6X9 Rectangles Donations Needed For Our Troops *UPDATE*

[ScoobyDoo0811]

I would be interested in crocheting some 6x9 squares. I already crochet the 7x9 squares for WUA, so it wouldn't be hard for me to do some 6x9 squares.

[coolhockeymom]

My mom cut out cardboard so she can just do her pattern and measure it against it and the squares are going to a great cause

[StarStrong]

My mom cut out cardboard so she can just do her pattern and measure it against it and the squares are going to a great cause

 

 

The 6"x9" cardboard is a great idea. For more hints and exact information on what The Handmade Afghans to Thank Our Armed Forces Project needs please drop me a note at rectangle6x9@comcast.net I'll send you our "welcome note"

Thank you for helping to thank those wounded in service to our country - every rectangle is appreciated!!

[yarnaholic214]

Count me hun! Ready, willing and able to help you out anytime!

[KublaKhan]

Deborah,

 

The box with the two rectangle sets arrived today, I can't wait to get started hooking them together. These are going to be some beautiful afghans, the designers did an awesome job laying these out!

[StarStrong]

Deborah,

 

The box with the two rectangle sets arrived today, I can't wait to get started hooking them together. These are going to be some beautiful afghans, the designers did an awesome job laying these out!

 

Ken - glad the box arrived

 

You are right that the designers did a beautiful job. Check out photos of the designs and all the finished handmade afghans but using the "shutterfly" link on our website www.rectangle6x9.org

 

Thank you to everyone for helping to thank those wounded in service to our country

[RusticOkie]

Those are some wonderful afghans. Beautiful. I can't wait to send in my rectangles. I'm going to pick up some new yarn this afternoon. (I mostly have girly colors at home).

[smith]

quick question....does anyone know how many rectangles you can get from one SSRH? or variegated SSRH?

 

All my scraps are girly or baby colors and I"ve got to head to town to use my JoAnn's coupon soon!

[judianne]

quick question....does anyone know how many rectangles you can get from one SSRH? or variegated SSRH?

 

All my scraps are girly or baby colors and I"ve got to head to town to use my JoAnn's coupon soon!

I know when I made big squares (nearly 13 inches) recently, using a DC, I got almost 3 out of one skein...if that helps a little...

[StarStrong]

quick question....does anyone know how many rectangles you can get from one SSRH? or variegated SSRH?

 

All my scraps are girly or baby colors and I"ve got to head to town to use my JoAnn's coupon soon!

 

Depending on the stitches you use you might get 6-8 6"x9" rectangles from a skein.... does depend on the color since solid skeins have more yarns. Feel free to do a couple with stripes - just please 1) make them in a pattern of colors 2) make sure the colors go together and 3) make at least two the same. This helps make more beautiful handmade afghans.

 

Thanks!!!

[pat54]

Hi, I have started my rectangels this past weekend. I think this is a great cause and it's a good way to put all my yarn to use and do something nice for those that protect us.

[segi1974]

Just thought I would let you know that I did receive the two afghans to put together. I love the colors. I sure will enjoy putting them together.

[Wildflwr]

Deborah...Just wanted to let you know I got my rectangle set today all safe and sound. I'll get working on it asap.

[StarStrong]

Sounds like my big mailing on Friday worked Of course, now that means you all have "work" to do. Enjoy crocheting together the afghans - it is fun to see the handmade afghan come together. Bet you will start noticing the many hands that have touched it!!

Thanks SO much, Deborah

P.S. Take your time on getting those back to me... make a few 6"x9" rectangles to include in the box. Saves going to the post office too many times.

[angelfire]

quick question....does anyone know how many rectangles you can get from one SSRH? or variegated SSRH?

 

All my scraps are girly or baby colors and I"ve got to head to town to use my JoAnn's coupon soon!

I get 6 out of a solid and 4 out of the varigated ones.

[StarStrong]

I get 6 out of a solid and 4 out of the varigated ones.

 

Seeing your answer I'm remembering that the yardage on the "newer" skeins is lower - I'm only been using "stash" yarn.

[KublaKhan]

Seeing your answer I'm remembering that the yardage on the "newer" skeins is lower - I'm only be using "stash" yarn.

 

Yeah RHSS is down to 7oz for solids and 6oz for variegated now

[smith]

I get 6 out of a solid and 4 out of the varigated ones.

 

thank you!!

 

I didn't even realize they cut down the yardage. I would have gone on forever thinking they were 8oz and got mad at my projects for being short.

[judianne]

thank you!!

 

I didn't even realize they cut down the yardage. I would have gone on forever thinking they were 8oz and got mad at my projects for being short.

They sure snuck THAT in, didn't they!

[angelfire]

yes with varigates being only 5 oz. I hate it. I was lucky to have a few 8 oz skeins to begin with but alas they are gone.

I received my rectangle set yesterday and it is ready to be mailed back today when I go to pick the children up from school. I want more.....I have loads of rectangles done but will wait until the end of the month to send.

[StarStrong]

yes with varigates being only 5 oz. I hate it. I was lucky to have a few 8 oz skeins to begin with but alas they are gone.

I received my rectangle set yesterday and it is ready to be mailed back today when I go to pick the children up from school. I want more.....I have loads of rectangles done but will wait until the end of the month to send.

 

Oh feel free to send the 6"x9" rectangles with the finished afghan - save postage Then you can spend more on yarn

[Wildflwr]

I received my rectangle set yesterday and it is ready to be mailed back today when I go to pick the children up from school. I want more.....I have loads of rectangles done but will wait until the end of the month to send.

 

WOW...that's awesome. Your fingers must have really been flying!! I haven't had a chance to start on mine yet. Seems like there are not enough hours in the day during the week.

[StarStrong]

WOW...that's awesome. Your fingers must have really been flying!! I haven't had a chance to start on mine yet. Seems like there are not enough hours in the day during the week.

 

 

You could give up sleeping like I have...

[StarStrong]

Hi!!

I wanted to share with you a milestone

The Handmade Afghans to Thank Our Armed Forces Project

reached this week....

 

Over 1,000 finished handmade afghans!!

 

This is a small number compared to the number of service people wounded in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq but our 100% volunteer organization is doing our part to bring warmth and comfort to the wounded.

 

Will you help us???

If you are interested in making 6" x 9" acrylic rectangles

please send me an email at rectangle6x9@comcast.net and I'll send you our welcome email with lots of helpful information

 

Thank you for helping to thank those wounded in service to our country, Deborah

[kwoolls]

I have been making squares and trying to get enough together to mail i should be able to get a package to you this week...I also picked up some ribbon for you and safty pins...Hope that will help some...

 

Karen