Hi Joanna. Just wondered how things were going and if you need any help with Kas. I know that it can be a little confusing at first, but it does get clearer eventually!
I lived in St Jean de Luz for a while and have been in Creuse for 10 years now. We're right in the country too. I wanted to get out of big cities after I retired and don't regret it. My husband lived in NY a long time ago. He was working in Greenwich Village and loved it. I visited the city a few times when we were living in Canada, but really don't know it.
It takes a while to figure all the ins and outs of the Square Circle, but it's a very convivial community. There's always someone to answer your queries. There are mediators who check that we don't have spam intrusions and solve any info problems we may have and I'll be only too happy to answer any questions you may have.
I'm basically a crocheter, but do knit from time to time. I started crocheting as an anti-stress remedy when I was working. Now I do it for pure pleasure.
Hi Joanna. Welcome to KAS Square Circle. I'll be glad to help you with any info. you may need. Where exactly do you live in Haute Garonne? I live near Gueret in Creuse. I'm very pleased as we have new members in the French group which has been a little inactive recently.
Hello Joanna, 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
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
Whatever you decide, we would love to see photos of your work.
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Happy Birthday Joanna.
Hi Joanna. Just wondered how things were going and if you need any help with Kas. I know that it can be a little confusing at first, but it does get clearer eventually!
I lived in St Jean de Luz for a while and have been in Creuse for 10 years now. We're right in the country too. I wanted to get out of big cities after I retired and don't regret it. My husband lived in NY a long time ago. He was working in Greenwich Village and loved it. I visited the city a few times when we were living in Canada, but really don't know it.
It takes a while to figure all the ins and outs of the Square Circle, but it's a very convivial community. There's always someone to answer your queries. There are mediators who check that we don't have spam intrusions and solve any info problems we may have and I'll be only too happy to answer any questions you may have.
I'm basically a crocheter, but do knit from time to time. I started crocheting as an anti-stress remedy when I was working. Now I do it for pure pleasure.
What do you produce in your homesteading?.
Hi Joanna. Welcome to KAS Square Circle. I'll be glad to help you with any info. you may need. Where exactly do you live in Haute Garonne? I live near Gueret in Creuse. I'm very pleased as we have new members in the French group which has been a little inactive recently.
Hello Joanna, 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 to join the France group. They will be able to help you with posting information. http://forum.knit-a-square.com/group/france
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
Here is a link to Ronda’s Wish List for 2013 : http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/kas-wish-list-guideline...
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
Whatever you decide, we would love to see photos of your work.
Enjoy !