Knitting groups, knitters and crocheters, help spread the word!Knitting groups, individual knitters and crocheters, can contribute to the success of this knitting for charity project way beyond knitting and crocheting squares. Over 2 million blankets And the number of AIDS orphans is growing every day by over 500. Impossible to imagine. Then there are the rest of the countries of Southern Africa and the world that make up over over 15 million AIDS orphans today. 
While this many seem overwhelming, it is in fact entirely achievable because of the sheer number of good people, like you, who want to make a difference.There are many millions of knitters and crocheters who are regularly involved in knitting for charity. There are also many millions of teachers and parents who would be willing to teach their children to learn how to knit for this cause. Hundreds of crochet and knitting blogs are devoted to their crafts, many of whom promote charity. There are also many knitting magazines which regularly feature crochet and knitting charities, such as the Lion Brand newsletter which alerted so many of you to knit-a-square. 
Simplicity assists successIn many ways it is the simplicity of the project which makes this massive goal so achievable. It does not involve huge sums of money, or days of work (although we know that many of you are knitting and crocheting way beyond one square, for which you are to be greatly thanked). It is so little to ask Every square made, and sent, will be in a blanket making a cold child warm. What can you do to spread the word? There are many ways that you can help spread the word about knit a square. Many of you have already started which is a wonderful testimony to your generosity. 1. DOWNLOAD THE PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL Fill in the form at the bottom of the page, then click on the download button to print and distribute them. You can give them out to schools as a free teacher resource, your local yarn shops, community boards, your local clubs, church groups, friends and family. Ask your friends and family to do the same. 2. JOIN OUR FORUM It is moderated by Kalai, Kyla, Anne, Jeanne, Karen and me, Sandy. If you wish to be involved in anyway let us know. There is a powerful ideas thread, with so many great thoughts about how we can get more blankets on more children and involve more knitters and crocheters doing it. Join today, you won't regret it. 3. JOIN RAVELRY.COM 4. JOIN THE FACE BOOK GROUP Some of you may belong to My Space and could start a group there. Or download photographs of your knitting anywhere, anytime to Flickr.com. Online social networking is a modern phenomena which has made it so much easier to spread the word, so if you know how to, please do. 5. CONTRIBUTE TO A KNITTING BLOG 6. WRITE TO THE EDITOR OF A KNITTING MAGAZINE 7. INVOLVE YOUR CROCHET AND KNITTING GROUP Many hands, many stitches, many squares, many blankets, many warm children. Simple and wonderful. And most importantly, don't forget to tell everyone, family friends, crochet and knitting groups to sign up to Square Circle. To get a full list of KAS Resources, click here for easy download.
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