Hi Carol, it is so frustrating trying to get your tension right.i sometimes have nightmares with trying to get the right size. Having looked at your comments I think you will need about 35 /36.stitches. Don't worry if it slightly over or under they will make them fit. Hope that helps Sharon xx
Hi Carol, the end you start with just sew in, like wise if you have any ends from changing colour. You should then leave a tail of 50cm , this is the end you finish, if you then butterfly this, so it doesn't get tangled in transit. If you look at KAS pattern book , any of the squares patterns it shows you how to butterfly with photos .
Hi Carol, any colours work, the beige is sometimes good to break up the bright and bold patterns.Poundland and poundstretcher do some great wool , also Aldis have some on offer at the moment if want to have a spend. Watch out buying wool can be very addictive :-)
Hi Carol, welcome to KAS, not to far from me,I am in Essex.
Send your squares by Royal Mail. Ecomony is the cheapest max of 2kg in weight.
On the forum under helpful hints you will find the packing slip, print it off and pop it inside your parcel. That way when they get to SA they will record them as being received.
Yes you can do moss stitch, as long as your squares are 8" in size.
Hope that helps but if you get stuck or need anymore info , please contact me. Happy knitting :-)
A warm welcome to Knit A Square from over here in Western Australia. :))
Making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of Knit-A-Square. Since a blanket is created with 35 squares sent by people from around the world, squares are needed all the time. The basic square being a garter stitch/single colour or striped square or I think it is single or double crochet if your preference is for crochet. By clicking on the KASpattern book tab at the top of the page you can also find lots of other patterns provided by our fellow KASers.
Please check out the 'Helpful Hints' tab at the top of the page as this may answer many initial questions you may have and will help you get started. Any other questions...just ask...we love to help. :))
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If you want to see the most active discussions at present, you may like to click on the 'main page' tab and they are listed in the centre of that page...just pick one and click on it. It is a large website, but with so much fun and info.
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Hi Carol
photos below
butterfly.JPG
this is just a long piece - tied up.
Send your squares by Royal Mail. Ecomony is the cheapest max of 2kg in weight.
On the forum under helpful hints you will find the packing slip, print it off and pop it inside your parcel. That way when they get to SA they will record them as being received.
Yes you can do moss stitch, as long as your squares are 8" in size.
Hope that helps but if you get stuck or need anymore info , please contact me. Happy knitting :-)
Hi Carol.
A warm welcome to Knit A Square from over here in Western Australia. :))
Making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of Knit-A-Square. Since a blanket is created with 35 squares sent by people from around the world, squares are needed all the time. The basic square being a garter stitch/single colour or striped square or I think it is single or double crochet if your preference is for crochet. By clicking on the KASpattern book tab at the top of the page you can also find lots of other patterns provided by our fellow KASers.
Please check out the 'Helpful Hints' tab at the top of the page as this may answer many initial questions you may have and will help you get started. Any other questions...just ask...we love to help. :))
Here is a link to postage information, including our packing slip that we attach INSIDE our parcel to assist in the unpacking/recording process at Knit-A-Square in S. Africa.
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/postage-information...
If you'd like to see what other KASers have been making please click on the photo tab at the top of the page....and feel free to add photos of your own work...we would love to see them. Just click on 'add photos' and follow the prompts. Anything you care to make and send will be so appreciated by Ronda and the team and the children of South Africa.
If you want to see the most active discussions at present, you may like to click on the 'main page' tab and they are listed in the centre of that page...just pick one and click on it. It is a large website, but with so much fun and info.
Each month we have a fun theme to inspire and motivate us. If you would like to see this month's theme, please click on this link:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/october-theme-grannies-...
It is just for fun and there is no pressure to join in. ANY squares you may like to make will be much appreciated. :))
Here is a wonderful song created by one of our member's and her family. You might like to take the time to listen...you'll love it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGvqcUZ4OGs&feature=youtu.be
Thank you so much for joining us. :)