Summer 2012 Granny "Square" Swap (sign ups closed)

[Alethea]

Smitty-I don't think my bedspread/afghan is a standard size. Most afghans I've seen or made are smaller. This one (from the last swap) was made big enough to use as a bedspread for a single bed.

 

[rancher hicks]

Smitty-I don't think my bedspread/afghan is a standard size. Most afghans I've seen or made are smaller. This one (from the last swap) was made big enough to use as a bedspread for a single bed.

I always feel like my afghans aren't big enough unless they're 110 squares, which will fit a single bed. I did knit one once but stuck with the pattern. Took me forever. I had to knuckle down to make myself finish it. It was the cables and yarn overs.

 

[SunnyDawn]

Hi everyone!

I've been trying to pop on and read the thread every day, but haven't had time to post. Working hard to finish all the last min pesky details to get our new business open. I get things done at the house and then go work on the new business most nights. Plus we have DH's 80 yr old uncle visiting us, so making quality time for him as well.

I've just been busy busy busy. I picked DD up from college on Sat evening for us to meet some friends for a concert in St. Louis. DD came home to spend the night on Sat night so she could visit w/ her great Uncle and also DH's best friend from school was also visiting. We had other friends come over for dinner Sun night and then DH's uncle & I drove her back to the dorm later Sun night.

I have not connected any swap squares from any of the swaps I've participated in on here. In the past I just couldn't decide if I wanted to join all of them to make a big hodgepodge afghan or make more of the same color scheme to make a more uniformed one.

Sunny~ Post some pics of your new Lav beauties when you get a chance. I finally broke down and listed the evil Cuckoo Maran roo, 2 silkie cockerels & 5 baby chicks for sale on Craig'slist. I'm going to post them at Rural King as well. The competitive crowing is driving us all crazy.
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Almost Friday!!! I hope everyone has a fantastic day~

I do need to get new pic of them. I just love the way the lavender orps look. They are so pale! Good luck getting some takers for the extra roos and chicks.

Still so excited for you with the grand opening and all! Can't wait to hear all about it!

Everything is crazy busy around here too. We are madly trying to finish getting the house ready for the barrage of visitors that will be here for the walk next weekend. Kids, grand kids and significant others all showing up Friday evening and we still haven't moved in completely.

Good thing we have plenty of blowup beds plus my Dad will be out of town so they can use his room as well. Need to finish the X large dog house and run for the puppies and Mom. They are still too little to be around our huge male. He is extremely hyper and I'm afraid the puppies would get hurt. Peachick's run is not finished either. We worked on it all day but nothing seems to go smoothly when you're in a hurry. lol

I haven't counted how many squares I have left to do. I guess I should go see what I have left to do...

I always feel like my afghans aren't big enough unless they're 110 squares, which will fit a single bed. I did knit one once but stuck with the pattern. Took me forever. I had to knuckle down to make myself finish it. It was the cables and yarn overs.

Oh my! That is just beautiful!!! I wish I could knit but when I tried to learn I spent just as much time frogging as I did knitting. Someday maybe, when we retire and aren't so busy.

 

[Smitty's Farm]

Smitty-I don't think my bedspread/afghan is a standard size. Most afghans I've seen or made are smaller. This one (from the last swap) was made big enough to use as a bedspread for a single bed.

That's fantastic! Thanks for the info anyway. Not sure how big I will make mine yet, but I do like my blankets big & snuggly.

 

[Smitty's Farm]

I always feel like my afghans aren't big enough unless they're 110 squares, which will fit a single bed. I did knit one once but stuck with the pattern. Took me forever. I had to knuckle down to make myself finish it. It was the cables and yarn overs.

Rancher~ That is just gorgeous! I love it!!!

 

[Smitty's Farm]

Quote: Yea... no takers yet from Craig's List. Doesn't surprise me. I still need to post them in the feed stores. WOW!!! You are super busy!!! I forgot that it is the walk this weekend. That's fantastic that so many family members are coming in to support the cause. Good luck to your DH's speech and the walk. I hope there is a great turn out. Enjoy your family!

 

[Alethea]

Rancher-That is beautiful

Everyone-A new swap is being conceived. Sebcoat has offerd to host. You might want to look at Fall Granny Square Swap???

 

[WriterofWords]

TGIF! I will actually have time to finish up this weekend, whew!

 

[Smitty's Farm]

TGIF! I will actually have time to finish up this weekend, whew!

Hi Kate! I'm sweating it worrying about completing set #2. I think I have time this weekend to make some progress....I hope! Have a great weekend!

 

[Smitty's Farm]

Rancher-That is beautiful

Everyone-A new swap is being conceived. Sebcoat has offerd to host. You might want to look at Fall Granny Square Swap???

Thanks Alethea! I'll go check out the thread.