If you don't leave a tail, Norton will feel duty-bound to attach one, and if she is getting more than 1,000 squares, it's ridiculous to expect her to do that. That tail, or free-hanging yarn, is used by the people in South Africa to sew the squares together. Second, every square should have a 20-inch tail on it. READ: Meet the 'Goats of Anarchy' in Hunterdon Countyįirst, the squares can be knitted or crocheted, in any color, in any pattern, but please label whether the fiber is machine washable or not. Sophie (this book includes square patterns) READ: Knit blankets and throws with Mlle. So if you don't knit or crochet but would like to contribute to this effort, consider making a financial donation to the library at the address below. Or, if you'd like to contribute money as well as your knitting or crocheting skills, the library will gratefully accept a donation. Norton said that last year, they collected 1,044 squares, which she said cost $96 to ship. This is the sixth year that the Bernards Township library has collected 8-inch squares for the children of South Africa's mountain region. to noon on the third Tuesday of February, Feb. And if you want to knit squares with other people, you can come to the bimonthly knitters and crocheters drop-in session from 10 a.m.
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