knitting to give blog

squares

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:57:01 GMT

A 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

knit-a-square-donate

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:23:16 GMT

Please donate a small regular amount to help knit-a-square continue our work to warm and comfort AIDS orphans.

Knit-a-squillion

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:46:52 GMT

The goal is to send 1,2 million squares to South Africa by July 10, 2012. Download this flyer to send to everyone you know in the world to join our knit-a-squillion challenge.

take the guess work out of getting the right size

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:27:40 GMT

For those of us who get frustrated trying to figure how many stitches to start with to get the right size. In general this pattern uses a #7-#10 knitting

Square sizes

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:26:43 GMT

I have worked out that for me I knit squares as follows: 36 stitches and 5 and a half mm knitting needles work out at exactly 8 inches. This is using

Size of finished blanket; how many squares required ?.

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:26:02 GMT

I am knitting with 12ply yarn made up from triple 4ply, using size 6 needles and 30 stitches per row. This makes very thick squares which might not mix

UK Double-knit yarn is too thin - double up yarns or use chunky.

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:24:42 GMT

Here in the UK double-knit yarn is normally knitted on 4mm needles and results in a loose floppy square when knitted on 6mm needles (I didn't get so far

8 ply / double knitting wool

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:24:00 GMT

Hi, I have just checked a ball of wool bought in Australia labelled as 8ply and the tension on 4mm needles in stocking stitch is 22 stitches and 30 rows

"no measure/bind off" square

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:21:50 GMT

using double knitting wool and 4mm needles, cast on 81 sts. row 1 and every other row, knit. row 2, knit 39, knit 3 together, knit to end. row 4, knit

Diagonal squares

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:21:09 GMT

Unless you work a sample, it's difficult to tell if your work will end up the required 20 x 20 size. If you work on the diagonal, you can be certain

Jan Byron

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:20:22 GMT

I am so glad someone told me about this project...I don't seem to be able to stop crocheting squares. I'm an artist who does outdoor art festivals around

Mrs Jennifer Frausig

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 04:19:42 GMT

I would like to help

knit-a-square donations

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:16:11 GMT

Donate 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.

our knitting project volunteers

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:37:49 GMT

Charity work by Soweto Comfort Club includes the knit-a square knitting project - joining knitted squares sent from around the world to make blankets for the children of Soweto, many of whom are affe

FAQS

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:52:12 GMT

FAQS for this crochet and knitting for charity blanket making project for the abandoned children and AIDS orphans of Southern Africa

What knitting needles and crochet hooks sizes should I use?

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:56:33 GMT

Your knitting needle and crochet hook sizes will depend on the size (also known as the weight or gauge) of the yarn you use.

knitting for charity ezine

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 05:08:59 GMT

Would you like to know if your knitting for charity is making a difference to children and orphans living with aids in Africa? Square Circle ezine will bring you those stories.

knitting for charity for children

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:50:45 GMT

Do you love crocheting or knitting for charity for children? Knit or crochet squares to help make blankets for the abandoned babies, children and AIDS orphans of southern Africa.

Knitting for charity?

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 04:59:02 GMT

Knitting for charity - knit or crochet squares to make blankets for abandoned babies, children and AIDS orphans in southern Africa.

kaspattern

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:27:57 GMT

You can download our free knitting pattern, the KasCuddle to keep little babies made vulnerable or orphaned by AIDS in South Africa

craft for a cause

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:00:40 GMT

You can help to keep AIDS orphans warm by supporting KasCare's knit-a-square program and knitting for charity to win the Joann Craft for A Cause Contest 2010.

knit-a-square resources

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:08:54 GMT

All 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

Matinee swing jacket

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:54:24 GMT

This free pattern shows the yarn used to be lion brand homespun. This is a heavy weight yarn as I live in Florida and would like to make this jacket

Cottage weight yarn

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:53:28 GMT

Does anyone know what cottage weight yarn is

Knitting during my chemo

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:52:41 GMT

Since my diagnosis of Stage 4 breast cancer metastasized, which I received in March, I have been knitting squares during my weekly chemo sessions - as

No-Sew Crochet Slip-Over

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 03:52:04 GMT

Materials: Approx. 150 grams DK yarn (8 ply ; light worsted ; #3) main colour Small amount contrast (10 grams) 4.5 mm. crochet hook (US

about us

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:05:02 GMT

A tale about us, charity knitting site and the idea for knit-a-square, to make blankets for the AIDS orphans and abandoned children of South Africa.

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Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:00:41 GMT

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Yarn Weight System

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:18:26 GMT

You 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

Here I am knitting at the state of Colorado NCA Spirit State Championships

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:17:57 GMT

Our 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 hat

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:17:28 GMT

should 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:

More than a letter, a powerful tool!

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:54:42 GMT

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.

Crochet V-Stitch Slipover Vest

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:11:30 GMT

Measurements: The instructions will produce a slipover vest measuring approximately 14 inches wide by 17 inches long. To make it bigger or smaller simply

Crochet V-Stitch Slipover Vest

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:11:23 GMT

Measurements: The instructions will produce a slipover vest measuring approximately 14 inches wide by 17 inches long. To make it bigger or smaller simply

holiday giving

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:56:18 GMT

knit-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.

contact-us

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:17:52 GMT

Contact knit-a-square for details of their many crochet and knitting projects to help keep the abandoned children and AIDS Orphans of Southern Africa warm.

African poverty

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:45:23 GMT

African poverty together with the mounting toll of AIDS in South Africa and Zimbabwe has created another terrible legacy, the burden borne by AIDS grannies as they bury their children and are look aft

Compassion and those who knit and crochet.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:33:58 GMT

Caring hands all around the world. Compassion, defined as sympathetic concern and pity for the suffering of others, is nowhere more evident than among the tens of thousands who crochet and knit for charity. These good folk literally weave their care for others into billions of stitches each year to make hats, scarves, sweaters and blankets for those who have little, but whose lives will be hugely improved by being warm. What compels someone to spend money, time, effort and thought on stitching a garment for a total stranger? Yes, it is true that many would say they are merely upholding their Christian values to care for the poor. But for others it seems it is the sense of community that those who craft engender in one another that spurs them on. The knowledge that singly they have little, but collectively they have power. The power to make a difference. Anyone who spends time on the many hundreds of blogs and forums devoted to the crafts of knitting and crochet will find testimonies to the hands of friendships extended across continents. Collective power is contained in that friendship and together with a commitment to a cause radiates an extraordinary beneficence, not only for those that are being helped but for those that are helping. This is beautifully exemplified in these two powerful statements from women making blankets for AIDS orphans. Sue wrote on a forum: "... I imagined all of us around the world busy with our needles and building up friendships - and although the task may be enormous so many blessings are happening to each person involved no matter how large or small a part we play..." and Pam wrote: "As I was reluctantly putting away my knitting to go to bed last night, it occurred to me that with us all around the world, there must always be someone knitting away at any hour. That was quite an amazing thought really - an unbroken chain of everyone working together for others. Caring hands all around the world!" Reflect on"caring hands all around the world" for a moment. In what other forum or endeavor can we draw the same analogies? To who else can we appeal universally to help and know that if you are found and your cause is sound, you will be joined by caring hands from around the world. The crafters of the world, those who stitch with compassion, remind one of the young men who rose to the clarion call to pick up arms and fight for freedom in the last two terrible world wars of the last century. But in this case the needles and hooks draw no blood, deprive no one of loved ones. Instead they bind you in the warm friendship of your fellow crafters in a sense of mutual achievement.

Heart Yarns

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:16:35 GMT

Specially written poetry, songs and prayers for the AIDS orphans and those who knit and crochet to keep them warm. Flying sticks
Clickety clacks, clackety clicks.
Thats the sound of hurrying sticks
knitting fast and stitching slow
squares for blankets on the go.
Little orphans, do you know
the meaning of these politics?
Give us strength to play these tricks
with yarn and hooks and flying sticks,
that we can make a winter fix.
Roger G McDonald, May 2009

knit-a-square-videos

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:18:08 GMT

knit-a-square videos of the blankets made from 8 x 8' squares and sent from around the world to knit-a-square, and distributed to the AIDS orphans and needy children from the Methodist Parish Soweto,

KAS book reviews

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:40:52 GMT

KAS book reviews

please create this chart, I am totally confused

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:55:50 GMT

I have knitted for many years. I live in UK and our Double Knitting wool (acrylic) makes a 5 1/2 inch square on 4mm needles 32 stitches on the needle.

Quick way to knit

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:55:13 GMT

If you want to knit a square faster, try using bigger needles (say 10mm) with two or three strands of yarn. The bigger needles mean that there are

On the Beach at Waikiki

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:54:36 GMT

When I joined this group and knew I had a vacation in the near future, I was determined to post a picture like this. It was so great...........and

band camp

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:53:59 GMT

20 minute breaks + bandfront girls + my mini knitting bag = great

teacher resource

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:20:12 GMT

A great 40 page teacher resource to teach your children the power of giving and to make a difference in an AIDS orphans life.

how to knit

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:44:27 GMT

Beginning knitting? Its simple to learn how to knit. Try our knitting instruction for this easy knitting pattern and make a square to send to Africa for blankets to keep orphans warm.

knitting groups

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:00:03 GMT

Knitting groups and knitting blogs can do so much to spread the word about this knitting for charity project, which aims to provide AIDS orphans in Africa with blankets, made from knitted and crochete

knitting help

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:53:42 GMT

You can contribute your knitting techniques and tips to 'knitting help', to assist in knitting and sending squares to make blankets for the AIDS orphans in Southern Africa

press archives

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:08:08 GMT

Press and media coverage for knit-a-square's charity knitting project to help keep the abandoned children and AIDS Orphans of southern Africa warm.