This update is a little wonky, and gets complicated, but please bear with me. We had 13 new participants, with one squeaking in at the last minute (Yay, Brooklyn!). They sent a total of… 14… 16… er, 62 new squares–for a grand total of either 97, or 99, or… 145! This group represents Victoria, Australia; Betty’s Bay South Africa; Stuttgart and Frankfurt Germany; Indiana; California; Pennsylvania, and New York. Whew!
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Twelve…
Now here’s the dilemma: one incredibly industrious, dextrous and creative person (with beautiful color sense), namely C. in Collegeville PA, sent 49 (FORTY-NINE!) beautiful squares without names for the other 48 individuals they represent. I sent a letter to C. hoping she might provide the initials but I never heard back. SO, in the next post, which will follow shortly on the heels of this one, I am throwing it to all the would-be participants who don’t crochet but would love to be included and invite them to claim a square. Each square will be showcased in that post. Please check into the next special update and share, share, share so we can include all 49! In fact, please SHARE this update! The deadline is approaching fast and it would be great to make 200, yes?
Sixteen
I did take the liberty of including 3 squares from the 49 to at last have an even number for the total of 99 for this post. I know I have those two covered if need be!
Ninety-Nine Squares in All!
Starting with the individuals…
#84 from a member of “Guys Who Crochet Too”, J. in Fishers, Indiana. He’s rocking the lavender triangle love in fine style. Thank you, J!
#84 from J. in Fishers IN
#85 from K. in Brooklyn New York. A new crocheter, this is her first effort and it is a happy burst of color! Thank you for your pretty holiday card, too, K!
#85 from K. in Brooklyn NY
#86 & #87 come to us from craftivist Ann-Marie Peard in Melbourne, Victoria Australia who started crocheting #queergrannysquares to protest a bill allowing discrimination against LGBTQ people in Australia. She posted an excerpt from her blog on the issue and I wrote to ask her if she would contribute a couple to our blanket and she graciously obliged. Aren’t they cheery!?
#86 from A. in Highett, Victoria AUS
#87 from A. in Highett, Victoria AUS
#88 – #96 Were compiled by S. in California–thanks, S!–and come from far and wide…
#88 from B. in Betty’s Bay South Africa who just married M. (see below) Thank you, B!
#88 from B. in Betty’s Bay SA.
#89 from M. in Betty’s Bay South Africa who just married B. (see above) Thank you, M! Congratulations to both of you!
#89 from M. in Betty’s Bay SA.
And from Germany, Thank you A. in Frankfurt, and H.H. in Stuttgart!
#90 from A. in Frankfurt, Germany.
#91 from H.H. in Stuttgart, Germany.
#92 from T. in San Carlos, California. Thank you T!
#92 from T. in San Carlos CA.
#93 from G. in San Francisco, California. Thank you, G!
#93 from G. in San Francisco CA.
#94 from G. in San Mateo, California. Thank you, G!
#94 from G. in San Mateo CA.
#95 from G. in Foster City, California. Thank you, G!
#95 from G. in Foster City CA.
#96 from B. in Foster City, California. Thank you, B!
#96 from B. in Foster City CA
#97-#99 at last from the group of 49… The first is for C. in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Thank you, C. for all your beautiful work!
#97 from C. in Collegeville PA.
#98 adopted by Z.S. in Royersford PA
#99 from adoptee H.C. in Collegeville PA
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Ninety-Nine Squares in All!
Thank you all! The blanket currently measures 54″ x 66″ without the remaining 46 squares. Keep sharing this project with your friends! Follow Crocheted Monolith on Facebook and Instagram! And check back for the full roster of adoptable squares!
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