FEBRUARY 2018 THEME- CELEBRATE AFRICA

Welcome to the February 2018 Theme

CELEBRATE AFRICA

This month we celebrate the geographical beauty

of this amazing continent.......

the bounty of its amazing wildlife.......

its culture.......

and 'Father of the Nation' (South Africa)......

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (Madiba)

Here are some beautiful squares from our members, to provide you with a little inspiration........

December 2016 theme - African flower squares

February 2016 - Celebrate Africa - 2 Elephants

Squares inspired by African animal or fabric colours/designs

or a flag or two of the many nations that make up Africa.

If you're feeling really energetic, perhaps you will achieve a whole blanket's worth of squares. :))

and remember, it's not too late to include toys for the children

And if you're still not sure where to begin, these tunes will get those needles, hooks and looms working, I'm sure.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=399syDv0bBM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1z4JfxFb6c

Please sit with me under Chris's umbrella as we make some LOVE-LY squares to CELEBRATE AFRICA!

Lots of squares, blankets, hand warmers, hats and toys.

Our love and care in every stitch.

Volume...... so there are always enough items for every needy child.

Every child receiving our knitted and crocheted items will know that they are valued and loved.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Powell on February 1, 2018 at 10:42am

Wow, Bev, what an inspiring intro! I would say more, but an African square is on my hook and calling my name...

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Permalink Reply by Bev Jeffery on February 1, 2018 at 11:03am

Thanks Anne. I am having a great time...not....as of course when I copied and pasted the discussion to here, everything went pear shaped and I am trying to fix it! xo

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Permalink Reply by Diana D on February 1, 2018 at 11:08am

I'm checking the pattern as well. But I see a graph only . How many stitches are needed for the map and the border to achieve a 8x8 square??

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Permalink Reply by Bev Jeffery on February 1, 2018 at 11:22am

That's a tricky question, Diana, as I knit an 8" square and then sew the map on. :))

Perhaps Susanne Leverton, who does intarsia squares maybe able to correctly answer. I am assuming you count how many stitches at the widest part of the graph and then add the amount either side to take it up to the number you would normally have in a square....but I'm just guessing. :))

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Permalink Reply by Susanne Leverton on February 2, 2018 at 12:46am

Hi Diana. I cast on between 36 and 38 stitches on 4.5 mm needles....slightly varies according to yarn as not all 8 ply is exactly same thickness from brand to brand. Hope this helps. Sue