For the last 3 years NETA (New England Textile Arts) has raffled off an afghan at the Spa weekend, which is held in February. The proceeds from the sale go to Ellen Harpin of the SHIPS program to help offset the postage in mailing the hats, slippers and cooling ties (in the summer) for our troops overseas
A good number of the NETA members volunteer to knit one or more blocks for the afghan. This year I believe that two afghans are being made and judging from the blocks that have already been sent in, they are going to be lovely blankets!. One is done all in white Bartlett yarn and the other in purple Encore yarn. As you can see, my block was done in the purple. Encore is not my favorite yarn to knit with, but I was happy with the way my block came out, and it really does make for a softer blanket. My block is "Frost Flowers" from Barbara Walker's "A Treasury of Knitting Patterns".
The joining party for the afghan is held in Portsmouth, NH in January. We have a wonderful time sewing the blankets, spinning, knitting, eating and having a great time all around. This is where I met Julia for the first time and I am looking forward to meeting new faces again this year.
What a beautiful block! I will definately look for this book at our local library.
Posted by: Heide | Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 08:48 PM
For a yarn you don't like much, your block came out absolutely stunning. Makes me want a whole afghan of it! So pretty. :)
Posted by: Laura | Thursday, December 01, 2005 at 01:41 PM
Gorgeous -- I can't imagine how wonderful the finished afghans will look!
Posted by: Michelle | Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 04:23 PM
what a beautiful block ... really lovely.
Posted by: Becca | Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 08:14 PM
I absolutely love Frost Flowers.Your afghan square is lovely.
Posted by: Cindy D | Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 06:38 PM
Very pretty square. I was surprised it was frost flowers having seen that pattern done only in very small yarn. Looks great big or small!
Posted by: toni | Monday, November 28, 2005 at 05:52 PM
wow kim the block is wonderful - maybe we will get to meet at the joining in january - and if not, maybe at the SPA in February? Too bad the puppy can't attend spa too.
Sharon
Posted by: sharon | Monday, November 28, 2005 at 04:30 PM
Love frost flowers! A LOT. Quite beautiful.
Posted by: Laurie | Monday, November 28, 2005 at 08:58 AM
What a beautiful square! There's been some arm twisting to get me to SPA, so maybe I'll have a chance to win!
Posted by: Cara | Monday, November 28, 2005 at 08:22 AM
Your block came out so nice! I think the joining party is in Portsmouth, NH though - that's where it's been in previous years. Wherever it is, it will be fun! I look forward to seeing you there.
Posted by: Chris | Monday, November 28, 2005 at 07:56 AM
Guess I know what I'll be buying raffle tickets for at SPA. Can't wait!!
Posted by: Carole | Monday, November 28, 2005 at 07:38 AM