I live in Bicester, North Oxfordshire. It is great to see that lots of people are joining KAS. It is a worthwhile cause. I am trying to get more people in my area to join!
I have travelled quite extensively in southern Africa and have seen the abject poverty and real hardship that kids grow up in. AIDS is responsible for a lot of the problems, but it is by no means the only disease that causes havoc... malaria is still the "number one" killer!
Let's hope our humble squares, jumpers, hats, etc help these kids keep warm in the cold African nights and let's also hope that other organisations and charities help them in other ways!
Hi Claudia,
Welcome to the UK group. Hope you are enjoying being a part of this very supportive and encouraging community. Whereabouts in the UK are you? I'm in East Anglia.
Welcome to our warm KAS community. It's great to see you. We hope you will enjoy the forum and your region's group. You should join the UK group!
There are lots of great discussions going on in the forum, including the monthly challenges.
We have a challenge every month, if you want to get involved please do. It's not compulsory at all but some of the work done is just lovely. Have a look at the November challenge - the SLIP-OVER (under challenges in the main forum) this will give you an idea of some of the fantastic work this community is doing for the children of South Africa. Here is a link to the November challenge photos:
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Thanks for your messages!
I live in Bicester, North Oxfordshire. It is great to see that lots of people are joining KAS. It is a worthwhile cause. I am trying to get more people in my area to join!
I have travelled quite extensively in southern Africa and have seen the abject poverty and real hardship that kids grow up in. AIDS is responsible for a lot of the problems, but it is by no means the only disease that causes havoc... malaria is still the "number one" killer!
Let's hope our humble squares, jumpers, hats, etc help these kids keep warm in the cold African nights and let's also hope that other organisations and charities help them in other ways!
Carry on knitting!
Welcome to the UK group. Hope you are enjoying being a part of this very supportive and encouraging community. Whereabouts in the UK are you? I'm in East Anglia.
Welcome to our warm KAS community. It's great to see you. We hope you will enjoy the forum and your region's group. You should join the UK group!
There are lots of great discussions going on in the forum, including the monthly challenges.
We have a challenge every month, if you want to get involved please do. It's not compulsory at all but some of the work done is just lovely. Have a look at the November challenge - the SLIP-OVER (under challenges in the main forum) this will give you an idea of some of the fantastic work this community is doing for the children of South Africa. Here is a link to the November challenge photos:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/photo/albums/slipover-variations
Did you receive the latest ezine? If not you can view it here:
http://www.knit-a-square.com/Square_Circle-backissues.html
Thanks so much for your contribution already, look forward to being in contact soon.
Happy Knitting!
Kalai & Sandy