It would look as if I wasn't receiving messages because I have the option to monitor everything that comes to my page before it appears. I might change that as it seems to cause problems. Anyway, thank you for your reply and concerning the yarn weights etc I think that somewhere on site there is probably information (and the patterns in the KAS Pattern book do give equivalents) but I use a little chart I found some time ago. It's printable and nice and small http://www.thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk/images/TLKC_purse_chart_2...
To become a member of any group (and you can join as many as you wish) just click on the Groups tab above, find the one you want and then click on Join Group which if I remember correctly is somewhere towards the top of the discussion. Then you're in.
Glad that you've decided to join us now that you have more time - this can be very time-consuming.
Greetings Dorothy from across The Pond in the middle of snowy Canada! Welcome to a worldwide network of loving happy people helping African Aids orphans. Glad to have you with us. It's so heartening to know that in this global, often so impersonal world, we're actually making a difference, a REAL difference, in the lives of these children. Check out the Forum, above, for the various discussion threads, and Photos for all the lovely photos of members' work and Groups where you can join groups from countries around the world.
The Featured Discussions grouping (in the Forum section) show the most important subjects at the moment, latest challenges, latest news etc. I also recommend the Café KAS Discussion section, which contains the Our Furry Companions and Yarnaholics threads. I am so much a Yarnaholic! Thanks again for helping the AIDS orphans in Africa!
Hello Dorothy, welcome to the forum. If you would care to we would love to have you join the UK group for local chat, postal news, yarn bargains etc. Any questions just ask, everyone here is very friendly and supportive and I hope you enjoy being a part of the community. Do you knit or crcohet or both?
Hello Dorothy, Welcome to KAS. Glad your visit to South Africa has given you an understanding of what we are trying to do - most of us have not seen this level of grinding poverty, but we all want to bring some comfort to the children.
Hello Dorothy, 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.
Click Here for a few tips for sending your parcel.
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 challenge 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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Happy Birthday....I hope you have a great day. :)
Hi Dorothy,
It would look as if I wasn't receiving messages because I have the option to monitor everything that comes to my page before it appears. I might change that as it seems to cause problems. Anyway, thank you for your reply and concerning the yarn weights etc I think that somewhere on site there is probably information (and the patterns in the KAS Pattern book do give equivalents) but I use a little chart I found some time ago. It's printable and nice and small http://www.thelittleknittingcompany.co.uk/images/TLKC_purse_chart_2...
To become a member of any group (and you can join as many as you wish) just click on the Groups tab above, find the one you want and then click on Join Group which if I remember correctly is somewhere towards the top of the discussion. Then you're in.
Glad that you've decided to join us now that you have more time - this can be very time-consuming.
Greetings Dorothy from across The Pond in the middle of snowy Canada! Welcome to a worldwide network of loving happy people helping African Aids orphans. Glad to have you with us. It's so heartening to know that in this global, often so impersonal world, we're actually making a difference, a REAL difference, in the lives of these children. Check out the Forum, above, for the various discussion threads, and Photos for all the lovely photos of members' work and Groups where you can join groups from countries around the world.
The Featured Discussions grouping (in the Forum section) show the most important subjects at the moment, latest challenges, latest news etc. I also recommend the Café KAS Discussion section, which contains the Our Furry Companions and Yarnaholics threads. I am so much a Yarnaholic! Thanks again for helping the AIDS orphans in Africa!
Hello Dorothy, welcome to the forum. If you would care to we would love to have you join the UK group for local chat, postal news, yarn bargains etc. Any questions just ask, everyone here is very friendly and supportive and I hope you enjoy being a part of the community. Do you knit or crcohet or both?
Hello Dorothy, Welcome to KAS. Glad your visit to South Africa has given you an understanding of what we are trying to do - most of us have not seen this level of grinding poverty, but we all want to bring some comfort to the children.
You can also catch-up with events and news through our monthly news bulletin KasSnippets, just click on this link : http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/kas-snippets/listFo...
Once you have a look around you might also like to join the UK group http://forum.knit-a-square.com/group/uk - yes there are lot of us!
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Hello Dorothy, 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.
Click Here for a few tips for sending your parcel.
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 challenge 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 !
Here is a link to the UK group:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/group/uk
There are 250+ members! Lots of contributions from the UK!
Welcome, Dorothy, from Cheltenham Twp near Philadelphia in the USA. So glad you've joined us!