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Advertising Battle!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michelle Babcock Apr 27. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Well, this isn't exactly KAS-related... but it is "take care of disadvantaged children in South Africa" related!Here's little background...Santam is an insurance/financial services provider in South…Continue
KAS Squares Crochet-A-Long
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michelle Babcock May 17. 20 Replies 4 Likes
Starting Monday, March 26 the Knit-a-Square group on Ravelry will be holding a CAL.We’re going to be working on one afghan…Continue
Helping on Opening Days
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mary Kristel Lokken Jan 13. 11 Replies 2 Likes
I live in the Joburg area and would like to come help open and sort with my friend and our kids. We are hoping to be able to come next year in the week before school starts on 17 Jan.Can someone…Continue
Brimmed crochet hat - cute and fast!
Started this discussion. Last reply by P. Jeanne Haessler May 4, 2011. 3 Replies 1 Like
I made two of these over the weekend and I'm in love with the pattern! It worked up quick and finished nicely. Here's my son (the ham) modeling his hat:…Continue
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Michelle Babcock replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion KAS Squares Crochet-A-Long"This week's square is... Gramma Cookie's solid granny square:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/gramma-cookies-solid-granny"
Michelle Babcock replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion KAS Squares Crochet-A-Long"This was a great square! The texture on the front side is wonderful, each petal can be folded forward. And the back side looks pretty too!"
Michelle Babcock replied to Sandy McDonald's discussion MARCH Curro Aurora Challenge - be part of the world's biggest blanket!"Not sure if this is posted anywhere else, but Curro Schools has this listed on their events page (with a spiffy poster too):
http://www.curro.co.za/home/learner/SPECIAL-EVENTS.aspx"
Michelle Babcock replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion KAS Squares Crochet-A-Long"Totally forgot to post this week's square... duh!!
It's the Crocodile Stitch Afghan Block - Dahlia (AKA "Croco-Dahlia")
It's a free Ravelry download, but I'm not sure if its available…"
Michelle Babcock replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion Advertising Battle!"Great find on the pics! I hadn't seen those yet - so thanks :)"
Sue Gillman replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion Advertising Battle!"Well that is good to see !"
Linda Maltby replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion Advertising Battle!"How nice to see companies helping the children.
Here are the photos taken when the food was delivered.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=405742829449673&set=a.405742479449708.103709.139609289396363&type=1&permPage=1"
Christine Johnson replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion Advertising Battle!"Brilliant! Great adverts and a wonderful result."
Michelle Babcock posted a discussionAdvertising Battle!
Well, this isn't exactly KAS-related... but it is "take care of disadvantaged children in South Africa" related!Here's little background...Santam is an insurance/financial services provider in South Africa and they have had two good adverts on TV featuring Ben Kingsley.Nando's is a fast-food chicken restaurant - and they made a spoof advert of the latest from Santam.Samtam responded with a followup advert issuing a challenge to Nando's!All three adverts can be seen here:…See More
Michelle Babcock replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion KAS Squares Crochet-A-Long"Funny! But your "like" is registered... if you click on the link that says "4 members like this" it gives a list of the people who clicked like :)"
Michelle Babcock replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion KAS Squares Crochet-A-Long"And here's my button square:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7232/7115259915_3ac921fe1b_b.jpg"
Michelle Babcock replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion KAS Squares Crochet-A-Long"Finally! I had some trouble with this one - ended up starting withthese two rounds instead of Round 1 in the pattern:
Round 1- 7sc in the ring (7)
Round 2 - 2 dc in each stitch (14)
It was the only way I could get the starting circle to the right…"
djd replied to Michelle Babcock's discussion KAS Squares Crochet-A-Long"Something weird, I try to click like on this post and it says minus one."
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- At 6:32pm on September 16, 2011,
Ronda Helen Lowrie said… Hello Michelle ! I won't be giving you any "technical" advice since (surprisingly perhaps ?) I don't actually knit or crochet myself ! Receiving the beautiful handiwork of our truly amazing contributors is my line of work - how lucky am I ?!! Welcome to the Forum xxx
- At 12:07pm on February 4, 2011,
P. Jeanne Haessler said… Welcome to Kas, Michelle! I enjoy it here so much. 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 Discussion Boards just click on Forum above. Any questions just PM me. :) Welcome to Knit A Square! Direct from our hands to their hearts, a win-win.
- At 5:25am on February 3, 2011,
Donna Radu said… - Hi, Michelle, and welcome to the Square Circle forum! It's such a warm and helpful place, full of ideas to jumpstart your creativity and kind advice in case you have "technical difficulties" -- I know you'll enjoy it!
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