The River John Square Knitters

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This summer I offered free knitting and crochet lessons on Friday mornings at the library here in River John, Nova Scotia, Canada.   I explained that I knit with a purpose ... my purpose being KAS!  I had the good fortune to meet and become friends with some terrific people. 

We were a bit slow getting started … just two the first Friday.   Ann  knew how to knit, but wanted to learn crochet.  Jean (who is 91 years young) already knew how to do both.  She is known for the beautiful crocheted table cloths she has made over the years.

The second Friday, Maureen and June joined us.

This time, Ann brought us a very clever idea.  While she wanted to contribute to KAS, she felt she would be unable to make as many squares as she would like.  She decided to sponsor another knitter.   

Her idea was to check with a senior’s residence to find someone who would like to knit or crochet but was, perhaps, unable to buy the yarn and/or pay for the postage.  She would supply the yarn, collect the finished items, and post them for the resident. 

The third Friday we had 6, including a gentleman who does the most amazing knitting and crocheting.  He brought in some of his work to show us.  Some of the ladies brought squares they had already made.


 


Since I had originally planned this for only three Fridays in August, I was absolutely thrilled when, on the last Friday, the ladies decided they wanted to continue to meet every Friday.   

This is what we looked like on Friday, September 5th (when, by the way, they all sang “Happy Birthday” to me :)) 

We now have Doris, Ann, Jean, Marilyn, Myrtis, Pamela, June, Maureen (who was absent this day but will be joining them when she returns from holiday), and Stan (who was absent this day but we hope he will return soon).

These incredible ladies have organized themselves and chosen to be known as the River John Square Knitters.  They will continue to meet every Friday at the library where they will knit and crochet, make plans for creating awareness, come up with ideas to raise funds for postage, and package up the many squares they hope to encourage others to donate!  

As a matter of fact, the donations (squares and postage $$) have already started to come in.  

I am extremely pleased to be associated with this wonderful group!  They have such kind hearts and a lot of talent.  I am definitely going to join them whenever I can.

Here is a sample of the lovely work these ladies produce!

Thank you, River John Square Knitters … and welcome to KAS!

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  • Thank you for visiting our page!

    This discussion is updated frequently and has now been moved to Meeting You and Members' Personal Blogs.  Here is the link.    

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  • A huge WELCOME to our four new members:  Catherine, Trish, Eileen, and Thelma.  We are absolutely thrilled that you have joined us.

    Yesterday was a very busy day at the River John Library!  There was lots of discussion, great participation, fabulous ideas for fundraising, and incredible enthusiasm for spreading the word.  The ladies are looking forward to decorating a tree with 8" squares for the Festival of Trees in Tatamagouche!!!  Sadly, I won't be there for this, but I really, REALLY want to see some pics, please.
    It was difficult to get a "whole group" picture, but here is a picture of "some" of us.
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    And I honestly don't know where we would all be without this wonderful lady!  Thank you, Margaret, for everything you do for KAS and the River John Square Knitters.
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    I will be away now until next spring/summer, and I understand several others will be as well.  I will miss everyone but will be thinking about you.  I want to thank you all for embracing Knit a Square, and for taking my little idea of "knitting at the library" and turning it into a huge success!  
    Winter can be long and cold, but the River John Library is a warm and cozy place ... especially on Friday mornings between 10 and 11 o'clock. 
    I will see you all again in the spring.  
    Until then, keep smiling ...
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    ... and as Myrtis tell us ... keep calm and carry yarn :) xo
    • THANK YOU to all the lovely, caring, ladies of River John for taking KAS into your hearts......as I am sure they thank you, Gloria, for the fun and friendship when getting together at the RJ library. It has been wonderful to experience this from the 'sidelines'. xo

      • We love you River John ladies for all the fabulous knitting and crochet and so needed in SA in the cold weather. Thank you for adopting KAS.

  • Okay ... let's try this again. 

    Here (from left to right around the table) ... Myrtis, Barb, Gloria, Marilyn, and Jean.

    2868269208?profile=RESIZE_320x320And here, left to right again, Marilyn (looking for more yarn?), Jean, Margaret (our wonderful librarian who takes extra good care of us) and Doris, 

    2868269475?profile=RESIZE_320x320... Marilyn and Jean ...

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    ... Gloria and Marilyn.

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    • Wonderful to see this marvellous group in action !  Thanks so much ladies for helping the children stay warm. 

      Gloria, I see you didn't need my help after all :-)

      • Well you see, Linda, I decided to try using my other computer (you know, the one that ISN'T a mac) and it worked.  I thought that was you ... sending me a telepathic message ... directing me to do that :))  xo

        • Oh Glo !  I knew we were 'connected' but didn't realize we were that good LOL

  • Guess it's about time for an update on this wonderful group of knitters in River John, Nova Scotia, Canada!  They meet every Friday morning at the library in River John.  

    They are producing mountains of squares, (stockpiling them in hopes of an end to the postal strike) receiving donations of yarn, knitted and crocheted squares from others, and even receiving $$ donations toward postage!  They are very busy at the moment, churning out plans for a fundraiser in the spring or summer of 2015.  Be sure you'll hear about it!

    They will be placing information and a basket for donations in the Yarn Shop at Lismore Sheep Farm in River John.

    Maureen has just done up a list of members and there are 15 names on it!!!  Not all of the members knit or crochet,not all of them come every week, but ALL of them contribute in their own very special way.  One of our members (Barb) makes absolutely gorgeous felted mittens, sells them, and donates profits to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, as well as participating in our discussions for fundraising and helping to spread the word about KAS!   Today, she brought a pile of gorgeous mittens to show us, and even gave us a lesson on "brushing" them.  Wonderful work, Barb!

    This past week, I received an e-mail from Ellie Dale at the Stellarton Library.  Stellarton is a small town just a short drive from River John. She has started a knitting group there and she wanted information about contributing to Knit-a-Square.  

    Now ladies, I ask you ... where did she hear about Knit a Square ???  :)))

    Three cheers for the River John Square Knitters!

    On Wednesday, I went to meet with Ellie.  She is quite excited about getting her group involved.  Will we soon see another Nova Scotia group pop up here on the Forum?  I really hope so!

    The more squares we knit, the more children we warm.  Bravo! Nova Scotia, Canada!!!

    Some pictures from our recent get-together.  Thanks, Maureen, for snapping :)

    Here (from left to right around the table) ... Myrtis, Barb, Gloria, Marilyn, and Jean.

    And here, left to right again, Marilyn (looking for more yarn?), Jean, Margaret (our wonderful librarian who takes extra good care of us) and Doris, 

    Here are Marilyn and Jean ...

    ... and Gloria and Marilyn.

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    • I seem to be having trouble with my pics.  Excuse me while I contact my KAS techie ... Linda ... oh Lin - da ... LINDA!!!  Are you there Linda??? ... LOL

      I'll get back to you with the pics.

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