Hello Beverley, 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
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.
I crochet but there are lots of knitters who would be willing to help if you have any problems. Carol has mentioned the KASPattern book. It contains square patterns that are suitable for novice knitters.
Hi Beverley and a very warm welcome to KAS from Norfolk UK. We are a very friendly bunch so please feel free to ask any questions, there is always somebody with an answer, as I have found out!
Do take a look around the site using the tabs at the top of the page. In the 'patterns' tab you will find our Kas Pattern book with items that are desperately needed. The photo section has some wonderful pics of peoples work and when you feel ready it would be great to see some of your work but it isn’t a necessity to do this. It’s a great place for ideas and inspiration to keep the children warm.
You may also like to join the UK group for lots of info and chat. Just simply go to the 'Groups' tab, find the UK group and click to join. (you can join any other group as well).
So glad you have joined us. Happy knitting/crocheting.
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Welcome to KAS Beverley and warm greetings from South Africa :)
Hello Beverley, 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
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.
I crochet but there are lots of knitters who would be willing to help if you have any problems. Carol has mentioned the KASPattern book. It contains square patterns that are suitable for novice knitters.
Enjoy !
Hi Beverley and a very warm welcome to KAS from Norfolk UK. We are a very friendly bunch so please feel free to ask any questions, there is always somebody with an answer, as I have found out!
Do take a look around the site using the tabs at the top of the page. In the 'patterns' tab you will find our Kas Pattern book with items that are desperately needed. The photo section has some wonderful pics of peoples work and when you feel ready it would be great to see some of your work but it isn’t a necessity to do this. It’s a great place for ideas and inspiration to keep the children warm.
You may also like to join the UK group for lots of info and chat. Just simply go to the 'Groups' tab, find the UK group and click to join. (you can join any other group as well).
So glad you have joined us. Happy knitting/crocheting.