Greetings Izzy from across The Pond in the middle of Canada! Sorry I’m so late, put it down to old age and getting such a bleep of a cold! Regardless---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 Anyone Want to Chat 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!
I saw your status query but posted there items soon get buried. If you would like to join the UK group we would love to have you with us and you will find that someone can quickly and easily see any queries and reply.
You ask how many stitches for 20cm. It depends on the yarn you are using but as a rule of thumb try 40/42 with 4mm needles using UK dk; 33/35 with 5mm needles and either Aran or two strands of dk knitted together. You could try an diagonal square which would result in the right size whatever yarn you are using. If you click on the Pattern Book tab on the bar above you will all sorts of information that you should find helpful. Don't worry too much about exact sizing - the ladies in South Africa have become very good at matching up squares that are a little too big or small.
Hope that helps and you enjoy working with us, Speak to you again in the UK group maybe.
Hello Izzy, 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.
You might like the Monthly challenge. This is a fun way to try new ideas or patterns. Every month, a theme is chosen, and if you wish, you may create something new and different.
January’s challenge is Ronda's Winter Drive-Celebrating the Year of the Older Child. It is so important that the children have warm clothing when the South African winter starts arriving in March/April. (Winter officially starts in June.) We are focusing on children aged 4-9 years old. Using patterns from the KasPattern Book which are designed for the older child, will ensure you send exactly what the children need to keep them the warmest.
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 8-10 weeks to arrive. Thus if you mail a parcel by the end of January it will reach Ronda and the volunteers at the beginning of their fall/winter. But, whenever your parcel arrives, know that you are keeping children warm.
As always, 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.
Hi Izzy, Welcome to the KAS Forum. I hope you will enjoy being part of this friendly & lively community. Do you knit or crochet or both? We now have our official KAS Pattern Book with all the garments and squares that have been found the most useful to distribute to the children. Just double click on this link : http://forum.knit-a-square.com/page/patterns
For further questions click on the Forum tab for FAQs, How do I or KAS - Questions, Answers and Help.
Very glad your web search directed to you our global knitting family! Check out the Hello & Welcome Letter by clicking the "Main Page" tab above. There you will find all kinds of information about KAS. Another great section to look over is the Photo tab - everyone is so supportive of the work on display.
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Best wishes for a Happy Birthday....hope you have a great day. :o)
Greetings Izzy from across The Pond in the middle of Canada! Sorry I’m so late, put it down to old age and getting such a bleep of a cold! Regardless---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 Anyone Want to Chat 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!
Hi Izzy, welcome to the forum
I saw your status query but posted there items soon get buried. If you would like to join the UK group we would love to have you with us and you will find that someone can quickly and easily see any queries and reply.
You ask how many stitches for 20cm. It depends on the yarn you are using but as a rule of thumb try 40/42 with 4mm needles using UK dk; 33/35 with 5mm needles and either Aran or two strands of dk knitted together. You could try an diagonal square which would result in the right size whatever yarn you are using. If you click on the Pattern Book tab on the bar above you will all sorts of information that you should find helpful. Don't worry too much about exact sizing - the ladies in South Africa have become very good at matching up squares that are a little too big or small.
Hope that helps and you enjoy working with us, Speak to you again in the UK group maybe.
Welcome, Izzy, from Cheltenham Township near Philadelphia in the USA. So glad you've joined us!
Hello Izzy, 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.
You might like the Monthly challenge. This is a fun way to try new ideas or patterns. Every month, a theme is chosen, and if you wish, you may create something new and different.
January’s challenge is Ronda's Winter Drive-Celebrating the Year of the Older Child. It is so important that the children have warm clothing when the South African winter starts arriving in March/April. (Winter officially starts in June.) We are focusing on children aged 4-9 years old. Using patterns from the KasPattern Book which are designed for the older child, will ensure you send exactly what the children need to keep them the warmest.
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 8-10 weeks to arrive. Thus if you mail a parcel by the end of January it will reach Ronda and the volunteers at the beginning of their fall/winter. But, whenever your parcel arrives, know that you are keeping children warm.
As always, 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.
Hi Izzy, Welcome to the KAS Forum. I hope you will enjoy being part of this friendly & lively community. Do you knit or crochet or both? We now have our official KAS Pattern Book with all the garments and squares that have been found the most useful to distribute to the children. Just double click on this link : http://forum.knit-a-square.com/page/patterns
For further questions click on the Forum tab for FAQs, How do I or KAS - Questions, Answers and Help.
Very glad your web search directed to you our global knitting family! Check out the Hello & Welcome Letter by clicking the "Main Page" tab above. There you will find all kinds of information about KAS. Another great section to look over is the Photo tab - everyone is so supportive of the work on display.
For the KAS South Africa Wish List needs and requirements, please check out this link : http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/kas-wish-list-guideline...