FAQ - 6 x 6 Exchange.
Thank you for your interest in the 6 x 6 square-exchange project.
Q: How many squares:
A: Two
Q: How do I participate?
A: A sign-up sheet is posted near the end of the month, for the following month, entitled/subjected: 6 x 6 sign-ups for _________ (month).
Q: What is the protocol?
A: You will be assigned a partner who has also signed up for that month.
Your next step is to contact your partner off-list, and exchange information
a} Real name if using an alias, Snail Mail address.
b} Color preference, if you have one.
c} Yarn types can also be discussed with your partner, although the general preference has been worsted weight, aka DK, and acrylic or an acrylic blend (for allergy and washability reasons)
Q: Are all squares 6 x 6?
A: Yes. Meaning that each of the four sides of each individual square measures 6inches..or as near to it as possible..Swatching can help you achieve this measurement goal. The recommendation is that, realizing that no one is perfect, it is better for your squares to be slightly smaller, rather than larger than 6 x 6.
Q: Are squares knit or crochet?
A. Either or both. This decision is up to the maker, not the recipient.
Q: My squares are done, now what?
A: Send them to your partner. Email your partner offlist and tell them they're on their way. You may also post at rcty: 6 x 6 sent.
Q: I have received my squares, now what?
A: Post at rcty: Month 6 x 6 received. Also, it is recommended that you
also email your partner.
Please ensure that the MONTH is in the subject line for ease of searching google if needed.
Q: A situation has arisen... what to do?
A: If you cannot meet your obligation, please let your partner know as soon as possible. Also, do inform the management team asap. Arrangements can be made to accomodate everyone.
Q: Am I automatically included in the exchange once I've signed up?
A: NO. You'll need to sign up each and every month that you wish to be included. (this way, one can 'drop-out' when necessary, and re-join when you are ready.
NOTE: it has been decided that if you are behind two full months in the
exchange, you will not be allowed to sign up until you have caught up with your obigation. Sorry about this, but we must be 'fair' to all involved, and keep this FUN for all concerned! This said, we all have a
life outside of RCTY and we know full well that sometimes it gets in the way of our crafts, no-one will be ridiculed over this, this is just
a way of allowing you to catch up, if you are behind.
Any other questions can be directed to the newsgroup rcty, under the subject 6 x 6 questions.
You may also have concerns that you wish to inquire about off-list. The
6 x 6 management team consists of:Cher
Nora
Norma