"Hi Doreen. This is Judy from Orange County California. Glad to have you with us. I am also fairly new to this charity, just sent off my first package of 32 squares. Some were knit and some crochet. Can't wait to…"
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New here from Aldershot Hampshire England
Started this discussion. Last reply by Judy Friend Mar 3. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hello! My name is Doreen Taylor and I am from Aldershot, Hampshire in England.I am 49 years old and an American (lived in the Washington, DC area for 18 years before moving to the UK!) who married a…Continue
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Tom Skupham replied to Doreen Taylor's discussion A newbie to knitting and this forum in the group UK"Hi Doreen I'm Tom, your Husband is as far as I've seen one of 3 Male knitters,( in the U.K.) I do mine while watching T.V. at night ,I usually knit 2 strands of double knitting,different colours, generally I do plain knit, but…"
Kalai McDonald replied to Doreen Taylor's discussion A newbie to knitting and this forum in the group UK"Hi Dorren, great to have you and your husband!"
Christine Johnson replied to Doreen Taylor's discussion A newbie to knitting and this forum in the group UK"Sorry Doreen, I've been here so long that I forget how long it took me to find my way round the forum.
At the top of this page there is a coloured bar with tabs such as Main page ; Members; and Photos. Clicking on any of these will open up a…"
"Thank you so much Pam. I am thrilled to be here."
"I am so new...how do I look at Jan B's photos? I love looking at the work of other people - it really helps inspire me.
Doreen"
Christine Johnson replied to Doreen Taylor's discussion A newbie to knitting and this forum in the group UK"Doreen, when you've mastered purl (and it sounds as if you have) you'll be able to make anything. There are only really two stitches and the variety comes from the way that they are combined. Have a look at the lovely photos of…"
"My husband has never knitted two yarns at once, so he did that for a square a couple of days ago. It is allowing him to get rid of bits and bobs of DK yarn that he has. He is now doing some sort of square raised pattern. I am so new to knitting…"
"June - my squares vary a bit. The great thing is that knitted and croched items do stretch, so if they are slightly off, they will be able to be matched to something.
Wow - four hats! That's wonderful. I can't wait until I know…"
"Thanks Pam will give them a try."
Pam Johnson replied to Doreen Taylor's discussion A newbie to knitting and this forum in the group UK"Welcome Doreen to this big happy worldwide family of knitters and crocheters. I live in Shropshire and have been knitting for KAS since 2009. I have learned a lot of new techniques including crochet in that time - tempted by the photos…"
Pam Johnson replied to Doreen Taylor's discussion A newbie to knitting and this forum in the group UK"Don't worry about your squares June - I am sure they will be fine. 8" square is the target but we do get a mixture contributed and they will all go together to make a child warm. There is a KAS ruler on the site if you would…"
"Hello Doreen my name is June and I live on Portland Dorset so we are not too far away from each other! I have only been a member for a short while and have sent off one parcel so far with 20 squares and 4 hats! I have done another two…"
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- At 5:21am on January 25, 2012,
P. Jeanne Haessler said… Welcome to KAS, Doreen from across the Pond in 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 chatty UK group or any groups you wish, to chat with. Any questions just PM me. :) 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 over in Zimbabwe too and they need everything over there. I just love making a real difference in a child’s life. So welcome aboard!
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