Hi from snowy Melton Mowbray - I was wondering if you had seen my post in the UK discussion group about the KAS 10th birthday party I am organising this August. It would be lovely if some of my local East Midlands KAS sisters were able to be there.
So clever to knit and crochet...I used to be able to crochet...in another lifetime.
Anything you can knit or crochet will be so appreciated by the children. I tend to knit 'plain janes' (just your basic garter stitch) when I knit squares...less concentration required... lol.
If you would like to...please post pics of your finished work...we all love to see what everyone else is up to. Sincerely hope you enjoy taking part in this great cause.
Welcome to Knit A Square Lynda, from across the Pond in the middle of 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 inventive chummy 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 that fit toddlers and will grow with them need to be 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!
We are so glad you have joined our global knitting/crocheting family.
Do you knit, crochet or perhaps both?
You will find we are a friendly supportive bunch, so if you have any queries, please just ask. There is always someone able to answer.
To find out more about what we are about you may like to click on the 'forum' tab located at the top of this page. There you will find many interesting and lively discussions...and not all are about knitting/crocheting.
If you would like to see what some of our members have been knitting/crocheting please click on the 'photos' tab, also located top of page. You will find some truly inspirational pics.
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Hi from snowy Melton Mowbray - I was wondering if you had seen my post in the UK discussion group about the KAS 10th birthday party I am organising this August. It would be lovely if some of my local East Midlands KAS sisters were able to be there.
Rebecca
Hi Lynda - just alerting you to an event I am running in Melton Mowbray on 17th September - details are on the UK discussion group :)
Hi Lynda
So clever to knit and crochet...I used to be able to crochet...in another lifetime.
Anything you can knit or crochet will be so appreciated by the children. I tend to knit 'plain janes' (just your basic garter stitch) when I knit squares...less concentration required... lol.
If you would like to...please post pics of your finished work...we all love to see what everyone else is up to. Sincerely hope you enjoy taking part in this great cause.
Happy knitting/crocheting!!!
Welcome to Knit A Square Lynda, from across the Pond in the middle of 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 inventive chummy 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 that fit toddlers and will grow with them need to be 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!
Welcome, Lynda, from the USA. I had a penpal from Leicestershire many years ago, so many good memories of your town! So glad you found us!
Welcome to KAS, Lynda.
We are so glad you have joined our global knitting/crocheting family.
Do you knit, crochet or perhaps both?
You will find we are a friendly supportive bunch, so if you have any queries, please just ask. There is always someone able to answer.
To find out more about what we are about you may like to click on the 'forum' tab located at the top of this page. There you will find many interesting and lively discussions...and not all are about knitting/crocheting.
If you would like to see what some of our members have been knitting/crocheting please click on the 'photos' tab, also located top of page. You will find some truly inspirational pics.
Welcome...and enjoy!