South African ABC Blanket Design Idea
I was trying to see if I could make a pattern using the ABC square patterns and the South African flag, and this is what I came up with. Do you think it's close enough?
Hi everyone
We have decided that to keep people fired up and motivated we are going back to smaller, 1- 3 monthly challenges.
In January we are doing "Jewels in January". We'd love it if you could knit/crochet beautiful, jewel coloured squares (and
Read more…This page is for events, large or small, that have been organised to raise awareness of the work of KAS. Our lovely members often organise local events or get-togethers within their own particular groups and no one else gets to hear about!
It is
Read more…Sue's Hexagon Baby Sweater: http://needleworkersroom.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html
Granny Hexagon Baby Surprise Sweater: http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2010/07/how-to-crochet-a-hexigon-baby-surprise-sweater.html
Mary used the first pattern
Read more…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
Read more…Here is the pattern for my Really Easy Chunky Knit Beanie. (pdf document link below for downloading).
I have made 8 Beanies from this pattern now so am pretty confident it will work out well. Please let me know if you have any problems though.
Wendy
Read more…Hello to all our dear forum members,
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,
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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
Read more…I found the pattern I was looking for on the web. It is called the 'fish and chip babies knitting pattern' and here is a link.
http://scottishcountryhouse.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/fish-and-chip-...
Read more…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.
by now, many of you know the d
Read more…http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/center-cable-vest
I found this pattern on Ravelry as a free download-it looks really nice and comes in several sizes.
Read more…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.
Lindi and Wa
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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
Read more…Hello everyone, I know you've been waiting for ages, so I'm pleased to tell you that I finally got the latest lists up today.
Here's the link:
http://www.knit-a-square.com/squares.html
Thank you again for your patience!
Read more…Hi everyone, the new square lists are up.
Here's the link: http://www.knit-a-square.com/squares.html
Read more…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
Read more…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 !!!!!!!!!!..
Read more…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?
Thank you
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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
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