Knitters-Caps for the Troops

weim2 · 09-25-2009, 02:51 PM

Are there any knitters out there who might like to do a cap or two for the troops? The pattern is super easy, done on #10 round needles, cast on 72 sts., work to 8" and pretty much dec. If there is a response, I will publish the pattern and figure out a way to get it to me. My friend has done over 100. Must be 100% wool worsted weight in drab colors. They will get to: The Pease Greeters. Thanks

Jeanzb1 · 09-25-2009, 04:24 PM

Perfect! I knit all the time and look forward to being productive! Please send me the pattern. Thanks!

Diana · 09-25-2009, 04:34 PM

Job Lot has great worsted weight 100% wool for 3.00 a ball. Just got the urge to knit with this cool weather so I'm in!

weim2 · 09-25-2009, 05:32 PM

OK- Great, let me get dinner and I will work on typing the very easy pattern

weim2 · 09-25-2009, 05:49 PM

Hand Knit Caps for the Troops
Please use 100% wool worsted weight yarn in dark or drab colors.
#9 or 10 circular needles, 16" works best
#9 or 10 double pointed needles (4 or 5)
Tapestry needle for finishing
On circular needles, cast on 72 sts, join the ends being careful not to twist work when joining .
Work K1, P1 until piece measures 1".
Knit until piece measures 8".
Change to double pointed needles of same size, divide 24 sts in 3 needles and knit with the 4th needle.
Round 1, knit 2 together all around
Round 2, knit
Round 3, knit 2 together, leaving 18 sts.
Cut off yarn leaving a 12' tail, thread tapestry needle, pull yarn through each stitch, remove from needles, pull tight and tie off on wrong side of work. Weave in tails from that yarn and the cast on yarn.
Please attach a small note with your name so that the soldier who receives the cap knows who made it for them, they enjoy that.
Thank you very much for your support of our troops and this project.
The Pease Greeters
I will let you know where you can drop these off. I have not figured that out yet. Ha

A Piece of Heaven · 09-25-2009, 07:20 PM

I would love to knit some--please count me in!!!

steadyon · 09-25-2009, 07:28 PM

awsome thread, can I contribute yarn to anyone?

Argie's Wife · 09-25-2009, 08:32 PM

I wish I had the talent y'all have... Hats off to you for doing this!

Thank you for supporting our troops!

weim2 · 09-26-2009, 07:13 AM

We have a knitting group at the Meredith Library on Thursdays from 10:30-12:00. Some in the group are doing these caps also, so maybe a drop-off could be the Meredith Library. And if anyone is free on Thurs., join us, I just started going. Or mail to RLM, PO Box 1672, Meredith, NH. 03253. Thanks

Jeanzb1 · 09-26-2009, 08:12 AM

There's a group called Knit Witts that meets on Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Gilford Library. Also, there's another group that meets on Friday from
1 pm to 3 pm at the Gilford Library.

Rattlesnake Guy · 09-26-2009, 04:06 PM

Great Project.
Love to see a picture of one of you wearing the hat.

weim2 · 09-27-2009, 07:36 AM

If you would like to be informed about the troops, try this site. Alot of info; care packages, flights, etc.

upthesaukee · 09-27-2009, 07:47 AM

This may be the website that weim2 was referring to:

http://www.peasegreeters.org/

Chickie · 09-28-2009, 03:34 PM

Most of us don’t have family members serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, but we may know of someone who does. It may be a neighbor’s son or daughter, with whom we are not personally acquainted. These young people are making all the sacrifices, while we go about our daily lives as usual. May I suggest sending a care package to a service man or woman who is over there, as a gesture of gratitude for the sacrifices they are making for us. With just a little effort we can make their days brighter and say a thank you at the same time.

Here is a website with suggestions on what they would appreciate receiving:

www.thesoldiersfamily.com

Sunrise Point · 09-28-2009, 05:06 PM

Weim 2,

I would be happy to knit caps for the troops. Thank you for posting the pattern and drop-off information.

The knitting group sounds like fun...maybe in a few years when I retire!

kaj · 09-29-2009, 10:39 AM

On facebook there is a great cause worth supporting. The name of the cause is Operation Christmas Cards for Our Troops. It's mission is to send Holiday cards and words of encouragement and thanks to our soldiers. These men and women deserve the extra support during the holidays while they are away from loved ones. Everyone has extra holiday cards, please take a moment to support those that give us the greatest support of all.
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/3493...er_id=47639009

09-25-2009, 04:24 PM	#2
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 552 Thanks: 624 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	Love to knit!! Perfect! I knit all the time and look forward to being productive! Please send me the pattern. Thanks!

09-25-2009, 05:32 PM	#4
weim2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Cap OK- Great, let me get dinner and I will work on typing the very easy pattern

09-25-2009, 05:49 PM	#5
weim2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Cap Pattern-The Pease Greeters Hand Knit Caps for the Troops Please use 100% wool worsted weight yarn in dark or drab colors. #9 or 10 circular needles, 16" works best #9 or 10 double pointed needles (4 or 5) Tapestry needle for finishing On circular needles, cast on 72 sts, join the ends being careful not to twist work when joining . Work K1, P1 until piece measures 1". Knit until piece measures 8". Change to double pointed needles of same size, divide 24 sts in 3 needles and knit with the 4th needle. Round 1, knit 2 together all around Round 2, knit Round 3, knit 2 together, leaving 18 sts. Cut off yarn leaving a 12' tail, thread tapestry needle, pull yarn through each stitch, remove from needles, pull tight and tie off on wrong side of work. Weave in tails from that yarn and the cast on yarn. Please attach a small note with your name so that the soldier who receives the cap knows who made it for them, they enjoy that. Thank you very much for your support of our troops and this project. The Pease Greeters I will let you know where you can drop these off. I have not figured that out yet. Ha

09-25-2009, 07:20 PM	#6
A Piece of Heaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Me too!!! I would love to knit some--please count me in!!!

09-27-2009, 07:36 AM	#12
weim2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	PEASE GREETERS-Help the Troops If you would like to be informed about the troops, try this site. Alot of info; care packages, flights, etc.

09-25-2009, 02:51 PM	#1
weim2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Knitters-Caps for the Troops Are there any knitters out there who might like to do a cap or two for the troops? The pattern is super easy, done on #10 round needles, cast on 72 sts., work to 8" and pretty much dec. If there is a response, I will publish the pattern and figure out a way to get it to me. My friend has done over 100. Must be 100% wool worsted weight in drab colors. They will get to: The Pease Greeters. Thanks

09-25-2009, 04:34 PM	#3
Diana Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 65 Thanks: 343 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Job Lot has great worsted weight 100% wool for 3.00 a ball. Just got the urge to knit with this cool weather so I'm in!

09-25-2009, 07:28 PM	#7
steadyon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	awsome thread, can I contribute yarn to anyone?

09-25-2009, 08:32 PM	#8
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	I wish I had the talent y'all have... Hats off to you for doing this! Thank you for supporting our troops!

09-26-2009, 07:13 AM	#9
weim2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 92 Thanks: 7 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Cap Drop Off We have a knitting group at the Meredith Library on Thursdays from 10:30-12:00. Some in the group are doing these caps also, so maybe a drop-off could be the Meredith Library. And if anyone is free on Thurs., join us, I just started going. Or mail to RLM, PO Box 1672, Meredith, NH. 03253. Thanks

09-26-2009, 08:12 AM	#10
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 552 Thanks: 624 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	Knitting Group There's a group called Knit Witts that meets on Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Gilford Library. Also, there's another group that meets on Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Gilford Library.

09-26-2009, 04:06 PM	#11
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	Great Project. Love to see a picture of one of you wearing the hat.

09-27-2009, 07:47 AM	#13
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,594 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,447 Thanked 1,977 Times in 1,078 Posts	I think this is the website This may be the website that weim2 was referring to: http://www.peasegreeters.org/ __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

09-28-2009, 03:34 PM	#14
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 368 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	A Way To Say Thank You Most of us don’t have family members serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, but we may know of someone who does. It may be a neighbor’s son or daughter, with whom we are not personally acquainted. These young people are making all the sacrifices, while we go about our daily lives as usual. May I suggest sending a care package to a service man or woman who is over there, as a gesture of gratitude for the sacrifices they are making for us. With just a little effort we can make their days brighter and say a thank you at the same time. Here is a website with suggestions on what they would appreciate receiving: www.thesoldiersfamily.com

09-28-2009, 05:06 PM	#15
Sunrise Point Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Meredith Center / Winnisquam Posts: 250 Thanks: 87 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts	Count me in! Weim 2, I would be happy to knit caps for the troops. Thank you for posting the pattern and drop-off information. The knitting group sounds like fun...maybe in a few years when I retire!

09-29-2009, 10:39 AM	#16
kaj Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Weirs Posts: 56 Thanks: 17 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Christmas Cards for our Troops On facebook there is a great cause worth supporting. The name of the cause is Operation Christmas Cards for Our Troops. It's mission is to send Holiday cards and words of encouragement and thanks to our soldiers. These men and women deserve the extra support during the holidays while they are away from loved ones. Everyone has extra holiday cards, please take a moment to support those that give us the greatest support of all. http://apps.facebook.com/causes/3493...er_id=47639009 __________________ Absolutely the best place in the world to live or play

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