Location
Cape Town
"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?)"
"Bev, thank you for hosting this month and for brightening a dull January here in the northern hemisphere by choosing orange as the CoM, and thanks to all who've contributed - it's been like "sunshine on a cloudy day"."
"Loving these squares, Patricia - not even going to try to pick a favourite!"
"Pat, I've just returned from buying yarn for a new blanket (rewarding myself for using up so much of my stash!), and you'll never guess the colours ........."
"The gang's all here! (Haven't made these for a while, but I'm still stash-busting!)"
"Serious blanket envy here - it's just amazing! Like Karen, I had to look up how it's done, and it's now on my 'must try this' list!"
"I love these squares, Patricia, the pattern and the colours. I NEED this yarn!! :))"
"Brilliant blanket, Sharon, and yes, definitely suggests an African sunset!"
"Lots of ends, Patricia, but for the first time ever I sewed them in as I went, so felt very smug when I finished!"
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.
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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