I don't know why I bought this WIP!

[Roli]

I can't believe I bought this WIP! I couldn't stand the thought that somebody did all that work to make those woven squares and that the project would simply remain unfinished or be discarded. I don't even like the colors! I'm not really into long hostess skirts. Any suggestions on how to use these squares?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8386634385&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

[KnicKnac]

Do you have a picture?

 

KK

[Roli]

I thought I included the link. Is it working?

[KnicKnac]

I see it now. I am not the most creative person in the world, but I think that those colors would look good as an afghan with black around it instead of white. I wonder how old the squares are.

 

KK

[Roli]

They look like they're from the 60's. They were actually made with a small gadget like a loom. I agree that they'd look better with black or some other darker color. I have 3 little granddaughters and was thinking I might make three identical ponchos. The afghan idea is good if there are enough squares.

[smyz64]

Or purses, I have been seeing those granny square purses all over the net.

[Empress Busy Bee]

Or toss pillows. I'd use all one color for the pillows rather than mixing them. I might even take out the white, not edge them, putting pink next to pink.

[donnalynn2]

I personally think the colors are bright and cheery! I think the pillows are a great idea as well as maybe a small afghan for maybe a kids room?

[Roli]

These suggestions are sounding better and better! I love the purse idea as well as the pillows and small afghan. I think I will try to experiment with different color edgings, Donnalynn. And that was a great idea about using all one color, Busy Bee. I think if I play my cards right, I might actually be able to get several projects out of this. I think there are 108 squares in all. Thanks to all of you for helping me to get these old brain cells working!

[Empress Busy Bee]

Can't wait to see what you do.

[auntbubbels]

I was hysterical reading your post - not understanding why you bought something!!! you are a typical crocheter!!! or just a typical shopper in general

[theworm]

I like the white border for baby blankets.

[kahud48]

You can use them as the center of your square and just continue crocheting them out (say to 12") in a design pattern that you like. Then you can piece them together into a ghan.

 

You would have squares left over even for the centers of a couple of pillows to match.

The design that is already started there in the white around the squares is nice.

[Qmare]

They look like they're from the 60's. They were actually made with a small gadget like a loom. I agree that they'd look better with black or some other darker color. I have 3 little granddaughters and was thinking I might make three identical ponchos. The afghan idea is good if there are enough squares.

 

I love this idea... and they'll love it. You could sew them together and be done!

[Qmare]

I was hysterical reading your post - not understanding why you bought something!!! you are a typical crocheter!!! or just a typical shopper in general

 

Janet, I couldn't agree with you more! Roli, you are so talented... and here you buy these squares! :lol:lol

[eyenowhour]

I would suggest making a blanket out of it. The colors are nice though. You really could make the skirt itself. Have fun.

[Lavelle26]

I like the afghan idea with matching pillows. You could do the afghan in all the colors but have the pillows be solid colors. (like all pink etc.)

[Roli]

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Originally Posted by auntbubbels

I was hysterical reading your post - not understanding why you bought something!!! you are a typical crocheter!!! or just a typical shopper in general

 

 

 

Janet, I couldn't agree with you more! Roli, you are so talented... and here you buy these squares! :lol:lol

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How can you possibly pass up something that nice that somebody put so much effort into? It's impossible!! So I'm not the only one...

 

Thanks for all the suggestions. I mailed my check today and am anxiously awaiting that package of squares. The hardest thing will be to choose a project from all the great ideas that everyone offered!

[Hummywinger]

Not sure what website but I have seen where they but suares together to make a friendship shawl. Or how about a nice prayer shawl for shomeone

[funkyreporter]

I guess you kinda felt sorry for it... i've done that before at a yard sale or something... you'll come up with something... maybe...

[nevadamama]

I'm impressed with all the suggestions made by Crochetville members. I like the ideas of a purse/tote and pillows the best. Can't wait to see what they become. .......oooooooh how about place mats or table runner!!!!

[sallenlouise]

you can turn them into some blankets for your local animal shelters. You dont realy like the colors, so , why not donate to our furry 4 legged friends!It was just a thought.

Have fun!