It has been a busy month with so many inspiring projects landing in this discussion.
Here is just a glimpse of what you will finc in this discussion.
Colors of the South African Flag
Squares inspired by beadwork.
Appliques embracing animal from Africa.
We are pleased to open this discussion with month with some fabulous photos taken by our KAS Volunteers.
See more photos here.
You can see this friendly caterpillar and so many other amazing blankets here.
Rena from Japan recently visited the KAS Barn.
and Leanne and Bonji came for a visit.
Catch up on all the KAS Barn news in this discussion.
THE FEBRUARY 2025 SQUARES LIST IS AVAILABLE
MONTHLY TOTALS:
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During February we recorded 108 parcels, containing 8.488 squares, equal to 242 blankets.
Many other items were received, such as hats, hand-warmers, cuddly toys and other goodies.
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~~~~~~~ A HEARTFELT THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS ~~~~~~~~~~
Please find below the squares list as an attachment: 2025 FEBRUARY SQUARES LIST.PDF
and click on it to open it:
2025 FEBRUARY SQUARES LIST.pdf
Might you have any questions, e.g. re spelling mistakes in your name,
for which we apologize, please leave a message.
Archives - From May 2015
When we say PJS we are talking about Plain Janes…
WHAT ARE PJs?
Here are wise words from our own Gloria Grandy.
But before we begin, we need to know what a PJ really is. I can tell you that I have thoroughly researched this little gem. What I've discovered is that a PJ is an extra special single-color square.
It is knit OR crochet ONLY
A knit PJ is all knit … no purl … no increases or decreases... just knit
… in just one color!
A crochet PJ is single crochet ... back and forth … no round and round ... no double crochet … just single crochet back and forth
… in just one color!
A single-color 8” square using just a knit stitch or just a single crochet stitch is the only ...
T.R.U.E. P.J.
Truly Remarkable, Undeniably Exalted Plain Jane
If you want to deviate from making our TRUE PJ and make a single-color diagonal, mitre, patterned or textured square, Tunisian or Cro-Knit square, or a loom knit square, please do! They will be equally welcomed. However, since it will not be a TRUE PJ, it must be a ...
P.E.R.T. P.J.
Pleasantly Embellished, Radiant Twin Plain Jane
Why make PJs.? Here are my top ten reasons. I have posted these before, so this is a refresher :)
10. PJs can be completed more quickly.
9. You don’t waste valuable knitting time in trying to match yarn weights and/or colors.
8. PJs are never the wrong color.
7. Your stitch count doesn’t need to be changed to accommodate slipped/cabled/doubled/backward stitches.
6. You can make one while visiting with friends or cuddling a child (or while travelling, as I've recently discovered :)
5. While creating a PJ, you can always make eye contact with your "sweetie" and even toss in a “Yes, Dear” without losing your place.
4. They often weigh less so you get more bang for your postage buck
3. Can be KASnazzed up for just about any theme.
2. Can be sewn into any blanket in any spot.
1. KAS needs more PJs.
We all LOVE our S.A. Volunteers … right? We all LOVE the fact that they create beautiful blankets from our squares … right? Let’s do them a favor. Let’s give them mountains of single-color squares ~ TRUE PJs or PERT PJs ~ to choose from when they are looking for just the right home for one of our beautiful “centerpieces”.
What's On Your Hooks and Needles In April
De-Stashing your yarn supply?
Pulling out patterns tucked away long ago?
Finishing up those years old Works-In-Progress?
We want to see what you are working on this April!
COM - PINK
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Amy, what a nice way to catch up KAS. Thank you for pulling it all together.