We use any yarn Steph, but if it seems to knit up too thin then simply add another yarn with it. If you use a thicker yarn then if you are following any DK patterns remember it wont need so many stitches. There is no need to rush out and buy new yarn, we all seem to find we have loads but then...if theres a bargain....it is very hard to miss out! The main thing to remember is that every square counts in keeping the children warm.
Hi Stephanie, and warm greetings from Norfolk, UK. Linda has given you lots of info and if you have any questions then please just ask. There is always somebody with an answer!
So glad you have joined our community. Happy knitting and squares are so desperatley needed :)
Hello Steph, from a fellow Canadian. I'm in Sault Ste. Marie, just a 'few' hours north of you. So glad you have joined us. Keeping the children in South Africa warm has brought together a world-wide group of caring knitters and crocheters.
If you haven’t already, please read through the welcome message on the forum main page for helpful hints and things that might interest you. The FAQ category should answer any general questions you may have. If not, please ask. http://forum.knit-a-square.com
You might like the Monthly challenge. This is a fun way to try new ideas or patterns. Every month, a theme is chosen, and if you wish, you may create something new and different.
January’s challenge is Ronda's Winter Drive-Celebrating the Year of the Older Child. It is so important that the children have warm clothing when the South African winter starts arriving in March/April. (Winter officially starts in June.) We are focusing on children aged 4-9 years old. Using patterns from the KasPattern Book which are designed for the older child, will ensure you send exactly what the children need to keep them the warmest.
If you are interested in joining any of our challenges, please note: Your parcel does not need to arrive in South Africa before the end of the month. Those of us who use sea-mail find parcels take between 8-10 weeks to arrive. Thus if you mail a parcel by the end of January it will reach Ronda and the volunteers at the beginning of their fall/winter. But, whenever your parcel arrives, know that you are keeping children warm.
As always, making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and still help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are needed all the time
Whatever you decide, we would love to see photos of your work.
Welcome Steph from Shropshire in the UK. It is fantastic how many new members seem to be joining from the USA and Canada already this year. You will be knitting up a storm. I hope you enjoy being part of KAS and keeping the children warm.
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Hi Stephanie, knitting squares is a great way to learn new stitches and patterns. Have fun !
We use any yarn Steph, but if it seems to knit up too thin then simply add another yarn with it. If you use a thicker yarn then if you are following any DK patterns remember it wont need so many stitches. There is no need to rush out and buy new yarn, we all seem to find we have loads but then...if theres a bargain....it is very hard to miss out! The main thing to remember is that every square counts in keeping the children warm.
Hi Stephanie, and warm greetings from Norfolk, UK. Linda has given you lots of info and if you have any questions then please just ask. There is always somebody with an answer!
So glad you have joined our community. Happy knitting and squares are so desperatley needed :)
Hello Steph, from a fellow Canadian. I'm in Sault Ste. Marie, just a 'few' hours north of you. So glad you have joined us. Keeping the children in South Africa warm has brought together a world-wide group of caring knitters and crocheters.
You might be interested in joining the Canadian Corner where we chat about things uniquely Canadian ! http://forum.knit-a-square.com/group/canadiancorner
If you haven’t already, please read through the welcome message on the forum main page for helpful hints and things that might interest you. The FAQ category should answer any general questions you may have. If not, please ask. http://forum.knit-a-square.com
Here is the link to the discussion of what is needed for 2013 : http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/kas-wish-list-guideline...
You might like the Monthly challenge. This is a fun way to try new ideas or patterns. Every month, a theme is chosen, and if you wish, you may create something new and different.
January’s challenge is Ronda's Winter Drive-Celebrating the Year of the Older Child. It is so important that the children have warm clothing when the South African winter starts arriving in March/April. (Winter officially starts in June.) We are focusing on children aged 4-9 years old. Using patterns from the KasPattern Book which are designed for the older child, will ensure you send exactly what the children need to keep them the warmest.
If you are interested in joining any of our challenges, please note: Your parcel does not need to arrive in South Africa before the end of the month. Those of us who use sea-mail find parcels take between 8-10 weeks to arrive. Thus if you mail a parcel by the end of January it will reach Ronda and the volunteers at the beginning of their fall/winter. But, whenever your parcel arrives, know that you are keeping children warm.
As always, making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and still help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are needed all the time
Whatever you decide, we would love to see photos of your work.
Enjoy !
Welcome Steph from Shropshire in the UK. It is fantastic how many new members seem to be joining from the USA and Canada already this year. You will be knitting up a storm. I hope you enjoy being part of KAS and keeping the children warm.
Welcome, Steph, from suburban Philadelphia. So glad you've joined us!