Hi Vicki, welcome to KAS! I haven't been a member long myself, but its a great thing to be part of. I saw you were from Durham...I went to university there, so did my husband so its a very special place for me! Happy knitting!
Welcome to Knit A Square Vicki from across the Pond in Canada! I find KAS such a rewarding cause to be involved in and I hope you enjoy it too. Do check out the New Member Guide which is found by clicking "Main Page" in the header above. To reach the Discussions just click Forum above and if you click on Photos above, you will see items that are heading to Africa, in all colors and shapes, plus those that have arrived there. If you click on Groups, above, you can join the friendly UK group or any groups you wish, to chat with. Any questions just PM me. :)
We have an increased need for cardigans, sweaters, Go-Overs and Slip-Overs in sizes 3 and up (to early teen), but if you have baby items made or donated to you, they will be delivered to those charities in Johannesburg which can distribute them. Hats fit toddlers and grow with them when they are made in small adult head sizes. As I have a large melon, I make my hats an inch or two smaller in circumference, but always stretchy, so they fit and then grow with the orphan.
We always need 8” (or close enough) squares, knitted, crocheted or felted from old sweaters. The G4 prison alone can handle sewing up 100,000 squares per month. Daunting until you realize over 80 countries are contributing now, 300+ schools, and each of us is doing our own small part which adds to the whole. Thank you so much for anything you can do for the orphans, there are literally millions of them.
So, welcome to Knit A Square! Blankets and hats and sweaters direct from our hands to their hearts, a win-win. And now we’re helping out in Zimbabwe too and they need everything there too. I just love making a real difference in a child’s life. So welcome aboard!
Hi Vicki, welcome to the forum ! We are so pleased you have joined our world-wide family of knitters and crocheters. We are dedicated to keeping the children in South Africa warm.
If you have any questions about anything just ask ! There is always someone willing to help with the answer.
Do you knit or crochet ? Everyone loves to see what others are doing so please post photos of your work. Just click on the photo section at the top of the page and then follow the prompts.
Have you had a chance to look at the e-zines ? They provide wonderful photos of how our squares are helping these vulnerable children. Their smiles are priceless !
After you have a look around you might like to join the UK group. There you can discuss specific questions that pertain to your area of the world as yarn weights tend to differ by country. And crochet stitches are different here in Canada ! Also you can join any other group you would like.
Welcome to the forum. I hope you will enjoy being a part of this committed and supportive community, and will make lots of friends.
My son and daughter-in-law were at Durham University and decided to stay in the area. They have just moved from Newcastle to Stanley and we'll be going to see them during the Easter holidays.
Do you knit or crochet or both? There's lots of inspiration in the Photos section and if you have any queries there is always someone happy to help.
Welcome to KAS, Vicki.....from Australia. We are so glad you joined our global knitting/crocheting family.
Do you knit, crochet...or perhaps both???
You may like to check out our many and varied discussions by clicking on the 'forum' tab at the top of this page.....not all discussions are related to knitting and crocheting.
If you would like to see what others have been knitting/crocheting, you may like to click on the 'photo' tab also at the top of the page. There are loads of inspirational creations there.
You will find your fellow KASers a friendly supportive bunch, so if you have any queries, please ask...there is always someone willing and able to assist you.
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Hi Vicki, welcome to KAS! I haven't been a member long myself, but its a great thing to be part of. I saw you were from Durham...I went to university there, so did my husband so its a very special place for me! Happy knitting!
Welcome to Knit A Square Vicki from across the Pond in Canada! I find KAS such a rewarding cause to be involved in and I hope you enjoy it too. Do check out the New Member Guide which is found by clicking "Main Page" in the header above. To reach the Discussions just click Forum above and if you click on Photos above, you will see items that are heading to Africa, in all colors and shapes, plus those that have arrived there. If you click on Groups, above, you can join the friendly UK group or any groups you wish, to chat with. Any questions just PM me. :)
We have an increased need for cardigans, sweaters, Go-Overs and Slip-Overs in sizes 3 and up (to early teen), but if you have baby items made or donated to you, they will be delivered to those charities in Johannesburg which can distribute them. Hats fit toddlers and grow with them when they are made in small adult head sizes. As I have a large melon, I make my hats an inch or two smaller in circumference, but always stretchy, so they fit and then grow with the orphan.
We always need 8” (or close enough) squares, knitted, crocheted or felted from old sweaters. The G4 prison alone can handle sewing up 100,000 squares per month. Daunting until you realize over 80 countries are contributing now, 300+ schools, and each of us is doing our own small part which adds to the whole. Thank you so much for anything you can do for the orphans, there are literally millions of them.
So, welcome to Knit A Square! Blankets and hats and sweaters direct from our hands to their hearts, a win-win. And now we’re helping out in Zimbabwe too and they need everything there too. I just love making a real difference in a child’s life. So welcome aboard!
Hi Vicki, welcome to the forum ! We are so pleased you have joined our world-wide family of knitters and crocheters. We are dedicated to keeping the children in South Africa warm.
If you have any questions about anything just ask ! There is always someone willing to help with the answer.
Do you knit or crochet ? Everyone loves to see what others are doing so please post photos of your work. Just click on the photo section at the top of the page and then follow the prompts.
Have you had a chance to look at the e-zines ? They provide wonderful photos of how our squares are helping these vulnerable children. Their smiles are priceless !
http://www.knit-a-square.com/Square_Circle-backissues.html
After you have a look around you might like to join the UK group. There you can discuss specific questions that pertain to your area of the world as yarn weights tend to differ by country. And crochet stitches are different here in Canada ! Also you can join any other group you would like.
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/group/uk
Hi Vicky
Welcome to the forum. I hope you will enjoy being a part of this committed and supportive community, and will make lots of friends.
My son and daughter-in-law were at Durham University and decided to stay in the area. They have just moved from Newcastle to Stanley and we'll be going to see them during the Easter holidays.
Do you knit or crochet or both? There's lots of inspiration in the Photos section and if you have any queries there is always someone happy to help.
Welcome to KAS, Vicki.....from Australia. We are so glad you joined our global knitting/crocheting family.
Do you knit, crochet...or perhaps both???
You may like to check out our many and varied discussions by clicking on the 'forum' tab at the top of this page.....not all discussions are related to knitting and crocheting.
If you would like to see what others have been knitting/crocheting, you may like to click on the 'photo' tab also at the top of the page. There are loads of inspirational creations there.
You will find your fellow KASers a friendly supportive bunch, so if you have any queries, please ask...there is always someone willing and able to assist you.
Once again...welcome and enjoy!