6 Day Charity Square-A-Long (Nov. 16th-21st)!

[LavenderBear]

Hello! I am giving over a week's notice for our next Charity Square-A-Long! After reading all of the suggestions from the first three we've done, here is what I've decided for our next one! :yay

It will run from November 16th (Thursday) through November 21st (Tuesday)! This will give us 4 weekdays and 2 weekend days, which should be helpful for all participating! :clap This will also take place before the Thanksgiving holiday, for those who celebrate it!

Our top square amount total was during the 3 Day Square-A-Long that we just completed in October! With all but a few who didn't post, we completed 873 squares! It was suggested that we shoot for 2,000 for our total this next time around! Do you think we can do it?! :cheer :yes :cheer

Get those hooks warmed up and your yarn gathered!! The 16th will be here before you know it! :yes

NOTE: Some of you are more comfy with shorter times, so DON'T feel like you HAVE to participate all 6 days! Remember, one square is a help in the right direction to someone in need!!!!

[Breger3]

I'm IN!!!!

YEA!!!!:clap

After this CAL I'll have TONS of squares to put together!!!

[Aussie]

Count me in. I cant wait for next week...

[darski]

I expect to participate for some of those days. have a new square and everything.

[MLLORF]

Count me in!!

[danijoy]

Count me in!

You are just AWESOME for doing this Lavenderbear :cheer :cheer :cheer

Thanks for all your hard work in keeping us all in check.

[acrhrttcwgrl]

Count me in again..6 days oh my what is my house going to look like when I an done...LOL

[pineknott]

count me in too

[Breger3]

Count me in again..6 days oh my what is my house going to look like when I an done...LOL


LOL!!!

Here's what I do, I do a square or two, then tidy a room, do another square or two, tidy another room, it at least keeps down the damage! LOL!

[LavenderBear]

Hello! :hook I'm HAPPY to see that we're getting geared up to participate already! :h5 I've decided that I'm going to be working on either 8" or 12" squares for Veterans during this next square-a-long. :scrachin I'm pretty sure I'm going to make a mixture of basic granny squares and flowered centered ones http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/granny-needs.html for the female lapghans and a mixture of camouflage and solid squares for the male ones! Now to hunt down the yarn I'm going to use and set it aside for next week! :yarn :autumn :yarn

[karin4christ]

Count me in too! Remember me in the last one?? I completed 3 squares. I've been continuing to work on the squares and I think I'm up to 12 squares. I think I need to make about 12 more to come up with a chlld's sized afghan.
Karin

[gannka]

I am in, but Suzanne, please remind me about that when it starts. I am afraid I will forget. I will continue with the 8-inch squares I started to make last time, and I think it will be a lapghan for veterans.

[darski]

I have been thinkiing about this since I signed up and I think I should say that I don't expect to be able to do as much as I did the last time. this is not a lot of time for me to get resources together to give to charitable squares.

don't get me wrong, almost all of what I make goes to charitable causes but every square made takes away from scarf and hat production. Scarves and hats are much more necessary to our Winters than are lapghans that nobody seems to want so I can't guarantee that I will get more than the rest of my grey squares done this time.

My resources are limited and I have to husband them in the best way that I can.

[sem464]

I have been thinkiing about this since I signed up and I think I should say that I don't expect to be able to do as much as I did the last time. this is not a lot of time for me to get resources together to give to charitable squares.

don't get me wrong, almost all of what I make goes to charitable causes but every square made takes away from scarf and hat production. Scarves and hats are much more necessary to our Winters than are lapghans that nobody seems to want so I can't guarantee that I will get more than the rest of my grey squares done this time.

My resources are limited and I have to husband them in the best way that I can.

That's ok. Anything you can do will help. Do you have a Project Linus group up there? They always seem to know of those in need!

[falfal115]

:cheer yay!! This time I wont have a test!!!!!! :hook

[ch2crochet]

Count me in! :cheer I'm going to stick with the 6" squares again, maybe for some baby blankets to donate. Can't wait to shoot for 2000 squares! :yay

[coolhockeymom]

don't get me wrong, almost all of what I make goes to charitable causes but every square made takes away from scarf and hat production. Scarves and hats are much more necessary to our Winters than are lapghans that nobody seems to want
I guess I am lucky my shelters here are always looking for ghans guess it is just colder around here and people will take anything you give them

as for me you can count me in no little gouling outing this time more time to crochet:hook

[fireyeyes]

I guess I am lucky my shelters here are always looking for ghans guess it is just colder around here and people will take anything you give them

as for me you can count me in no little gouling outing this time more time to crochet:hook
I think that the shelters would like to have covers for residents rather than have scarves, though I am doing so scarves for a school that needs them. I am worried about the shelters. I plan on making some more squares to donate to you to help your cause. I have been a victim and know how much knowing that someone cared enough to make me something to provide comfort

[darski]

I live is a small city (50,000) and we don't have a shelter. Our Mission does do meals and stuff and will gladly take hats and scarves for those who come to them. I have committed to make these for them.

I am also committed to making hats, sweaters and blankies for our local pregnancy support centre. If I make 6 inch squares that won't make hats, sweaters or blankies then there will not be yarn to make what is needed.

This is suddenly not being fun. My concern was that this next event came too quickly after the last one and I don't have the resources on hand that some of you may have. Finished one last week; doing one next week is just a bit tough on a limited stash. I could just do junk squares I guess but I think charities deserve our best

[coolhockeymom]

I don't think any of my squares are junk squares they are simply but they work up fast . That is what I can do right now but my local charity loves them all the same and I have always said if you need a place to donate send the squares to me I will put them together and send them to a worthy charity.

I have time on my hand my kids are homeschool and after giving assigments and exsplaining I crochet till they need help in doing so I teach my youngest to count and her colors

[Melibean223]

count me in

[Lavenia]

I am new to this board. What do you do when you agree to crochet so many granny squares? Are there charities that you do these for & is it set up ahead of time? Thankyou for the help. Lavenia:blush

[coolhockeymom]

I am new to this board. What do you do when you agree to crochet so many granny squares? Are there charities that you do these for & is it set up ahead of time? Thankyou for the help. Lavenia:blush



Actually it is a challange to see who can make the most squares in a given amount of time this time it is for six days as for charities you can do them to donate to a charity of your own or I myself will take any squares people make and don't have a charity to donate them to and make them up into blankets then will post a pick when they are done before sending them on to the local abuse shelter here:manyheart

[LavenderBear]

Hello everyone! I see more of you are making it over to this thread to get geared up for our next charity square-a-long! This is GREAT news! :yay

As for why this one is happening so soon after the last one, I was unable to get the last one going until the very end of October, and this one I am doing before Thanksgiving so it doesn't conflict with the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving, for those of us who celebrate it! My apologies to those of you who may not be able to participate so quickly after the last one! This is to be a FUN adventure, so don't feel any pressure to participate EVERY month or as much as you have in the past, or anything else that might be a discouragement! :no It will break my heart to know that I have caused anyone to be discouraged! It's not about how many or how often you participate, but that you have a GOOD time in the process! If you are not able to participate but would still like to be a part in some way, be a cheerleader for us! :cheer We've had a few of those during the first three and it was FUN for both them and for us!!

With that said, let's please have FUN with this square-a-long!!! :ty

[KellyA]

:c9 Thanks Breger3 for the notice:manyheart , see miss one day and you miss alot at the Ville:eek
:manyheart I have the yarn set a side and the hook warming. :manyheart

[angelfire]

This is suddenly not being fun. My concern was that this next event came too quickly after the last one and I don't have the resources on hand that some of you may have. Finished one last week; doing one next week is just a bit tough on a limited stash. I could just do junk squares I guess but I think charities deserve our best
I live in a city of 35,000 and we do have an abuse shelter...guess we are lucky. I wouldn't know if I hadn't had the use for one myself. I have already donated several items to the shelter including crochet toys from Kristie's patterns, they will take anything that I give them.
I think it should be fun and I don't think that you are doing any less by doing your commitments. yes it is soon after the last one...but I hope you help cheer everyone on as I really loved your squares last time and if you don't want to do what you call "junk squares" then you should do what you think is best. I really like to see everyone happy...

[LavenderBear]

Thanks for the reminder to ask which patterns we are each going to be using! I posted mine above, but I'm curious to see what others plan to use too! We can NEVER get enough patterns, right?! :yes :yarn :yes

[sarna]

Count me in, all I need is the address to send them. I will make a few of the squares for the ladies.

Sarna

[Breger3]

I have been thinkiing about this since I signed up and I think I should say that I don't expect to be able to do as much as I did the last time. this is not a lot of time for me to get resources together to give to charitable squares.

don't get me wrong, almost all of what I make goes to charitable causes but every square made takes away from scarf and hat production. Scarves and hats are much more necessary to our Winters than are lapghans that nobody seems to want so I can't guarantee that I will get more than the rest of my grey squares done this time.

My resources are limited and I have to husband them in the best way that I can.


I konw Lavenderbear uses squares for scarves. Don't feel bad if you can't join us this time, there is always next time! :cheer

[Breger3]

:c9 Thanks Breger3 for the notice:manyheart , see miss one day and you miss alot at the Ville:eek
:manyheart I have the yarn set a side and the hook warming. :manyheart


Not a problem, I PMed anyone from the last CAL that asked to be reminded. :hook

[coolhockeymom]

I am sure for those you ca't join this time there will be plenty more times to do so . I can join only because it pushes me to get more done to see if I really try how many can I ACTUALLY get done .

[Nght]

I'm in again too! I really need the *competitive edge* to keep me going right now. I have way more on my plate than I can handle, but as they say, *That which does not kill you....* :devil

Hmmm... what color should it be this time??:think

[tezen]

woohoo count me in lol.:hook
Breger thanks for the notice :hug
Now the fun of going through my yarn and patterns.
Wow "small" city of 50,000? LOL I live in city of 6,000. And the closest city larger is 90 miles south lol.
We have a homeless shelter for men, a womens resource shelter for women.A crisis pregnancy shelter(baby ghans).A large nursing home. And that not so special yarn can make snugglies for the animal shelter. :yes
wooooo can't wait:dance :dance

[creativepassage]

Sounds great! This will be my first time.....I will probably have to send them on to someone who could put them together though, if that's o.k.?

[Breger3]

Sounds great! This will be my first time.....I will probably have to send them on to someone who could put them together though, if that's o.k.?

That's fine, there are a few people (including myself) that take squares to put together for charity items! Glad you could join us!


I'm working as fast as I can to get the blanket I'm making as a Christmas gift done so I can focus on the squares on the 16th!

[LavenderBear]

Hello again! Just FIVE more days until we start!! Do you have your supplies all ready to go?! Have you decided what type of squares you are going to make?! Did you pick out a square for a particular reason?! Have you set your own personal goal?! I'm still working on my goal, but I have my plans all lined up and am EAGER to get going!! :hook

[sem464]

I am definitely in this time. I already have my yarn & square pattern. I even did a couple of samples to make sure what I wanted to do. Am working feverishly to get other projects out of the way, because I am going to put everything aside (at least for a few of the days):D

[ch2crochet]

I've made a couple of buttons if anybody's interested

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/CharitySquareCAL-Button4.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/CharitySquareCAL-Button.jpg

Now I've got to update my blog, it's been awhile! :D
Can't wait until the 16th! :cheer

[Breger3]

I've made a couple of buttons if anybody's interested

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/CharitySquareCAL-Button4.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k218/dlm315/CharitySquareCAL-Button.jpg

Now I've got to update my blog, it's been awhile! :D
Can't wait until the 16th! :cheer


Thank you thank you! YEA!!!!

[angelfire]

I love the buttons but can't figure out how to add them to my blog.

[ch2crochet]

Well I just tried to post the button to my blog but I can't figure it out either. :think I switched from the regular blog to blog beta and I'm not sure how to add a picture to the side with the links. I did it on the old one with HTML coding, but the coding is different now. I used to do the HTML coding a long time ago but I"m not familiar with this new stuff. :irk

If anybody is familiar with the blog beta and knows how to put the buttons on there please let me know.

Thanks

[falfal115]

do you want the picture to just be a picture or would you like it to be a link to a page as well?

if you want it to only display a picture try
<img src="LINK OF PICTURE">

if you want it to be a hyperlink

<A HREF = "LINK TO PAGE"><IMG SRC="LINK OF PICTURE"></A>

i hope those work

[ch2crochet]

Thanks Fal. I know how to write those tags, but I'm not sure where to put it at in the HTML coding now that I have the beta blog. The coding is different now and I can't find those tags for any of my links. :think With the beta blog you can do it two different ways, HTML or I can add a link real quick without doing any HTML tags, just add the URL but it doesn't say anything about adding a picture for the link. I'll have to keep working at it. :D

[falfal115]

ahhh okay sorry about that I have blogger beta too

do you want the buttons on the side? or on the bottom of the page?

[ch2crochet]

That's ok Fal. I was thinking of putting them on the side either under links or make another subject for CAL's/WIP's. I'm also going to do a blog section on the side with buttons for all the blogs I visit regularly.
Thanks for the help :D

[LavenderBear]

Hello! We have less than 2 days now before we start this charity square-a-long!!! Are you guys all ready?! I am! :hook

[Aussie]

Well its wednesday night here, not long now and I can start making my squares.
Goodluck everybody.

[LavenderBear]

Wendy,

I wonder how many squares you will have DONE before I even wake up tomorrow?! Can't wait to find out! :yay

[darski]

I am hoping to get some done in this time frame. Stilll have my greys to get completed if nothing else.

[crocrazy]

I would like to participate. Do we keep the squares or do we send them to someone. I am new to the boards. So please tell how this works. Thx

[darski]

Well howdy and welcome crocrazy - fresh blood for our charity CAL. oooh
we make up squares to be used for lapghans or whatever. some of us make up the useful items and some send the squares to others who want them to make up.

We do any sort of charity from animal shelters to senoirs homes.
the squares have to be at least 6 inches to be counted in the final tally.
We are shooting for 2,000 this time out.

[crocrazy]

Thanks Darski, How do I get the info to where to send the squares?

[LavenderBear]

Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, I FINALLY got in again tonight! :clap Not sure what the deal was, but it kept saying my password was wrong, even though it's stored in my computer! Anyway, we are just HOURS away from our start - - except for those in other parts of the world (like Aussie) where it is already Thursday there!! How many hours are YOU away from starting in your part of the world?! For me it is just 3.5 hours!!! :applause :jumpyay :woo

My daughter's kitty, Ciara, :catis going to help me again! She LOVES to help me both crochet and compute!!! Pretty soon Lucy, our NEW dog, :dog will figure out her place in the production, while the other kitty, :cat Nacho, will be supervising!!

:welcometo our NEWBIES!! We are HAPPY :hi to have you with us!! We have a lot of FUN here, and you will too!! :ghug

[coolhockeymom]

I am ready to get started hook warm yarn ready

[cbear713]

I've been thinking about signing up for a week now, and now that it is finally Thursday I've decided--I'm in!! This is my first crochet-a-long and I'm excited:clap

[pineknott]

its so nice to have new people join us,its lots of fun, this is my third one
it gives me just the push I need to try and get a few more done each day.
My goal this time is 40 - 60 six inch squares.
This time around my squares will be donated to someone in Tn. making lapghans for the elderly and to Project RestAssured
Linda

[Aussie]

Ok well its nearly the end of my first day being Thursday night here. I am on my 6th square, not bad considering I work all day. Going to try to do more while I watch the amazing race.

[ch2crochet]

Good Morning Everyone,
:jumpyay :woo :jumpyay It's time to start making squares!

I woke up a little earlier than usual this morning, (puppy had to go out :D ) so I got a head start. I have ONE done so far. I'm doing 6" granny squares with Bernat Softee Chuncky in white and pale antique rose (multi-colored squares) with a G hook. I hope to get a lot more done than last time. I think I will shoot for at least 40! :cheer
Welcome to all the newcomers. This is my 2nd charity square-a-long and I love it!:manyheart
Way to go Aussie!!

[Breger3]

Thanks Darski, How do I get the info to where to send the squares?


You just ask, I know Lavenderbear and Myself collect squares, as do others on the board. Just pm one of us for the address to send them to.

[crocrazy]

Hello Everyone,

I have a question. How do you measure your squares? I just measured one of mine.....now if I measured end to end its 6" but if I measure side to side its 5". Which is correct?

As you can tell I am new and I don't generally do granny squares because of this.

Thx in advance,

[crocrazy]

Thx Crystal,

For the info but coolhockeymom pm me her addr.

I am really liking this group. You guys are so nice and helpful

[danijoy]

I'm getting ready to get started. I'm aiming for at least 5 a day but hoping for more so I guess my goal is 30 for the 6-day period. Happy crocheting everyone.:cheer

[LavenderBear]

Happy FIRST day of our challenge to everyone!! :hug I have started and completed my first square, have gotten myself in the shower, and am about to put on a pot of hot tea to really get me geared up! :yes My goal is to make 72 squares in all, by making 12 squares each day! I have TONS of homework to do in between, so I think that's a reasonable number for me! Anyway, I can see some of us have gotten started and I can't wait to hear how everyone is doing each day! Go, team, go!! :cheer

[angelfire]

I am in on this one. I plan on shooting for 40 6" squares a day.... I need the rest of the time to finish my ornaments which are definitely on their way to completion...again.

[falfal115]

Since I only had time to make 4 last month, I think this month my goal would be to make at LEAST 2 per day so I would hopefully end up with 12 or more :hook

[MLLORF]

I'm ready to start after working all day and playing with the grandkids,:hug now to crocheting. Got my patterns and hooks ready...away I go....:yes

[pineknott]

I'm done for today,13 six inch squares

[LavenderBear]

Ok, I've made 6, 10" squares and 3, 6" squares! I plan to make 3 more 6" squares while I watch a little t.v. or read one my fiction books! No textbooks for me until tomorrow or Saturday . . . yeaaaaaaaah!! :clap

Be sure and let us know how you've done today! I'm wondering if setting a group goal might have scared a few people off? :think This round has been SUPER quiet compared to the first three!

Keep up the GREAT work! :cheer

[sem464]

Well, I have 13 6 1/2" squares done today. Don't know if I will work anymore today, but I am happy my numbers. Let's see what tomorrow brings. Sounds like everyone is off to a great start.:cheer

[ch2crochet]

I'm just about done for the night. I'm on my 15th -6" square so far, and that will be the last one for me tonight. :cheer That was my whole total for the last 3 Day Charity Square-Along. :yay

See ya in the morning!

[coolhockeymom]

I am going to stop for today made 58 squares will shoot for a better number tommorrrow :hook

[falfal115]

I think im done for the day along with classes from 9:50-3:40 I was able to make 4.. which was my total for the 3 day square along last month! (I had a test :()

[LavenderBear]

I got the other 3 squares done and made a total of 12 today! :yay

It's GOOD to see you guys posting your totals! Keep up the GREAT work, and let's cheer one another along! :cheer :yarn :cheer

Sweet dreams to those of you hitting the sack :sleep, and good morning to those waking up soon! :sun

Talk to you tomorrow! :waving

[MLLORF]

WOW some good numbers there. I did one 8" and I am 4 rows short of finishing a 12". Hopefully I'll do better tomorrow. :(

[danijoy]

I have done 4 1/2 squares that are 6 inches and need to go to bed. I know I won't get much done tomorrow as I work all day and have plans with friends in the evening but no plans for Saturday or Sunday so hopefully I can get a lot done then.

Otherwise, everyone else is doing great. 58 WOW coolhockeymom. GREAT JOB!

[cbear713]

I didn't get much done today, only one and 3/4 of another 12 inch square. I'll try more tomorrow, but should really get moving this weekend!

[darski]

I got a couple of squarees done today but Ihave a dozen other things on the go that need attention. I also have to figure out what to do with one set of squares - to join or not to join; that is the question.

I'm hoping the weekend will be better for this.

[sem464]

I think everyone is doing great. It's not all about the numbers. It is the commitment to work at it and that all seems to be showing thru. Just keep up the work you can do.

[Melibean223]

i woke up this am to make my 55th square hope i do that good again today too way togo so far everyone

[Breger3]

Hello Everyone,

I have a question. How do you measure your squares? I just measured one of mine.....now if I measured end to end its 6" but if I measure side to side its 5". Which is correct?

As you can tell I am new and I don't generally do granny squares because of this.

Thx in advance,

You measure it from one side to another side.

[LavenderBear]

Welcome to Day # 2 of our charity square-a-long! :cheer I'm going to be in and out of the house today, but I'll be crocheting in between and possibly on the go! I was thinking last night of the Veteran lapghans I'll be making with this month's squares and how I'll be giving them to one of our Metro Detroit Crafter members at our December meeting! Then I got to thinking of our next month's round and how I'll be making squares for the baby afghans needed for another local charity that one of our other members is heading up! Anyway, what I'm saying is that it's NEAT to ponder what the squares are going to be turning into and how making each one contributes to the items needed to bless others! It was a FUN thing to think about as I was nodding off to sleep last night! :yes

What are YOU turning your squares into for this round?! :yarn

[Aussie]

Hi Suzanne, well its 11.24pm friday night here and I need to go to bed.
I have only done 12 squares so far. Thought I would have more done by now. Tomorrow is saturday and that means I have all day to crochet so Ill see how I go.
Goodnight from downunder.

[darski]

I am still looking for a recipient for my squares but I figure God has a use for them somewhere so i willl keep at it.

I really have to send a great big thank you to Shari. she was so sweet as to send me some beautiful yarn that I can use for these squares. What a sweetheart eh?

Yah gotta love a place that is dedicated to RAOK's

[coolhockeymom]

darski

I know that nosnowbody ,Lavenderbear , breger3 and myself few would take any square no one has a use for or does not want to put together pm any of us and we will give them a good home.:hook

[darski]

I have been thinking that I might just start working to make stuff for our local humane society shelter. The colours I have available but those from Shari would be lovely for the little ones (or big ones) there.

I think I should call them today and see. Thanks for the nudge.

[Breger3]

I got 13- 6 inch squares done last night, I was busy all day, but I got to sit and crochet all evening, and that's what I accomplished!

I've got 1- 6 inch and 3- 8 inch done so far today! And I have MOST of the day to crochet, tomorrow, I have ALL day! Can't wait!!!

We are doing a wonderful job ladies! Keep up the good work!:cheer

[Breger3]

I've almost got 10 squares done today! Once I finish the tenth square that will probably be it for the night, Going to scrapbook with friends tonight!

[angelfire]

I am up to 128 6 " squares...been working during the times I need a break from thread. That means so far I can give 3 small blankets to the Salvation Army for Christmas presents. I probably won't get as many done the rest of the time as I plan on being out of town for a while

[Krystal16]

Keep up the good work, Ladies!

I'm lurking, as I am using this weekend for my own marathon - catch up for Xmas!

[coolhockeymom]

I have 52 done and might get a few more done. I have planned to make as many blanket as I can before the dec 15 when the Salvation army handy out christmas package to the less fortune. I think they are the real winners here

[pineknott]

9 today,total 22
keep up the great work everyone.
Linda

[cbear713]

Okay, I did a few more today, my total so far is 6 12 inch squares.

[falfal115]

only 3 7x9's today

so my total so far is 7 :)

[crocrazy]

Hello Everyone,
I was able to get 9 done so far. I will try do more this weekend.

Great job everyone!

[KellyA]

Ok 0 (zero) for today , dang DH wanted my attention......:devil ...well he wanted to go out for dinner
I remembered late last night and only got 2-12" squares done and 1-6" square done. :blush
I will (and I mean it family!!!) be working on squares this weekend, I am also doing squares for Project Rest Assured and I pledge 12 for this weekend....:yes Looks like I need to get to steppin...:yes ..:hook
Kelly
PS Ladies and gentlemen keep those hooks flying:cheer and yarn a spinning

[LavenderBear]

WOW - you guys have been BUSY today!!!! :h5

I made 9 squares today, even though I had planned to make 12. But that's okay because I'm happy with the 9 I did make, will add them to the 12 I made yesterday, and still have 4 more days to reach my goal of 72!!
Keep up the GREAT work!! And THANKS to all of the cheerleaders :cheer we have here, both doing the CAL and not! We are a GREAT group!! :ghug

Signing off for the night so I can be well rested for A LOT of homework and MORE charity square making tomorrow! Nite! :hug

[Nght]

Ok, so I'm not progressing as I'd hoped (what else is new?):blush
I've *downsized* to 6" squares this round... I only finished 7 yesterday (curse having to work!):devil And 42 of them today. And once I get them put together, I too am sending these to the VA Hosp. Awesome numbers so far Ladies! :yes

[CroJulee]

Hello Everyone,

I have a question. How do you measure your squares? I just measured one of mine.....now if I measured end to end its 6" but if I measure side to side its 5". Which is correct?

As you can tell I am new and I don't generally do granny squares because of this.

Thx in advance,

The square should be 6 inches when measured from top to bottom, and side to side. In other words, each side of the square should be equal in length.

[CroJulee]

Hello Everyone,

I have a question. How do you measure your squares? I just measured one of mine.....now if I measured end to end its 6" but if I measure side to side its 5". Which is correct?

As you can tell I am new and I don't generally do granny squares because of this.

Thx in advance,

The square should be 6 inches when measured from top to bottom, and side to side. In other words, each side of the square should be equal in length.:cheer

[Vickietoria]

Hi everyone! I wanted to be a cheerleader and say everyone is doing AMAZINGLY well!! :) I'm on vacation right now, at HOME, in Alabama visiting family for Thanksgiving. My 7 month old is asleep in bed, and I'm about to be, with my hubby out visiting a friend since elementary school. I'm sad to say I haven't crochetted in a while, but I will again soon. Family first, right? :) Well, everyone is doing great! I hope someone will post pictures! I'd really love to see the ghans that everyone is making this time around.

Well, it's getting very late, and I'm going to bed. Good job everyone!!!
Victoria

[ch2crochet]

Hi everyone,
I didn't get a chance to do much yesterday I was kinda busy. I made 7 more for a total of 22 so far. I'll be doing some today in between cleaning and laundry and have to go out for a little while. I think I'll be giving mine to a local nursing home, we have a couple of them around here.

Everbody is doing Great!!!! :cheer Keep up the good work!

[sem464]

Well, I didn't get but 1 done yesterday. Kept getting sidetracked, but that still leaves me a total of 14 for the first 2 days. Today will be better. Everyone is doing great.

[Melibean223]

211 done as of this am

[Breger3]

211 done as of this am

WOW! WTG!

I got a total of 11 done yesterday (10 8 inch and 1 6 inch) Which brings my total to 14 6 inches and 10 8 inches. 24 all together! Not too bad, I'm hoping to get at least 10 10 inch ones done today, we will see!

[KellyA]

Melissa,

Aren't you afraid of causing a fire with the yarn moving that fast off the hook?:fire :laughroll :haha
I would also be interested in how many skeins you busted in the end...

PS How much coffee does one need to be at your level :coffee or are you speedy :hyper
:wink All said with love:manyheart great job.

Kelly

[LavenderBear]

Hello everyone! I have NOT started one square yet today, but I have gotten a chunk of homework done!! I plan to work on squares tonight after more homework is completed and I have my home all blessed! I may have set too high of a goal for this round, but I'll keep plugging and make as many as I'm able! EVERY square is an accomplishment, so I'm JUST FINE with however many I do end up with by the end!! :manyheart

How are all of you this weekend?! For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving, are you the cook this time around or do you get to attend someone else's feast?! :pilgrimAt this moment it is in limbo whether or not we will have one of our daughters and her boyfriend with us. Either way, I am making :tdance and the fixins for me and my hubby! And the leftovers will be GREAT - for less daily cooking and more studying time, right?! :yes

Be back later! Time to put CHRISTmas music on again!! :ctree

[darski]

Well I got my hook into the yarn and have 15 done so far. I'm not finished yet but just needed a break. I do have to work on BICO as well so I'm trying to organize my times for each. busy, busy, busy,

It's looking good so far for the totals. Must check with craftygirl and see what she is doing...

[falfal115]

Only 4 -6" squares and 1- 7x9 today
total :
8 - 7x9
4 - 6x6
_______
12 total squares
I had to prepare food for tomorrows thanksgiving dinner with some college friends. :)

[sem464]

Well, I got 14 done today for a total of 28 for the first 3 days. Way more than I thought I could do. For those who haven't been able to make alot, just remember, even 1 helps. Have a good night. See y'all tomorrow.:D

[cbear713]

I feel like a slow-poke with all these speedy crocheters around!:lol I only completed one more square today, got a little sidetracked making christmas gifts. My total so far is 7 12 inch squares. I'm going to have to work double time these next few days!

[Aussie]

Melissa - how can you do so many.. that is just amazing.:cheer :clap :yay

I have done 30 so far.

The 4th day is nearing to an end, Im not sure how many more I will do with monday coming tomorrow and it will be back to work.:(

[LavenderBear]

I am FINALLY heading to bed after studying for HOURS! I only made 4, 6.5" squares today, but I'm HAPPY I got those done with all of the homework I have!! :hook Just 4 more weeks and I will have a WHOLE MONTH of free-time to crochet, knit, scrapbook, or whatever!!!

Keep up the GREAT work, everyone!!! We are at the halfway mark, or further for some!! We can do it!! :cheer :cheer :cheer

Heading for my bed so I can be relatively rested for tomorrow's studies! There are NOT enough hours in the days sometimes! But we do our best with those we have, right?! :yes

[coolhockeymom]

I only made 21 squares but today i have all day to do nothing

[LavenderBear]

Good morning/afternoon/evening to those joining us today for day 4 of our charity square-a-long! :yay

I will be working on squares in between TONS of homework today! It's GREAT to see my pile growing, square by square!! I should have enough made by the end of this round to put together three lapghans for the Veterans, not including a few rows of trimming!

Just to let you know I will NOT be hosting a charity square-a-long next month due to holidays, finances, and time! If someone else would like to step in and host it, by all means GO FOR IT!! It's up to you what you would like to send for prizes, and I have three more of Vickietoria's gifts that I can send to you to put with the winner's packages, if you'd like (THANKS again to her for making and donating these!)!!

Let's see how many squares we can get made today?! Go, team, go! :cheer

[sem464]

I feel like a slow-poke with all these speedy crocheters around!:lol I only completed one more square today, got a little sidetracked making christmas gifts. My total so far is 7 12 inch squares. I'm going to have to work double time these next few days!

Don't feel bad, that's what I did on friday & my squares are only 6 1/2".

[danijoy]

I'm not very fast either. I just keep telling myself though that every square I make is one more square towards something that wouldn't be there if we didn't pitch in.

Today though, I plan on staying in my pj's all day, doing laundy, and making squares. We will see how well my children like that idea though.

[ch2crochet]

Hi everyone,
I only did 8 squares yesteday and 6 squares today (I was watching the football game, Browns vs. Steelers, too bad we lost :( It was close but we lost it in the end).
My total so far is 36.
Keep up the good work everbody! :cheer :clap :cheer

See you all tomorrow :D

[cbear713]

2 more 12'' squares today, bringing my grand total to...9 squares! Still not moving very fast with these, maybe I need to find another new pattern to keep me inspired! :lol

[LavenderBear]

Hello! :hi

I got another 5 squares done today after I got over 10 hours of homework done! I am SO ready for bed and will be at school most of the day tomorrow. I plan to get a few squares done before, in between or after classes! :yes

We are doing GREAT!!!! :applause And, YES, I would LOVE to see some :photo of the squares and/or finished projects if you'd like to post them here!

Talk to you tomorrow . . . just TWO MORE DAYS for this round!!! We can do it!! :ghug

[Aussie]

Hi Everyone,
Well its Monday night here and I have done 33 squares so far.

I have put a photo on here to show what I have done so far. I crocheted 2 squares of the same color then I am putting them with a darker color and sewing them together which then in turn will have a black border and will be crocheted together.

I hope to get 3 more done so I can make this blanket complete and it will be going to the old aged home for them to use.

I will post my final total tomorrow night

Keep up the good work everyone:cheer :yay :clap

my squares (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/ghost8964/MVC-052F.jpg)

[pineknott]

the weekend square count brings me to 40

[Melibean223]

439 so far...I can fly with granny suares but anything else takes me a little longer plus my sister spent the weekend so she hung out with the baby which gave me two TOTALY free hands and some free time

[danijoy]

Melissa, You rock:2rock

I for one have a total of 19 squares and it is back to work for me today. I will work on them tonight though and don't know how much time I will have tomorrow as my daughter has dance class tomorrow night.

Everyone is doing great. Keep up the good work. :yay

[Nght]

7 on Saturday & 25 more last nght. Weekends are kinda rough around here, hopefully I'll be able to get something accomplished today!
Awesome amounts of squares are being produced here!! :yay

[LavenderBear]

Hello again! I made 3 squares before my first class and am in between classes right now! I plan to make at least 2 more before I go to bed tonight, but I'm HOPING I will be able to make MORE!! ;)

Keep up the GREAT work!!! I can't wait to see how many squares we've made altogether this round!! Don't forget to post the sizes of your squares too! THANKS! :hook

[KellyA]

I completed 20 - 12" squares and 11 - 6" squares
Don't know what I'll be getting done in the two days
but I keep going

[pineknott]

13 for today,five day total 53

[angelfire]

439 so far...I can fly with granny suares but anything else takes me a little longer plus my sister spent the weekend so she hung out with the baby which gave me two TOTALY free hands and some free time
WOW...you did have fast hands...I could never do 100+ a day...some charity is going to very happy. This is great

[crocrazy]

Melissa are granny square master. :nworthy


So far I have done 40. I don't how many I will be able to do tomorrow. It's going to be a busy day.

Sounds like everyone is doing great.

Later,

[falfal115]

Yesterday I was only able to make 1 - 6x6 cause we have a few people over for a pre-thanksgiving dinner.

Today I was able to make 5 - 6x6 squares so my totals after 5 days are

8 - 7x9
10 - 6x6
___________
18 total

[LavenderBear]

Hello, everyone! :waving We only have ONE more day left for this round, do you believe it?! WOW!!:sstar

I got 8 more squares done today, so that gives me a total of 38 so far! I should be able to get a few more done tomorrow before my LAST class, and then the Thanksgiving mini holiday begins!! :ttalk Sure wish I didn't have A LOT of homework :book , but after tomorrow's class I will be down to 3 MORE WEEKS of class until January 11th!! :dance :woo :bounce

Can't wait to find out our GRAND TOTAL and to do the drawings for our winners! :tup Don't forget! We are ALL winners!! :cheer

Talk to you tomorrow! :yes

[MLLORF]

I've done about 5 - 6" and 2 - 12". BUT the cool thing is I was going through my stash and found 12 - 12" squares I had made a while back. Now that I have someone to send them to, to put them to use they will get some use.

[Aussie]

Hi well its tuesday night here and my final total is 36 squares.
Well done everyone.

[pineknott]

The weather here is starting to turn ugly,a Nor'easter is starting to fire up.
So I thought I post my totals before we lose power,14 for today,grand total of 67 thats 7 over my high end goal,yippeeee
Anyone along the coast,stay safe.
Linda

[Melibean223]

since i'm going to turn in after i finish this square i figured i would post my total 524 is my grand total

[coolhockeymom]

since i'm going to turn in after i finish this square i figured i would post my total 524 is my grand total
That is amazing ..my total is 172 ( 6 " ) as I was unable to do any the past couple days due to illness.

[LavenderBear]

Hello!!! If you haven't already posted your totals, please do so ASAP!!! :yes You MUST post the sizes of your squares so I know whether or not you are to be included in the drawings or be named the Grand Prize Winner!

Even though I didn't accomplish the 72 I had planned, I am VERY HAPPY:yay with what I have made with all of the homework I've had during this time!! Here are my totals . . .


32 - 6.5" squares
12 - 10" squares
--
44 charity squares

Can't wait to tally up numbers and do the drawings!! :hook :yarn :cheer

[sem464]

Well, my final total ended up at 32 6 1/2" squares. Last couple of days I got sidetracked on other projects, but I am still really happy with my totals. Everyone did such a great job. Can't wait to see the totals.

[Aussie]

36 6 inch squares is my final total

[crocrazy]

My final total is 50 6" squares. I think I did pretty good for my first cal!

[ch2crochet]

Well my grand total is
40 - (6" squares)
That was my goal so I am very happy with it :yay and way more than what I did last time! :cheer I'll have to do about 20 more though to make a lapghan. I made two different color squares, white and pale rose for one and navy blue and grey for the other to make 2 lapghans to send to a nursing home in my area.


Melissa - that is awesome!!! :cheer I think we might hit our 2000 goal, if not we have to be close! So how do you do it? Do you eat...use the bathroom...sleep :haha I know , you take the yarn with you to the bathroom and crochet in your sleep and just drink meal shakes so you don't have to put the crochet hook down :rofl :lol :rofl

Great job to everyone!!! :applause :h5 :cheer

[danijoy]

I made 21 6-inch squares. I didn't meet my goal either but some last minute things came up.

Anyways, thanks Lavenderbear for doing this again. It was fun. You are great.

Can't wait to hear what the total is for everyone.

Have a good turkey day.

[Nght]

I think I've had about enough for today :yes
I have 34 squares for yesterday & 42 today... that makes my grand total 158 - 6" squares :yay of which, no two are the same! Awesome job everyone!! I can't wait to see what our grand total is! :manyheart

[falfal115]

some school things came up so i wasnt able to make any today =T

but my total for the 6 days were 18.. i was actually able to beat my goal of 12 :)

[darski]

I have made 33 six inch squares.

Given all that I had going on over this time, it is not bad.
I hope to be ready in January to really make a push for it.

I can't host such a thing but I was wondering about maybe having a baby hats challenge as a change from squares some time?
yes?/ no?

I could really get behind that too! :wlol

[pineknott]

mine were 6 inch squares,I forgot to mention size with my total
Linda

[sem464]

I have made 33 six inch squares.

Given all that I had going on over this time, it is not bad.
I hope to be ready in January to really make a push for it.

I can't host such a thing but I was wondering about maybe having a baby hats challenge as a change from squares some time?
yes?/ no?

I could really get behind that too! :wlol

That's not a bad idea, Darski. I have alot of baby yarn I really need to use up. If I can find out what all is involved, maybe I could head it up. (after the holidays, of course) I know our charities don't need to take a back burner to anything else, but I am trying to make christmas presents, as I know many of us are.

[ch2crochet]

That sounds like a good idea Darski, I would sign up for that. I have some baby yarn to use up. :2snowman

[KellyA]

My totals are
12" - 25
6" - 20

Thanks for hosting the CAL Lavendar.:c9

All will be put into ghans for Project Rest Assured.

[Melibean223]

524 6" squares sorry i left that out last night

[MLLORF]

13 - 6"
1 - 8"
2 - 12"

[Breger3]

First off, sorry I didn't post more during this CAL, I ended up busier than expected with Holiday shopping (almost done with Christmas shopping though!)

I completed a total of 28 squares.

2 10 inch
11 8 inch
15 6 inch.

[Krystal16]

Can you guys post pictures for us lurkers? ;)

[LavenderBear]

WOWZER!!!!!!! Not everyone has reported in yet, but I can tell you we have made OVER 1,200 squares for this round!!! :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer :cheer Can you believe it?! WAY TO GO to all of us!!!!

I'll keep tallying and give a GRAND TOTAL once everyone checks in!! If you haven't posted your totals yet, please do so TODAY before the Turkey Day celebrations begin!!

[cbear713]

I completed only 9 12 inch squares

[coolhockeymom]

524 6" squares sorry i left that out last night
you are amazing I could only do that many in a month and that was crocheting in my sleep .Can I see a photo I would love to see what it would look like to have that many squares in one place . plz post I will post pics of the ones I made for the month challange

[LavenderBear]

:ghug Here are the participants we had for this round, in NO particular order . . . :U

MLLORF - 16
Aussie - 36
pineknott - 67
Melibean - 524
coolhockeymom - 172
LavenderBear - 44
sem464 - 32
crocrazy - 50
ch2crochet - 40
danijoy - 21
Nght - 158
falfal115 - 18
darski - 33
breger3 - 28
KellyA - 45
cbear713 - 9

OUR GRAND TOTAL = 1,293 CHARITY SQUARES!!!!!!!!!!! :h5 :applause

Our GRAND PRIZE WINNER is . . .

Melibean with 524 squares!!!!

Our THREE DRAWING WINNERS (via my hubby) . . .

danijoy
breger3
Aussie

Please PM me your complete name and snail mail addies and I will send out the prizes once I have ALL of them!!

CONGRATS to ALL of us, whether we made one square, hundreds of squares, or somewhere in between! And THANK YOU to our cheerleaders this round too!!! :cheerIt's been another SUCCESSFUL round! :yes

See you in January for our next round!! :waving

[crocrazy]

Great job everyone! :cheer I really had fun and I will be on the look out for the next one. :yay

[coolhockeymom]

congrats everyone

[darski]

I'll be ready in January. This gives me time to get it all together.

[Aussie]

Wow, well done everybody and congratulations to Melibean.

[Melibean223]

congrats to everyone and thank you

[darski]

I think we owe you a great deal you did almost half of our totals just by yourself. We are so proud of you!

Be blessed all over the place :yes

[ch2crochet]

Congratulations to everyone!!! :applause :applause :applause

Over 1200 squares, that is great! I can't wait till the next one!
I'm still working on putting mine together, I can post a pic when I'm done.

See ya in January!

[Breger3]

Thanks for my goodies Lavender Bear! I'm wearing the wonderful necklace now, and trying to figure out what to do with the yarn!:hug

[LavenderBear]

Hi, Ladies! All of the winning packages are on there way! Aussie, I'm afraid yours is going to take the longest, but it WILL get there! ;)

ENJOY! :hook

[danijoy]

LavenderBear: Thank you very much for the yarn and the necklace. I received them in the mail today.

[coolhockeymom]

Melibean223 would still love to see all those squares it is amazing you can get that many done still have to post what mine looked like and I had a whole month to do as many as you did in six days. congrats to you

[Melibean223]

i will tryto get a pic tomorrow for ya =o)

[LavenderBear]

Danielle,

Thanks for letting me know you got your puffy! The necklace is from Vickietoria! Aren't those SO cute?! :yes

[Vickietoria]

Hehe... I'm glad that everyone liked the necklaces! :blush They were fun to make. After much thought, I've decided to put them up for sale in my etsy store for Christmas. Thanks for the encouragement!
Victoria

[Aussie]

Thats ok Suzanne, I will be watching the postman.

I have nearly finished putting my rug together to give to the old folks home.

[Melibean223]

thank you Lavender I got my puffy yesterday just wanted to let you know andsay thanks

[LavenderBear]

Wendy,

Are you able to upload pictures? I am going to attempt to do that here soon when I'm finishing hiding ends to the lapghans I made for the last square-a-long!


Melissa,

Thanks for letting me know you got your puffy! Enjoy!