Square Swap (For Crochet/Knitting)

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

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

[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]

Originally Posted by 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

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?