Planet Blanket Project

[planet blanket]

http://planetblanket.wordpress.com

Planet Blanket is dedicated to creating a crochet blanket, made using the ‘granny square’ design brief. I am calling for contributors to this project from all over the world, to crochet their own signature granny squares, and post them my way, to eventually be sewn together along with many others, to produce one almighty blanket!

The hope for this project is to unite people from around the world, interested in contributing to this (hopefully) huge blanket. I hope every contributor adds their own creative flair to their square(s), making the whole blanket interesting to view.

I have come here not just to ask the forum if they would wish to contribute to the project, but also to meet like minded people, and find inspiring ideas and techniques.

I really hope you like the idea! Any questions please write on here or check out the website

Jenn x

[crpstx]

Can you use any that are already put together and edged   

[planet blanket]

Can you use any that are already put together and edged   

well I guess you could if you wanted, as long as it sticks to multiples of 5inches square so it fits in with the other work. So if its 10, 15, 20 etc inches square then that is fine

[tweed]

good information. Thanks

[planet blanket]

So yesterday I chose a charity to help during this project, which is EveryChild. When I asked readers about what type of charity to aid, the majority suggested children charities that deal with abuse and neglect. I chose EveryChild as it deals with these issues, plus others, throughout the world, which was another criteria for me to find. Here are some quotes from the EveryChild website, to create a better understanding of where donations are used:

    For over 25 years, and in over 15 countries around the world, EveryChild has been fighting to protect children without the care of a family, and those at risk of ending up on their own. By working with families, communities and governments, we ensure that the simple and practical initiatives we put in place to reach and protect vulnerable children will last long into the future.

    Millions of children around the world have to cope not just with growing up in poverty, but growing up alone, separated from their families.

    Orphaned by AIDS, abandoned into institutional care, escaping violence, trafficked into a life of prostitution or forced into child labour – these children are at their most vulnerable. Most at risk of ending up on the streets, in danger of abuse and exploitation.

    EveryChild keeps children safe when they are alone and vulnerable, either within their community, or through crisis care and support. We protect children at risk by keeping families together. And we get children back into the care and security of a family environment, wherever we can.

I hope every reader appreciates my decision with this charity, and also hope that we can help these children to make better lives for them. I have added a sponsorship button on the right hand side of the page, which takes you to Just Giving, the website which is helping with the donations. Donations can be made and tracked there. Due to WordPress technicalities I cant seem to add the status box from Just Giving, which allows the donations etc to be viewed directly on the website, but I will work on that… For now I will update the donation status with posts.

Thankyou in advance for any donations, and I hope you feel, like I do, that this is a worthy cause.

Jenn x

[planet blanket]

Here at Planet Blanket we have received an amazing donation of £35 for EveryChild from Liz! Please keep your donations and squares coming in!!!

[cis4crochet]

how wonderful!

[planet blanket]

Thankyou
There have been many new updates on the website! Check it out!!

[cis4crochet]

I actually might. That makes me sad to read what has been written in this post ( you know, how the children are orphaned). It seems unfair. So, all you do is crochet granny squares? Please repeat how big! Can you send in one even if it isn't your own design? I can't create anything unique like that.

[planet blanket]

All the squares should be multiples of 5" squared The brief is on the brief page on the website: http://planetblanket.wordpress.com

Thanks

[cis4crochet]

No, thank you!  I'll look into that!