Granny squares are quick to work up and very enjoyable too.  The patterns out there are endless, and finding/working a new design can be lots of fun.  Grannies can be simple and solid in color or they can have dimension, appliques, embroidery, and fancy colorwork.
I have heard of others gathering grannies from around the world to assemble into gorgeous memory blankets for families who have lost someone (usually ones who have lost a child), and I always thought it was such a beautiful idea.
Recently a particular story touched my heart, and I decided to put together a blanket for a local family:  The family of Lily Johnson.
Lily Johnson and her friend Alyssa Miner were walking home from school one day, when a Jeep crossed the center line, jumped the curb and struck them.  Lily, sadly, did not survive this horrible accident.
This blanket is for her family.  I am asking all those who crochet to make a square, or two, or 10!  Make as many as you can, so that I can assemble this blanket in her memory.  If you would like to help out, I am looking for the following:

1. 6" x 6" squares
2. 100% acrylic yarn only please (I want this to be easy to care for and safe for those with allergies)
3. I would prefer feminine colors (pinks, purples, yellows, etc.), but your are not limited to them.

They may be as plain or creative as you would like.  
Please fill out the form below, telling me how many squares you would like to contribute.
I ask that you send these out by the first of May, so that I have time to assemble them.
Thank you!
~Samantha

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