Welcome to KAS from over here in Western Australia. We are so glad you have joined us. :))
Good on you, for teaching yourself to knit. I used to crochet years ago and would love to take it up again, but don't have the patience to teach myself.....my long since departed grandmother originally taught me when I was young, but of course I have long since forgotten how.
I see you have posed a question in the US group re dropped stitches. This is just my opinion, but I would pull it undone and reknit it if they are actually dropped and not knitted accidently in another stitch, because in my experience the stitches do tend to run sooner or later, creating a hole....once again, well done for teaching yourself to knit and when you have completed a square or two we would love to see your work....if you would like to share...but there is absolutely NO pressure to do so.... :))
Welcome, Linda, to Knit-a-Square. My name is Gloria and I’m on the Atlantic Coast of Canada … beautiful Nova Scotia, to be exact. A desire to share and to help keep the children in South Africa warm has brought together a wonderful group of caring individuals from all over the world. We are delighted that you have joined us.
This is where we receive information from Ronda and the volunteers in South Africa (South Africa Reports), have our questions answered (Helpful Hints), find patterns (KAS PatternBook) share photos (Photo tab), conversation, and an occasional good laugh (Share a Yarn) with other Forum members. There are many ongoing discussions (DiscussionsCategories) for you to follow and/or join, and other specific groups (Groups) that may interest you. Just browse through the tabs at the top of the page, and I’m sure you’ll find whatever information you need.
The KAS Pattern Book includes patterns for garments that have been designed by KAS with the specific needs of the children in mind. We are focusing on children aged 3-9 years, as this age group is in need of warm garments and blankets.
Our main focus is 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) squares for blankets. It doesn’t matter if they are simple knitted or crocheted squares (Plain Janes, we love to call them) or fancy squares. What does matter is that they measure 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) and that they are warm. Plain Janes are the backbone of KAS. They provide the framework for a few fancy squares to create individuality in a blanket. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are always needed.
Every square you send will be received in South Africa, stitched into a blanket by the wonderful volunteers there, and lovingly wrapped around the shoulders of a vulnerable or needy child, giving him or her warmth and the assurance that someone cares.
Each month we have a different theme/challenge. These are for fun and inspiration, and you are welcome to join in any or all of them. You will find information regarding all of these (including the current ones) under the DiscussionsCategories tab at the top.
Regarding postage, many of us use sea-mail and find that parcels take between 6-10 weeks to arrive in South Africa. Since parcels are arriving all the time, this is perfectly okay and we encourage you to use the least expensive way to send.
So please sit back, relax, put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.
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Hi Linda
Welcome to KAS from over here in Western Australia. We are so glad you have joined us. :))
Good on you, for teaching yourself to knit. I used to crochet years ago and would love to take it up again, but don't have the patience to teach myself.....my long since departed grandmother originally taught me when I was young, but of course I have long since forgotten how.
I see you have posed a question in the US group re dropped stitches. This is just my opinion, but I would pull it undone and reknit it if they are actually dropped and not knitted accidently in another stitch, because in my experience the stitches do tend to run sooner or later, creating a hole....once again, well done for teaching yourself to knit and when you have completed a square or two we would love to see your work....if you would like to share...but there is absolutely NO pressure to do so.... :))
Happy knitting. :))
Welcome, Linda, to Knit-a-Square. My name is Gloria and I’m on the Atlantic Coast of Canada … beautiful Nova Scotia, to be exact. A desire to share and to help keep the children in South Africa warm has brought together a wonderful group of caring individuals from all over the world. We are delighted that you have joined us.
This is where we receive information from Ronda and the volunteers in South Africa (South Africa Reports), have our questions answered (Helpful Hints), find patterns (KAS PatternBook) share photos (Photo tab), conversation, and an occasional good laugh (Share a Yarn) with other Forum members. There are many ongoing discussions (DiscussionsCategories) for you to follow and/or join, and other specific groups (Groups) that may interest you. Just browse through the tabs at the top of the page, and I’m sure you’ll find whatever information you need.
The KAS Pattern Book includes patterns for garments that have been designed by KAS with the specific needs of the children in mind. We are focusing on children aged 3-9 years, as this age group is in need of warm garments and blankets.
Our main focus is 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) squares for blankets. It doesn’t matter if they are simple knitted or crocheted squares (Plain Janes, we love to call them) or fancy squares. What does matter is that they measure 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) and that they are warm. Plain Janes are the backbone of KAS. They provide the framework for a few fancy squares to create individuality in a blanket. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are always needed.
Every square you send will be received in South Africa, stitched into a blanket by the wonderful volunteers there, and lovingly wrapped around the shoulders of a vulnerable or needy child, giving him or her warmth and the assurance that someone cares.
Each month we have a different theme/challenge. These are for fun and inspiration, and you are welcome to join in any or all of them. You will find information regarding all of these (including the current ones) under the DiscussionsCategories tab at the top.
Regarding postage, many of us use sea-mail and find that parcels take between 6-10 weeks to arrive in South Africa. Since parcels are arriving all the time, this is perfectly okay and we encourage you to use the least expensive way to send.
So please sit back, relax, put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.