Square Swap (For Crochet/Knitting)

[Arwen]

Here's how one group does it. CLICKY

8 squares x 8"s = 64 inches So that's a 4x4 blanket making it 32" across. Not really big enough. LOL

We might have to do a team of at least 10 people doing 2 8" squares for each member. That would be 20 8" squares total per person. That's a lot but if you do Granny Squares, those go super fast.

So I guess it would be up to the group.

I'd sure like to try though.

10 people doing 8 " squares x 2 so each person ends up with 20 8" squares. If you do four across and five rows that's 32" x 40", right? Lord Love A Duck, I don't do math well.

[Bit]

That's too many squares, love, and too much joining at the end. Let's make it simple, 12" squares, k? 12 of them would give us lap robes 3 squares by 4 squares--3 feet by 4 feet.

16 squares would give us 4 feet by 4 feet; that would cover a more ample lap.

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by Bit

That's too many squares, love, and too much joining at the end. Let's make it simple, 12" squares, k? 12 of them would give us lap robes 3 squares by 4 squares--3 feet by 4 feet.

16 squares would give us 4 feet by 4 feet; that would cover a more ample lap.

I like that. SEE! This is why I needed you on this. So 12 12" squares is a good start.

Now we need more vic...er participants.

Remember, these can be knitted or crocheted squares.

Who else wants to play?

Cath, what color shall we start with?

I kinda like the idea of doing a purple and red one in honor of the Red Hat Society. lol.

[Bit]

I like Autumn Jewel Tones--purple and red are part of that.

Yes, we do need more vic--errr--participants. I'm thinking people might be thinking more in terms of the holidays right now... maybe if we keep the thread bumped, and set a finish date well after the holidays?

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by Bit

I like Autumn Jewel Tones--purple and red are part of that.

Yes, we do need more vic--errr--participants. I'm thinking people might be thinking more in terms of the holidays right now... maybe if we keep the thread bumped, and set a finish date well after the holidays?

Here's my thought.

Sign up by December 31st.
Squares due by April 1st.

That's a four month ...no three month (darn math anyway)... window. Do you think that is doable? How cute is that smiley?

[Bit]

It's an adorable smiley and I actually used it in context one day when I had to go offline and do laundry. *curtsies*

Oh look! Hadn't seen this one yet!

I like that timeframe for sign-up on the Square Swap. Do you think people will really need that long, three months for 12 squares though? I dunno how fast other people might knit or crochet... Will the speedy among us be keeping vigil, waiting?

I love this one VERY much, more I think than the others. I would put this in my sig line.

Look at this next set... just cracks me up how they go together...

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by Bit

I like that timeframe for sign-up on the Square Swap. Do you think people will really need that long, three months for 12 squares though? I dunno how fast other people might knit or crochet... Will the speedy among us be keeping vigil, waiting?

Cath, we are derailing our own thread. LOL.

Okay. So do we need to do a Dear post? If you think we do, will you do it? hee!

1. 12 people
2. 8" squares (knit or crochet--any pattern)
3. We can do a vote on the color scheme.

[Bit]

Originally Posted by Arwen

Here's my thought.

Sign up by December 31st.
Squares due by April 1st.

Oooooooooooooooooopsie.

I missed the deadline--my apologies to you all. Squares will go out next week--I just have to find the right-sized manila envelopes.

[Linus]

We're in the same boat. I'm just finishing up my last one and won't be able to get envelopes until Friday.