I have recently discovered some great sites with lots of useful free patterns, both for slipovers and hats so I thought I would post the links here, as well as on the pattern section of the forum.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/center-cable-
Read more…Hi dear KasFolk, with much inspiration from Pam Antink, we have come up with a list of potential challenges for the year.
This is by no means definitive. We want your input. What will make you excited to knit, crochet and create this year? Januar
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Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and wisdom. It is really nice to hear from you often.
Here is apicture from a distribution that I did on Tuesday (in the pouring rain!). I want you to see how happy these little chi
Read more…Hey everyone
Just a quick note to say that I've been at summer school for the past week so I'm sorry if you've been trying to get hold of me.
Getting on to my emails now (all 600 of them!) so if you've sent me an email I'll get back to you asap.
Chee
Read more…Just joined this forum - my first so still working out how to use it properly. I have been crocheting squares for ages using up my oddments of wool - usually when travelling in the car (not when I'm driving I hasten to add!). Have been looking for
Read more…There is a sewing program in the U.S. that I watch called Sewing with Nancy. During a recent episode on "sewing green", Nancy and her guest demonstrated how to make mittens out of felted wool. It looks like a quick and easy way to make them! Click on
Read more…This cuddle has an amazing story. After collecting yarn, mostly 100% wool, together from 3 different sources, I began to knit. It weighs 570 grams and at the end, I had 3 grams of wool left over, in that I had enough of EVERY yarn that I started ou
Read more…Hi friends...
Here is a picture of me with some of the Clear Lake Methodist church groups wonderful work! THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for all your messages. I am back now and ready to start where I left off two weeks ago. I just had a nasty dose of
Read more…Since Mary and several others posted photos of beautiful crocheted sweaters based on the original Elizabeth Zimmerman pattern for a knitted version there have been a few knitters who have shown interest in making one but the pattern had long been dis
Read more…Here are a few ideas for crochet puppets.
These are cute finger puppets.
http://crochetbot3000.blogspot.com/2010/11/finger-puppet-menagerie.html
This dolly has her own blanket.
http://crochetpatternsonly.blogspot.com/2009/04/puppet-dolly-in-blanket.
http://newstitchaday.com/january-afghan-knit-a-long-square/
I have just found this link on Ravelry and it looks like a good source of new stitch and square patterns, both knitting and crochet.Although the squares are 12" I am sure we resourceful Kasf
Read more…Hello dear KAS Folk, here is something to warm your hearts.
http://allfororphans.com/celebrate-these-children/
Read more…Hello all you wonderful people out there...it has been 3 months since I lost John and it has been a very difficult time. But, I am starting to come good - as each week goes by, I get stronger and am now able to enjoy my beautiful memories without fa
Read more…YOURS LIVE 2012
Tuesday March 6th - Friday March 9th
Hope to see some of you there. Last year was a great success for spreading the word about KAS and a great time was had by all!
TUESDAY PM IS ARRIVALS AND SETTING UP
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY WE WILL
Read more…A few things have happened already this year that have made me smile and I thought I would start a Good News thread. Please post here anything at all that warms the heart, reminds us of the generosity of others, good news about KAS or anything else
Read more…Hello dear KAS friends! I found this adorable tutorial today, on one of the blogs I follow. The blog is well worth reading, this young lady is an incredible individual. She is fighting advanced ovarian cancer, but she is one of the most upbeat, up
Read more…Hello,
I hope nobody minds that I am posting a non-KAS related question in this group :)
I will be in Scotland in May (Edinburgh and the Western Isles) and I need some advise with regards to weather and clothing please. I will obviously need a wate
Hello friends...
So sorry we haven't chatted for a while! I had a bad fall about 6 weeks ago and, while nothing was broken (thank goodness), I injured my hip and my elbow quite badly. I was attending a funeral and it had been raining and I slippe
Read more…Hello everyone, I know you've been waiting for ages, so I'm pleased to tell you that I finally got the latest lists up today.
Here's the link:
http://www.knit-a-square.com/squares.html
Thank you again for your patience!
Read more…Hello everyone. I pray that all Is well with you. I would like to know what kind of yarn you all are using. I have alot of the Red Heart Super Saver yarn left over. Are any of you using this yarn to make the squares? Any information will be greatly a
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