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"And so you should be - it really is beautiful. I'm imagining a whole blanket made of these squares ..... :) "
"Another of your beauties, Patricia - makes me want to wrap myself up in it (well, maybe when the weather is cooler)!"
"My plan for these yarns was to emulate Karen's double stranded blankets, but the best-laid plans ....................... (;"
"Wow! Nothing to add!"
"Love the colours and the layout. I was wondering (aloud) last week how to work out the correct proportions for a rectangular granny blanket, and someone suggested starting with squares in the centre - I can see how well this works! "
"Another one which had to be photographed on the washing-line - my days of climbing on chairs are also over!"
"Another beauty, Karen - I love the effect created by the panels."
"I'm sitting here looking at the yarn I've just bought (4 blankets' worth), and several boxes of leftovers, and experiencing the exact same dilemma! Almost finished my current blanket - where do I go next?
Karen, I really wish I had the…"
Karen, I really wish I had the…"
"Ah Patricia, they don't make them like that any more, do they? Karen's post took me back to my childhood (thanks Karen), but I did wonder how many KASers round the world would recognise the reference ..... "
"I grew up near the north east coast, Patricia, so I can identify with this. Off to Northumberland soon for my fix of sea air - hope the sea is more blue than brown/grey!"
"Thank you so much for the detailed reply, Karen - I'm now going to have a think about which route to take while I wait for the yarn I've ordered. (And thank you for pointing me in the direction of the Good Old Fashioned Funky Prints - not seen this…"
"Karen, I love to see the effects created by your different colour combinations, and this layout works really well. I'm inspired to try a double stranded blanket - how much of each yarn do you use? (Don't want to over-estimate and add even more to…"
"Another winner, Patricia, also makes me think of the sea, which I really miss now that I live right in the centre of the UK!"
"They sound delicious, Patricia - I may have to had them to my letter to Father Christmas in December! Meanwhile, like Karen, I do regard posting our parcels as a justifiable expense, and will carry on while I can."
"Like you, Patricia, I was shocked when posting a parcel last week to learn of the 25% increase. I did briefly question whether I could continue to do this, but decided I should probably economise on chocolate instead !"
"Not on-theme, but some CoM squares (and some blue - is anyone surprised?)"
Comments
Thank you so much Lesley for your compliments. I will write you an email and explain how I made the edge around the blanket. xo
Lesley, did you find a pattern for the pentagons?Please let me know. If you didn't, I'll send you the pattern I use.
I have a pattern for the African Flower Ball. I can send it to you, but I found it on Internet under African Flower Soccer Ball. It was created to celebrate the World Cup in SA. If you can't find it ther, let me know and I'll send you my copy. It's only 5 rounds. You need 12 to make a ball the size of mine, which is smaller then a regular soccerball.
Hi Lesley
I saw your comment on my square (thank you!). The yarn that I used is called Crofter and is made by Sirdar. It comes in many different colour combinations and is lovely to work with. In this picture, it is the ball on the far right: http://forum.knit-a-square.com/photo/bargain-yarn?context=user
Hope that helps! Helen
Hi Lesley.
No worries. It takes a little time to see how it all 'works'.
Thanks again for joining us.....and....Happy knitting/crocheting. :))
Hi Lesley.
A warm welcome to Knit A Square from over here in Western Australia. :))
Knitting or crocheting an 8" square or two or possibly even a few is a wonderful gift for the children. They love to receive their blankets, created from squares, which come from kindly, caring folk such as yourself, from over 60 countries all over our world. You are encouraged to knit/crochet in any stitch you prefer, but we do ask that they not be too 'lacy' as warmth is our highest priority. PJs (Plain Janes as they are affectionately known) are the backbone to all our blankets. These are single colour squares that are in garter stitch(knitting) or single crochet as they are very solid and provide a contrast to a picture/striped/patterned square or two that may be added to a blanket.By clicking on the KASpattern book tab at the top of the page you can also find lots of patterns provided by our fellow KASers. If you would kindly check out our wishlist for 2016, you can see what items we are currently focusing on.
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/wish-list-2016
Clicking on the 'Helpful Hints' tab at the top of the page, will possibly answer many initial questions you may have . Any other questions...please ask...we love to help. :))
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.
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/november-theme-pretty-p...
It is just for fun and there is no pressure to join in. ANY squares you may like to make will be much appreciated. :))
You may also like to check out our KASshop tab at the top of the page. There are cards and gifts for many occasions.
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 for joining us. :))
A warm welcome Lesley from NYC.
We are so pleased you have joined us, a circle of caring friends and volunteers from all over the globe determined to make a difference in a child life stitch by stitch, one square at a time. Spread the warmth and knit a square.”
Best,
diana