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Crochet Mitred Square from Julie Kempton
Moved from the old patterns section Comment by Julie Kempton on September 19, 2009 at 11:32pm Crochet Mitered Square: You can make this any size you want, just be sure to chain an even number so that your rows will always have an odd number of stit
Read more…Flower pattern
The pattern for the flowers on our blanket were from a free pamphlet found at our local wool shop. But the pattern is also available at www.sugarncream.com. Search for "Flower Power Rug" Membership is free. If you have difficulty accessing the patter
Read more…Melissa Langer's Blog
Hi everyone My name is Melissa Langer and I live with my wonderful husband Fred and my pug Emmitt in Boulder, Colorado. I am an artist and love to paint pugs and dogs. You can see my work on my... Website: http://www.pugnotes.com Art Blog: http://p
Read more…African Designs
I came across a book at the library called Knitting Out of Africa by Marianne Isager. I wanted to share the images of her sweater designs (but not the patterns) - see attached PDF below. What I have noticed is that the designs are very geometric. Th
Read more…Ladybug Whimsy
I was asked for a pattern for my ladybug whimsy so here goes. It's a little different from the original but I hope you like it. Ladybug Applique ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet sl st = slip stitch Materials: Small amounts of re
Read more…Knit Brick pattern-8 inch square
Click on attached file below for photo & pattern. Have fun with it. when you click on this a window will pop up and click ok to download the file .then you click on the downloaded file to open it i have given a new pdf file for people who cant open t
Read more…Child's sweater from Deborah Garner
I am moving some patterns from the blog section to the appropriate pattern sections. this one was posted by Deborah new pattern Posted by deborah garner on November 15, 2009 at 5:00pm http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/preschool# By pixiepurls
Read more…Toy - knit bear pattern-7 inches tall
knit all in one piece i believe, haven't knit him yet. Still doing go-over. He's so cute - 7 inches. KNITTY link below for BUBBY bear.( Noticed we didn't have any patterns listed in toys.) Let me know how he knits up. http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall
Read more…Square Circle Ezine
Over time there have been many heartening comments about the ezine. But like all things there are always ways to improve. I now that some of the issues are just WAY to long, perhaps many of you would prefer shorter, more frequent news. This thread i
Read more…July challenge details
Hello everyone Here are the details for the July Challenge - keep a newborn warm. As stated previously there has been a significant escalation in South Africa of newborns being abandoned. There are many charities who have responded to this crisis an
Read more…I don't understand
I can't seem to get anyone around me excited about KAS. Example: I was at a country fair on the weekend. One of the buildings was Commercial Exhibits. I strolled in to kill some time while I was waiting for my husband and son and the first booth I s
Read more…September challenge: Intervene for a teen, Jabulani and the Hill Kids
Wow, what fantastic discussions everyone about the September challenge. I have included everything that was possible in the challenge, including your requests for it to go beyond one month. There are also many options to become involved in, so no one
Read more…Umbrella name for knit-a-square
Hello all, as mentioned in the latest ezine, we are now incorporating knit-a-square as a registered charity. Knit-a-square as a name covering what we do here, knitting and crocheting to keep the children warm WILL NOT CHANGE. The website and forum wi
Read more…Ronda's interview
Did any of you manage to listen to Ronda's interview? I was anxious that you might not be able to find it. It is on your home page at the top on the LH side.
Read more…Vogue Knitting America/Designer Knitting
Hello all, has anyone seen the article in the Fall edition of Vogue Knitting America? If so would you let me know. I have noticed an increased volume of traffic so I hope it is because of the article. Look forward to seeing it. Sandy
Read more…spread the word with Lion Brand
Hello dear KAS members, I was perusing the latest Lion Brand newsletter with great fondness as they so kindly helped introduce so many of you to KAS. They have a knit-a long for charity event for the next five weeks where you can introduce your favo
Read more…inaugural 'Madiba' Nelson Mandela Day 18 July 2009
Tomorrow Nelson Mandela is 91. In honour of his birthday South Africa has created the Annual ' Madiba' Day (his nickname). He has suggested that it is a day in which people go out into the community to see what they can do to make a difference. How f
Read more…Vogue Knitting America/Designer Knitting
So exciting, Vogue Knitting America has contacted us wishing to do a short feature on knit-a-square! Judging by the amazing response we had from Lion Brand, let's hope this generates a similar reaction and there are more squares soon to be winging th
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