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My first square
Started this discussion. Last reply by Elizabeth Aug 6, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,My name is Ali and I decided to become involved in this charity after watching the news piece that screened recently on ABC1 News here in Australia.I live on the Gold Coast of Queensland with…Continue
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peggy Sack replied to Ali Harris's discussion My first square"welcome Ali so exciting to get new members. I joined about 3 monthes ago maybe less. I hope you enjoy making the squares as much as i do. It feels so good to be able to give back with our talent. How long have you been knitting. I have only been…"
Susan Haines replied to Ali Harris's discussion My first square"Welcome Ali! Awesome first square! I will warn you that KAS is quite addictive! I so look forward to finishing up a day at work, taking care of the home chores afterwards, and then finally getting to sit and relax with my needles. It's so…"
Dawne Smith-Sliming replied to Ali Harris's discussion My first square"The squares are addictive. Here you can see my favourite square to knit:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/square-from-the-one-row
I often dabble with different patterns but I find this square so easy to make and so quick that I tend to…"
Ali Harris replied to Ali Harris's discussion My first square"Thank you all for your welcome and words of encouragement. And for the crochet tips. I will try using a larger size crochet needle for the starting row of chains. Tension is tricky, isn't it?
I have now picked up my knitting needles and have…"
"Hello Ali, and well done!!!! Looking forward to seeing more pics
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P. Jeanne Haessler replied to Ali Harris's discussion My first square"Welcome to KAS Ali! Very interesting to hear of all you've been up to. Way to go! And that is so cool that your entire craft group is enthused about helping the orphan and ill children in South Africa. I have an Uncle living over in Perth and…"
Andrea Palmatier replied to Ali Harris's discussion My first square"Welcome, Ali!
Considering you just learned how to crochet, your square is great! Very even. Here's a small tip: you can make the first chain a little tight but try to chain the rest loosely. That way you won't get the loop at the end (on…"
Dawne Smith-Sliming replied to Ali Harris's discussion My first square"Ali,
Your square is wonderful! Just a side note that KAS patterns are given for those who don't have a pattern in mind. ANY crocheted or knitted square is welcome. We ask for an 8" square (20cm x 20cm) but the colour(s) and patterns are up…"
Sue Gillman replied to Ali Harris's discussion My first square"Welcome Ali ,what a great first square! That's lovely news about your craft group and I guess we will get to know you all as you get addicted to squares!"
Ali Harris posted a discussionMy first square
Hello,My name is Ali and I decided to become involved in this charity after watching the news piece that screened recently on ABC1 News here in Australia.I live on the Gold Coast of Queensland with my husband and two daughters, age 3 1/2 and 5. I work part-time as a Paediatric Nurse.I am a life-long crafter - sewing, knitting, embroidery, and recently quilting and crochet. I started selling my craft a couple of years ago and through that became involved in a great community of Australian…See More
Ali Harris left a comment for Kalai McDonald"Thank you for the kind welcome! I have inspired my friends and local craft group to get involved in KAS and we look forward to donating some squares to help towards your goal. And I look forward to exploring this forum too."
Kalai McDonald left a comment for Ali Harris"Hello Ali and welcome to our KAS community.
Thank you for joining us and for your contributions to the orphaned and vulnerable children.
To benefit from your membership, you should visit our guidelines:…"
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- At 2:04pm on July 28, 2010, Kalai McDonald said…
- Fantastic Ali, thank you!!
- At 7:21pm on July 23, 2010, Kalai McDonald said…
- Hello Ali and welcome to our KAS community.
Thank you for joining us and for your contributions to the orphaned and vulnerable children.
To benefit from your membership, you should visit our guidelines: http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/forum-guidelines/listForCategory, and to introduce yourself in ‘Meeting You!’ http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/meeting-you/listForCategory
Here is a post that will touch your heart: http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/thank-you-kas-from-the-bottom You may also like to start you own personal blog in which you can post your news, views and family stories and photos. http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/members-personal-blogs/listForCategory
We run a challenge each month. For the next three months it is all about squares. We have a grand total of 55,900 squares we are trying to achieve and would love you to participate.
Don't forget to post photographs of your work. We have an awesome gallery of the work of the KAS community which is really inspiring.
Did you receive the latest ezine? If not you can view it here: http://www.knit-a-square.com/Square_Circle-backissues.html. Follow the blog: www.allfororphans.com for a different perspective on why we need to look out for these children. And for precise details about the project, visit www.knit-a-square.com
Some of our members further support KAS by making a small monthly donation through Paypal (top left hand corner). This is invaluable help as it ensures we can continue to ensure that your work is speedily distributed to the most needy children in South Africa. We are deeply grateful for any donation we receive, be it monetary or squares to help the orphans. Thank you.
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