Greetings Dawn Marie from up in Canada above MN where there's still tons of snow. Mind you we didn't get the storms you guys did! Are you dug out yet? Hope you have a great Spring and welcome to KAS, helping the orphans, poor and HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa. I often feel I gain more than I give here, it's so rewarding to directly be able to help those children one on one. Click on Groups above to join as many as you like or Photos to see what some of us have been up to, or Forum to join in the many discussions going on. Again, glad to have you with us and any questions, just ask us!
Hello DawnMarie, so glad you have joined us. Keeping the children in South Africa warm has brought together a world-wide group of caring knitters and crocheters.
If you haven’t already, please read through the welcome message on the forum main page for helpful hints and things that might interest you. The FAQ category should answer any general questions you may have. If not, please ask. http://forum.knit-a-square.com
Looking for patterns? Check the KAS Pattern Book for garments and squares for the children. We are focusing on children aged 3-9 years old.
Every month, we list the squares, beanies and tops that have arrived in South Africa. To find the ‘Squares lists’ please click the Forum tab [in the toolbar above] then on “Tallies/Item Count” for an up-to-date listing.
KasSnippets has been e-published and I thought you might find it interesting to read.
We have a challenge for each month. This is a fun way to try new colours, ideas or patterns. A theme is chosen, and if you wish, you may create something new and different......it could be making a plain square using a new colour, a different stitch or trying a totally new way of knitting/ crocheting. An 8”/20cm square is the perfect size for experimenting.
This month’s challenge is the Four Seasons. What colours come to mind when you think about the seasons in your country ? For me, here in Canada, winter will be blues, greys and whites. Then we have the much anticipated spring with its pinks and bright greens. Make as many squares as you like in the colours that remind you of your seasons. Making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and still help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are needed all the time.
If you are interested in joining any of our challenges, please note: Your parcel does not need to arrive in South Africa before the end of the month. Those of us who use sea-mail find parcels take between 6-10 weeks to arrive. Whenever your parcel arrives, know it will be appreciated and that you are keeping children warm.
We would love to see photos of your work. Click on the photo option at the top of the page and follow the prompts.
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Greetings Dawn Marie from up in Canada above MN where there's still tons of snow. Mind you we didn't get the storms you guys did! Are you dug out yet? Hope you have a great Spring and welcome to KAS, helping the orphans, poor and HIV/AIDS orphans in Africa. I often feel I gain more than I give here, it's so rewarding to directly be able to help those children one on one. Click on Groups above to join as many as you like or Photos to see what some of us have been up to, or Forum to join in the many discussions going on. Again, glad to have you with us and any questions, just ask us!
Welcome DawnMarie, from suburban Philadelphia. Saratoga Springs is such a lovely area! So glad you've joined us.
Welcome DawnMarie from the UK. You can also catch-up with events and news through our monthly news bulletin KasSnippets : http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/kas-snippets/listFo... This will provide a taster of what happens during a KAS month!
Hello DawnMarie, so glad you have joined us. Keeping the children in South Africa warm has brought together a world-wide group of caring knitters and crocheters.
If you haven’t already, please read through the welcome message on the forum main page for helpful hints and things that might interest you. The FAQ category should answer any general questions you may have. If not, please ask. http://forum.knit-a-square.com
Wondering what is needed besides squares ? Here is a link to Ronda’s wish list for 2013 : http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/kas-wish-list-guideline...
Looking for patterns? Check the KAS Pattern Book for garments and squares for the children. We are focusing on children aged 3-9 years old.
Every month, we list the squares, beanies and tops that have arrived in South Africa. To find the ‘Squares lists’ please click the Forum tab [in the toolbar above] then on “Tallies/Item Count” for an up-to-date listing.
KasSnippets has been e-published and I thought you might find it interesting to read.
We have a challenge for each month. This is a fun way to try new colours, ideas or patterns. A theme is chosen, and if you wish, you may create something new and different......it could be making a plain square using a new colour, a different stitch or trying a totally new way of knitting/ crocheting. An 8”/20cm square is the perfect size for experimenting.
This month’s challenge is the Four Seasons. What colours come to mind when you think about the seasons in your country ? For me, here in Canada, winter will be blues, greys and whites. Then we have the much anticipated spring with its pinks and bright greens. Make as many squares as you like in the colours that remind you of your seasons. Making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and still help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are needed all the time.
If you are interested in joining any of our challenges, please note: Your parcel does not need to arrive in South Africa before the end of the month. Those of us who use sea-mail find parcels take between 6-10 weeks to arrive. Whenever your parcel arrives, know it will be appreciated and that you are keeping children warm.
We would love to see photos of your work. Click on the photo option at the top of the page and follow the prompts.
Enjoy !