Hi,
I am so sorry that I did not answer your query concerning yarns etc. I have only just found it as I was following another thread.
You have probably had the chance to look around the site now but the information cincerning yarns is mostly under the KAS tab, and then Knit Instructions in the side bar. I have copied the main yarn guidance:
"Wool use
Squares and clothing items knitted out of wool and wool blends and other fibres, will be used for the children who we can determine live where their primary source of light and fuel may be naked flame, (candles, camp fires and paraffin stoves).
Acrylic use
Acrylic squares and articles of clothing will mostly be used for the children who live with their carers, or in orphanages or live-in-care homes, such as Hotel Hope. Many children live in homes with electricity, often in child-headed families, but in great poverty none the less.
Using scrap wool or acrylic yarn is both economical for you and a great way to recycle, especially if you unravel old clothing. Charity shops often have bags of wool or acrylic yarn at very low prices. "
I hope you enjoy being part of the community and I am so sorry that it took me so long to find your query. Hope this helps,
Christine
Welcome to our warm KAS community. It's great to see you. We hope you will enjoy the forum and your region's group. You should join the USA group!
There are lots of great discussions going on in the forum, including the monthly challenges.
We have a challenge every month, if you want to get involved please do. It's not compulsory at all but some of the work done is just lovely. Have a look at the November challenge - the SLIP-OVER (under challenges in the main forum) this will give you an idea of some of the fantastic work this community is doing for the children of South Africa. Here is a link to the November challenge photos:
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I am so sorry that I did not answer your query concerning yarns etc. I have only just found it as I was following another thread.
You have probably had the chance to look around the site now but the information cincerning yarns is mostly under the KAS tab, and then Knit Instructions in the side bar. I have copied the main yarn guidance:
"Wool use
Squares and clothing items knitted out of wool and wool blends and other fibres, will be used for the children who we can determine live where their primary source of light and fuel may be naked flame, (candles, camp fires and paraffin stoves).
Acrylic use
Acrylic squares and articles of clothing will mostly be used for the children who live with their carers, or in orphanages or live-in-care homes, such as Hotel Hope. Many children live in homes with electricity, often in child-headed families, but in great poverty none the less.
Using scrap wool or acrylic yarn is both economical for you and a great way to recycle, especially if you unravel old clothing. Charity shops often have bags of wool or acrylic yarn at very low prices. "
I hope you enjoy being part of the community and I am so sorry that it took me so long to find your query. Hope this helps,
Christine
Welcome to our warm KAS community. It's great to see you. We hope you will enjoy the forum and your region's group. You should join the USA group!
There are lots of great discussions going on in the forum, including the monthly challenges.
We have a challenge every month, if you want to get involved please do. It's not compulsory at all but some of the work done is just lovely. Have a look at the November challenge - the SLIP-OVER (under challenges in the main forum) this will give you an idea of some of the fantastic work this community is doing for the children of South Africa. Here is a link to the November challenge photos:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/photo/albums/slipover-variations
Did you receive the latest ezine? If not you can view it here:
http://www.knit-a-square.com/Square_Circle-backissues.html
Thanks so much for your contribution already, look forward to being in contact soon.
Happy Knitting!
Kalai & Sandy