at JoAnn's suggested I put in more than the pattern asked for cause they are so tiny. One thing I will make sure to do is not to do it around a fan! I also bought knee high nylons at Dollar General for one dollar for three pairs! I can't wear any nylon I'm allergic so anyway I bought three boxes should be able to make quite a few "bladders" from them!

 

"Just because my lips aren't moving doesn't mean I'm not counting shh!"