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Permalink Reply by Gina Shepherd on September 20, 2014 at 7:47am

Thanks Pam.

Let me chat to the team and I'll get back to you with some ideas.

Permalink Reply by Amy on September 20, 2014 at 1:15pm

Oh, I love "In the Garden"

Permalink Reply by Arlene G. on October 1, 2014 at 10:46am

Would love to hear what the children would especially like.  Great Idea!

Permalink Reply by Robin Monsees on September 20, 2014 at 9:03am

Some more ideas:

1) All about Smileys

2) Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes

Permalink Reply by Claire Leeson on September 20, 2014 at 10:44pm

Love these two idea's

Permalink Reply by lina12345 on September 24, 2014 at 3:45am

Twinkle twinkle little Star!

Permalink Reply by Maureen Moniz on September 24, 2014 at 5:34am

How about  3-color squares, coloring book shapes, cupcakes, or smiles!

Permalink Reply by Wendy on September 24, 2014 at 7:03pm

Love the idea of separating stripes, zig zags and textures.  The stripes and zig zags theme is great for using up small scraps and there are so many possibilities for different types of striped and zig zagged patterns that a whole month can easily be done on them.  Textures also has a lot of possibilities, different types of patterns and also novelty fluffy or knobbly etc yarns.I also like the idea of different colours, but perhaps we could have 2 or more, as some colours can be very hard to find in more than 1 shade. (for example Autumn could be oranges, reds, yellows, browns etc as these are all autumn colours).

I would definitely like to see the colour collision challenge again, so many great bright colours and patterns that can be combined for this one.

I like the subject ideas too, but some look a bit difficult (at least for me) for example cupcakes, my skills are not so great that I feel capable of making cupcake like pictures in either knitting or crochet.  (I might be able to manage something with a bit of felt, but still a difficult theme), same for 4 legged friends and nursery rhymes.

Plain Janes is also a great subject, especially for new or beginning knitters/crocheters. I think sometimes the more complex themes might put off people who are new to KAS and to knitting/crocheting.

Great idea to feature jumpers/go overs (sleeved garments), and hand warmers again too.  Like last year to encourage some supplies of these to be ready for the arrival of the African winter.

Also  how about shapes? Those would be relatively easy to do, i.e. a square with a circle or a triangle, diamond, oval, rectangle, heart etc on?

Permalink Reply by Pam Antink on September 24, 2014 at 7:29pm

Thanks Wendy, all these ideas help the Mod Team when it comes to the final decisions making process. Quite rightly we want everyone to feel included, but the Themes are only for guidance and we are more than happy for those members who prefer to do their own 'thing' !

Obviously, we only have 12 months, and some of the suggestions may be combined, but we won't be able to squeeze them all in!  This year, we have particularly focused on colour projects as we want to encourage members who enjoy creating PJs to feel more involved - just wish they would post more of work on the Photo tab! After all, one has only to look at the Blanket Collection to see, the PJ, is the backbone of KAS!

Another reminder for everyone - the monthly Themes do not have to be lead by a Moderator, we are more than happy to have members take the lead as well!

Permalink Reply by Gina Shepherd on September 25, 2014 at 4:54am

You're absolutely right Pam. In SA we love the fancy squares, but that may be one in a blanket with the other 34 being PJs. I cannot emphasise how important the PJs are.

Permalink Reply by Maureen Moniz on September 25, 2014 at 5:16am

Then how about a Plain Janes challenge? I am looking forward to participating in this...

Permalink Reply by Wendy on September 25, 2014 at 12:45pm

Good idea to combine some themes, that way if you felt unable to do one you may be able to do the other.

I know the challenges are optional, but I do enjoy participating when I can, and feel a little sad if they seem out of my skill range.

Some great ideas being suggested, I look forward to seeing what will be selected.

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