Chris Chiplen

"Translation of Mireille Réau's reply: Every time a Kas knitter flies away, it is the entire community of volunteer knitters that is in mourning. I discovered Marion's immense talent on this sad occasion and I intend to make one or more squares for…"

"Marion was a proud Welsh lady from North Wales and she loved daffodils, the national flower of Wales.
She loved making things for the children in SA, and her exquisite work will have delighted the many children who would have received something made…"

"Bev what a wonderful array of squares! The grey set are striking with the snazzy border, and the Christmas squares are so cute and festive, the children will love them!👍👍 Your poor fingers though, sewing all those squares on!🙁"

Thank you so much Christine for sending me such a lovely message welcoming me to your group :-)

I am 58 a mother of 2 and a Grandma of 3 and my eldest child was 40 just before Christmas last year!

I have knitted for most of my life and recently taught myself to Crochet too. I am really looking forward to getting to know all of you and of course knitting (& crochet) many squares too :-)

I inherited a huge amount of wool on cones from my husband's grandmother's estate when she passed away. She created many beautiful baby outfits on her knitting machine (which I also received) which is resting in its box in the loft untouched :-) as I admit to being a little afraid of it with its beeping and flashing lcd screen when it's plugged in and it's vicious looking hooks or maybe needles which look like they're just waiting to ensnare the sleeves of an unsuspecting hand knitter like myself! Lol

I think my husband will be the one who hooks himself into it to learn to knit with it!

I have a look at the coned wool it is mostly 4ply which will when 2 ends are twisted together will make some Lovely DK to knit squares toys and ?clothing? with for the children in Africa :-)

I am going to bed now but I will take a quick look at the patterns before I go to sleep so I can sleep on it.

This I find is the best way to get knitting patterns into my head so that when I wake up ( after my chores are done) I can sit and knit :-)

So I'll wish you all a very good night and pleasant (creating) dreams and I'll be back tomorrow knitting

Kindest Regards, Sarah-jane Xx

Comments

Kathy Chantrell September 28, 2020 at 6:36pm

Thanks Chris, I enjoyed making these and now in the process of a few more:))
Ruth dolan August 14, 2017 at 9:47pm

Can you explain what "Leave a gift" refers to, please, if you have a moment to spare.
Ruth dolan August 14, 2017 at 9:45pm

Christine! You're in South Wales and I am in N E Wales (near Llangollen) I have been so fortunate lately to find a friend who works as a volunteer for our local CHALK charity shop, Pam Johnstone. At CHALK they have lovely retirerd firefighters from the Oswestry Fire and Rescue service to take goods over to Romania, also they have a Removals firm who fill up their spaces with enormous vacuum packed squares etcetera, for KAS and take them to Bryanstown. She is a lovely lady who comes to collect my items and have a cuppa and a chat with me. Some people say there is no God, but I find him over and over in people! x
Ruth dolan August 14, 2017 at 9:33pm

Christine...Thank you for inviting me to be a friend. If I make mistakes or fail to see your messages, please excuse me...as a Silver Surfer (85) I am a bit of a dum-dum on the computer sometimes!! (Mainly in senior moments) I'm very touched by your request. x
Kathy Chantrell May 20, 2017 at 5:49pm

Thanks for my Birthday Wishes Christine. It is a lovely roomy bag that can be used for several different purposes. Enjoy x x
Helen March 11, 2017 at 12:35am

Thanks for the friend requests, Christine; a pleasure to accept. I've only recently started crocheting and find your beautiful squares and stunning blankets such an inspiration!
Sarah-jane Stocks March 31, 2016 at 1:04pm

Thank you so much Christine for sending me such a lovely message welcoming me to your group :-)

I am 58 a mother of 2 and a Grandma of 3 and my eldest child was 40 just before Christmas last year!

I have knitted for most of my life and recently taught myself to Crochet too. I am really looking forward to getting to know all of you and of course knitting (& crochet) many squares too :-)

I inherited a huge amount of wool on cones from my husband's grandmother's estate when she passed away. She created many beautiful baby outfits on her knitting machine (which I also received) which is resting in its box in the loft untouched :-) as I admit to being a little afraid of it with its beeping and flashing lcd screen when it's plugged in and it's vicious looking hooks or maybe needles which look like they're just waiting to ensnare the sleeves of an unsuspecting hand knitter like myself! Lol

I think my husband will be the one who hooks himself into it to learn to knit with it!

I have a look at the coned wool it is mostly 4ply which will when 2 ends are twisted together will make some Lovely DK to knit squares toys and ?clothing? with for the children in Africa :-)

I am going to bed now but I will take a quick look at the patterns before I go to sleep so I can sleep on it.

This I find is the best way to get knitting patterns into my head so that when I wake up ( after my chores are done) I can sit and knit :-)

So I'll wish you all a very good night and pleasant (creating) dreams and I'll be back tomorrow knitting

Kindest Regards, Sarah-jane Xx
Diana D March 13, 2016 at 1:25am

Thanks Christine for the pictures. It was great to 'meet' you!! A very successful and fun event . Congrats, again and again!! / diana
Christine Johnson February 13, 2016 at 1:13am

Hi Christine,

I think you may be interested to see the last photo posted under Sorted in Africa if you haven't already - http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/sorted-in-south-africa-...
Denise Casari February 9, 2016 at 10:18am

Thank you so much Christine! :) I'm really looking forward to helping create beautiful blankets for children in need!

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