3 Day Charity Square-A-Long!

[LavenderBear]

Hello! I've hosted two months of these charity square-a-longs and am FIRED UP for another one, which will be starting on Monday!!! :cheer Get your hooks and yarn ready (this is a GREAT way to use up scraps), set your personal goal, and come join us!!! Here are the rules . . .

Everyone is FREE to participate, no matter what size squares you are making! However, those who are making 6" or larger will be entered into the contest! Like last time, there will be a GRAND PRIZE WINNER for the one who makes the MOST CHARITY SQUARES! And then there will be a drawing of THREE OTHER WINNERS drawn among all participants, no matter how many you've made!! This will begin Monday morning (when you get up and in your time zone) until Wednesday night (when you go to bed in your time zone). I will need everyone to post their TOTAL NUMBER OF SQUARES once their time is up, and I will post the winners Thursday night! I will be participating too, just like before!

Are you ready?! Are you set?! We're almost ready to go!! :yay

[pineknott]

I'm happy you give advance warning,I'll be on a 12 hr road trip Saturday and didn't want to miss out,I know alot of other people are looking forward to this monthly event as I am.
thanks
Linda

[darski]

Sign me in -I just need a square to make for this one. Gee gotta go look at squares - I'm so abused...Oh wait I do that all the time anyway :lol

[dustbunnybreeder]

OK, I have never participated before but Dar was telling me all about it so here I am. Sign me up!!! Looking forward to being a part of this one.

Fran

[dustbunnybreeder]

OK, I have never participated before but Dar was telling me all about it so here I am. Sign me up!!! Looking forward to being a part of this one.

Fran:cheer

[ChainOFools]

I would love to take part in this one, barring any unexpected things cropping up :) Silly question, when the squares are all made, do you want them forwarded to you or are we to donate them to our own 'pet' projects?

Very nice of you to do this, by the way :hook

[wannabe]

Ok, I'm just getting into a lot of this, so would someone please enlighten me? What do we do with the finished square(s)? Just to be sure I have it all straight, the Monday you are talking about for a start date is 10/30/06; or am I confused?:confused I will try, but can't commit to anything, as we are getting ready to be able to leave on short notice, as my grandmother in CO is close to death. I am a terrible procrastinator. :turtle If I can't make this one, maybe the next.
Margie

[LavenderBear]

Hello! I see some of you are going to join me next week! Yes, it is for this upcoming Monday through Wednesday (10/30 - 11/01), and you may make the squares for your own projects or donate them to any charity of your choice! I personally am making mine for the group I help co-own here in Michigan! We make lapghans, afghans, hats, scarves, etc. for foster children, veterans, the homeless, crisis pregnancy Moms and children, and more!

This is gonna be FUN . . . again!! :clap

[Robyn]

Ooh, I would do this, but I have exams on Monday and Wednesday. If I didn't, I'd certainly participate in this one.

[Charlene]

I've been waiting for this one, missed out last month. Can I sick out from work Tues? Charlene

[tlisley]

Alright, I'm in... since I don't have a "pet" charity can I just send them all to you Lavendarbear? Regular old acrylic ww ok?
I better find a square pattern...lol.:hook

[Breger3]

I'm IN!!!! Maybe I can finish off my charity goal with these too!:cheer

[karin4christ]

Count me in too! What a great way to use up some more stash.
Karin

[LavenderBear]

Yeaaaaaaaaaaah, we have more joining in! :clap

Charlene, sure you have MY permission to cut out of work on Tuesday!! Sure, Traci, you can send squares my way! Any granny squares in acrylic are JUST FINE! :yes

[Melibean223]

i'll be joining you too

[Nght]

I've been looking for some motivation to get some of my stash used up while making something useful! Count me in! (We don't have to sleep during those days, do we?) :lol

[KellyA]

:cheer SSSWWWEEETTT :cheer I am sooo in again!!! :hug I had a last minute project last time and wasn't able to fully partake....But now that I know in advance and I'll have the yarn set aside, the hook warming up, the chair has been claimed, house work will be done by Sunday evening and all delivery food chains have been programed in the phone........

:devil :yes :devil I itching to get going :yes :devil :yes

[Aussie]

wow I would love to join this. I think it would be great for charity. It would be interesting to see how many I can get done.

So I start on monday morning in my time zone and finish on wednesday in my time zone, is that correct.

I cant wait to start. My lapghan will be for a old aged care home. They are in need of blankets for the residents there.

Wendy

[coolhockeymom]

I am definitely in on this one...better have those hooks ready...I made 545 for Jimmie Lu in a month

[darski]

I am definitely in on this one...better have those hooks ready...I made 545 for Jimmie Lu in a month

Thems fightin' words Pardner:cowgirl:rofl:rofl:rofl

Of course... not to me; I barely made the cut last time:hook

[coolhockeymom]

Thems fightin' words Pardner:cowgirl:rofl:rofl:rofl

Of course... not to me; I barely made the cut last time:hook
Hey...I figure why not...I just received lots of yarn today......besides it is getting cold and it will keep me warm to have flying fingers:yay:laughroll:laughroll:h5

[KellyA]

mmmm, if my calculator is correct that means at least 17 per day..... or at least 51 for all three days........yep looks like we got a duo.......:hook
I am hearing the "Good the Bad and the Ugly" music playing in the back ground:devil

Cool.... lots of goodies for the charities - the real winners:manyheart

Got to get some sleep now before the race is on.....:P

[ChainOFools]

17 a day?! :2eek :faint Yeeeikes!!

[darski]

17 a day?! :2eek :faint Yeeeikes!!

I second that emotion!!! :yes:lol:yarn

[danijoy]

This sounds like soooo much fun. I want to join too but I don't have anywhere to take my squares. :( I would be happy to send them to someone if there are any takers????? Let me know.

[tlisley]

Yeaaaaaaaaaaah, we have more joining in! :clap

Charlene, sure you have MY permission to cut out of work on Tuesday!! Sure, Traci, you can send squares my way! Any granny squares in acrylic are JUST FINE! :yes

You want plain ol' grannies , or is a simple pattern square ok? I was looking at the Harvest Square I saw at CPC.

[KellyA]

Danijoy,
I would be happy to take your squares you made and incorporate them in to a ghan for Prject rest assured.
If you want my addy just PM me

thanks,
Kelly

[darski]

I am now having to find a new place to give my ghans as well.
It can be done - just not as easily

[MLLORF]

I think I will join you this time. However, I really do not :no like to connect the squares so I will PM you for your addy and forward them on to you.

[falfal115]

I would like to join also :) This is my first crochet-a-long of any kind. Since I have been wanting to make squares for warm up america, this is the perfect opportunity!! :hook

Hopefully studying for my midterm on thurs wont affect too much hehe

[coolhockeymom]

This sounds like soooo much fun. I want to join too but I don't have anywhere to take my squares. :( I would be happy to send them to someone if there are any takers????? Let me know.
I can put them together for our abuse shelter if you care to send any..pm for addy

[darski]

Hopefully studying for my midterm on thurs wont affect too much hehe

Think Madamme DeFarge - crochet the answers into your work as you go. :rofl

[coolhockeymom]

Think Madamme DeFarge - crochet the answers into your work as you go. :rofl
that might just work for other things too. crochet answers to mid-terms...I like that. I have my DC do math by figuring out how much yarn I am going to need for a projects and how many skeins it will take

[falfal115]

Think Madamme DeFarge - crochet the answers into your work as you go. :rofl


:lol I will definitely try that !!

[Aussie]

Morning everyone...

Its Sunday here which means less than 24 hours to go before I can start my squares...

I cant wait...

Wendy

[sem464]

I think I might have to do this one. I have lots of scraps & am far behind on my charity work!!!! Thank you:hug

[danijoy]

Danijoy,
I would be happy to take your squares you made and incorporate them in to a ghan for Prject rest assured.
If you want my addy just PM me

thanks,
Kelly

Thank you Kelly for giving me a place to send my squares.

Coolhockeymom -- Also thank you for offering. I will keep you in mind for future projects.

I can't wait to start. :yay

[LavenderBear]

Hello again! I am NOT getting all of these responses in my inbox, so I had NO IDEA even more were joining us this time around - - yippee skippee!!! :clap

Lucy, I just sent you my snail mail addy for the squares you are wanting to send me - THANKS!! :hug

Traci, plain granny squares are JUST fine, or you can make that one from CPC you told us about!! It's up to YOU! :yes

Okay . . . do you guys have your crochet hooks warmed up and your yarn, scissors, and darning needles ready?! :hook And don't forget the chocolate (LOL) and coffee, tea, or whatever your favorite drink is!!! I will have my iced tea ready, trust me! And if it keeps getting colder, I will have my hot tea pot and tea ready to brew! ;)

We'll be starting SOOOOOOOOON!! :manyheart :yarn :manyheart

[darski]

I can't wait to start... I keep having to stop myself. They don't count today so give it a few hours... a few hours...WOW:cheer :cheer :cheer

[LavenderBear]

Hang in there . . . you can wait . . . you can do it . . . just hang on!!! :cheer :yarn :cheer

[falfal115]

:book Getting some studying done before tomorrow! :hook

[Aussie]

Hi from down under. Its monday morning here so I guess that means I can start. I might be able to get one or two done before I have to go to work.

Goodluck everyone and may the square be with you.....:lol

Wendy

[LavenderBear]

Fal,


I am also getting some studying done today so I can get going with the squares first thing in the morning!


Wendy,


And may the square be with you too! LOL!!

[falfal115]

Goodluck everyone and may the square be with you.....:lol

Wendy

:lol never heard that one before! lol I like it!

[acrhrttcwgrl]

Can I still join? Or did I miss it?

[falfal115]

its starts Oct 30-Nov1st
:)

[acrhrttcwgrl]

:cheer OK I am in :cheer I need something to do besides clean...LOL :devil We switched our boys room and my craft room around..(changed rooms) and I am tired of putting things away..boys room is done and livable..creaft room..well I'll say can find my yarn and thats about it...:blush

[karin4christ]

I've decided that I simply cannot face doing more granny squares. So I've decided to make squares using a double ended hook. I've started one practice square to make sure I can do the pattern correctly. The squares will be approx. 8 1/2 inches each. If my progress on this "practice" square is any indication my goal will be to complete 3 squares by Wednesday night. Yes I said 3!!! So ladies (and any gentlemen) I don't think I'll be competing for the top honors this time. The squares are very labor intensive for me but like I said I'm all granny squared out!
Can't wait to really start tomorrow.
Karin

[tlisley]

Karin,
I have a question for you... what will you do when you use up your whole stash of yarn???

[darski]

I think an early bed time for me would be good so I can start sooner.
I have a plan and I have white yarn - what more can a crocheter need.

[darski]

Got one done but I should soooo not be up and awake yet... but still, I am officially started

[pineknott]

I had to wait for the coffee to kick in,so that I'm fully awake,okay I'm ready now,hopefully between now and Wednesday I will have 8-12 12" squares

[ch2crochet]

I hope it's not too late, but count me in. I forgot to sign up over the weekend. I'm starting one right now. :cheer

[darski]

this is working - I have 6 squares at 10 to 8:00am (EST) and I was planning on 7 a day to match my last contest average. this could be good

How are others doing with the squares?

[angelfire]

starting as I type...would be good if I had four hands i think

[coolhockeymom]

on a good day I can make 20 6" squares a day...who knows what I can make on a bad day such as this when my hook just flies. Of course I am homeschooling so maybe 20 is going to be a challenge

the 20 a day was during the summer when my oldest were camping

[Breger3]

I haven't started yet, but I'm ready to soon! HERE WE GO!!!:clap

[danijoy]

I'm getting ready to go to work:( so unfortunately I will not be able to start until tonight. But you guys are doing great so far :yay . I know there is no way I'm going to get anywhere close to 15-20 a day. Maybe I should just call in sick :lol . Ahh, wouldn't that be nice but better not.

Keep up the good work guys and hopefully I can do a little catch up tonight.

[ChainOFools]

I will have to sit this one out :( but will be cheering you guys from the sidelines :cheer Good luck all!:yay

[angelfire]

Maybe I should just call in sick :lol .
sure call in with yarn withdrawal

[LavenderBear]

Hello! I see some of us have gotten started already and we have some cheerleaders to boot! :cheer Yeaaaaaaaaaah! :clap

I have my yarn and hook ready to go and just need to finish getting dressed so I can get started! I got my homework done at 2:00 a.m. so I could relax this morning before I head out to my looooooooooong day of school today!

Okay, I'm off to finish getting ready, get my tea going, and find a comfy place to get started! It feels GOOD to have some crochet time this morning, something I haven't been able to do much of (or knitting) lately!

Let's GO, GO, GO!!!! :hook :yarn :hook

[dustbunnybreeder]

Well, I had to take a break, my hook is smoking. Keep up the good owrk everybody.

Fran

[ch2crochet]

I just finished my second square. I'm doing granny squares with WW yarn and a G hook about 6 1/2" big. I had to get the kids off to school (one in middle school and one in elementary) so I didn't get much done yet. I hope to get at least 10 done today!:cheer

[ch2crochet]

I've got 3 done now but I'm off to take a shower. I've got some running around to do today. I'll be able to get some more done while I'm waiting to pick up the kids from school. I'll check back in later! :hook :cheer

[LavenderBear]

Ok, I have 6 squares done so far! I am taking turns crocheting and cleaning up until I have to leave for my two classes today!

Keep up the GREAT work everyone!!! :yay

[tlisley]

I have 6 so far, and #7 is on the hook! (Mine are about 7 - 7 1/2 inches.) My goal today is 17... why 17?? Your guess is as good as mine! LOL!

[karin4christ]

Hi Traci, you asked what I'm going to do when I use up my whole yarn stash. What a silly question!!! Buy more yarn of course! :blush I just want to use up my yarn stash once in my life. Like some people want to climb Mt. Everest just because its there. I want to use up the stash just because its there. I really think I can do it. By the way everyone, I haven't started any of my squares yet. I'm homeschooling, cleaning bathrooms, sorting coupons and then doing paper work for my husbands business. But my one daughter has a ballet class for an hour today so maybe I can get started then.
Karin

[tlisley]

Hi Traci, you asked what I'm going to do when I use up my whole yarn stash. What a silly question!!! Buy more yarn of course! :blush Karin
:laughroll :laughroll :laughroll Whew... I was worried...LOL!!! I think that's a formidible challenge for most of us! Maybe someday I'll be that ambitious!

[LavenderBear]

Ok, it's time to close up shop for a bit so that I can eat lunch and head out to class! I've got 10 squares done now and plan to work on them some more when I get home tonight! You guys crochet away while I'm gone for the next 10 hours! :hook :yarn :hook I'd MUCH RATHER stay home from school today, but I just can't!

Bye for now! Be back later! :drive :autumn :pilgrim

[tlisley]

I'm at 9!:hook

[darski]

I am amazed at how well this is going this time.

I completed my 12 white squares to complete one laprobe that I had been keeping for this challenge. (i had three squares in a bright colour that I started on the bus ride home with the bright Rose yarn)

I have now completed the 12 centres (granny's daughters) for my next laprobe squares and completed one of those as well.

that's 13 squares just after lunch. could get a couple more done but don't want to ruin my wrists for the next 2 days.

I am loving this contest this time out. Maybe because I only have to put on the push for 3 days this time.

[darski]

just a quick check on a rule...

Square is loosely defined, right? a hexagon would qualify for instance - as long as it fits the 6inch designation?

[Aussie]

Hi everyone,
I see you have all made a great start. I did 10 squares yesterday which was pretty good seeing as I work all day. I much rather be home crocheting.

Day 2. I will see if I can beat my 10 squares today....

Keep going everyone

Wendy

[tlisley]

:clap YAY!! :cheer I made my goal of 17 with a little time to spare! My night will get insane from here out so if I get even one more done it will be amazing!! LOL!
How's everyone else doing??:think

[falfal115]

aw I feel very unproductive when I read thru the posts. I only have done two so far, studying is getting in my way :(

[danijoy]

Don't feel bad Fal, I haven't gotten any done yet. I am just now done with work though so am going to go home and put my comfy clothes on and crochet away. I know there is no way I'll get 17 done. I'm shooting for more like 5, depends on how much my kids let me get done.

[darski]

Well, I do stay at home and I got 16 done so far (it's heading to 6:00pm) but I find that I am now "back at square one".

The second square that I wanted to finishwas not working for a contest. the yarn was fighting me for every stitch and my wrists started complaining. So.. I am going to make more of the granny a la harper that I started with this morning. I can always find a colour to use for the centre squares and the white goes quickly.

I may try the easy daisy pattern or the hexagon motif that I found today.

So, for today... I'm at 16 squares so far with a couple more possible. I need to find another square though.

i am really liking the fact that so many are signing in with totals and items of interest.

[coolhockeymom]

I have 27 doneI was up early with my dog...my kids were sick, so no school and still time before I go to bed.

[darski]

Way to Go coolhockeymom! :clap :cheer :clap

[acrhrttcwgrl]

I am up to 45. have been up since about 5:00 am (pacific time) and it is now almost 4:30 ..I have done just about nothing but crochet. I feel revived. Needed a day to just veg. Might get a few more tonight.

[coolhockeymom]

I am up to 45. have been up since about 5:00 am (pacific time) and it is now almost 4:30 ..I have done just about nothing but crochet. I feel revived. Needed a day to just veg. Might get a few more tonight.

wow..maybe I will stop now
what size squares are you making?

[darski]

I'm not even going to try your name but good on you! Keep it going:cheer - we all get the glory when one does great work.

[Melibean223]

got 50 done today, it was a very relaxing day hopefully tomorrow will be just as good

[darski]

Totally Wow!

[acrhrttcwgrl]

I am making 12 in squares...

[pineknott]

I'm at 2 - 12" squares,hope to pick up the pace tomorrow
I'm seeing some great totals,keep up the great work.
Linda

[darski]

Good stuff Linda. we are here for the charities for whom we are making squares.

[LavenderBear]

Hello everyone!!!!!!! You guys have been doing some SERIOUS square making today!!! I got home from classes about 20 minutes ago and am about to dive into making some more squares before I head to bed! I'll post how many I've completed before I shut the the computer down! And I'll be back after I take our dog to the vet for her blood work in the morning!

Here's some questions for you guys . . .

1) What colors are you making your squares?
2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored?
3) What will you make with your squares?
4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many?
5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together?

I'm off to make some squares and watch some Nick @ Nite! BBL!

[Nght]

I got a bit of a late start, I wound up having to work today & it was kinda busy since it's Monday.. so I only got 2 done at work. Made a few more after dinner, so I'm only up to 9, looks like I'll hafta try & make up some time tomorrow. My squares are 8½" :think regular ol' RH WW, H hook, shades of browns & creams.. some solid, some multi.. I have set no goals, I have NO clue what I'm gonna make with 'em, I guess that will come when I find out how many I have when I'm done :lol And yes, I love contributing to charity this way... I never seem to be able to do it financially, so I figure this is almost as good! :manyheart

[LavenderBear]

I thought I would have more energy tonight, despite my long day, but I was wrong! I am SO ready for bed and am going to sign off for the night! I made 13 squares today, and my goal was 12! :yay Here are my answers to the questions I asked . . .

1) What colors are you making your squares? So far peach, baby blue, white, and raspberry.

2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored? So far the peach and baby blue ones are solid, and the white and raspberry are together to make multi-colored squares.

3) What will you make with your squares? I am making the squares to sew together for scarves to match the loomed foster kids' hats!

4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many? My goal is 12 squares per day, so 36 in all for the three days!

5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together? Even though we are spread out all over the world, I LOVE that we can get together here online and work toward the same goal of making charity items! The internet has definitely been a blessing in this department!

Okay, I'll chat with you guys again tomorrow! Keep up the GREAT work!!! :ghug

[gannka]

Suzanne,
can I join in, too? It isn't too late? I made couple of 8 inch squares today for charity, hope to make some more.
Thanks for doing this!
Anna

[KellyA]

1) What colors are you making your squares? Colors so far: Cornmeal, bikini, Soon to be used: Hot pink, purple and turqua all RH SS

2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored? Both

3) What will you make with your squares? ghans for Project Rest Assured

4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many? Enough to make at least 1 ghan (49 squares)

5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together?
Yes, and loving every minute of it....:manyheart

[Aussie]

Hi Kelly

Yes its great doing this. I am having so much fun with it. My 12 year old daughter has been watching me do this and has now wanted to learn to crochet which is great.


1) What colors are you making your squares? I am only using light blue and will use a dark color to crochet them together putting one more row in as I do this.

2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored? Solid

3) What will you make with your squares? ghan for Reynella Lodge Home for the aged.

4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many? 30 squares. Im up to 16 squares and its day 2 nighttime so Im keeping on track to get to this figure. I will obviously have to do more to make the ghan.

How is everyone else doing. I wonder how many we will do all together.

Wendy

[ChainOFools]

Wow, you are all really motoring, aren't you?! Keep up the good work! :cheer

[tlisley]

Here's some questions for you guys . . .

1) What colors are you making your squares?
2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored?
3) What will you make with your squares?
4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many?
5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together?



1 and 2) My sqaures are all different! I have a mixture of solid and multi-colored, green, brown, cornmeal, off white, periwinkle and grey. I get bored with the same thing over and over so I am trying to mix up the colors and combo's with out giving myself too many ends to sew in!

3) I'm sending my squares to you Lavenderbear...lol... I don't have a clue what you'll do with them!

4) My personal goal is 17 or more per day. Total 51.

5) I love this CAL! Yes it is wonderful to see so many people working toward helping others. For those of you who aren't such fast crocheters and don't have the luxury of being home, don't feel intimidated by those big #'s some folks have... the giving comes from the heart, and all ends up blessing someone else... so just keep doing what we're doing!

Ok, I'm off to try for today's goal!:manyheart

[Breger3]

First off HI ANNA!!!! Glad to see you here!!!!

I got 11 squares done yesterday, 3-6inch 5-8 inch and 3-10 inch

here are my answers to the questions

1) What colors are you making your squares? Different Verigated
2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored? They are solid of the same verigated.
3) What will you make with your squares? 6 inch are for dog snugglies, 8 inch for blankets for various charities, 10 inch are cat snugglies, and 12 inch are for lapghans for vetrans.
4) Did you set a personal goal? no If so, how many?
5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together? It's wonderful, I especially love making squares, I collect them and when I have a bunch I put a bunch of items together!

[danijoy]

WOW. I'm impressed with you guys :nworthy I feel so not worthy. I got home last night from work and was ready to crochet away. Of course my dh wanted to go to poker so that left me at home with the kids by myself and I just could not get it together. Every time I sat down, they wanted something. And tonight is trick or treating and I work all day so probably won't get much done tonight. I'll just rest up my hands today so I can crochet away tomorrow. My goal was to get 15 done altogether, so like I said :nworthy (not worthy). I have only 3 done so far.

Oh well, it is for a good cause so even 1 is better than none. :D

I'm just sooo awestruck by you guys. You are my heros.:fame

1) What colors are you making your squares? rainbow varigated, turquiose, purple, lime green, and bright yellow

2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored? Multi-colored

3) What will you make with your squares? Sending my squares to Kelly for her to put together ghans for Project Rest Assured

4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many? 15. I see Kelly needs 49 to make a ghan though so it might be my personal goal to see how many I can get done this weekend so I can send her enough for a ghan.

5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together? This is my first time and I love it. It is so fun to have others working on the same thing. :clap

You guys again are making excellent progress. I will be cheering you on while I'm at work :cheer

[pineknott]

What colors are you making your squares?...all different colors
Are your squares solid in color or multi-color?...solids one color,varigated only that varigated
What will you make with your squares?...I'm sending mine off to Denny in Pa.she is making an afghan for Robert's family
Did you set a personal goal,if so how many...yes,8 to 10,12 inch ones are so slow going for me
Isn't it Great to get together and make items for charity together.. yes its so Great,I find myself mostly on the charity board at the Ville,trying to make a difference one square at a time.
Linda

[ch2crochet]

Well a little update:
I've got 8 done so far, although my first 3 are a little under 6" the other 5 are a little over 6". :think So for the contest I guess I only have 5 :D But I hope to get more done today, don't have any plans but to crochet,crochet, crochet!!! We have trick-or-treat tonight so I don't think I'll get a lot done tonight.

Here's my answers to the questions:
1) What colors are you making your squares?
Claret, Soft Navy and Gold (RH SS) 6" squares
2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored?
Solid
3) What will you make with your squares?
I'll probably make a lapghan and donate to a local nursing home or maybe a doggie blanket for the dog shelter
4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many?
not really
5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together?
I think its great. This is the first time I've done anything like this and I'm having a lot of fun trying to get as many done as I can. I'm not sure if I'll get the most done, but it's nice to work with everbody to help different charities.

Everbody's doing great so far! I think we're going to have a big number of squares when this is done! :cheer

[darski]

Bad news for me today. I really, really, really have to finish 1.5 Pink Hearts scarves (for breast Cancer Awareness - from Knitty) I have promised myself that a friend of mine (an 84 yr old survivor) will have one for every member of her survivors' group and she needs these last two before Thursday.

I should be able to finish them today and get back in here tomorrow. I might even get a square or two in today but priorities are there for a purpose. Friends who have survived are at the top of my list right now.

[coolhockeymom]

Here's some questions for you guys . . .

1) What colors are you making your squares?
2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored?
3) What will you make with your squares?
4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many?
5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together?

1.I am making my squares in RH bikini, pink, purple and a camo and varigated baby colors
2.multi-colored
3.I am making comfortghans for our local abuse shelter to sooth the nasty things that happen to children when there is abuse in their homes and they have to leave (if anyone wants to donate squares..please pm me)
4.my personal goal is 100
5. I have been doing this for the entire time I have been on Crochetville and I try to help everyone...I love getting together with everyone else here and helping others feel better.

[LavenderBear]

Looks like we have some NEWBIES and are getting MANY squares made!!!! Don't forget - - even one square made is a job WELL DONE!! And every square made is a blessing for someone in need!! :yes

This morning I've gotten 4 squares done, so that brings my total to 17 so far! I am almost at my halfway point for my goal and will pick back up after I get back from taking our dog, Wendy, for bloodwork this morning!

Can't wait to see what our GRAND TOTAL is going to be! I have a feeling it's going to be higher than the other two times we've done these charity square-a-longs! Wouldn't that be WONDERFUL?! :c9

Okay, I've got to go get Wendy ready to go to the vet? After her staying overnight there last week I'm concerned she may not be so eager to go this time around! I don't blame her, but she's gotta go! Be back later!

[coolhockeymom]

I am up to 45. have been up since about 5:00 am (pacific time) and it is now almost 4:30 ..I have done just about nothing but crochet. I feel revived. Needed a day to just veg. Might get a few more tonight.


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I am making 12 in squares...
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WOW I can only make 1 12" sq an hour...you are totally awesome to make that many in a day...I crown you Speed Crochet Queen for a day:yes:yes:yes:yay:yay:yay:cheer:cheer:cheer

[tlisley]

Bad news for me today. I really, really, really have to finish 1.5 Pink Hearts scarves (for breast Cancer Awareness - from Knitty) I have promised myself that a friend of mine (an 84 yr old survivor) will have one for every member of her survivors' group and she needs these last two before Thursday.

I should be able to finish them today and get back in here tomorrow. I might even get a square or two in today but priorities are there for a purpose. Friends who have survived are at the top of my list right now.


Darski - This is as it should be!! That's fantastic for you to do that. My Gma is a survivor as well. She had a radical mastectomy at 83!! She's my hero... (and she's the one who got me into crocheting!) :hook

[falfal115]

1) What colors are you making your squares?
Soft cream from lion brand and RH blue jewel
2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored?
They will be solid 7x9 squares.
3) What will you make with your squares?
It will be sent to Warm up america :)
4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many?
Well since I have a test on thurs, hopefully i will do at least 5. The more the better!
5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together?
Of course it is, and its also exciting to see how many others can make.

[acrhrttcwgrl]

1) What colors are you making your squares?
2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored?
3) What will you make with your squares?
4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many?
5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together?


1...using up my stash
2...both
3...putting

[acrhrttcwgrl]

1) What colors are you making your squares?
2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored?
3) What will you make with your squares?
4) Did you set a personal goal? If so, how many?
5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together?


1...using up my stash
2...both
3...putting 4 12 in squares together. for a local vets office and pet shelter
4...Yes I did make a goal....and have overed it already
5...It is a WONDERFUL thing to be doing anything for charity.

[acrhrttcwgrl]

WOW I can only make 1 12" sq an hour...you are totally awesome to make that many in a day...I crown you Speed Crochet Queen for a day:yes:yes:yes:yay:yay:yay:cheer:cheer:cheer


I am just maikng granny squares. they work up pretty fast.:hook

[Aussie]

Wow Darski, your amazing for doing that.

I see everyone is going well. Its wednesday morning here and Im on my 21st square. Im nearly at my goal of 30 so I hope to get there but I work 9-5 and tonight I have gym. I have really enjoyed doing this and I will just love putting these squares together for charity. I will post my total tonight...

Have a great day everyone..

Wendy

[karin4christ]

I've got two, yes count them, two squares done. If I get one more done by the end of tomorrow I will have achieved my goal! Keep crocheting everyone. :cheer
Karin

[coolhockeymom]

I have 40 done today ...I quit because I took my children out for halloween so I stopped for the night.
total so far 67
I am looking forward to see everything that others have done...this is just great

[MLLORF]

I've done two so far! Last night I was just so tired I was in bed early and so tonight I made two while handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters.
But, I did make about 7 on Sunday and I will continue after the three days and send them out for others to put together.

1) What colors are you making your squares? Denim blue and orange so far. I just grab a skein from the stash and use it up.
2) Are your squares solid in color or multi-colored? Solid
3) What will you make with your squares? I'm sending mine to others to put together. I don't like assembling them.
4) Did you set a personal goal? No
5) Isn't it GREAT to get together and make items for charity together? I love this. I'm so glad I can make these squares and then ship them out. Plus I get to use up alot of my stash.

[pineknott]

my total for this evening is 3

[darski]

You Go Linda! I love your spirit.

[acrhrttcwgrl]

:cheer :cheer :cheer Cheers for everyone working on squares. What time does this CAL end Wednesday?

[Breger3]

:cheer :cheer :cheer Cheers for everyone working on squares. What time does this CAL end Wednesday?


I belive it ends midnight your time.

[Aussie]

Hi everyone.... well its nearly midnight wednesday night and I really need to go to bed...
My final total is 28... I so wanted to get to 30 but just couldnt get there.

Im pleased with what I have done though.

This has been great and I look forward to seeing how many we all did in total and to the next charity square along....

Wendy

[coolhockeymom]

Wendy you did a great job...that is a great deal of squares to do when everyoner has busy lives...WAY TO GO


We have until Midnight our local time to finish on Wednesday ...correct?

[darski]

This will begin Monday morning (when you get up and in your time zone) until Wednesday night (when you go to bed in your time zone).

That is a quote from the first post.

Quite friankly, I was going to keep going until I went to bed from the Wed's (today's) wake up time. for me that happens to be about 2 am Thursday.

In my little pea brain it is still Wednesday until I do go to bed.

[Breger3]

I didn't get a lot of squares done yesterday due to Halloween and making a few scrunchies for a daughter of a friend of a friend.

I got 1 8 inch done, and 2 12 inch done. So my totals so far are

3 6 inch
6 8 inch
3 10 inch
2 12 inch

which is 14 total so far. It's only 9 am Wed. here so I have TONS of time today, and have done 2 already!!! :clap

WTG everyone!!!!:yay

[acrhrttcwgrl]

Thanks for the ending time..I was having a *blonde* momment when I posted.

[LavenderBear]

Hello everyone! I'm sorry I didn't come back online yesterday to let you know how many squares I got done and to encourage you along before the last day today! I got 30 squares done so far (13 on Monday and 17 on Tuesday) and my goal is 6 more by the end of the day! I will then have enough to make 4 matching scarves to the foster hats I've made! I'll need more scarves than that for the other hats, but this helps make a nice dent into the project!

CONGRATS to all of us who made one or more squares! Most of us still have another day to go, so keep on crocheting away! :yay Aussie, CONGRATS on getting 28 squares done!! WTG!!

Remember that there will be one GRAND WINNER for the person who makes the most squares and THREE OTHER WINNERS for those who post their final totals and get their name into the drawing - - no matter how few or how many you make!! So keep up the GREAT work and be sure and post your numbers before you head to bed in YOUR time zone! And, yes, I will be doing another charity square-a-long next month! :cheer

I'm off to shower and get ready for class in a little bit! Just 6 more squares to meet my goal . . . and hopefully I will be able to pass that goal up?! We shall see with the BUSY day ahead of us!

[danijoy]

I'm at 5 so far but hopefully tonight is less busy than my other nights and I can have a total of 10. I will post before I go to bed to let everyone know where I'm at.

Everybody else is doing a great job and I'm so glad I can do this next month too. :clap

[tlisley]

Right now I'm sitting on 21 squares. Not bad considering I have the worst case of bronchitis I've had since I was 17... I just couldn't make the goal yesterday, probably not today either. But hey, there are 21 more squares in the world for someone who needs them...:clap It's so cool to see everyone doing what they can for this! YAY for us!

[Melibean223]

110 total so far fingers are a little crampy but will get a few lapghans out of this.

[danijoy]

Wow Melissa -- GREAT JOB

[Aussie]

WOW, Melissa 110 that is fantastic, you must have superwoman fingers to do that many.:clap

Well done...

Wendy

[ch2crochet]

WOW! Great job Melissa :cheer :clap :cheer

I've got 15 so far, I'm not sure if I'll get much more done tonight. Can't wait to see the grand total!

[tlisley]

Well, I've managed to up my total to 25. I may still have one or two left in me...lol. I hate being sick!:sneeze:sick :yuck

[tezen]

:( noooooooooo I missed the cal :eek thats what I get for not checking the board:cry

[coolhockeymom]

I am still crocheting today as my mom watched my children so I could stay in bed all day..resting, running to the bathroom while crocheting...
It is not quite 6 pm and I am up to 97...I will post first thing tomorrow how many I can finish by midnight.

[karin4christ]

I don't think I'll get any time tonight to work on my squares. My total count for this event is 3. I had a good time doing them though. I can't wait to read everyone elses totals.
Karin

[Charlene]

I only got eleven made but that's more than I'd done on Sun., mine will be going to Project Rest Assured. This was fun! Charlene

[pineknott]

Must call it a night,being an early riser,tonight's total is 2.75
three day total 7.75 - 12 inch squares,was soooo close.
Great job,everyone
Linda

[ch2crochet]

I didn't do anymore this evening, so my total is
15 - 6" squares -

I think that would make a good size for a doggie blanket for the shelter or something. I'm going to start to join them tomorrow and then I will post a pic.

Everyone did a great job. :cheer This was a lot of fun and I can't wait till the next Square-A-Long. I think I might try a different pattern next time. :hook

[Nght]

I'm about to call it quits for today, thot I'd better come post 1st...
I've been a bit of a slacker, but I made a few... 9½ yesterday & 20½ today, which brings the grand total to 39 - 8½" squares. I think I'll start assembling something tomorrow, will let y'all know what it'll be as soon as I figure it out! :lol

[danijoy]

Heading off to bed but thought I would post my number. I made a total of 8 (6-inch) squares. I had lots of fun doing this and can't wait until next month to do it again.

[LavenderBear]

Hello everyone! I have finished with the squares I am making and beat my goal of 36! I made 47 squares in all! I have enough to make almost 6 foster scarves, which I will probably piece together this weekend! :hook

I can't wait to see what our total will be!! Be sure and post your totals ASAP so I can get our GRAND TOTAL and determine who will be our winners! We are all winners, no matter how many or few we've made!!! :yes

[falfal115]

4, 7x9 squares =)

didnt meet my goal by one but pretty good i guess :)

[darski]

The goal I had set was 21 based on making 7 per day (basically what I did last time).
I actually made thirty-four 8" squares which will be enough for 2.66 lapghans. (I have the 5 centres done for the last .34 squares).

I did also make one Pink Hearts scarf for the Breast Cancer Awareness but that was with pointy sticks.

so my total is 34 - 8-inch squares. My wrists are telling me the game is over now. :hook :D

[KellyA]

Total =75 - 6" squares
Goal was 49, enough for one ghan for Prject Rest Assured, I will still work on them until I reach 98 enough for two ghans:hook
Thank you for helping me bust my stash, :yarn 7 skeins in total.:manyheart

Looking for to the next one:yes :yay :yes

[Breger3]

I have a total of 25 squares!!!! :cheer

14-6 inch
6-8 inch
3-10 inch
2-12 inch

YEAH!!!

I'm so proud of everyone on this CAL!! I can't wait for the next one!

Hey, does anyone here make buttons? I would be cool to have one that just says Charity Squares CAL that we can use each time we have one! Just a thought! :think (I'm a button/blinkie JUNKIE!)

[dustbunnybreeder]

Wanted to check in and report that I completed 73 squares. Not very many but it is enough to finish up 2 blankets for the orphanage.

Enjoyed the fun.
Fran

[coolhockeymom]

I finished with 112 6" squares and 63 3" squares...i want to finish a few more and join them this week for the abuse shelter...i want to do a couple more this month.

[angelfire]

I did 70 3" squares for a baby blanket to send a young lady I know that just had a preemie...she is my DD's SIL and the baby boy was born on Hallloween 9 weeks early. Not a perfect start to life...but he is in a NICU and all things will be put into God's hands

[tlisley]

I actually got 4 more done last night for a total of 29! Yay! Ok LB, send me your addy and I'll send you my squares!
This was fun, I'll be looking for the next one! :hook

[darski]

I was just wondering if we could make some "Equivalent" rules for our CALs

it takes four 3 inch squares to make a 6 inch square so could we count 3 in sq. divided by 4 to put into the total.

Likewise, a 12 inch square is equal in area to four 6 inch squares. could we multiply by four for those who make these?

Now I realize/think that you can make a 12 inch square faster than you can make four 6 inch squares but it just seems that some credit should be given to those who are working under the limit or over the limit.

I don't think we need to make alowances for 7 or 8 inch squares but what do we think about 3 inch and 12 inch ones? They are just in that perfect ratio to the six.

[acrhrttcwgrl]

I need a new hook.....:hook I have a grand total of 220.Will make a total of 55 blankets for the vets and animal shelter. I did nothing but crochet squares for 3 days:devil ...Now today I have to clean hubby will be home about 3 from a 4 day run(truck driver). Hope everyone had as much fun as I did. I cant wait for the next one. :manyheart

[coolhockeymom]

You are so amazing. 73 12" squares a day:yay:cheer I need you to crochet for me LOL I crochet in my sleep and I will never be that good:eek.... animal shelters are a great charity..BTW the snuggles project is the Charity Blitz theme for December...maybe we can count you in on that one.

[coolhockeymom]

I was just wondering if we could make some "Equivalent" rules for our CALs

it takes four 3 inch squares to make a 6 inch square so could we count 3 in sq. divided by 4 to put into the total.

Likewise, a 12 inch square is equal in area to four 6 inch squares. could we multiply by four for those who make these?

Now I realize/think that you can make a 12 inch square faster than you can make four 6 inch squares but it just seems that some credit should be given to those who are working under the limit or over the limit.

I don't think we need to make alowances for 7 or 8 inch squares but what do we think about 3 inch and 12 inch ones? They are just in that perfect ratio to the six.
It takes me 10 minutes to do a 3 " squares and 12 to do a 6" square...30-50 minutes to do a 12" square...so I am not sure that we should penalize people that do smalller squares...I thought this challenge was for charity and to have fun. And I think that anyone that did even 1 has helped someone along the way...kudos for those that can do such great work

[darski]

so I am not sure that we should penalize people that do smalller squares

I'm sorry. I didn't know that 3 inch squares counted. I thought they had to be at least 6 inches. My bad

As Emily Litella would say, "Never mind"

[acrhrttcwgrl]

You are so amazing. 73 12" squares a day:yay:cheer I need you to crochet for me LOL I crochet in my sleep and I will never be that good:eek.... animal shelters are a great charity..BTW the snuggles project is the Charity Blitz theme for December...maybe we can count you in on that one.


Never heard of the Snuggles Project? Tell me more please:think

[MLLORF]

I did not do so well. I only did 3 squares. But like I said previously, I did about 7 or so on Sunday. :) I guess I do better on the weekends.

[darski]

still playing with the camera...

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b121/lenedar/S3600001-f.jpg

These are the squares all together - doesn't look like so much here though

[coolhockeymom]

I did not say 3in squares counted nor did I think my squares counted as some grand total I only put down what I personally accomplished in the past three days and all my squares are going to women who have been beat and feel that no one care ....So to me they are the winners not I or anyone else.:D


BTW I love your squares darski


P.S I feel very bad today ......so do not take offense to anything I say

[angelfire]

darski I love the pattern in your gray squares...it looks very delicate and also sturdy.
I am sending my squares to make blankets for some children

[pineknott]

Darski,
what lovely squares you have made.
Linda

[darski]

Thank you all. I have been debating whether to try to take the burgundy and grey square to giant granny status following the established pattern.

[wannabe]

I got 6 (not 12") squares done, mainly Wednesday. Surely would have done a few more, if I hadn't been picking flowers, attending a 4 hr. visitation,(Mon.) and preparing for and attending my grandma's funeral,(Tues.) in another state. What I did accomplish was between naps in the car, and had to redo quite a few times,:bang due to not being totally awake, I guess.
Hopefully better luck next time.
Margie

[Breger3]

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Everyone is FREE to participate, no matter what size squares you are making! However, those who are making 6" or larger will be entered into the contest! Like last time, there will be a GRAND PRIZE WINNER for the one who makes the MOST CHARITY SQUARES! And then there will be a drawing of THREE OTHER WINNERS drawn among all participants, no matter how many you've made!!

Ok, first off, Lavenderbear has had an issue come up and has asked me to take over the closing of the CAL. Her dog is very sick with lukemia and has to be put down tomorrow, please keep them in your prayers.

Next order of business, I have 5 people that haven't reported totals yet, I'll give them till tomorrow evening, and then I'll draw names.

The prizes will only be drawn for people who made 6 inch squares and above, but as someone stated, the TRUE winners are the people, or animals that will benefit from the making of these squares. You ladies are truely remarkable!

Anyone wanting to send squares to Lavenderbear please PM me, I have her shipping address.

The total so far (including ALL squares made) is 873!!!!! WTG Ladies!!!:cheer :yay :clap

[ch2crochet]

First I'd like to say that my thoughts and prayers go out to Lavenderbear.. I'm sorry about your dog. :( Our pets become part of the family and its hard to let one of them go. I think a :ghug might help you get through this. Take care.

I also agree that the true winners are the people or animals who recieve these blankets or other items. I think its great for all of us to work together to make the squares and send them to a charity of their choice. I think the contest motivates us to want to make as many as we can, but we all have busy lives and may not get as many as they would have liked but whatever the number it is it will help in someway.

Everyone did a great job! I look forward to next month when we do this again!:cheer

[darski]

I will be praying for Lavenderbear during this time.
And, I do want to apologize for complicating things. Sorry, I'll just show up and crochet next time :hook :D

[Breger3]

I will be praying for Lavenderbear during this time.
And, I do want to apologize for complicating things. Sorry, I'll just show up and crochet next time :hook :D


You didn't complicate anything! Don't worry about it!! :hug

Honestly, I didn't even read the rules....lol I just wanted to clairify it before the drawing of the names!:)

[angelfire]

I wassn't considering myself in the challenge. I was just stating that I did the 3" squares...as my daughter did her 6" ones
I didn't mean to be negative....I just was joining in with the charity idea.

[ch2crochet]

I think we all did GREAT !!! :yay 873 SQUARES so far!! Maybe we can shoot for 1000 next time ! :cheer

[darski]

I think we all did GREAT !!! :yay 873 SQUARES so far!! Maybe we can shoot for 1000 next time ! :cheer

If I saved my wrists while getting near the start day, i think i could get lots more done. It would be nice to try for that number :cheer:yay

[ch2crochet]

Yeah I hear ya darski, my hands tend to ache if I do to much. They used to go numb all the time but I had Carpel Tunnel surgery on both of my hands back in May (2 weeks apart) but they still ache some and get a little stiff by my thumbs. I think I might try some of the baby yarn next time, I seem to go faster with that. It's softer and not as stiff as the regular WW yarn. :D

I'm putting my together now, I'll post a pic tomorrow.:hook

[KellyA]

LB you and your family are in my prayers.

Ladies we are trully awesome, all who will recieve our labors of love will be blest.:c9
I need to recoop, but am looking forward to the next one:devil
Guess what I found at WM - someone :yay returned 3 skeins of Mainstay :yes so I will save it for the next CAL.
Also they had some of the 1 pounders clearance for $5.00, will be needing that for joining.

Please post pix of finished work.
Darsi anyway you can share your pattern with the gray squares?:hug

[darski]

http://www.digitalgranny.com/va/

go to page 4, 3rd one down on the left side --Centre Cross square from JPF. I chose to use blood red in the centre

[Aussie]

Lavenderbear - Im so sorry to hear about your dog... they are family and its hard let them go.

Crystal - thats amazing 873 wow we all did well. I was just curious as to how many people participated in this.

I look forward to next month.

Wendy

[Breger3]

Crystal - thats amazing 873 wow we all did well. I was just curious as to how many people participated in this.

I look forward to next month.

Wendy

I had 24 people listed as saying they were participating!

[danijoy]

First off I want to say :ty to Lavanderbear and Crystal for your organization of the beginning and the end. :bow

Secondly, Lavanderbear, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. :hug

Lastly, we are awesome. :clap :woo :clap and I think we should shoot for a grand total of 1,000 next time. 873 blows my mind away. WOW.

Thanks to eveyone for letting me participate and I can't wait until next time. :manyheart

[tlisley]

873!! WOW!:cheer Too cool! Doesn't it feel good to be a part of that??? :yay And Just think, that # wouldn't be there if everyone of us hadn't contributed something. It doesn't matter what our personal #'s were when you see a total like that in just 3 days!!:yes
I can't wait for the next one either!!

[pineknott]

Great total,yes we are an awesome force combined.
Lavanderbear,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of you pet,we went through that 14 months ago with our cat,Marmalade
they sure leave pawprints on our hearts
Linda

[Melibean223]

sorry guys I know I'm late I hope I made the extension I made 189 total. Congrats to everyone =o)

[darski]

:clap :clap YESSSSSSS!!!:clap :clap
:clap 1,062:clap

[falfal115]

:eek

[Aussie]

Melissa congratulations thats an awesome amount of squares :clap :clap

:cheer :cheer WELL DONE:cheer

Wendy

[darski]

Then the next question is...

Can we do 2,000?

if we got more people to participate or if we each pushed a bit...(who needs wrists anyway?):hook :clap :manyheart

[Breger3]

Ok, our official grand total is 1062 squares. That was with 20 of us. There were a couple more people participating, but I haven't gotten their totals yet.

Here are the winners of the prizes.

The Grandprize goes to Acrhrttcwgrl for making the most squares, and 12 inch ones at that!!!:cheer :clap :yay

The three names that my daughter drew are

Dustbunnybreeder
KellyA
Wannabe

For all 4 ladies please pm me with what color you would like the best! Thank you!

WTG Ladies! I can't WAIT to see what we do the next time around! Spread the word, the more people we have the more squares we can make for charities. All of you ladies are WONDERFUL!:ghug

[ch2crochet]

:yay WAY TO GO LADIES!!!!!:yay
I guess we will have to shoot for 2000 next time :cheer

I'm still working on mine, putting the edging on. I'll post a pic soon.

[ChainOFools]

Congrats to you all on your massive amount of squares!!

I will really try to do some with you all next time! :hook

Lavenderbear, I'm so sorry for your loss, I didn't write it, but this always helped me with the loss of a beloved pet:

RAINBOW BRIDGE
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...

[KellyA]

:eek :c9 :yay :hug :manyheart :yes :hook

That's all I can say!!!

Oh wait
PS:
:woo :jumpyay :dance

To Breger3 and Lavendarbear:flower

[ch2crochet]

Here's a picture of mine

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That's my cute little puppy. He's a Jack Russell Terrier (the short leg version) His name is Hunter. I guess if he likes it the dogs at the Humane Society will like it as well. :clap

[darski]

I put the two (completed) sets of squares together except for the borders. I want to make really nice, lush borders for these. They are designed for wheelchair use - well they were originally

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b121/lenedar/S3600003-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b121/lenedar/S3600002-2.jpg

[LavenderBear]

I want to thank all of you for your prayers, well wishes, and hugs - and Kiki for the Rainbow Bridge sharing. All of these have touched me VERY MUCH! We are still in a state of shock over Wendy's diagnosis of acute leukemia and her being with us only a few days afterwards. I am missing her TERRIBLY today, but I know she's with new friends and our former pets. And also with my FIL's dog that just passed one week ago in her sleep. It's been ROUGH, but she's all healed now . . . playing, sniffing, and running to her heart's content! And she was FAMOUS for being a licker, so I'm sure she's licking everything in site!! She will always be my Wendy Girl! We were very blessed in adopting and having her these past 4 years! :manyheart

CONGRATS to everyone for making charity squares during this square-a-long! I had to refocus several times as I was BLOWN AWAY by the number we completed in just three day's time!!! WOWZER!!! Just think of all of the people who are going to be blessed by our gifts, talents, and efforts?! AMAZING!! :ghug

MUCHAS GRACIAS to Crystal who is helping me in finalizing this round!! She has been MY ROCK through all of this, along with my hubby!!! :hug

I'll let you know when we'll be doing the next round! Keep your hooks warmed, your yarn stocked, and your patterns handy in the meantime! Speaking of patterns, please share those you've used!!

Have a Blessed weekend! And, again, CONGRATS to all of us for making these charity squares - - no matter how many or how few!! The number doesn't matter in the end; the love put into making them is what blesses us and the receivers! Yes! :yes

[darski]

We are all sooooo with you in this time of loss. It is so very difficult with pets because they just supplied the love no matter what we did or said to anyone.

I am one of those who believes that "All dogs go to heaven".

[craftygirl2]

Hello everyone...
I been reading along and have to say WOW...I am proud of each and every one !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :manyheart

You all did a Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat Job !!! :clap :cheer :clap :cheer :clap :cheer

So sorry for your lost of WENDY...
rest assured she is in PUPPY- HEAVEN... with my Dixie and Penny...

[darski]

craftygirl2, just imagine what we could do if you join us the next time. with your speed we might just make that 2,000 squares next time.

If we could just get everyone, who is not going for the gold, to make one square... hmmmnn

[Breger3]

Maybe we should make it a 5 day one!! Maybe then we could make over 2000!!!

[craftygirl2]

Hi Darski...
I promise....let me know when the next square along starts and I will be there...:devil
we will go for the GOLD !!!!!!!!!!!:cheer
All is well here at the homefront.... and I am ready to get with it again....:yes
thank you for thinking of me....:hook

[darski]

meet you there and then

[craftygirl2]

meet you there and then


You got it !

[acrhrttcwgrl]

Maybe we should make it a 5 day one!! Maybe then we could make over 2000!!!


I like that idea of a 5 day. We should start it on a Thursady if possible so people have a little more time over the weekends if possible. And we should get 2000 :hook

[darski]

Our last one (before this) was a 5 day event but through the week. I don't remember the totals from that one at all. Old brain cells and it was a while back :rofl

[darski]

I did a quick check to the old thread and guess what:

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Our GRAND TOTAL in number of squares for this short five day team effort is . . .

517 SQUARES !!!!!!
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kinda makes you wonder eh?

But that 2000 squares is still a possible.
I am looking for a smaller square so I can do more.
Guess we all need a strategy to make it happen

[danijoy]

I like the over the weekend idea. I work during the week and with kid's school activities and what not, the weekend is when I get most of crocheting done so over the weekend is my vote.

[Aussie]

Im with you Danielle, I work too so it was hard having to leave my crochet sitting there while I went to work for the day. It would be nice to include the weekend.

[darski]

I do like the idea of the Weekend as well as we can probably get more who might do a square or two just to build our averages

I don't work but there are no busses to speak of on the weekend so i usually stay home

[pineknott]

when and however long it is,I know I'm switching back to 6 inch ones,it seemed the further I got on the 12 inch ones,the slower it got for me.
I'm not that quick of a crocheter anyway.

[Breger3]

Ok, what about a 7 day one? Cause I'm usually busier on the weekends than the week. 7 day would cover everyones restful days, what does everyone think of that?:think

[Breger3]

when and however long it is,I know I'm switching back to 6 inch ones,it seemed the further I got on the 12 inch ones,the slower it got for me.
I'm not that quick of a crocheter anyway.


That's how I am with 12 inchers too!:yes

[KellyA]

7 Days.....let me think about that one:woo Ok I think I'm in on it :jumpyay :drool I'm already drooling, (hey ......not on the hook Kelly that makes it harder to get the job done):drool If you don't see my name down when it comes out please, please someone send me a PM!!! :hug

[danijoy]

I agree with Kelly. With 7 whole days just think of how many squares we could get done..:yay :cheer :clap

[darski]

I know where you are going with this thought but I am more of a sprinter than a marathoner.

I would agree to whatever ...but just wondering if you don't lose focus over so many days

[sem464]

Ok, I must confess, I am one of the ones that have not given totals. I went to pick out yarns in my closet and ran across a box of motifs I worked on last year. I ended up completing a few of those instead of making some. I got 12 done. I had other projects that just wouldn't seem to wait. I am going to participate in the next one. Everyone did such a great job & the numbers are phenominal.:cheer

[tlisley]

I know where you are going with this thought but I am more of a sprinter than a marathoner.

I would agree to whatever ...but just wondering if you don't lose focus over so many days

I agree with Darski. It seems to me that with a "crunch" like 3 days I get more done because I know time is short, and I can focus on that for a few days, but definately not a week. Even 5 days seems long to me. But that's just my opinion.:hook

[LavenderBear]

WOW - I have missed quite a few posts that are not making it to my e-mail inbox like usual! I'll have to read what all of you wrote about changing this charity square-a-long!

[danijoy]

HMMMMM...:scrachin

:idea What if we did like a 4-day thing? We could do like a Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. That way people who are less busy on the weekends have time on the weekends and people who are less busy during the week have 2 days during the week.

That is just a thought. It doesn't really matter to me what we do. I'm up for anything.

[darski]

That is what I was going to suggest - a broad span for whomever on whatever days. Great minds!

[Aussie]

Yes I like that idea, 4 days including the weekend. This would give everyone a chance to do heaps of squares without it getting tedious if it were 7 days.
Does that make sense.

[ch2crochet]

I'm open for whatever you want to do. I don't work out side the home but I can get kinda busy sometimes. The 4 day on the weekend sounds good. I'm going to try a different yarn and stick with the 6" squares. :hook

[Melibean223]

im down for whatever set of days i just really enjoy doing this

[LavenderBear]

Ok, everyone! I started the next Charity Square-A-Long in a new thread and am closing this one out now! Prizes for the winners will be going out tomorrow, including a special gift from Vickietoria! I got those today and will be sending them in your puffies!

THANKS again to all who participated, and mark your calendars for November 16th through November 21st! :yay

[KellyA]

Lavendar
I got your "puffy" today:hug
Thank you soooo much that was very sweet of you:c9
mmmmm what will I do with the yarn?:devil
Your timing is perfect for the next go round :yes

Again Thank you :manyheart

[wannabe]

Prizes for the winners will be going out tomorrow, including a special gift from Vickietoria! I got those today and will be sending them in your puffies! [/COLOR]

Mine arrived today. Thanks so much for the yarn & special gift. As my dd said, the yarn is a perfect color for me--in the family of my favorite (teals)!!

[LavenderBear]

Thanks for letting me know you guys got your yarn and necklaces (from Vickietoria)!! Now two more ladies need to let me know they got theirs! :manyheart

We'll be starting TOMORROW with our next round!!! Are you ready?!

[LavenderBear]

Hi, Ladies! Although the packages were sent out a few weeks back, I still haven't heard from Acrhrttcwgrl and Dustbunnybreeder! Please let me know you got your packages so I can officially close this thread! THANKS!! :manyheart

[darski]

Dustbunnybreeder has been having internet problems and I haven't heard from her that she got anything. As soon as she is back up and running, I will ask her to post or let you know.

[acrhrttcwgrl]

LavenderBear....Thank you!! I did receive my yarn and great necklace...I wore it on Thanksgiving Day. Was away from my computer for about a week...Thank you again.

[LavenderBear]

Anna,

Thanks for letting me know! And the thank you for the necklace goes to Vickietoria! ;)


Darski,

Thanks for passing the word about Dustbunnybreeder! I hope she gets her computer fixed soon!

[darski]

Boy so do I. I am going through withdrawal from our YIM sessions :wlol

[darski]

I got a message to Fran (Dustbunnybreeder) and she did get her package and she loves all her prizes. She asked me to pass on her thank yous

her Net connection is still iffy by the minute but at least you can close this out now.

[LavenderBear]

Darski,

Thanks for letting me know! :yes

[LavenderBear]

Lucy,

THANKS again for the 6" and 12" squares you sent me this week for this Charity Square-A-Long! These are the FIRST squares I've received from C'Ville, and I'm SO geeked! Thanks again! And we'll have to meet up since we live less than an hour away! :yes