[island stasher]

I want to make the jigsaw afghan for a friend who is in a wheelchair. I want to know what would be appropriate measurements for this.

 

[galaxycraft]

I do lapghans approx 36"x48".

 

[island stasher]

Thank you - that sounds about right - maybe I'll make a shawl, too - she likes to have something around her shoulders.

 

[julielacykntr]

If you make the shawl for her shoulders (also can be used as lap rug) it is nice to use pattern (or just knit extra and turn up and stitch sides) with pockets at each end. These pockets are great for cell phones, paper/pen, meds, etc.. Velcro can be used to close these pockets and contents if shawl used for lap rug at nap.

 

[island stasher]

What a great idea! She loves pockets for tissues and stuff! Thank you!

If you make the shawl for her shoulders (also can be used as lap rug) it is nice to use pattern (or just knit extra and turn up and stitch sides) with pockets at each end. These pockets are great for cell phones, paper/pen, meds, etc.. Velcro can be used to close these pockets and contents if shawl used for lap rug at nap.

 

[shoppingwithsunshine]

If you make the shawl for her shoulders (also can be used as lap rug) it is nice to use pattern (or just knit extra and turn up and stitch sides) with pockets at each end. These pockets are great for cell phones, paper/pen, meds, etc.. Velcro can be used to close these pockets and contents if shawl used for lap rug at nap.

What a GREAT idea.
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[imaknuttyknitter]

Where can I find the pattern for the jigsaw afghan?

 

[knitwit42]

Ravelry has it just search jigsaw afghan.

 

[Colonial Cat]

make it to fit the lap not a lot of overhang things get caught in wheels of the chair if to long or wide. no fringe same problems I when I worked as a LPN in nursing homes was for ever untangling yarn from wheels or making sure it wasn't under foot when they stood for BR or bed time etc.

 

[island stasher]

Thank you! Good to hear from a LPN! You poeple are awesome, and the work you do is so important!

make it to fit the lap not a lot of overhang things get caught in wheels of the chair if to long or wide. no fringe same problems I when I worked as a LPN in nursing homes was for ever untangling yarn from wheels or making sure it wasn't under foot when they stood for BR or bed time etc.

 

[Colonial Cat]

Thank you Island stasher I keep saying it we need to make things safe for our people in nursing homes adult homes or where ever they are receiving care.