As we're all from different countries I thought this list of what weight equals what weight elsewhere might be useful...I got it from Lion Brand Yarn's site and thank you to them for it.
Two weeks ago, we sent you a critical appeal. We'd never asked before for a specific amount. This time, if we were able to achieve a long overdue and very necessary transition to keep our much loved KAS
Hi, my name is Jeni. i am 36 years old and have knitted most of my life but really don't enjoy it. I learnt to crochet in August 2009 and I am now truly addicted. I mainly stich to granny squares but many family blankets and KAS squares later, I am
I've been making squares for KAS since late last year and following KAS on both Facebook and Ravelry (my Ravelry name is aishakenza). I'm a serial crocheter ☺I love making the squares, it's a great way to try out new stitches and designs and a g
It was wonderful to hear from all of you last week after posting my first report for June and I am pleased that you all enjoyed hearing what we get up to in South Africa.
Last Thursday, John delivered a mountain of post and although we had four volun
In order to give you an idea of what we are getting up to, we are going to try and submit a report weekly so that you too can experience a week in the life of a KAS volunteer in South Africa (SA). We hope you enjoy our stories.
I just want to pay tribute to the wonderful support Knit-a-Square has enjoyed since August 2010 from the wives of Black & Veitch contractors, mostly from Kansas, USA, who have been out here working on the huge Eskom upgrade project in South Africa.
We will start KasSnippets with this photograph : 14th MayRonda's car broke down on the way to distribute much needed blankets to Ithumeleng Creche in Soweto! Thankfully, Ronda's saintly husband came to the rescue whilst the AA took care of the car.
Found this useful link -free patterns, I was looking at toys, (having been inspired by another member's knitted dog) and there as so many to choose from.
You might ask yourself: "what is a variegated square?" A variegated square is a square made from variegated yarn and Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, has the following explanation:
"Variegated yarn is yarn dyed with more than one colour. It can prod
As someone new to knitting, I am finding this forum helpful and friendly. Am nearly finished with my first square, and hopefully it will be good enough to send in soon. Love the knit a square cause and idea!
Hi I have been meaning to join this site for a while. Currently on mat leave with my second child, but hoping to get some knitting done. Seeing how warm she is with hand made blankets and clothes from friends is a really good motivator to make for ot
Susan joined KAS in August 2009. She is a consistent producer of the "Plain Jane" square, making piles of squares so neat that other members just wish their own could