Square Swap (For Crochet/Knitting)

[Arwen]

There is a "thing" among some yarn folk. It's a Square Swap.

Here's how it works:

Each person makes 12(or whatever the number is) squares of a certain size and colorway.

They mail eleven squares to the other eleven people in their group.

They get eleven squares back.

Then you can put those squares into a blanket for yourself of for a giveaway.

There is no set style to the square other than size and color choices. Usually it's a 6 month? time frame. I think that is right.

So would anyone be interested in doing this?

Some swaps I've seen have been :

Red, White And Blue
Red and Purple
Spring colors
Variegated only
I've got the Blues (various shades of blue)


So? :) It's a good way to try out different yarns and patterns if you like that sort of thing.

[Bit]

Hey! That sounds really cool!

So do have a blanket size in mind, or a wall-hanging size? And what colorways are you thinking?

:heartbeat:

[Arwen]

Hey! That sounds really cool!

So do have a blanket size in mind, or a wall-hanging size? And what colorways are you thinking?

:heartbeat:

Cath, what I'm thinking is a blanket since I have no use for something to hang on the wall. I think once we get a good group for this, then we can decide size and color. One I really liked was the one where you chose shades of a color -- like purple or blue--and then did a certain size square and edged it in two rows of black. :)

What do you think?

[Bit]

Sounds good to me! I like the edging idea because it will add drama yet also continuity.

[Arwen]

Here's how one group does it. CLICKY (http://www.knitting-crochet.com/swapclub/afgsquswarule.html)

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. :cheesy:

[Arwen]

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. :cheesy:

I like that. SEE! This is why I needed you on this. :dimbulb: 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. :cheesy:

Yes, we do need more vic--errr--participants. :eyebat: 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]

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

Yes, we do need more vic--errr--participants. :eyebat: 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? :laundryday: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* :cheesy:

Oh look! :wateringgarden: 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? :vigil: :knit::vigil:

:writer: 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...


:listening::harp:

[Arwen]

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? :vigil: :knit::vigil:

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. :)

[Passionaria]

I don't knit or crochet any more, but I just LOVE this idea, how cool. It makes me want to.

:blueheels: Pashi

[Bit]

Hey Pashi, welcome!

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. :)


Yes, we are derailing our own thread. :cheesy:
:grandpiano::danceparty:K, I can invite people to the party, but for 12" squares, right? Because that makes a lap robe that's 3 squares by 4 squares, rather than a baby blanket.

Unless you want to ask for more than 12...? But the math is eluding me tonight... okay, I have forced the brain to cooperate. 4 x5 would be 20 squares but only 32" by 40" finished, kinda small...


:xmascandle::xmascandle::xmascandle:

[Arwen]

12" squares, right? Because that makes a lap robe that's 3 squares by 4 squares, rather than a baby blanket.[/FONT]

You are right! 12" squares.

We need a math person. lol!

So:

1. 12 people:awww:
2. 12 12" squares:wallbreak:
3. Any pattern-knit or crochet (no quilt squares, sorry!):freak:
4. Sign up by Dec 31 (late joiners ok if we don't have enough?):bomb:
5. Squares due by April 30 (That's four months so three squares a month):knitgirl:
6. We'll decide on colors when we get a few more folk in here. :LGBTQFlag:

[SuperFemme]

I'm in.
I love purple.
I crochet like a mad woman.
Oh wait.
I AM a mad woman.

:artist:

[christie]

This is a great idea!

I know that Jess would be glad to see some of the many tubs of yarns I have go somewhere! I ran across a great sale at Michael's last year and well, being tactile... you get the idea! Bamboo... alpaca... oohhhhhh.... makes me wanna go home and just pet the skeins! :freak::freak::knitgirl:

I never learned how to do granny squares, but I am sure I can make something work.

Would someone please be so kind to remind me later in the month? Its a busy time for us :accountant: on a calendar/fiscal year and I wouldnt want to forget!

[hippieflowergirl]

well hi,

any room for a knitting idiot? i have been trying to learn from...sigh...a book. throw me a bone anyone?

p.s. Christie...avocado is not a pronoun. it's a food group. i heard it on NPR so it must be true. :readfineprint:

[christie]

well hi,

any room for a knitting idiot? i have been trying to learn from...sigh...a book. throw me a bone anyone?

p.s. Christie...avocado is not a pronoun. it's a food group. i heard it on NPR so it must be true. :readfineprint:

Sheesh! and here I thought that bacon and butter were the "other" food groups!

Call me whatcha want, just leave the bacon alone!

Missed you, chica!

[Arwen]

Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
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Sweet!

Color suggestions so far:


Autumn Jewel Tones
Purple
Purple/Red
?
?
?

We'll vote once we have 8 of us. :)

[Medusa]

I'll join!

And here is an added fun one if anyone is so inclined:
Make an extra square in the colors of the site and we can stitch them together for a lap quilt to auction at our first Reunion ;)

[Arwen]

I'll join!

And here is an added fun one if anyone is so inclined:
Make an extra square in the colors of the site and we can stitch them together for a lap quilt to auction at our first Reunion ;)


OOH! I love that idea! :) So crochet or knit our regular ones and then crochet or knit a square in pink and/or green for the site? MARVELOUS idea, Dusa!

[Arwen]

Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
Medusa

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Sweet!

Color suggestions so far:


Autumn Jewel Tones
Purple
Purple/Red
?
?
?

We'll vote once we have 8 of us. :)

If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

[Paphigleo]

I'll sign up as the (so far) only guy victim, err I mean participant.

I was liking blue, or neutral tones... but whatever works....

I do also like the 'fuscia-lime explosion' in tribute to the planet.

[Arwen]

Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
Medusa

Paphigleo
?
?
?
?
?


Sweet!

Color suggestions so far:


Autumn Jewel Tones
Purple
Purple/Red
?
?
?

We'll vote once we have 8 of us. :)

If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen

[Bit]

Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
Medusa

Paphigleo
?
?
?
?
?


Sweet!

Color suggestions so far:


Autumn Jewel Tones
Purple
Purple/Red
Blues
Neutrals
?

We'll vote once we have 8 of us. :)

If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath

[Arwen]

I found some 12"square patterns online.



12" Knit Squares (2) (http://www.cs.oswego.edu/%7Eebozak/knit/esb-patterns/squares/variegated.html)
A ton of squares (2 knit at the bottom) (http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/grannies.html#12)
Crochet (12" potholders are squares too!) (http://www.jpfun.com/patterns/free/index.shtml)
Knit & Crochet squares (http://www.knitting-crochet.com/swapclub/squpat.html)

I hope you will share your patterns as well!

[christie]

Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
Medusa

Paphigleo
?
?
?
?
?


Sweet!

Color suggestions so far:


Autumn Jewel Tones
Purple
Purple/Red
Blues
Neutrals
?

We'll vote once we have 8 of us. :)

If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath



Count me in for the extra one...

I am thinking that I might sign up Jess and teach hym how to crochet!!

:superfunny:

[Linus]

Can you keep me in mind for the next round? I'm still working on my self-teaching on how to crochet so before I get into doing this, I want to get the simple steps down (tried it last night but... eh.. not so good). Going to get some less-fuzzy yarn this weekend and try again.

[Arwen]

Can you keep me in mind for the next round? I'm still working on my self-teaching on how to crochet so before I get into doing this, I want to get the simple steps down (tried it last night but... eh.. not so good). Going to get some less-fuzzy yarn this weekend and try again.

You can do knit squares as well, honey! It's a great way to practice stitches. :)

[Linus]

You can do knit squares as well, honey! It's a great way to practice stitches. :)

Ya.. haven't done that yet. K crochets so I'll try making one of those squares this weekend. If I can do it (with a little advice from K) I'm in.

[Arwen]

Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
Medusa

Paphigleo
Jess (maybe)

Linus(maybe)
?
?
?


Sweet!

Color suggestions so far:


Autumn Jewel Tones
Purple
Purple/Red
Blues
Neutrals
?

We'll vote once we have 8 of us. :)

If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath
Christie

If you want to sign up JUST for the pink/green one square, go ahead. :)

[Linus]

Ok... K said she'd help me and would be interested in being part of this. :)

[Jess]

Count me in for the extra one...

I am thinking that I might sign up Jess and teach hym how to crochet!!

:superfunny:


I'm thinking not with my ADD... :knitboy::overreaction::knitboy::redcard::knitboy: :bolt:


Love you, mean it :cracked:

[Arwen]

[QUOTE=Arwen;15932]

Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
Medusa

Paphigleo
K (Linus's partner)

Linus
?
?
?


Sweet!

Color suggestions so far:


Autumn Jewel Tones
Purple
Purple/Red
Blues
Neutrals
?

We'll vote once we have 8 of us. :)

If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath
Christie

If you want to sign up JUST for the pink/green one square, go ahead. :)

[Arwen]

I'm thinking not with my ADD... :knitboy::overreaction::knitboy::redcard::knitboy: :bolt:


Love you, mean it :cracked:

Dear Jess, think of the damage you could do to her tubs and tubs of yarn. :)

[Arwen]

I posted a poll. I left out my own purple/red suggestion. LOL

[LadyFlamezzz]

i didn't vote cuz i don't like any of the choices,lol

:seeingstars:

[Novelafemme]

I'm in :) I love to knit and crochet!! I vote for the lilac/purple but I like all colors so I'm good with anything :D

[fishinabaggie]

In In In! I am in if there is room for me this cycle.
I love to knit....and have not found the time/place for it in a very long time.
This'll be fun!
Liz~

[TheSqueeze]

I am a total idiot. I voted before reading the "vote only if you are participating" note. 40 lashes with a wet noodle for me.

[Selenay]

The next poll should have a response just for compulsive poll-clickers. Perhaps, "I can't knit but I like fuzzy balls"?

:sadangel:

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Laughs at myself, i voted and I didnt read the whole question on the front page

hahahaha

maybe I need to take up this knitting stuff

[MsMerrick]

Sure I could contribute a square, knitted ..I have tons of Blues, but I can probably come up with something else, if necessary. I am still not quite sure how this all works, but I'll do that
Linus, you really have to mak e the Circle one of these days.. We can teach you to knit or crochet :)
Bring K for goodness sake ; )

[Arwen]

Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
Medusa

Paphigleo
Linus
K (Linus's partner)

Novelafemme

fishinabaggie
Merrick



Sweet!

Color suggestions so far:


Autumn Jewel Tones
Purple
Purple/Red
Blues
Neutrals
?

We'll vote once we have 8 of us. :)

If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath
Christie
Merrick


If you want to sign up JUST for the pink/green one square, go ahead. :)

[Arwen]

I'm only counting votes of people on the list, y'all. sigh.

READ PEOPLE. READ. lol!!!!:smileywhip:


Okay, Merrick, let me know if you only wanted in on the Pink/Green square. I put you down for both.

[fishinabaggie]

I would be happy to do a pink/green square also, so put me on that list, thanks.
It should be the shades of either or both the pink and /or green I am looking at now, correct?

[MsMerrick]

I'm only counting votes of people on the list, y'all. sigh.

READ PEOPLE. READ. lol!!!!:smileywhip:


Okay, Merrick, let me know if you only wanted in on the Pink/Green square. I put you down for both.


I have absolutly no interest in the Pink & Green, I am only interested in the original.

[Arwen]

:knitgirl::knitboy:

If you are on the list below, you are agreeing to make twelve 12" squares and to mail eleven to the other people on this list. Let me know ASAP if this is not what you expected so I can take you off the list. :)


Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
Medusa

Paphigleo
Linus
K (Linus's partner)

Novelafemme

fishinabaggie
Merrick


If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath
Christie
fishinabaggie


If you want to sign up JUST for the pink/green one square, go ahead. :)

[Arwen]

OH! I also need your email address please. Send it to me in a PM ASAP. I'll send out an email loop so we all have each other's emails and addresses.

[Bit]

I voted Autumn colors because it has the most variety but I'm really flexible with colors--there aren't many I don't like, lol...

Was it Liz who asked about the pink and green? Yes, it's the colors of the website--you should be seeing lime and fuschia, I think, right?

Do you need my email addy, Arwen?

[MsMerrick]

:knitgirl::knitboy:

If you are on the list below, you are agreeing to make twelve 12" squares and to mail eleven to the other people on this list. Let me know ASAP if this is not what you expected so I can take you off the list. :)


Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
Medusa

Paphigleo
Linus
K (Linus's partner)

Novelafemme

fishinabaggie
Merrick


If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath
Christie
fishinabaggie


If you want to sign up JUST for the pink/green one square, go ahead. :)

Oh whoops..
No, sorry :)
Misunderstood...
Maybe next year :) Right now i have a ton of projects and ..well no : )

[Arwen]

:knitgirl::knitboy:

If you are on the list below, you are agreeing to make twelve 12" squares and to mail eleven to the other people on this list. Let me know ASAP if this is not what you expected so I can take you off the list. :)


Arwen
Cath aka bit
SuperFemme
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl
Medusa

Paphigleo
Linus
K (Linus's partner)

Novelafemme

fishinabaggie
?


If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath
Christie
fishinabaggie


If you want to sign up JUST for the pink/green one square, go ahead. :)

Okay. For the pink and green yarn, I found the follow. These are Red Heart Super Saver no dye lot so they should be really easy to find.

PINK=Pretty 'N Pink
GREEN=Spring Green

I'm also teaching the Pixie how to make a granny square. :)

[christie]

Okay. For the pink and green yarn, I found the follow. These are Red Heart Super Saver no dye lot so they should be really easy to find.

PINK=Pretty 'N Pink
GREEN=Spring Green

I'm also teaching the Pixie how to make a granny square. :)

I found some really cool 12" square patterns here:

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/12in_squares.php

Also, I picked up some pink/green yesterday that is the Lion Heart/Vanna White brand. Would you rather have the ones you mentioned here?

[Novelafemme]

Sign me up for the pink and green square as well :)

My email addy is landphair@pharmacy.arizona.edu :stillheart:

[Novelafemme]

Question: can we knit OR crochet these squares??
:knitgirl:

[Arwen]

:knitgirl::knitboy:




Arwen

Cath aka bit (need email please)

SuperFemme (need email please)
Christie
HippieFlowerGirl (need email please)
Medusa (need email please)
Paphigleo
Linus (need email please)
K (Linus's partner) (need email please)
Novelafemme
fishinabaggie
?


If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath
Christie
fishinabaggie
Novelafemme
PixieStars


If you want to sign up JUST for the pink/green one square, go ahead. :)

Okay. For the pink and green yarn, I found the follow. These are Red Heart Super Saver no dye lot so they should be really easy to find.

PINK=Pretty 'N Pink
GREEN=Spring Green

Your pink and green will be fine! Those colors are just in case anyone wants to find good colors in cheap yarn! :)

FAQ's


Any pattern is fine
12" squares are necessary
Knit or crochet is good
April 30th is the date the squares should be out of your house and in the hands of the rest of the swappers
Please PM your emails to Arwen. If you put them in the thread, anyone can grab them including spammers.

[IttyBittyFem]

Oh whoops..
No, sorry :)
Misunderstood...
Maybe next year :) Right now i have a ton of projects and ..well no : )

Oh how I yearn to 'yarn' with the lovely Merrick. Sitting over a nice cup of tea, chatting about Butches (my favorite topic) doing the girlie chat, either knitting or crocheting, doesn't matter to me which. Although there is something to be said about the unique sound of the needles clicking when knitting.

As soon as I get these hands fixed, may I please request a 'date' with you Merrick and the Ladies? Perhaps at a Tea? ;)

I practiced on small projects when just beginning, the entire time with my holster :quickdraw:buckled tightly at my waist - watching Davy Crockett. What a confused child I was! :confused: :huhlaugh:

I fondly recall my very first sweater with two rows of a cable pattern running down the front panels of each side of the buttons - must have been approximately 10 years old, which was nothing more than a mere 25 years ago . . . you do the math! :jester: It was the most hideous multicolored purple however, I was convinced it to be pretty groovy at the time. :giggle:

I do have a question though since it's been so many years having taken on a project, is it still necessary to roll your yarn into those huge balls prior to beginning?

Kudos :bowdown:to all of you for your fascinating concept. Best of luck and have fun y'all.

:knitgirl: :knitboy: :knitgirl:

[MsMerrick]

Oh how I yearn to 'yarn' with the lovely Merrick. Sitting over a nice cup of tea, chatting about Butches (my favorite topic) doing the girlie chat, either knitting or crocheting, doesn't matter to me which. Although there is something to be said about the unique sound of the needles clicking when knitting.

As soon as I get these hands fixed, may I please request a 'date' with you Merrick and the Ladies? Perhaps at a Tea? ;)

I practiced on small projects when just beginning, the entire time with my holster :quickdraw:buckled tightly at my waist - watching Davy Crockett. What a confused child I was! :confused: :huhlaugh:

I fondly recall my very first sweater with two rows of a cable pattern running down the front panels of each side of the buttons - must have been approximately 10 years old, which was nothing more than a mere 25 years ago . . . you do the math! :jester: It was the most hideous multicolored purple however, I was convinced it to be pretty groovy at the time. :giggle:

I do have a question though since it's been so many years having taken on a project, is it still necessary to roll your yarn into those huge balls prior to beginning?

Kudos :bowdown:to all of you for your fascinating concept. Best of luck and have fun y'all.

:knitgirl: :knitboy: :knitgirl:
Come any time :) ... We'll be happy to refresh your hands and memory :)

[hippieflowergirl]

uhm...hmmmm...it's not that i dont suddenly have a lot of time on my hands...b'cuz i do. but i'm not sure y'all should depend upon me for a square. i can't seem to get past book mark stage...and that's being generous. if size matters, it appears i'm just creating bulky dental floss

[Arwen]

uhm...hmmmm...it's not that i dont suddenly have a lot of time on my hands...b'cuz i do. but i'm not sure y'all should depend upon me for a square. i can't seem to get past book mark stage...and that's being generous. if size matters, it appears i'm just creating bulky dental floss

No worries. :) The squares aren't due until end of April. Want to keep trying until 12/31? Maybe you can find others in your area to knit/crochet with so you can get past that stage? :)

[amiyesiam]

Hello to all

I knit and I like projects

can I join in?

ami

[Arwen]

If you are on the list below, you are agreeing to make twelve 12" squares and to mail eleven to the other people on this list. Let me know ASAP if this is not what you expected so I can take you off the list. :):knitgirl::knitboy:




Arwen

Cath aka bit (need email please)

SuperFemme (need email please)
Christie
Medusa (need email please)
Paphigleo
Linus
K (Linus's partner)
Novelafemme
fishinabaggie
Amiyesiam (need email please)
?


If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath
Christie
fishinabaggie
Novelafemme
PixieStars


If you want to sign up JUST for the pink/green one square, go ahead. :)

Okay. For the pink and green yarn, I found the follow. These are Red Heart Super Saver no dye lot so they should be really easy to find.

PINK=Pretty 'N Pink
GREEN=Spring Green

Your pink and green will be fine! Those colors are just in case anyone wants to find good colors in cheap yarn! :)

FAQ's


Any pattern is fine
12" squares are necessary
Knit or crochet is good
April 30th is the date the squares should be out of your house and in the hands of the rest of the swappers
Please PM your emails to Arwen. If you put them in the thread, anyone can grab them including spammers.

[Arwen]

If you are on the list below, you are agreeing to make twelve 12" squares and to mail eleven to the other people on this list. Let me know ASAP if this is not what you expected so I can take you off the list. :):knitgirl::knitboy:




Arwen

Cath aka bit (need email please)

SuperFemme (need email please)
Christie
Medusa (need email please)
Paphigleo
Linus
K (Linus's partner)
Novelafemme
fishinabaggie
Amiyesiam
?


If you want, please also make 1 extra one that is Pink/Green or a combo. :) Per Dusa's suggestion we can make a blanket for the Site Reunion raffle/auction/etc.

Doing the extra square:


Paphigleo
Arwen
Cath
Christie
fishinabaggie
Novelafemme
PixieStars


If you want to sign up JUST for the pink/green one square, go ahead. :)

Okay. For the pink and green yarn, I found the follow. These are Red Heart Super Saver no dye lot so they should be really easy to find.

PINK=Pretty 'N Pink
GREEN=Spring Green

Your pink and green will be fine! Those colors are just in case anyone wants to find good colors in cheap yarn! :)

FAQ's


Any pattern is fine
12" squares are necessary
Knit or crochet is good
April 30th is the date the squares should be out of your house and in the hands of the rest of the swappers
Please PM your emails to Arwen. If you put them in the thread, anyone can grab them including spammers.

[Arwen]

We have eleven folks with a possible twelfth if Hippychickgrl decides to join us.

I am a doofus and spaced the fact that the poll would be on the front page where EVERYONE could vote on it. So it's a freaking mess.

SO!

I would like to hear from all the PARTICIPANTS (only) on what color they want this afghan to be. Remember it is yours to keep or give as a gift so keep that in mind.

Here are the colors we talked about:

Purple (any shade including variegated) Neutral (tan, brown, black, ecru, white, varigated)

Autumn Jewel Tones (Red, Gold, Brown, Ebony, Green, Purple, variegated)

Blue (any shade including variegated)

Rainbow (Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Indigo, Violet and variegated)

Next question: Is anyone opposed to a Yahoogroup loop for the sole purpose of exchanging addresses and letting each other know how we are doing?

[christie]

We have eleven folks with a possible twelfth if Hippychickgrl decides to join us.

I am a doofus and spaced the fact that the poll would be on the front page where EVERYONE could vote on it. So it's a freaking mess.

SO!

I would like to hear from all the PARTICIPANTS (only) on what color they want this afghan to be. Remember it is yours to keep or give as a gift so keep that in mind.

Here are the colors we talked about:

Purple (any shade including variegated) Neutral (tan, brown, black, ecru, white, varigated)

Autumn Jewel Tones (Red, Gold, Brown, Ebony, Green, Purple, variegated)

Blue (any shade including variegated)

Rainbow (Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Indigo, Violet and variegated)

Next question: Is anyone opposed to a Yahoogroup loop for the sole purpose of exchanging addresses and letting each other know how we are doing?




Autumn Jewel Tones are my fav, followed by the blue family (just not pastels).

Personally, there isnt anywhere in the house we could use rainbow, unless of course, I rig it to a flagpole on the front lawn. :LGBTQFlag: I am sure that the Methodist church congregation across the street would just LOVE that!!!:cracked:

Yahoogroups is fine by me.

Arwen, thanks for all your efforts in coordinating this!

I managed to do the pink/green square yesterday! I am quite proud that I was able to figure it out! LOL I figure out depreciation schedules, accruals and the like... heaven forbid I not be able to figure out a granny square! LOL

Christie

[amiyesiam]

neutrals or autumn colors are my fav's

yahoo group is fine, just tell me how!

are there going to be limits to needle size, patterns, etc? I think I am going to go read the whole thread lol





We have eleven folks with a possible twelfth if Hippychickgrl decides to join us.

I am a doofus and spaced the fact that the poll would be on the front page where EVERYONE could vote on it. So it's a freaking mess.

SO!

I would like to hear from all the PARTICIPANTS (only) on what color they want this afghan to be. Remember it is yours to keep or give as a gift so keep that in mind.

Here are the colors we talked about:

Purple (any shade including variegated) Neutral (tan, brown, black, ecru, white, varigated)

Autumn Jewel Tones (Red, Gold, Brown, Ebony, Green, Purple, variegated)

Blue (any shade including variegated)

Rainbow (Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Indigo, Violet and variegated)

Next question: Is anyone opposed to a Yahoogroup loop for the sole purpose of exchanging addresses and letting each other know how we are doing?

[sweetcali]

I would love to participate in this. If it is not too late please add me to the list. Let me know please.

Thank you!!!

sweetcali

[Paphigleo]

Blues, Neutrals, or Autums is great.. heck just about anything BUT pink (although I will happily purchase and work in pink for the the site raffle!

*winks* I dooo have some beautiful chocolate wool for the neutrals that has recently been added to my stockpile o fiber love!

But that is *my* vote

1. Blues

2. Neutrals

3. Autumns

[Arwen]

And we are twelve!


Arwen

Cath aka bit (need email please)

SuperFemme (need email please)
Christie
Medusa (need email please)
Paphigleo
Linus
K (Linus's partner)
Novelafemme
fishinabaggie
Amiyesiam
Sweetcali (need email please)



Votes so far (I'm only counting your 1st choice):



Purple (any shade including variegated)
Neutral (tan, brown, black, ecru, white, varigated) Amiyesiam

Autumn Jewel Tones (Red, Gold, Brown, Ebony, Green, Purple, variegated) Christie

Blue (any shade including variegated) Paphigleo

Rainbow (Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Indigo, Violet and variegated)


So far everyone is good with the Yahoogroup.

[Jess]

Dear Jess, think of the damage you could do to her tubs and tubs of yarn. :)

Who do you think keeps her yarns, needles and "stuff" all neat and organized? Her amazing craftiness keeps the HouseDaddy in job security! ( Read: she can be Daddy's lil messmaker at times :cheer:

I have tried over the years to do these needlecraft arts, because folks said it would help me relax and focus. RELAX???? :rant: EGADS! My internal pressure to do things perfectly goes into overdrive. I guess I am just not a "crafty" feller. I do so very much appreciate this skill/ art in others though!

Do I get to vote on colors since I will have to work it into our color scheme? :LGBTQFlag: Prolly not, huh? Drats! :whoop:

[Arwen]

And we are twelve!


Arwen

Cath aka bit

SuperFemme (need email please)

Christie

Medusa (need email please) vote please
Paphigleo

Linus

K (Linus's partner) vote please
Novelafemme vote please
fishinabaggie

Amiyesiam
Sweetcali (need email please)




Votes so far (I'm only counting your 1st choice):



Purple (any shade including variegated)SweetCali
Neutral (tan, brown, black, ecru, white, varigated) Amiyesiam, FishinaBaggie

Autumn Jewel Tones (Red, Gold, Brown, Ebony, Green, Purple, variegated) Christie, Bit, Arwen, SuperFemme. Linus

Blue (any shade including variegated) Paphigleo

Rainbow (Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Indigo, Violet and variegated)


So far everyone is good with the Yahoogroup.

[Bit]

Just a reminder... Autumn colors include chocolate brown and deep jewel-tone blues, plus the camel-khaki-tan-mushroom family of neutrals. We don't necessarily have to be limited, yanno?

The difference between Autumn tones and say, Winter tones, is that Autumn colors are very warm--even the blues--and Winter colors are very pure (including all the icy blues).

So what fibers do people have in mind? Like Nick, I would prefer to work in wool, but I know everyone can't necessarily afford that. I think we have to consider shrinkage and washability of the finished blankets... if we use too many different fibers, they may shrink at different rates.

[amiyesiam]

Just a reminder... Autumn colors include chocolate brown and deep jewel-tone blues, plus the camel-khaki-tan-mushroom family of neutrals. We don't necessarily have to be limited, yanno?

The difference between Autumn tones and say, Winter tones, is that Autumn colors are very warm--even the blues--and Winter colors are very pure (including all the icy blues).

So what fibers do people have in mind? Like Nick, I would prefer to work in wool, but I know everyone can't necessarily afford that. I think we have to consider shrinkage and washability of the finished blankets... if we use too many different fibers, they may shrink at different rates.



autumn was my second choice, I wanna go to the yarn store (NOW)
I so enjoy things that teach me to be patient.

I am up for anything fiber wise.

[Arwen]

autumn was my second choice, I wanna go to the yarn store (NOW)
I so enjoy things that teach me to be patient.

I am up for anything fiber wise.



Yeah, so basically, this is just an excuse for us all to buy more yarn. I'm not fooling myself at all! LOLOLOLOL

Did you want to switch to Autumn then? :)

[Arwen]

Just a reminder... Autumn colors include chocolate brown and deep jewel-tone blues, plus the camel-khaki-tan-mushroom family of neutrals. We don't necessarily have to be limited, yanno?

The difference between Autumn tones and say, Winter tones, is that Autumn colors are very warm--even the blues--and Winter colors are very pure (including all the icy blues).

So what fibers do people have in mind? Like Nick, I would prefer to work in wool, but I know everyone can't necessarily afford that. I think we have to consider shrinkage and washability of the finished blankets... if we use too many different fibers, they may shrink at different rates.


I'd like to have a set group of colors just so we can all stay within the same range. No more than 7-9 choices. Can you come up with a list and some pictures for reference? This is sooo not my strong suit!

I can not afford wool plus I'm allergic to it. I break out if it is against my skin. :(:hospital-snoopy:

I'd like to (for the sake of cost) stick to acrylic/cotton/blends. I found one wool yarn that didn't make me break out as badly. LOL

[amiyesiam]

Yeah, so basically, this is just an excuse for us all to buy more yarn. I'm not fooling myself at all! LOLOLOLOL

Did you want to switch to Autumn then? :)




Yarn stores rock
sooooo is it acceptable to leave one's butch:king: at a medical procedure and go to the yarn store with his card?:eek::deepthoughts:
Oh the difficult choices I face in life


soo we need:

range of yarn colors:

type of yarn:
(cotton, acrylic,?)
yarn weight?:
(sport, worsted)

perhaps needle size range?:

[Bit]

Ami, the squares need to be 12" finished, so I would imagine any needle/hook that works with your yarn and pattern to get that size. Worsted weight yarn usually crochets nicely with an F hook, I think, doesn't it?

Me, I just pick up hooks and try them till I like the way it looks. *sheepish smile*

I can not afford wool plus I'm allergic to it. I break out if it is against my skin. :(:hospital-snoopy:


Then no wool for sure! And yes, I wondered about costs.

Um, Autumn colors... http://www.color-chart.org/blog/tag/autumn-color-palette/ This is someone's blog entry with three separate Autumn color charts, maybe it will give us a starting point?

Also the Autumn blues are turquoise, teal, and dark periwinkle, in case anyone was mystified.

[Arwen]

I did this with an H hook. Turns out to be a total of eleven rows with RedHeart (forgot to write down which kind but it's the most common one. LOL)

The colors are not coming through. The green is MUCH more lime and the pink is much brighter.

http://web1.twitpic.com/img/48279189-5b8924ec1a924b8dec103ab8c9bc0664.4b1f0bbc-scaled.jpg

http://twitpic.com/sqsgl link to square pic in case the one I am posting is too big.

[sweetcali]

I am really looking forward to this. I just need a tad bit of guidance. (shush no comments from the peanut gallery..lol)

So that I am clear, I make 12 squares plus one extra for the raffle. I am confused about the color scheme I am to use. Do I make the colors that won in the poll or am I making squares that the person voted for in the poll.

Thanks for your help...I really excited about doing this and looking forward to it. Thank ya'll for the opportunity to participate.

sweetcali

[Arwen]

I am really looking forward to this. I just need a tad bit of guidance. (shush no comments from the peanut gallery..lol)

So that I am clear, I make 12 squares plus one extra for the raffle. I am confused about the color scheme I am to use. Do I make the colors that won in the poll or am I making squares that the person voted for in the poll.

Thanks for your help...I really excited about doing this and looking forward to it. Thank ya'll for the opportunity to participate.

sweetcali

We will do twelve squares in the colorway that wins. So far it is looking like Autumn Jewel Tones are in the lead.

So:



Twelve 12" squares (make sure they are 12"--lol)
I will be sending out an email invitation from the Yahoogroup by Sunday. This will be an email loop where we can discuss this and exchange addresses etc.
The size of the yarn and hook/needles do not matter as long as the final product is 12". The whole point is to have something with character, yes? :)

[Novelafemme]

oooooo....i love the autumn colors!! This is going to be so much fun :D

[Arwen]

Um, Autumn colors... http://www.color-chart.org/blog/tag/autumn-color-palette/ This is someone's blog entry with three separate Autumn color charts, maybe it will give us a starting point?

Also the Autumn blues are turquoise, teal, and dark periwinkle, in case anyone was mystified.

http://color-chart.org/autumn-color-charts/autumn-color-chart3.jpg

Can we use that for the swapghan reference colors?

[Bit]

http://twitpic.com/sqsgl link to square pic in case the one I am posting is too big.


Did you use the Red Heart yarns you posted about? Are those what the colors should be?

http://color-chart.org/autumn-color-charts/autumn-color-chart3.jpg

Can we use that for the swapghan reference colors?

Works for me honey---just no ice white, lol, it will clash terribly!

I tell you what, I will buy the same yarn you do if you will tell me what brand and colors.

[Linus]

I did this with an H hook. Turns out to be a total of eleven rows with RedHeart (forgot to write down which kind but it's the most common one. LOL)

The colors are not coming through. The green is MUCH more lime and the pink is much brighter.

http://web1.twitpic.com/img/48279189-5b8924ec1a924b8dec103ab8c9bc0664.4b1f0bbc-scaled.jpg

http://twitpic.com/sqsgl link to square pic in case the one I am posting is too big.



Uh..I can tell you right now I ain't gonna be able to make anything that fancy. :knit: Is it ok if it's the same size but one solid colour, a single stitch type?

[Bit]

Works for me, :linus:!

[christie]

Uh..I can tell you right now I ain't gonna be able to make anything that fancy. :knit: Is it ok if it's the same size but one solid colour, a single stitch type?

Linus -

I didnt know how to make a granny square either... until I happened upon this link: http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/

After a couple of tries, it made perfect sense. It had always bothered me that I could do some of the more difficult stitches, but not the granny square.

I don't care what patterns, how simple or intricate. I think that the love that goes into each square is what will make the finished product beautiful...

Christie - who is looking forward to getting started :D

[amiyesiam]

ok, I went to annies attic.com

put some yarn colors on a post it

cut it
pasted it in pages (like word)
saved it as a pdf in documents
up loaded it to acrobat
and sent it to Corkey
it worked
I am going to try to send it to Bit (your email) to see if it works again

Bit these are what I think of with autumn colors only more deep orange and golds. Let me know what you think

[Bit]

Thank you, Ami! I am totally in awe of your techiness, darlin, that was really cool!

They're very beautiful but more subdued than I had in mind... maybe the deeper golds and oranges would make the colors pop more? It does have purple for Arwen, lol! Can you send it to the yahoo group? Can we send attachments?

[amiyesiam]

Thank you, Ami! I am totally in awe of your techiness, darlin, that was really cool!

They're very beautiful but more subdued than I had in mind... maybe the deeper golds and oranges would make the colors pop more? It does have purple for Arwen, lol! Can you send it to the yahoo group? Can we send attachments?

the colors washed out some, they were brighter/deeper
and I just could not seem to find the pumpkins and golds

I wanted to post it but don't know how
you are the only one I had an full email for
I had to type out entire emails for acrobat
and the yahoo group masks the end of our emails

dear that was not techiness that was a crap shot in the dark that happened to work

[Bit]

Let me see what I can do, Ami, k? LOL, twas toooo techiness! ;)

Headed offline for now, good night!

[amiyesiam]

LOL
night Bit

[Arwen]

Uh..I can tell you right now I ain't gonna be able to make anything that fancy. :knit: Is it ok if it's the same size but one solid colour, a single stitch type?

Honey, the pattern doesn't matter. The colors and size do. :) Granny squares are only ONE idea. Solid squares will be FANTABULOUS! I actually think Granny Squares are like the uber simple (gee can't she do anything else) of crochet. And no, lol, I have not branched out from Granny Squares. I can't read the darn patterns!


the colors washed out some, they were brighter/deeper
and I just could not seem to find the pumpkins and golds

I wanted to post it but don't know how
you are the only one I had an full email for
I had to type out entire emails for acrobat
and the yahoo group masks the end of our emails


I really liked them. But we need to narrow them down.

FIRST, we need all y'all on the loop. If you aren't there, please get there. If you didn't get an invite or you deleted it or whatever, send an email to BFP_swapghan-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Hurry up! We want to start buying yarn! lol

[amiyesiam]

As a note:

there are web sites that have a much larger selection of yarn colors than most stores here have.

we have 2 knitting stores here, but they are more high end specialty stores. (as in they don't sell stuff walmart would carry)
we have two national craft stores here (which is why we no longer have basic yarn stores)

so I will probably order on line!!!!!
so I really want to decide, so I can order

[amiyesiam]

just cause I needed one more project LOLhttp://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/album.php?albumid=6&pictureid=32

[Arwen]

We seem to be decided on the color as Autumn Jewel Tones.

If you are NOT on the Yahoogroups list, please join ASAP. We are almost settled on the exact colors.

If you did not get an invitation, please send an email to BFP_swapghan-subscribe@yahoogroups.com (BFP_swapghan@yahoogroups.com) to join that list.

KThnxBAI!

[amiyesiam]

It is almost time to buy yarn!!!!!!!!

[amiyesiam]

if anyone wants to know
the yarn samples
came from annies attic. com

[Bit]

I have yarn. I am experimenting with patterns. :cheesy:

[Arwen]

We are still at last count missing two folks on the Yahoo list. :) If you are not getting email from the bfp_swapghan list, you are not on the list. Let me know by PM and I will send out another invitation.

We've posted pictures of the yarn. And some squares are also showing up.

I've finished one square (well I haven't truly finished it because there are threads hanging off) and started the second one. Having so much fun doing this, y'all!

Thanks to everyone who is playing/knitting/crocheting along!

[Bit]

I finished one granny square (including ends) but I find myself wishing for a different pattern, so I'm experimenting with a bedspread motif, hoping the difference in fiber will up the final measurement to 12". I may or may not go back to granny squares, lol....

[Arwen]

I finished one granny square (including ends) but I find myself wishing for a different pattern, so I'm experimenting with a bedspread motif, hoping the difference in fiber will up the final measurement to 12". I may or may not go back to granny squares, lol....

If it is not 12", maybe try crocheting a border? :)

[Bit]

Oh! No Arwen, tis the other way, tis likely to be way too big, rather than too small... the yarn is twice as thick as bedspread cotton, yanno?... er, maybe more than that, even.... :knit: I may be crocheting but frog-it-back girl is still utterly appropriate!

[amiyesiam]

what colors did you go with Bit?

I finally got my yarn in the mail:cheesy:

and i should have been :happyjump:

but i was :sigh:

cause the colors are :thumbsup:

but they didn't make my:stillheart::danceparty:

so we went shopping and I got new yarn

and now I have been :knitgirl:

[Bit]

Well, I got two different brands, so my color names don't match... in Vanna's Choice I got Mustard and Autumn Red, which I think translate to Gold and Deep Claret. In Caron Simply Soft I got Deep Teal Heather, which I think translates to Greenhouse.

And then, yanno, I did a granny square and realized I was working with red green and gold... holiday colors. :blink: lol.... but Autumnish, oh so very Autumnish!

What did you end up with, Ami? It sure is hard matching colors to computer screens, but then, it can be hard matching colors to themselves too; my first green was a lighter jade green to match that first one we picked, and the yarn skeins held together seemed wonderful! But then when I started the granny square it was actually boring and needed a different green, and I had to go get the teal to make the colors pop again.

[amiyesiam]

i looked up your colors, they are wonderful!

i posted a pic in my gallery! (of my first square)

[amiyesiam]

i looked up your colors, they are wonderful!

i posted a pic in my gallery! (of my first square)

of my crocheted square!

[Arwen]

Love your square. I am going to try my variegated on the outer row. Love how yours looks!

HELP HELP HELP y'all!

I love to cart my crochet around with me. This means I have several balls at a time in my purse (do not go there). The darn things get all tangled up all the time.

There has to be a simple solution to this. I've thought about getting 1 gal zip lock bags to stick them in. Any other ideas?

[amiyesiam]

Love your square. I am going to try my variegated on the outer row. Love how yours looks!

HELP HELP HELP y'all!

I love to cart my crochet around with me. This means I have several balls at a time in my purse (do not go there). The darn things get all tangled up all the time.

There has to be a simple solution to this. I've thought about getting 1 gal zip lock bags to stick them in. Any other ideas?


a solution?
why yes I do!


1. I do mine by color, so i have my 1st test one done and i have
11 more gold centers done. I will now carry those and my green yarn
that way only one yarn carried at a time.

2. you can buy yarn caddies and you can make them. any container the size of the yarn can be used. You cut a hole for the strand of yarn to come out.
http://www.stitchwhimsy.com/2007/11/04/alternative-to-expensive-yarn-caddy/

3. you can also roll yarn into balls that don't use all the yarn (like the size of tennis balls and actually use a tennis ball holder to keep them in when you are out and about.

also can you carry a tote and your purse?

[Arwen]

a solution?
why yes I do!


1. I do mine by color, so i have my 1st test one done and i have
11 more gold centers done. I will now carry those and my green yarn
that way only one yarn carried at a time.

2. you can buy yarn caddies and you can make them. any container the size of the yarn can be used. You cut a hole for the strand of yarn to come out.
http://www.stitchwhimsy.com/2007/11/04/alternative-to-expensive-yarn-caddy/

3. you can also roll yarn into balls that don't use all the yarn (like the size of tennis balls and actually use a tennis ball holder to keep them in when you are out and about.

also can you carry a tote and your purse?


You rock! I do mine all different so it never occurred to me to do all the same patterns. BUG EYES. lol

I have a tote that I throw my purse (which is actually a pnecil case) into. LOL

[amiyesiam]

You rock! I do mine all different so it never occurred to me to do all the same patterns. BUG EYES. lol

I have a tote that I throw my purse (which is actually a pnecil case) into. LOL

[SIZE="3"]If I were doing this for myself I would most likely change patterns. But since each person is getting one square I thought i would make the same one for each. but that is me, any way is gonna be great!


[SIZE]

[Paphigleo]

You rock! I do mine all different so it never occurred to me to do all the same patterns. BUG EYES. lol

I have a tote that I throw my purse (which is actually a pnecil case) into. LOL

ummm... there is another solution...

iffin you don't laugh at me..


you can put each yarn-ball in nylons. As in the kind that only cover to knees or feets depending on your ball size.

My grandma used to stuff her purse with the free ones you can find at shoe stores.

[Arwen]

ummm... there is another solution...

iffin you don't laugh at me..


you can put each yarn-ball in nylons. As in the kind that only cover to knees or feets depending on your ball size.

My grandma used to stuff her purse with the free ones you can find at shoe stores.

Another great idea. Thanks, Nick!

Yesterday at work, I used my breaks to work on finishing the hanging threads on the first square. :)

[Arwen]

I finished my second square. Pretty happy about that. Also we need to decide who wants to piece the pink and green squares together

[amiyesiam]

Hi everyone!!!!!!!
It is the new year!!!!

My squares are coming alone great!

[Bit]

I can piece the pink and green afghan, Arwen, unless someone else wants to. If anyone wants to make more than one square for it, I can also make enough extra to make sure we have another full row.

I carry my yarn in the bag they sacked it in at the craft store, but I only take it to the laundromat. When I was taking thread crochet everywhere, I did use zipper bags to keep the thread and project together and clean in my bag.

Progress: Four squares done, fifth halfway. Mine are all standard granny squares but I change the color emphasis from square to square, since I started running out of gold already. *eeep*

[Arwen]

I can piece the pink and green afghan, Arwen, unless someone else wants to. If anyone wants to make more than one square for it, I can also make enough extra to make sure we have another full row.

I carry my yarn in the bag they sacked it in at the craft store, but I only take it to the laundromat. When I was taking thread crochet everywhere, I did use zipper bags to keep the thread and project together and clean in my bag.

Progress: Four squares done, fifth halfway. Mine are all standard granny squares but I change the color emphasis from square to square, since I started running out of gold already. *eeep*


Sweet. If everyone who is doing a pink/green square or two will send theirs to Cath along with their square for her, that would be swell.

I have two done and one almost done. Halfway through the next-to-last row.

We still have two folks who have not joined the Yahoo list. Adele, who I know has been crazy busy, and Novela. I haven't heard from her. Oh Novela! Are you out there? Are you still in?

[Arwen]

I just posted two pictures in my gallery of squares. One is the third one finished. The other is the fourth one started.

[amiyesiam]

Hi everyone!

Arwen those look great!

Mine are done except for weaving in the ends and trimming.

Mine are done in a grand (and so far successful) attempt to avoid sewing my sweater together. I finished knitting the sweater weeks ago. It is sitting here right next to me. I take it to work incase I have time to work on it. But it seems I don't have time. I do however have time to do granny squares! (and read, start the pen pal project, play on face book , read here etc)
I think I may be procrastinating a bit with this.

[Arwen]

Square four finished and square five started. If you haven't put your address on the Yahoolist database, please do. I am going to get some manila envelopes today so I can start shipping these out.

Um, is anyone here violently allergic to cats? You are going to want to launder mine. :)

[Bit]

Oh.

I, um, cleaned up the dining room and put the yarn away.

Ooops.

Four are done, the rest will be done... um, soon. Yes indeed. Soon.

:fallenangel:

[Arwen]

Darlin', don't sweat it. We have until the end of March to finish! :)

Who is doing a pink/green square? Do we have enough of those?

[christie]

Darlin', don't sweat it. We have until the end of March to finish! :)

Who is doing a pink/green square? Do we have enough of those?


I have 4 or 5 (i cant remember) done and a pink/green one.

Bit - I have asked Jess to remind me to pack up that pink/green yarn and send it to ya!

[amiyesiam]

I did a pink and green square!

[Arwen]

I posted a pic (the others got deleted after the upgrade...oops) of the five squares I've done so far. :)

[amiyesiam]

They look great Arwen!!

wonder how everyone else is doing?

[amiyesiam]

I put up a pic of my square I did to replace #11!
I tried something new

[sweetcali]

I have 4 squares knitted so far. I am absolutely loving it. Annnnndddddd all because of ya'll I now have one afghan finished and am working on the next.

I don't remember if I committed to making a pink and green square or not. So if I didn't I am committing to it now. LOL


sweetcali

[amiyesiam]

Awesome!!!!!!!

[Bit]

I have four squares done but got derailed on the fifth--will have to get back to it soon.

Arwen, when I put the pink-n-green swapghan together, do I mail it to you, or to Dusa?

[Arwen]

I have four squares done but got derailed on the fifth--will have to get back to it soon.

Arwen, when I put the pink-n-green swapghan together, do I mail it to you, or to Dusa?


Medusa, please. I'll lose it in a heartbeat.

And we now have the Reunion in August so we have a date for that P-n-G swapghan!

I'm taking lessons on how to read crochet patterns. I bought a book of dishcloths. I am going to turn some of those into squares I hope. LOL

I have five more to go.

How is everyone else doing? We are still missing some addresses on the file on the YahooGroup.

[amiyesiam]

I posted some pictures of more squares!

hope everyone is having fun!

[sweetcali]

Knit Knit Knit Knit

sweetcali

[Bit]

Ergonomic crochet hooks are saving me! I slowed down drastically on the crocheting but I can keep going with much less pain now. Working on my pink n green square and will get back to the autumn tones soon.

[christie]

Ergonomic crochet hooks are saving me! I slowed down drastically on the crocheting but I can keep going with much less pain now. Working on my pink n green square and will get back to the autumn tones soon.


:cheer:

I'm glad they worked for you! They just didn't for me.

[Arwen]

Clover crochet hooks really make a diference for me. Of course i lose them a lot and they are EXPENSIVE. 5-7 for a hook takes a bite out of my budget.

And I need to go get one because I have a project that is going to need a bigger hook than I currently have. WHINE. :)

Squares got put on hold. I have 6 finished with the 7th in progress. So that means only 2 more after that. W00t! Please make sure your name and address are in the Yahoogroup database!

And pretty please, could everyone do a check in? I'm getting concerned because I haven't heard from some of you. If you are not doing this, you really need to let us know so we can adjust what we are doing. thanks!:kissy:

[amiyesiam]

checking in!

[Bit]

Checking in, and I emailed Nick, too.

:cheer:

I'm glad they worked for you! They just didn't for me.

{{{{{{{{{{{{Christie}}}}}}}}}}}}}} you're such a sweetheart!

So. I was shocked to realize I wasn't as done as I thought; mine all needed another row. My new tally is pink-n-green, done; two autumns, done; three autumns, need one more row. Then I'll be back to making more autumn squares.

Should we wait to mail them out until we have our full sets done? or should we mail them as we finish them?

[Bit]

Arwen, Nick says he's still in. He's been working a lot of double shifts and is beat, but he'll be back.

[fishinabaggie]

Hi all.
I am having a good time making my squares! :) I am working on #7 in the autumn tones.
I have made 2 for the pink-n-green afghan < I was hoping to make a couple of others too. Is that over kill?? Should I just stick with the two I made and go back under my yarn rock now? Someone advise me.......before I start making pink and green squares for everyone on the site!!! LOL
Liz/fishinabaggie

[Bit]

More pink and green squares are GREAT, Liz! I was going to make extra for the raffleghan too, to make it bigger. Thanks for yours also!!

I keep thinking I have my squares all caught up and then I find a mistake and have to fix it. :knit: So the count now is three finished, the fourth with one row to go, and the fifth with two rows to go. Sheesh. *sheepish look*

But the good news is that I only have three rows to go and I can start my sixth square, right?

So I have a question... should I wait until I have them all done to start sending them out, or should I send them out as I finish each one?

[sweetcali]

Welll.....So I thought I was almost done with the squares for the swapghan then I remeasured. :| Don't ask me how I did it; but I swear they measured 12 x 12, but ummmm I have a couple that are a litttle bit longer then 12 x12. So unless someone doesn't mind one that is a tad longer then I shall be re-knitting them. ugh....

I figured I would send mine all out at once.

As far as the raffleghan I will knit those when I am done with the swapghan.

sweetcali

[amiyesiam]

Welll.....So I thought I was almost done with the squares for the swapghan then I remeasured. :| Don't ask me how I did it; but I swear they measured 12 x 12, but ummmm I have a couple that are a litttle bit longer then 12 x12. So unless someone doesn't mind one that is a tad longer then I shall be re-knitting them. ugh....

I figured I would send mine all out at once.

As far as the raffleghan I will knit those when I am done with the swapghan.

sweetcali

do not redo mine, it will be fine, I can block it to go with mine.

[sweetcali]

do not redo mine, it will be fine, I can block it to go with mine.

Thank you ami!! I seriously could have thought they all measured out. Who knows what happened. LOL

sweetcali

[Arwen]

I'm good! I have at least 6 squares. :)

[Bit]

Hey sweetcali, don't redo my square either--I'm going to set them all with sashing like a quilt, so it will work out just fine.

I can really relate to thinking they all measured out; mine turned out to be eleven inches after I remeasured, and I was shocked, lol....

[christie]

I have the same issue in that some of mine came out bigger. I have them all done, and thought that once I finish the afghan I am making for Momma's 75th bday later this month, I would take off the extra rows before I send them out.

One would think that since I count things for a living, I woulda noticed sooner!! ugh.

[Bit]

Okay, if so many of us are having trouble getting to exactly twelve inches, I don't feel so silly!

For everyone that is making squares for me, if they don't come out exactly at twelve, please don't worry, k? You can mail to me as they are.

[Arwen]

It's our first time to do this, y'all. It will all be FABULOUS! I need to get mine finished. :)

[amiyesiam]

Hi everyone!
how are we doing?
is our dead line still the same?
and if you need my address pm me!
I can not wait to get started on this

on the other hand
things that should get done first
final sleeve of my first sweater
so I can finnish it

5 books that need read

beaded coaster project I need to do

pen pal project I need to do

ya, sigh
never enough time

[Bit]

Five finished; the sixth one started, about half-done with it. :cheesy:

[sweetcali]

O.K. So I checked the yahoo group and I believe it was a total of 9 needed. I will check one more time to be sure; HOWEVER I am done with alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 9 squares for the swapghan. WOOOT!!!..

Well almost done I am going to handwash them and block them before I send them out.

Now I just need verification on raffleghan and I can work on that.

I know my silly questions might bother some of you; however I ask them because well while I was on chemo it kinda screwed messed up my thinking patterns. So I kinda have to ask so that I make sure that I understand what it is that I think I am understanding.

So thank all of you for your love and patience with me.


sweetcali

[Bit]

But sweetcali.... you didn't ask any questions... *puzzled*

I'm thinking maybe you wanted to ask about the raffleghan? You make as many pink and green squares as you feel like making, and then send them to me (my addy is in the yahoo database). I'll put all the squares together and send the raffleghan on to Medusa.

Is that what you wanted to know, or did I guess wrong? *soft smile*

[Arwen]

Check the Yahoogroups files please. If your address is not there, we need it ASAP. Deadline is looming. :)

Calibaby, the raffleghan is also 12" squares in pink and green. I have two of those to send to BittyBit.

I have seven squares done. I need to check how many we are. From the top of my head:

Arwen
Bit
Amiyesiam
Christie
SweetCali
Papihigleo
Linus
K
FishInABaggie

That's nine. Three dropped out. Were we ever at twelve? We have eight addresses in the database. Since Linus and K share quarters, that's right.

So...I think there are only nine of us total. So we each need to make eight squares to send. :) And then however many we each want for our own blankets.

[Bit]

Okay! So I've got seven done! :cheer:

And now I'm outta yarn. :whoop:

I dunno whether to redo some of what I have to get a fourth color in there--and thereby have enough to finish all nine squares--or try to match colors and buy more.

I think I'm sorry I already wove in all my yarn tails. *rueful smile*

[Bit]

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. :(

[christie]

I missed the deadline too. Mine will go out some times this week.

[amiyesiam]

Ok, I thought the dead line was later
mine are done and go out in fridays mail.

I have 2 pink and green ones done and will be doing a 3rd this week.
Cath, would you like a piece of drift wood from Lake Erie, when I send the squares?

[Bit]

Well, Ami... do I have to give it to the dog? ~laughing over the elkhorn still~ Oh, YES, I would love to have a piece of driftwood! You sure know how to tickle a girl's heart! *happy dance*

I'm TRULY glad to see that I am not the only one that missed the original deadline. I vote we move it a couple weeks, so that none of us are late. *grin*

[amiyesiam]

Well, Ami... do I have to give it to the dog? ~laughing over the elkhorn still~ Oh, YES, I would love to have a piece of driftwood! You sure know how to tickle a girl's heart! *happy dance*

I'm TRULY glad to see that I am not the only one that missed the original deadline. I vote we move it a couple weeks, so that none of us are late. *grin*

ya know, the elk horn was for the dog, it was gotten at a actual doggy store.
the drift wood is for you, cause you like crafty things! It would be karmatic justice if the dog got a hold of it though

maybe the dead line should be my birthday!!!!!!!!! April 24th! that gives everyone time.

[Bit]

ya know, the elk horn was for the dog, it was gotten at a actual doggy store.
the drift wood is for you, cause you like crafty things! It would be karmatic justice if the dog got a hold of it though

maybe the dead line should be my birthday!!!!!!!!! April 24th! that gives everyone time.

*hrumph* to karmatic justice. *injured sniff* the dog gets plenty of bones to chaw upon; she cannot have my driftwood.... and neither can her brother! :hrmph:

So, I sure hope everyone meant it that cat hair is not a problem... how funny that so many of us have cats!

Please remember to use the Asheville address for Nick (Paphigleo).

I like the April 24th deadline! That helps a lot.

[amiyesiam]

Mine are ready to go out
however I can not find the addresses in the yahoo group
please help me or just email me
and if you need mine let me know

[Arwen]

Mine are ready to go out
however I can not find the addresses in the yahoo group
please help me or just email me
and if you need mine let me know

All the addresses should be in the Database on the Yahoogroup. Log into Yahoo. Go to the email list. Click on Database on the left hand side to access the database. :)

[amiyesiam]

All the addresses should be in the Database on the Yahoogroup. Log into Yahoo. Go to the email list. Click on Database on the left hand side to access the database. :)

i had been there and i went back
"complete phone book" in my way of thinking means something to be completed, not something that is done, that would be "completed phone book"
so I clicked it and magically there it is!!!!!!
thank you

[amiyesiam]

ok everyone
I just finished printing out all the on line post office postage !!!!
Our mail lady will be picking them up in the am
so please watch for your envelopes (Cath you have a box due to pink and green ones)
Linus there are 2 in your box for the both of you
Can everyone take the time to let me know when you get them

[christie]

So, after the new bed delivery this morning, I was out the door to the post office, squares ready to be packed in jiffy bags and posted.

Trip to wally world to pick up jiffy bags. Sat in the car for 20 mins stuffing the squares into the bags (I got too small a size, I think) and addressing them.

Stop at the post office, bag full of stuffed envelopes, a digital cable box ready to be mailed back to Comcast (of the devil, I tell ya) and my mother's 75th bday afghan (twin bed spread size). I struggle to the door under my various postal packages and low and behold... they are CLOSED!!! :overreaction:

They are all in the car and I will post them from Richmond on Monday.

[amiyesiam]

So, after the new bed delivery this morning, I was out the door to the post office, squares ready to be packed in jiffy bags and posted.

Trip to wally world to pick up jiffy bags. Sat in the car for 20 mins stuffing the squares into the bags (I got too small a size, I think) and addressing them.

Stop at the post office, bag full of stuffed envelopes, a digital cable box ready to be mailed back to Comcast (of the devil, I tell ya) and my mother's 75th bday afghan (twin bed spread size). I struggle to the door under my various postal packages and low and behold... they are CLOSED!!! :overreaction:

They are all in the car and I will post them from Richmond on Monday.

oh that just sucks

[Bit]

Awww Christie, that kinda thing happens to me too.

My local grocery store has a scale and sells postage, so that's where I'll be taking the envelopes this coming week.

Ami, I'll be on the watch for the box.

[Bit]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Ami}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} The driftwood is MARVELOUS!! Thank you so very very much!!

The twisty stick is mine; I claimed it. :cheesy: Gryph can have the other one though, if he would like.... but the twisty stick? Mine! Mine! Mine! <insert seagull smiley here, lol>

Keeping track: I have received swapghan and raffleghan squares from Ami and from Christie.

I have managed to address envelopes to go out to y'all... no squares inside those envelopes yet, though, lol...

[christie]

Mine went into the mail system today. Here's praying that USPS has a clue. Being in the mail business, I am not that hopeful! LOL

[amiyesiam]

I got Christies today !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jess]

sneaking in to say.. a white squishy envelope arrived in the post. I am guessing it is a square!.. I'm sure the wifey will let yas know from whence it came when she gets home to open it :)

[christie]

sneaking in to say.. a white squishy envelope arrived in the post. I am guessing it is a square!.. I'm sure the wifey will let yas know from whence it came when she gets home to open it :)

STAY outta my mail!!!!! Aren't you and yer pal supposed to be :hammer: on the fence today???

Hrmph - I HATE that Hy gets to the mail before I do!

[Jess]

STAY outta my mail!!!!! Aren't you and yer pal supposed to be :hammer: on the fence today???

Hrmph - I HATE that Hy gets to the mail before I do!

F is for fence. F is for Friday.

nanner nanner is for early mail getter :raspberry:

:simplelaugh:

:bolt:

[Linus]

Welp. I just sent out ours. K helped me with some since I was having a heck of a time keeping my lines straight (I swear I measured it with each row! :blink: ) Anyways, those who got the green ones... sorry. :( I did try very hard. They are mostly straight...

[christie]

Welp. I just sent out ours. K helped me with some since I was having a heck of a time keeping my lines straight (I swear I measured it with each row! :blink: ) Anyways, those who got the green ones... sorry. :( I did try very hard. They are mostly straight...

No worries from me, Linus. There isnt anything "remotely straight" about me :cracked:

(sometimes, I crack me up)

[Linus]

LOL.. well, it was taking me about a day or two to do one square (I'd look at it, realize it was uneven, unravel it and try again). Thankfully, K felt pity for me and helped me out with some.

[Bit]

Welp. I just sent out ours. K helped me with some since I was having a heck of a time keeping my lines straight (I swear I measured it with each row! :blink: ) Anyways, those who got the green ones... sorry. :( I did try very hard. They are mostly straight...

Not to worry, darlin! The beauty of knitting and crochet is that they are sooo forgiving--being stitched into an afghan will likely correct any inconsistencies in the various squares.

Jusy fyi when you're making projects for yourself, if a square is really crooked, it can always be blocked, also. You wet it, smooth it to the proper size and shape, and pin it down, then let it dry. Solves all KINDS of problems!

[Bit]

Christie's square arrived today!

[christie]

I've received ami's!

Thanks :D

[christie]

and I got Linus' and Kristen's today! Thank you both SO much!

[amiyesiam]

and I got Linus' and Kristen's today! Thank you both SO much!

so not fair LOL
hopefully they come tomorrow
this is getting exciting

[amiyesiam]

Linus and K's came today
so very nice
this is so exciting!!!!!
but the waiting is soooo hard

[sweetcali]

Due to the last 2 weeks being full blast I have not mailed my squares out. I shall be mailing them out this week.


sweetcali

[amiyesiam]

everyone has till the 24th to get them mailed out
so no one is late yet!

[sweetcali]

everyone has till the 24th to get them mailed out
so no one is late yet!


phewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww (f)

sweetcali

[Bit]

I received Linus' and K's squares yesterday, too!

[amiyesiam]

pssssst
hi everyone
da wicked knitty bitch is here to say
it's time
and everyone isn't here
posting
how they are doing
with da knitty
soooooo
if ya haven't mailed yet
please come on in and confess your sins
all will be forgiven
no one gets punished
(too many would enjoy that too much)

[Bit]

*shuffles in, head hanging* yes, I missed even the extended deadline... I got sick. We have to go buy cat food later today, I will do my best to mail the squares then.

[amiyesiam]

I just want to know if folks are still doing it and about where they are

[Bit]

:|

Um, Ami... *stage whisper* that's kinda personal, hon.... :blink:

*sorry for teasing ya, that was JUST too good to pass by, lol*

I took my squares to the mail center at the grocery store tonight; they'll be picked up and taken to the main post office tomorrow and should arrive to people in a few days.

I'm feeling pretty dork-ly about the whole thing... remember how shocked I was that my squares were not 12" after all, and I got delayed by having to add extra rows to them?

I measured them again before I put them in the envelopes this afternoon.

13 1/2".

:knit:

Well, at least now I know why I ran out of yarn, eh? Um, I have leftover yarn now.

[amiyesiam]

I just want to know if folks are still doing it and about where they are



this is what happens when you are running late for work

I assure you I don't really want to know, (in any way shape or form)
if people are DOING IT

I am courious as to how people are coming along with their projects.

[Bit]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Ami}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} LOL, hon, we know... sorry I couldn't resist teasing. *hangs head, penintent*

Hey, I heard from Nick; he's still pretty far behind. I think he's been working a lot of double shifts lately.

[sweetcali]

I do so humbly apologize for NOT getting mine mailed out yet. Life was in session in our house for a couple of weeks now. I will get them mailed out this week. I am so very sorry for not getting them mailed.

sweetcali

[christie]

No worries here, cali. Life happens more often than not and you know the ole saying about the best laid plans...LOL

Many thanks to each of you who are participating. I think its really special to share our energy and time with one another :)

[Bit]

{{{{{{{{{{{{sweetcali}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Glad you checked in, hon! I was worried about you.

Now where the heck is our Arwen? Has she recovered from her latest Writers' Road Trip yet?

We haven't heard from Liz either... you okay, sugar?

[amiyesiam]

I got Cath's square today!!!!! Very pretty!

[christie]

I got Cath's too! Thank you so much!

[Bit]

Oh, yaaay! They got there! {{{{{{{{{{{{{{Ami, Christie}}}}}}}}}}}}} You're very welcome. Thank you for being patient with me!

[Bit]

Oh, I forgot to say! Christie, I sent you the squares without frogging off the extra--please feel free to do so if you like!

[christie]

No worries, Cath - I think I am going to do a "crazy-ghan" and use the different sizes and stuff. I'll let ya'll know how it turns out!

[PearlsNLace]

Im being a tattle tale. Somebody may want to beat a certain guy over da head with a 2x4, I know for a fact it will help get him moovin. I think its possible that work is kickin his arse really hard, and some encouragment would be a good thing. He means well. Hes just bone tired.

Not mentioning names, of course.

Just well, sayin.

[amiyesiam]

Im being a tattle tale. Somebody may want to beat a certain guy over da head with a 2x4, I know for a fact it will help get him moovin. I think its possible that work is kickin his arse really hard, and some encouragment would be a good thing. He means well. Hes just bone tired.

Not mentioning names, of course.

Just well, sayin.

Soooo how many does he have done? (not mentioning names or suggesting that you might actually know the answer LOL)

So tell him we are sending encouragement! :knit:

and thank you bunches and bunches for the update!!!!!!!!!

[Arwen]

I stalled out at 7. I am going to do my best to get them mailed out this weekend. Thanks to everyone who has sent theirs! I really love what I'm seeing.

I just got back from a crazy road trip so let me get things settled and I PROMISE I'll get you your squares with interest! :)

[Bit]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Arwen}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Welcome home, love!

[fishinabaggie]

I hurt my arm a few weeks ago. Seeing another doc on Thurs to see if I tore a bicep muscle. I have been in agony!!!

It is feeling good enough to put the finishing touches on them by this weekend I hope.

I don't blame you if I am barred from any further projects involving arms and yarn!!!

I LOVE the squares I have gotten! Thank you all. :)

Again, I am so sorry. I'll post again when they are in the mail.

fishinabaggie/Liz

[amiyesiam]

I don't think we will bar you for being in pain!

[Bit]

Oh Liz my golly I am so sorry about your arm! Tearing muscles is really awful! Please darlin, don't push it on the squares on my account, okay? Get better and be good to yourself.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Liz}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

[Bit]

Is anyone else going to send pink and green squares, or should I go ahead and start putting the raffleghan together? I can wait, if I know more squares are coming.

[Arwen]

I have two pink and green squares. I also have ALL my squares right where I left them. Sigh. I'm back to my 1-10 shift so I am going to attempt to mail out before work. I suck at the mailing part of this game.

[amiyesiam]

I posted a pic of my squares all laid out. I have three rows sewn together.

[amiyesiam]

Knock Knock
poke
hello

can we have some feed back on where people are at?
So not mad, just don't like things left up in the air.
feeling bad for being the bad guy

[christie]

Knock Knock
poke
hello

can we have some feed back on where people are at?
So not mad, just don't like things left up in the air.
feeling bad for being the bad guy

Dont feel bad - usually i am the pain in the ass! LOL

I would like to know as well, just so I know if I can just put the ones I have received away for a bit. Jess is on a tidy tear around the house these days!

[Arwen]

I'm allergic to the post office.

Actually it's just that it's a major pain in the ass to get to one from where I am. I know I can't do it until Monday at the earliest.

[lipstixgal]

I crochet too what are you guys crocheting?

[amiyesiam]

I'm allergic to the post office.

Actually it's just that it's a major pain in the ass to get to one from where I am. I know I can't do it until Monday at the earliest.


Do you realize you don't have to go to the post office? I rarely go there. I log on to the post office. and print out my labels and leave stuff for the post man or drop in in a mail box.
you just have to be able to weigh your package. You can get mailers at most stores.
and thank you for responding

[amiyesiam]

I crochet too what are you guys crocheting?

we are at the end of a swapgan. Read back for info about it!

[fishinabaggie]

Is anyone else going to send pink and green squares, or should I go ahead and start putting the raffleghan together? I can wait, if I know more squares are coming.



YIKES! YES!
I have 4 for you.
Will mail REAL soon (along with the regular one).
I will put a pic in my gallery so you can see what I am sending you, Bit.
Thank you everybody for your patience. My arm is doing much better and I will get to putting the finishing touches on the squares.
:)
Liz/fishinabaggie

[Bit]

Knock Knock
poke
hello

can we have some feed back on where people are at?
So not mad, just don't like things left up in the air.
feeling bad for being the bad guy

SOMEBODY has to be organized, darlin! Thank you for keeping this going; I appreciate what you're doing!

I'm allergic to the post office.

Actually it's just that it's a major pain in the ass to get to one from where I am. I know I can't do it until Monday at the earliest.


Well, I'm nowhere near as organized as Ami is, but I can tell you that four stamps were more than enough for two squares! :cheesy:

I looked for alternate places for you to try, but I cannot really tell if they're close to you. They're in the same zip code though.

Office Depot is probably your best bet for a place with a scale and regular mail pickup. http://usps.whitepages.com/service/abn/office-depot-2101-s-lamar-blvd-austin-tx-3600g0304 (http://usps.whitepages.com/service/abn/office-depot-2101-s-lamar-blvd-austin-tx-3600g0304)

Here is the list. http://usps.whitepages.com/abn/TX/78704 (http://usps.whitepages.com/abn/TX/78704) It includes CVS and Walgreens.

[Bit]

YIKES! YES!
I have 4 for you.
Will mail REAL soon (along with the regular one).
I will put a pic in my gallery so you can see what I am sending you, Bit.
Thank you everybody for your patience. My arm is doing much better and I will get to putting the finishing touches on the squares.
:)
Liz/fishinabaggie

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Liz}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} How cool!! That means, with Arwen's two, we'll have eighteen squares. The raffleghan grows!

I'm so glad your arm is doing better! Hope you get your life back right away; I just hate being sidelined like that!

[amiyesiam]

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Liz}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} How cool!! That means, with Arwen's two, we'll have eighteen squares. The raffleghan grows!

I'm so glad your arm is doing better! Hope you get your life back right away; I just hate being sidelined like that!


THis is great. I will still send the new ones so it will be big!!!!!!

[sweetcali]

OK OK OK...Yes I am guilty of late mailing but allllllll of them have been mailed out finally.

OK Ya'll can recover from shock now and eat chocolate.

sweetcali

[amiyesiam]

OK OK OK...Yes I am guilty of late mailing but allllllll of them have been mailed out finally.

OK Ya'll can recover from shock now and eat chocolate.

sweetcali

butttt you are nnnnoooottttt the last oooonnnneeeee
thereeeeee areeeeee sttillllllll twoooooo moreeeeeeee outtttttttt thereeeeeee

[Bit]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAY sweetcali!!

Ami, you were right, I should have said seventeen.

Sooooooooooooooooooooo... Liz? Arwen? Gonna mail squares for the raffleghan to me this week? :eyebat:

[amiyesiam]

sweetcali's came today

as for the other two :praying:
please

[sweetcali]

sweetcali's came today

as for the other two :praying:
please


YAY !!!

I hope it works out all right. ugh

sweetcali

[Bit]

I am so aggravated with the post office right now! The square I'm sending--TRYING to send!--to Sweetcali keeps coming back marked "postage due" with BIG BOLD BLACK lines marked right through the middle of the Forever stamps!! I'm going to have to go to the post office and ask what's going on; it only needs 68 cents postage and right now, it has $1.76 on it, all marked out and unusable!

Please say a prayer that I can avoid swearing at the person behind the counter when I get there tomorrow--it surely won't be their fault--but I am SO FRUSTRATED! Why did I spend the money I did on Forever stamps if they're unusable? How will I pay my bills now?

If this is the kind of postal service the country's coming to, it's no wonder that people are paying their bills by phone and online! Sheesh!

[amiyesiam]

YAY !!!

I hope it works out all right. ugh

sweetcali

actually it is great!
the color matches one of the colors in the verigated yarn and it is the right size too!

[Bit]

Arwen, Liz!

Tis mid-June now... please mail me the raffleghan squares? Pretty please?

[christie]

Cali - I received yours and its lovely - thank you so much!

[Linus]

SweetCali, we got yours.

As a reminder to those who still are sending you can send both Kristen's and mine in the same envelope. :)

[Arwen]

Will be in the mail by Thursday or you can all beat me. I'm so sorry for my postal flakiness. :(

[amiyesiam]

Will be in the mail by Thursday or you can all beat me. I'm so sorry for my postal flakiness. :(


Gosh had I known there was a prize for being late I woulda sent mine out late too.:blink:

[lipstixgal]

Is it too late to join in on this fun I crochet too!! Please PM me.:rrose::rrose:

[christie]

Is it too late to join in on this fun I crochet too!! Please PM me.:rrose::rrose:

We have already finished this one, altho Bit might be still able to accept a square for the "raffleghan" - an afghan in the pink/green site colors to be donated to the Reunion raffle.

I would be up for another round if anyone is interested. I am just about finished with my latest project and well, you know what they say about idle hands! :blink:

[Bit]

Will be in the mail by Thursday or you can all beat me. I'm so sorry for my postal flakiness. :(


:hrmph: I do not beat anyone who would LIKE it.

:vigil: :vigil: :vigil: :vigil: :vigil:

[Bit]

Gosh had I known there was a prize for being late I woulda sent mine out late too.:blink:

Don't you dare, lol!!!

I think you should get a prize for being the one who kept us all on track, though!

[amiyesiam]

First off Cath did you get the box?

Nextly I have 3.5 more rows on Corkey's afghan and it will be done

the next nextly, I took Corkey to the knitting store so he could pick out a sweater pattern and yarn for the sweater I will be making him!

and
lastly
there is always a lastly
and it often isn't positive
cause ya know
if ya gotta have good news and bad news
the bad news should come last
so here goes

and lastly

I would really like the last 2 squares for the swapgan. Mine is almost all together and would like to finish it.
I really feel bad being the harpy bitch like creature that keeps coming back to rain on wonderful peoples parades. But then again I don't really feel bad I am just afraid that you won't like me cause I am not behaving like a well manored woman and keeping my mouth shut.

thank you
Me

[Bit]

{{{{{{{{{{{Ami}}}}}}}}}} Thanks for remembering to post here--I keep forgetting!!

Yes, darlin, I got the box, thank you very much!

Now, if you will be so kind as to plug your ears??

ARWEN AND LIZ

Please mail your squares to me NOW. I will be putting the raffleghan together starting Tuesday. If your squares are not here in my hot lil hannypats, they will be left out.

It would be a real shame for your love for the Planet, which you have already manifested into finished squares, to be rendered invisible simply because of timing.

Mail them now, please, so you can be part of the raffleghan!

[christie]

I have been sitting on my hands in an effort to not post about folks getting down to the wire and hearing nothing as to their progress and time frame of completion.

At the very base level, its simply disrespectful. If you have not finished the squares, why not just say, "Hey - I know this was my grand idea, but I am unable to finish the project." (Yes, Arwen, that is pointed at you because I believe when you take on a leadership role, you have the added responsibility of maintaining communication)

The silence on this thread, while you continue to post daily on others, speaks volumes. Things come up. Life happens. I have the can-see-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel home renovation in progress while I have been battling my own physical health issues and my fulltime run the world job. Cath has not just carpel tunnel and fibro but also had to navigate getting things mailed while depending on public transportation and budgetary issues. Ami, I'm sure, has a very full plate with her life. Linus and K have a full, busy life, and Cali is battling the big C. (If I missed anyone, it was not on purpose, but rather fibro brain fog this morning - I was simply using the things off the top of my head as examples of each of us having 1001 things a minute to do)

I just don't understand how folks can just blow other people off and it is so disappointing and really pisses me off. Communicating with folks is what we do here and to have others hold your feet to the fire for something we all VOLUNTEERED to be a part of, well, it just sucks.

Maybe this is a little harsh, but its not like we had unspoken expectations of one another. We all committed to something and I simply expected folks to live up to it - and if for some reason, couldn't, to have them communicate that they could no longer participate.

It doesn't make you a bad person, but I would rather you just say it ain't happening rather than passive-aggressively say it.

Its not fair to put the rest of us in the position to be the bad guys. Its not fair to Cath who has offered to put together the afghan for the Reunion raffle to be in a holding pattern just waiting to see what/when the remaining squares will arrive.

To that end, I spoke with Cath yesterday via emails and I have completed the two remaining squares she needs to finish the afghan. Since our rinky dink post office is closed until Tuesday because of the holiday, I am shooting to send her 6 additional, but at the very least, she will have the two to finish what we offered up for the raffle. This isn't me tooting my own horn or anything, but rather feeling the need for us to do what we said we would, and taking the initiative to make that happen. I refuse to be one of the "oh, you can't depend on _________ because they don't do what they say they will."

To those of you who sent out your squares, a sincere thank you for sharing part of your energy and self with me. I am honored that you chose to do so and will proudly display our efforts in our home.

Christie

[Arwen]

You are absolutely right, Christie. I am disrespectful. I keep telling myself I'm going to do this and then something comes up. I let things get in the way. I do have the squares out and will endeavor to still mail them. I appreciate your doing this.

I will also return everyone's squares to them when I mail them mine. It's only fair.

I appreciate your candor.

I will remove myself from this project and any future projects. No hard feelings on my part at all. I hope y'all can forgive me.

[christie]

You are absolutely right, Christie. I am disrespectful. I keep telling myself I'm going to do this and then something comes up. I let things get in the way. I do have the squares out and will endeavor to still mail them. I appreciate your doing this.

I will also return everyone's squares to them when I mail them mine. It's only fair.

I appreciate your candor.

I will remove myself from this project and any future projects. No hard feelings on my part at all. I hope y'all can forgive me.


Arwen -

I hope you know that I didn't post to be hurtful and that I don't like that the situation came down (for me) that I felt I needed to speak my feelings about it.

I know how easy it is to start a project, especially a crafty one, and for the enthusiasm to wane. Its one of the reasons I usually have a couple different things going at once and also why I read two or three books at a time. Its that immediate gratification thing for me.

Thank you for taking time to respond. You needn't return my square. I made it and sent it in the spirit of which we started this project. Perhaps hanging on to them will give you the "umph" one day to pick up your yarn and start crocheting away.

Best,
Christie

[Bit]

I will also return everyone's squares to them when I mail them mine. It's only fair.


I think that although you might be feeling badly right now, I would MUCH rather you stay in the project and keep my square. If you can find a way to mail me your raffleghan squares this week, I will add them to the raffleghan.

Yanno, sometimes in life we come up against something that is a "Do Not." It doesn't normally make sense, yanno? We start something with great enthusiasm and the best of intentions, but somewhere along the way we get a strong message that we need to stop... then every time we try to finish it, we find ourselves deflected away, either by other things immediately claiming our attention or by our own emotions suddenly making us too tired to cope.

When it's this consistent, I find it to be a big red flag that something is wrong which I haven't consciously acknowledged yet. In my own life, I have finally acknowledged that I have a huge "Do Not" about the psychic line; no matter how hard I tried, I could NOT make myself log in. I dunno why; it doesn't make any sense. I chose to be part of it, I wanted to do it, I said I would be available; this is, after all, what I do for my family and friends all the time..... yet after the first week, every time I logged in I had an anxiety attack or got completely exhausted; pretty soon there was every reason in the world to do other things and ignore the psychic line. (Quite often, the reason was, "but the dogs will bark." OY. Sooo irrational...)

Arwen, I'm wondering if you have a "Do Not" about going to the post office. You mentioned before that you're bad about it... is it more than that, honey? Is it impossible for you to go?

Can someone else mail them for you? Would someone be willing to go and spare you from the anxiety of a Do Not? If I lived near you, sweetheart, I would do it just to help you; maybe someone else will be willing to help you?

A Do Not might not be a full-blown phobia and it's certainly never rational, but there's always a reason for it somewhere... and hey, if we didn't each have our weird little quirks (like mine about the psychic line), we wouldn't be the interesting characters we are today.

Please don't give up on this, oh fellow Interesting Character. The raffleghan will be better for having your squares in it!

[christie]

Arwen -

I really took Bit's post to heart and if I was harsh in my post because its a "do not" for you, then I apologize.

There is an option thru the US Postal Service called click and ship. If I recall correctly, Ami used this service to ready her packages.

Here is the link for the FAQs:

http://faq.usps.com/eCustomer/iq/usps/request.do?session={869cd6a0-8716-11df-cdcb-000000000000}&event=1&view()=c{1ed5ea30-c628-11dd-6963-000000000000}&objectId=&eksObjectId=&objectType=Case&isJumpEnabled=false&isContentJumpEnabled=false&vendorKey=&objTitle=&versionId=4102&searchProperties=undefined&naturalAdvance=false&allStr=&phraseStr=&anyStr=&noneStr=&keywordStr=&tTitle=&topicFromSub=&topicsORSubUrl=&report(0000)=p{fd8043a0-6973-11dd-e6c4-000000000000}&bcobjectId={e4ae5a10-6973-11dd-e6c4-000000000000}&search=click%20n%20ship&topicAndSubtopic=Customer%20Service$ALL

It looks pretty simple and if you are using any of the flat rate items, you can order packaging materials free of charge and your postal worker will deliver them to your home. Also, I am pretty sure if you use the click and ship feature, they will pick the packages up from your home too.

I agree with Bit in that I don't wish you to give up on this - I just wanted to ensure that the raffleghan was completed as we had promised.

C

[Arwen]

Arwen, I'm wondering if you have a "Do Not" about going to the post office. You mentioned before that you're bad about it... is it more than that, honey? Is it impossible for you to go?

Can someone else mail them for you? Would someone be willing to go and spare you from the anxiety of a Do Not? If I lived near you, sweetheart, I would do it just to help you; maybe someone else will be willing to help you?


Interesting. I'll have to examine this. It feels true when I read it. In a past version of the current model of Teh Arwen, I suffered from agoraphobia. As in I would not leave my house unless it was to get in the car and go through a drive-through. I might go to the grocery store IF it was after midnight and only the store I knew.

I still have some issues around that. I won't go in a place by myself for the first time. I HAVE to go in with someone. The times I've had to overcome that ... I have dealt with it but the after-effects aren't pretty.

Sometimes, I get that way even if it is some place that I do know.

Hmm.

I'll see if I can enlist my stepson's help.

I'll check out the click and ship as well.

Thank you, bit. I adore you.

[amiyesiam]

I agree with the others, I don't want you to drop out
I want to you participate

also you are not the only one who needs to mail out something

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[sweetcali]

I have been sitting on my hands in an effort to not post about folks getting down to the wire and hearing nothing as to their progress and time frame of completion.

At the very base level, its simply disrespectful. If you have not finished the squares, why not just say, "Hey - I know this was my grand idea, but I am unable to finish the project." (Yes, Arwen, that is pointed at you because I believe when you take on a leadership role, you have the added responsibility of maintaining communication)

The silence on this thread, while you continue to post daily on others, speaks volumes. Things come up. Life happens. I have the can-see-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel home renovation in progress while I have been battling my own physical health issues and my fulltime run the world job. Cath has not just carpel tunnel and fibro but also had to navigate getting things mailed while depending on public transportation and budgetary issues. Ami, I'm sure, has a very full plate with her life. Linus and K have a full, busy life, and Cali is battling the big C. (If I missed anyone, it was not on purpose, but rather fibro brain fog this morning - I was simply using the things off the top of my head as examples of each of us having 1001 things a minute to do)

I just don't understand how folks can just blow other people off and it is so disappointing and really pisses me off. Communicating with folks is what we do here and to have others hold your feet to the fire for something we all VOLUNTEERED to be a part of, well, it just sucks.

Maybe this is a little harsh, but its not like we had unspoken expectations of one another. We all committed to something and I simply expected folks to live up to it - and if for some reason, couldn't, to have them communicate that they could no longer participate.

It doesn't make you a bad person, but I would rather you just say it ain't happening rather than passive-aggressively say it.

Its not fair to put the rest of us in the position to be the bad guys. Its not fair to Cath who has offered to put together the afghan for the Reunion raffle to be in a holding pattern just waiting to see what/when the remaining squares will arrive.

To that end, I spoke with Cath yesterday via emails and I have completed the two remaining squares she needs to finish the afghan. Since our rinky dink post office is closed until Tuesday because of the holiday, I am shooting to send her 6 additional, but at the very least, she will have the two to finish what we offered up for the raffle. This isn't me tooting my own horn or anything, but rather feeling the need for us to do what we said we would, and taking the initiative to make that happen. I refuse to be one of the "oh, you can't depend on _________ because they don't do what they say they will."

To those of you who sent out your squares, a sincere thank you for sharing part of your energy and self with me. I am honored that you chose to do so and will proudly display our efforts in our home.

Christie

Woooohaaaaaaaaaa wait a minute here. I have sent all of my squares out. I have not received all of my squares. I did send mine out late; however I did keep everyone up to date. So please do put me in the group that did not send them out due to what ever reason. Mine were sent out late due to monetary reasons and because of my cancer I have my good days and my bad days; however they were all sent out.

What I found frustrating with this whole project was an odd size for the square; most clubs I do this with the squares are 10x10. I also found it extremely difficult with which colors to pick from and when I inquired I was told "There is a picture in the gallery."

So I hope what I ended up with and sent out can be used and at least one person enjoys them.

sweetcali

[christie]

Woooohaaaaaaaaaa wait a minute here. I have sent all of my squares out. I have not received all of my squares. I did send mine out late; however I did keep everyone up to date. So please do put me in the group that did not send them out due to what ever reason. Mine were sent out late due to monetary reasons and because of my cancer I have my good days and my bad days; however they were all sent out.

What I found frustrating with this whole project was an odd size for the square; most clubs I do this with the squares are 10x10. I also found it extremely difficult with which colors to pick from and when I inquired I was told "There is a picture in the gallery."

So I hope what I ended up with and sent out can be used and at least one person enjoys them.

sweetcali

Cali -

I think you misread my post. I wasn't saying that you hadn't sent out your squares - quite the opposite. The reference to you (and myself, and Cath and Ami) was merely an example of that with all we individually deal with in our lives, we managed (albeit I was late) in completing our parts of the deal.

I think if you re-read my post, you will see that. In fact, I made a post in the thread when I received yours, thanking you and saying how lovely it was.

Please don't make the bad guy in this. I don't think that there should be a bad guy in it at all. All I wanted (and still do from the two others who haven't communicated their intent or not we can expect squares) is to just tell us. Either yes we are/will or no. I don't even care for an explanation as I thought I had stated that I just want to know what to expect.

[Bit]

Interesting. I'll have to examine this. It feels true when I read it. In a past version of the current model of Teh Arwen, I suffered from agoraphobia.

I wondered if something more was going on... cuz I know you weren't having trouble with the crocheting itself. Thank you for not giving up, and I hope Stepson will be willing to help.

I adore you too, love.

Woooohaaaaaaaaaa wait a minute here. I have sent all of my squares out.

Sweetheart, you misread--Christie was saying you DID send them out despite having cancer.

And the square I got from you was great! Did you ever get the one I sent you? I had to try three doggoned times to get it to mail; the post office returned it twice, aaaarrgggh.
~~~~~~~~~~

I haven't heard from Liz in a long time; has anyone talked to her lately?

[Bit]

Missed you in the multiquote! Ooops...
Arwen -

I really took Bit's post to heart and if I was harsh in my post because its a "do not" for you, then I apologize.

You had no way to know, especially since Teh Arwen didn't realize it herself. Truly, if I hadn't JUST had to write to the psychic line and confess my struggles, have them put me on inactive status, I might not have tumbled to it either.