jeanne
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Post by jeanne on Mar 17, 2009 17:07:39 GMT
In recalling comments that the "Square Vest Crochet Pattern", basically two 10x10 squares seamed together on sides and top edge for shoulder seams(except the pattern does them in one long rectangle and you fold it in half for the top), wouldn't fit over the heads of older children, I got wondering. Would longer tops, or squares they could hem over there into tops, be wanted? For example, instead of two 10x10 squares that can be side-seamed and shoulder-seamed (sewed) together into a basic top, what about two 10x14 squares? Or 12 x 14? If they are hemmed together here and then mailed, they risk being labelled "clothing" and then taxed, so would the Soweto Women's Comfort Club be interested in any squares made for them to sew together into tops for the taller children? Just wondering, it was on my mind last night. Thanks for checking for me. I still think we should stick with their basic request of the 8x8 squares to make the blankets, but just wondered on the situation. Also, I see a hat pattern is up. That IS clothing. How does one get around that?
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Post by Sandy on Mar 21, 2009 2:16:04 GMT
Hi Jeanne
I have been pondering on this too. It is true that the square vests knitted to 10 x 10 only fit fairly small children such as Lerato on the Square Pullover page (she is 2). Iin fact in Zanny's knitting patern book soon to be published, I have made the suggestion to knit longer tops for the older children and use bigger needles to increase the size.
It is also true that there are some duty issues on clothing coming into South Africa, although not usually on one item only. As far as I know Ronda has not had to pay any duty on the pullovers and vests that have arrived so far. I am able to email the post office direct and will do so to seek some clarification on this.
We do know absolutely that blankets are deemed to be fabric and as such attract duty which is why the call for squares only and also they are more likely to arrive safely.
Let me get some answers on the duty question and if positive, we can start to put up some patterns with directions for the older children.
We believe hats will be fine with regards to duty, but perhaps I should ask everyone to mark their parcels NCV (no commercial value). Will check that too.
Thanks for the query
Sandy
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jeanne
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Post by jeanne on Mar 27, 2009 1:03:59 GMT
Thank you Sandy for checking into it. I was just wondering. I'm partway through a crochet square top now and it is tiny. But the tiniest need the warmth the most!
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minty
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Post by minty on Apr 3, 2009 11:17:44 GMT
is there any news on pattern for larger kids yet, small ones are ok to knit, but they seem really small, what about the older children. janette
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lola
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Post by lola on Apr 3, 2009 13:03:38 GMT
Hi this is lola again - Thank so much for replying - rewarding! . I see Kerry and Janette were interested in the UK postage so here is what I did today. 8 squares in the plastic type mail bags cost £2.56 which was quite good I thought. As I said before 8 squares is about the most you can get into the .30 pence mail bags - obtainable at the Post Office. Ask at the counter - they don't seem to display them. Anyway to proceed - Kerry has suggested land mail - a trickle rather than a flood - good idea but will ask how long it takes & let you know. (I view it like this £2.56 is about the cost of a cup or two of coffee in a cafe - and I can manage that - have one at home for a change with a pal)! Just another idea to UK knitters - I'm using No. 9 needles, 37 stitches and doing moss stitch. (1 st. plain & 1 st. purl on one row then reverse on next i.e. lst purl & 1 st. plain). Quite a firm texture. I started off with No. 8 needles but as time went by my tension slackened slightly and now it's OK with No. 9 needles. I get the wool (acrylic) from The Chinaman in Witney, Oxfordshire at £1.09p for a 100g ball. Pure wool is rather expensive at nearly £3.00 for a 50g ball from the proper Wool shop. Hence the cheaper acrylic. But I'm on the look out for cheaper priced pure wool - any ideas? Excuse me going on about postage but hope you understand - as we're all watching the pennies as they say. Happy knitting - I hope you enjoy it like I do!!
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minty
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Post by minty on Apr 3, 2009 21:41:24 GMT
Thanks iola i went and bought some bags yesterday, im in the middle of knitting squares im on my 4th at the moment, and will see how many i can get in. Im also knitting the t jumpers and have made 2 will see how they fit also. I use size 8mm needles for squares and 42 stitches, i think it depends on wool, and tension of knitting. happy knitting. janette
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