knitting to give blogThe Square Circle blog keeps you updated with news from, and additions to knit-a-square.com. It tells of our success at keeping AIDS orphans and abandoned children warm in South Africa and raising awareness of their plight. We have also developed a world-wide knit-a-square community and we will share the news of their contributions and efforts to help this project succeed. You can join our community too and through subscribing to our free, regular Square Circle ezine. If you want this information delivered straight to your RSS reader, then just click on the orange button on the left and paste the url into your RSS reader. Not sure what RSS is? Click the question mark above the orange button. There is a clear explanation of how RSS works to keep you updated with all the latest news from your favorite sites. squaresA list of all 8 x 8" squares, pullovers, vests and hats, contributed by knitters and crocheters for the AIDS orphans and abandoned children of southern Africa Permalink -- click for full blog post "squares" Knitting for charity?Knitting for charity - knit or crochet squares to make blankets for abandoned babies, children and AIDS orphans in southern Africa. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Knitting for charity? " Yarn Weight SystemYou may be helped by the Standard Yarn Weight System at www.craftyarncouncil.com. At least good guidelines on needle sizes in metric and US plus yarn Permalink -- click for full blog post "Yarn Weight System" Here I am knitting at the state of Colorado NCA Spirit State ChampionshipsOur eldest daughter is a cheerleader on the Air Academy High School State competition squad. I brought my knitting with me to the all-day Spirit State broken rib hatshould fit about 5-8year old: Using 4mm needlesand DK yarn, cast on 82 stitches. Work 30 rows in k1, p1 rib. Change to 5mm needles and pattern. Pattern: Permalink -- click for full blog post "broken rib hat" More than a letter, a powerful tool!Last week I re-introduced you to the Square Circle Invitation, which you could use to invite people to join a knitting/crochet group. This week it's our Letter of Introduction' '. This letter is on official letterhead and sets out to evocatively describe the work you are doing for the orphans and children. It makes it easier for you to present to your school, or community or local yarn shop as a means of introducing knit-a-square and asking for support. This support could be many and varied, for example. * donated yarn * a venue to host a knitting/crochet circle in * asking your local school to get involved in the KasKids™ program * asking your community/friends/family to support the orphans by donating toward postage * asking local business to support the orphans through donations to KasCare (we still have to maintain the South African operation) * getting involved in a fund-raising event Please download a copy of the letter and have a think about how you can use it to raise awareness, raise funds or find a way of incorporating KAS into your communities life. If you are successful, please let us know as we would love to use your example to inspire others. Please remember that while our primary job is to keep these children warm, our next and very important job is to make sure that their plight is known by as many people as we can get the message too. Thanks as always for your continued support. knit-a-square resourcesAll the knit-a-square resources you need to help you spread the word to your local community, church and school about knitting for the AIDS orphans Permalink -- click for full blog post "knit-a-square resources" Crochet V-Stitch Slipover VestMeasurements: The instructions will produce a slipover vest measuring approximately 14 inches wide by 17 inches long. To make it bigger or smaller simply Permalink -- click for full blog post "Crochet V-Stitch Slipover Vest" Crochet V-Stitch Slipover VestMeasurements: The instructions will produce a slipover vest measuring approximately 14 inches wide by 17 inches long. To make it bigger or smaller simply Permalink -- click for full blog post "Crochet V-Stitch Slipover Vest" holiday givingknit-a-square Christmas and holiday giving! Gift a AIDS orphan blanket or an e-calendar for your friends and family and feel good this Christmas. Permalink -- click for full blog post "holiday giving" knit-a-square-dollar-a-squareknit-a-square dollar-a-square donations will continue our work to keep AIDS orphans warm and in your heart. Permalink -- click for full blog post "knit-a-square-dollar-a-square" knit-a-square donationsDonate to support knit-a-square's crochet and knitting for charity project which supplies blankets for the abandoned babies, children and AIDS orphans of southern Africa. Permalink -- click for full blog post "knit-a-square donations"
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