Square Swap (For Crochet/Knitting)

[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?

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by 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?

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

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

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

So I guess it would be up to the group.

I'd sure like to try though.

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

[Bit]

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

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

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by Bit

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

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

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

Now we need more vic...er participants.

Remember, these can be knitted or crocheted squares.

Who else wants to play?

Cath, what color shall we start with?

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

[Bit]

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

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