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An easy crochet pattern for an 8 x 8" square
If you are learning to crochet, this would be a great beginner crochet pattern and you can find details on how to crochet on Jill's site. If you already crochet, please use your own pattern variations, although we would suggest that the finished result is dense without too many holes, for added warmth.
Basic double crochet square Yarn: Worsted weight #4 Crochet instructions Crochet in whatever spare yarn you have
The need is so great, we will use every single square that is sent to help keep a cold child warm. These beautifully coloured, crocheted squares were sent in February from Mary in Florence, Italy.They look like exotic sea creatures. Thank you Mary. The crochet pattern book Mary used was by Jan Eaton, 200 Crochet Blocks for Blankets. If you have any beautiful square patterns and photographs you would like to share, please post them to the the knitting help page for publication on the site. If you would like to contribute other than to a crochet blanket, you can also try this easy crochet pattern for a Square Vest for the children. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm in contributing to this crocheting and knitting project to help keep the abandoned children and AIDS orphans of Southern Africa warm. Here are the postal instructions for getting your squares safely to Africa. Please also subscribe to the Square Circle ezine for stories of your squares, the crochet blankets and the children who receive them. If you are purchasing wool, here are some you could try for this easy crochet pattern: Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride
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Here is an easy crochet pattern, provided by Jill from
We welcome squares out of any yarn you have, as we will use them for the children who live in care, orphanages or for children who head up families in small houses, and who live in great poverty.