On my blog we have been having a chat about all those good intentions we have to make gifts throughout the year. I thought I would start this off and perhaps we can add inspiration, patterns, ideas for gifts and pics of anything we have made ready f
I know that the McDonald's have been very quiet for some time in the forum so I am writing to apologise and say hi! As usual none of us have enough hands, brains, eyes, ears or mouths to keep up with everything,
I came across a piece for Dresses for Africa this morning. It's a non-profit organization that asks people to make dresses from pillow cases for little girls in poor African villages. I'm not a sewer (unfortunately) but thought I could pass t
hello all my lovely KAS friends, we had another late start again this year but its time to get this tally rolling (I imagine that some of you have been patiently waiting, wondering, 'where is that tally?" for a while.
We are sure you will all be delighted that we were joined last night on the forum by two very special KAS people, Lindiwe and Wandile. Most of you will know them well from the tireless work they do for KAS and the children in Soweto.
I found this stitch in a 'Simply Knitting' magazine stitch library. I knitted it in chunky yarn, on 6mm needles, casting on 27 stitches and knitting 50 rows. It makes a nice warm square.
Double stitch: insert the needle into the stitch just below
What a fantastic opportunity this is for our UK knitters. The well known clothing chain, Jigsaw in the UK has partnered with KAS and knit-a-square for an autumn/winter square drive. During that time UK knitters (and crocheters can bring their squar
Some have asked about my teddies so here is my adaptation of the "Teddy for Tragedies" pattern if anyone else wants to follow it. This will make a 12" bear rather than a 10" one.....or a bit taller still if you stretch and stuff the legs !!!!!!!!!!..
Hi everyone, I have been looking at knitting looms and was thinking of buying one,I was just wondering if anyone has one or used one? and if they are any good and easy to use?
Attached is the knitting patten for small bears. It is not mine, I found it on the internet somewhere but have added a picture of my finished bears to give you an idea what they will look like! they are really quick and easy to make and use very lit
I was thrilled to find a new ezine in my Inbox over the weekend and as usual I feasted on the distribution pictures and happily read of InterFace FLor's amazing square contribution that snowballed on them. Even more exciting was that
I downloaded a free ebook today and there is nothing I would rather do more than share! It's called the Chain Reaction Afghan Project and has some great ideas for crocheted squares. Enjoy!