Project “EST Granny Square Blanket”

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Some time ago, ArtMind from the European Street Team (EST) on Etsy blogged about her dream in progress, referring to a granny square blanket she was working on.

Back then I mentioned the idea that we, as the EST members, could make a collaborative granny square blanket for the team, where all participating members would send a square or two for me to put together as a blanket. The response from many a EST member was convincing enough to announce this project now.

How to participate:

  • send me a convo over my Etsy shop
  • with your participation you will commit yourself to send me at least one granny square by the end of November 2009
  • it would be highly appreciated if the squares would be 7 cm x 7 cm, made out of mercerized cotton yarn.
  • as for the yarn: I’m using regular crafty yarn with which 26 stitches amount to 10 cm. Washable at 40 degrees (see picture below)
  • 3 sized crochet hook should be ideal for the yarn
  • You can use this tutorial to make your squares.

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Pending decisions:

  • What should we do with the finished blanket ?

    • Idea => Put the blanket on Etsy for sale to benefit some charity organisation with the raised money. If it shouldn’t sell within 3 months, to randomly select a winner from among all participants (each participating square = one entry).

  • Should we agree on a color scheme ?

I would appreciate all ideas or critiques in the comment section or via convo. All updates regarding the rules will be announced here !! Any update regarding the progress will also be announced here and more often over Twitter.

As you can see, I already started by crcoheting two squares :)

Happy crocheting !! :)

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13 Responses to “Project “EST Granny Square Blanket””

  1. IngerMaaike Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 10:54 pm

    Count me in :-D

  2. kuutydruk Says:
    November 2nd, 2009 at 11:00 pm

    This is super great idea! :)
    I’m not giving my word yet to participate, but if I may, I’d suggest, that we should agree on the size of square. Would be easier to sew together i suppose…
    Color combo would be nice too, but not so important in my eyes. Maybe one or two certain colors, but the rest could be free.
    Just some thoughts :)

  3. Dawn of LaTouchables Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:11 am

    This is a brilliant idea–and I can’t wait to see what happens and how it develops!

  4. Kreativlink Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:54 am

    Great idea! :)

  5. Mitsy Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 8:38 am

    Yippee, I’ll participate but I will need the pattern you will use so I’ll send you a convo! :)
    Maybe we can donate it for a give-away on the EST blog if the EST shop stays closed?
    As far for the colorscheme: the more colorful the better I think! :)

  6. Alexandra Says:
    November 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm

    oh…i love the idea!!
    will try to submit some squares..will contact you later))

  7. karuski Says:
    November 4th, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    Sounds fun! I never made a granny square as I don’t really crochet but if I figure out the pattern I could participate. Will let you know if I manage to come up with a decent square. I think the more color the blanket has the better…

  8. Rita Says:
    November 6th, 2009 at 11:59 am

    A great idea!

    Would love to participate but am not sure if I find such cotton yarn. I use only recycled one

  9. AngelPearls Says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 11:04 am

    Hi -I love making those squares, and would like to participate…Please reply if this project has starsd, and if I’m in..Have a great day!! Now I’ll have a look at your Etsy as well. Love//Eva

  10. toosis Says:
    November 11th, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    It looks like a fun project. I don’t know very well to knit but If I figure it out I would love to participate.
    LOL
    Pinar

  11. Mami Made It Says:
    November 25th, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    I once made a bedcover blanket for a single bed when I was 15. I love this way of crocheting. End of November is next week yet. I hope I will find the time to make some squares, at least one. Great idea! And thanks for the trip to the past.

  12. Mami Made It Says:
    November 26th, 2009 at 11:16 pm

    I did it! Two squares this evening!

  13. studiotempera Says:
    December 1st, 2009 at 10:32 am

    This is a great idea..!!! I would like to participate too.! I will send a few colorful squares.
    Have a wonderful week Est team.!
    :)
    Love,
    Fadime

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