Project “EST Granny Square Blanket”
Posted by baahar | Filed under etsy

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.
As you can see, I already started by crcoheting two squares :)
Happy crocheting !! :)
Tags: blanket, crochet, granny square, handmade
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Count me in :-D
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 :)
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!
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:54 am
Great idea! :)
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! :)
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:45 pm
oh…i love the idea!!
will try to submit some squares..will contact you later))
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…
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
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
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
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.
November 26th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
I did it! Two squares this evening!
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