For my first Kas Project I have chosen to knit 35 squares, needed for a full blanket. The colours I have chosen for this project will reflect the season of Spring, which is upon us now, even though it doesn't feel like it yet. I have chosen a light g
Read more…I got a note the other day from Nicky (Jan B's daughter) with the very sad news that Jan passed away early in February.
Many of you will recognize her by her adorable avatar
Jan was a very committed member of KAS. She must have been an expert kn
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I have just joined KAS and I am looking forward to knitting my first squares for this wonderful organisation. My mother taught me to knit when I was very young and I have knitted many garments over the years. Now I am a grandmother, I
Read more…A KAS Square from Anneke (The Netherlands) representing a KAS Blanket - a lovely symbol of the wonderful service and support the KasFolk lovingly provide for the children of Africa.
RONDA'S WINTERS DRIVE 2013 PROGRESS - Linda Maltby
Ronda’s Winte
Read more…Having come out of the forum for a while, I'm back again, knitting furiously away and crocheting squares, so hello everyone!
Read more…All children are fascinated by things that “GO” - so with this in mind, our theme for the February Challenge is TRANSPORTATION.
As always, our greatest need is for great piles of plain janes - so this challenge is for you plain jane knitters too.
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Read more…The February 2013 Square Heart Award goes to:
Grace Weir
Dorchester, United Kingdom
Grace is the designer of the very popular Grace’s Ribbed Vest, which is included in the KAS Pattern Book.
She also contributes with many lovely hats, squares
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I've been knitting almost 10 years -- taught myself the basics from a book, and fell in love with the craft! I've been wanting to knit for charity, and am doing blankets for a U.S. charity called Project Linus. I love the idea of knitt
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I am a newbie as well - gave up triathlons after one too many injuries. My husband bought me needles, wool and a book for my birthday in September. I have mastered a few stitches and have knitted a lovely cushion cover and goldilocks and the three
Read more…Hi all, im a newbie to KAS and to knitting. Ive just about mastered the basics, been practising my squares and have set up a childrens knitting club in my childrens school. We're very eager to start our squares but im unsure of what wool to buy, does
Read more…I've just joined your lovely group.
I gave up knitting several years ago, but heard about knitting all those lovely things for KAS at church a few weeks ago and thought "I could do that" So here I am, feeling inspired and with lots of new knitting ne
Read more…Hi everyone. I just joined the forum last night. I hope that I'm posting this in the right place.
I was reading a blog that mentioned this site so I hopped on over to check it out. How could I not join?? Who can look into the faces of those chil
Read more…I have moved house and had the holiday and a lovely Christmas. I have missed the Forum but soooo much has been happening - just on the KAS front let alone with the house etc. Here is a summary - Moved house and lost internet access for 2 months - ago
Read more…It took me a while before finding this.
My name is Siana and thanks to all for the very warm welcome, what a great community here!
I am a knitter and a Saori Weaver living in the BC Interior called the Cariboo. Our log home overlooks Sulphurous Lake
Read more…VIDEO EZINE - DECEMBER 2012 - times remembered!
The Square Circle Video Ezine received a good deal of favourable attention and drew some wonderful memories with regard the tremendous effort KasFolk made in order to ensure the visit of the Soweto Go
Read more…450 SO FAR - WELL DONE EVERYONE!
Some of the lovely hats that have been posted on the Photo tab :
To read more about this challenge please go to : http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/red-white-hats-galore-wish-list-
Read more…Hi, I'm Bernadette and am just joining after finding out about this group in a Sally Goldenbaum mystery novel (of all places!). I'm originally from South Africa (KwaZulu Natal) but I live in the redwoods in far northern California now. I would love
Read more…I hvae a box (standard shoe box sixe) into which I drop all the ends of yarn as a ball finishes. When it fills up, I knit it all into squares. The box is overflowing at the moment!
Can you guess how many 8" squares I will be able to make from this lo
Read more…The school bus loaded with the parcels that were piling up in Ronda's garage, ready to be transported to Beaulieu College where the 8th graders will help unpack, sort, bundle etc tomorrow as part of a community service project.
Ronda and Tracy take
Read more…What a wonderful display of lovingly made squares ready to keep children warm.
Can you see a problem ?
As soon as the volunteers try to move these squares, the loose tails will tangle. The volunteers must straighten out the tails. This is time consu
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