Location
Adelaide. South Australia
"Hi Bev, same here, the Reject Shop has closed in Adelaide now, but I can get same size from KMart in town and usually buy 2 or 3 as they are not always available. I had to reduce the size to 50cm and fold the excess over. I am sure he was wrong,…"
"A parcel of 3 blankets, 100 beanies and 20 sets of handwarmers sent this week.I wonder if anyone in Australia has had a problem sending a large parcel recently.When I sent this parcel the chap at Aust Post insisted my bag was too tall. I was really…"
"Dinosaurs"
"Africa - My favourite theme. Here are some giraffes."
"25 Beanies
I had no idea when I started knitting beanies in mid December, that I would reach 100."
I had no idea when I started knitting beanies in mid December, that I would reach 100."
"25 more Beanies
Still hot here, I've knitted beanies through 3 cricket tests and the Australian Open. Now it's the Winter Olympics."
Still hot here, I've knitted beanies through 3 cricket tests and the Australian Open. Now it's the Winter Olympics."
"25 more beanies"
"Beautiful, I'm smiling too."
"Yes Adelaide has hot summers, but not as extreme as Alice Springs, where I lived for 14 years. I started the beanies during the Adelaide tedt (cricket), it was 41c one day, I felt sorry for the Poms, it was sizzling hot, we are heading for another…"
"So delighted to see my 2 Christmas Tree blankets distributed.
Thanks so much for the photos and all the hard work the whole team does to make these distributions possible."
Thanks so much for the photos and all the hard work the whole team does to make these distributions possible."
"24 Beanies
I decided a few weeks back that it is too hot to knit blankets during summer.
I sorted through my stash for all the odds and ends I could find and ended up with quite a basketful.
Here are my first 24 beanies."
I decided a few weeks back that it is too hot to knit blankets during summer.
I sorted through my stash for all the odds and ends I could find and ended up with quite a basketful.
Here are my first 24 beanies."
"Dear Athele, I am so sorry to hear of your mother Noria's passing. It is such a sad time for you and your family.
I was absolutely delighted to see that one of my blankets made it out to one of your distributions. I do hope the little chappie…"
I was absolutely delighted to see that one of my blankets made it out to one of your distributions. I do hope the little chappie…"
"More Bunnies.
I decided the bunnies are much friendlier if they face each other."
I decided the bunnies are much friendlier if they face each other."
"Dinosaur Family
I spotted a little chap in a dinosaur Tshirt, some months back,
so was inspired to knit some dinosaurs."
I spotted a little chap in a dinosaur Tshirt, some months back,
so was inspired to knit some dinosaurs."
"What a great way to start my day. Thank you Patricia.
I always feel so relieved when my parcel arrives, as postage is so expensive these days, I would hate it to go astray."
I always feel so relieved when my parcel arrives, as postage is so expensive these days, I would hate it to go astray."
"Bunnies
Unfortunately I realised too late, that one of the rabbits was facing the wrong way.
12 Blankets and 34 sets of Handwarmers sent 2 weeks ago."
Unfortunately I realised too late, that one of the rabbits was facing the wrong way.
12 Blankets and 34 sets of Handwarmers sent 2 weeks ago."
Comments
Hi Sandra, happy to add your photos for you.
A tip for adding photos: In the top left side of the comment box, there is a small picture second from left, when the cursor is hovered over it, it says 'Image'. If you click on the icon it will give you the option to add the photo directly into the comment box rather than adding as a file, which is what happens if you click 'Upload file'.
Looking forward to more wonderful puppets !
Linda x
Hi Sandra.
A warm welcome to KAS....from over here in Western Australia. :))
Making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since a blanket is created with 35 squares sent by people from around the world, squares are needed all the time. The basic square being a garter stitch/single colour or striped square or I think it is single or double crochet if your preference is for crochet. By clicking on the KASpattern book tab at the top of the page you can also find lots of other patterns provided by our fellow KASers.
Please check out the 'Helpful Hints' tab at the top of the page as this may answer many initial questions you may have and will help you get started. Any other questions...just ask...we love to help. :))
Here is a link to postage information, including our packing slip that we attach INSIDE our parcel to assist in the unpacking/recording process at KAS in S. Africa.
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/postage-information...
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. Anything you care to make and send will be so appreciated by Ronda and the team and the children of South Africa.
By clicking on the 'Groups' tab at the top of the page, you can join (if you wish to) any group you like. The Aussie/NZ group is called 'Downunder and Land of the Long white Cloud.'
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/april-2015-a-variegated...
It is just for fun and there is no pressure to join in. ANY squares you may like to make will be much appreciated. :))
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 so much for joining us. :)