A warm welcome to KAS....from over here in Western Australia. :))
You may have already had many of your questions answered, by other members, but I will let you know of a few things anyway.
Beware, knitting/crocheting for Knit -A-Square can become extremely addictive.....lol.
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 KAS. 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 KAS in S. Africa.
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:
Dianne, you'll love KAS. I've been with them for about five years, just a year after they started. You won't find nicer people than on this site, helpful in every way. They have patterns on here if you want to try something new, and monthly challenges just to spark some fun and attention. I have made real friends with people from around the US and many other countries. I knit almost every evening while I watch TV and even learned to crochet, as well. I am slower with the crochet, as I'm not as used to it, so generally stick to my knitting. I buy yarn at yard sales and church sales at bargain prices, and all my friends now know I do it and donate yarn they find or have, too. Since colors and yarn size don't matter, it works well and I can double up thinner yarns for warmth for the children. It's all about keeping the kids warm and there is really no better grass-roots organization out there to do it!
Welcome to KAS from Nashville, TN! So glad you've joined us! You will get a welcome email soon which will give you lots of tips for how things work on the website. Then, if you still have questions, you can do exactly as you did here by asking on the various discussions. The folks on this website are super friendly and helpful and you'll get all kinds if answers! There are folks from the world over on the site, from all different time zones, so just hang in there for some news. In the meantime, if I can answer any immediate questions, I will be happy to. Again, welcome and can't wait to see photos of some of your squares! I am a knitter and do mostly Plain Janes because I can work them up quickly. The hard part for most of us is getting postage to mail, but there are tips for that on the site, as well.
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Hi Dianne.
A warm welcome to KAS....from over here in Western Australia. :))
You may have already had many of your questions answered, by other members, but I will let you know of a few things anyway.
Beware, knitting/crocheting for Knit -A-Square can become extremely addictive.....lol.
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 KAS. 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 KAS 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/april-2015-a-variegated...
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. :)
Dianne, you'll love KAS. I've been with them for about five years, just a year after they started. You won't find nicer people than on this site, helpful in every way. They have patterns on here if you want to try something new, and monthly challenges just to spark some fun and attention. I have made real friends with people from around the US and many other countries. I knit almost every evening while I watch TV and even learned to crochet, as well. I am slower with the crochet, as I'm not as used to it, so generally stick to my knitting. I buy yarn at yard sales and church sales at bargain prices, and all my friends now know I do it and donate yarn they find or have, too. Since colors and yarn size don't matter, it works well and I can double up thinner yarns for warmth for the children. It's all about keeping the kids warm and there is really no better grass-roots organization out there to do it!
Welcome to KAS from Nashville, TN! So glad you've joined us! You will get a welcome email soon which will give you lots of tips for how things work on the website. Then, if you still have questions, you can do exactly as you did here by asking on the various discussions. The folks on this website are super friendly and helpful and you'll get all kinds if answers! There are folks from the world over on the site, from all different time zones, so just hang in there for some news. In the meantime, if I can answer any immediate questions, I will be happy to. Again, welcome and can't wait to see photos of some of your squares! I am a knitter and do mostly Plain Janes because I can work them up quickly. The hard part for most of us is getting postage to mail, but there are tips for that on the site, as well.