Welcome to August 2026.......
Our colour of the month (CoM) is....
During my 'research' I have discovered a claim of 250+shades of pink.....WOW!!
Pink was named as such in the mid-1700s. Before this, pink was simply referred to as a shade o
Read more…Our Dear Cathy Riley has passed away.
Cath and Estelle in the KAS BARN in October 2019.
KAS received some very sad news from Estelle on March 9, after a long illness Cathy Riley has passed away. Cath was a staunch supporter of KAS and its efforts t
Read more…If you wish to add a pattern for a square you have made, please insert it at the end of this discussion by using the "Repy to This" feature and please include a photo with the pattern.
We ask that you do not just include links to patterns online that
Read more…In this discussion we will share photos and comments
from the various KAS Distibution in 2026.
Check back often for updates.
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The JULY Squares List is available
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The holiday cheer was everywhere in this month's discussion.
Christmas trees, ginger bread, snowflakes, stripes and more are featured in this discussion.
Every July we have a special distribution to recognized Mandela
Read more…The team back in the swing!
This discussion focuses on our volunteers on the ground in South Africa. You can follow step by step as the post arrives in The Barn, is opened, sorted, put into packs for Gogos or distributions. Visit this site often fo
Read more…WELCOME
to
What's on your Needles and Hooks in June 2026?
After having enjoyed a glorious month of colour (orange) in May, it is now time to explore
the CoM (colour of the month) in June.
Wherever or whatever you take inspi
Read more…The Knit-a-square program has inspired volunteers in more than 60 countries to knit and crochet more than 1.5 million blanket squares, hats, hand-warmers and toys. Your efforts are helping to keep the children warm but to keep this operation running
Read more…Visit this discussion to see photos from our latest distribution to Lion Park Informal Settlement.
Thank you Ma Lizze, Athele and Estelle for making this distribution possible.
WHAT'S ON YOUR HOOKS AND NEEDLES THIS JUNE
Turquoise, t
Read more…Distribution season is upon us as the temperatures are dropping in South Africa. Be sure to visit this discussion to see the latest photos. Please remember that The Barn is in need of hand-warmers and soft cuddly toys for the upcomi
Read more…We have new posts from Ronda from recent distributions. Visit this discussion to see photos of the most recent distributions. Colder weather is coming soon, so distributions will be increasing.
Please note that handmade, new and gen
Read more…Welcome Everyone to
What's On Your Needles And Hooks
In April 2026?
The CoM (colour of the month) is
Brown is such a versatile colour.....
you can use a little or a lot.....
and it works well with most other colours.....
Here is a little insp
Read more…AFRICA - MARCH 2026 THEME
Across the African continent, childhood looks very different for millions of boys and girls who have lost one or both parents. The scale of this crisis is staggering; tens of millions of children are growing up as orphans,
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This month we focus on Africa and all of its uniqueness.
This disucussion is filled with many green items and South African themed items.
Visit this discussion to see the most recent blankets that pass throu
Read more…Looking for ideas for what to make for KAS in 2026?
Check out our list of Monthly Themes and Color of the Month for inspiration.
List of Themes 2026
MARCH: Africa
hosted by Karen
CoM Green
APRIL
CoM Brown
MAY
CoM Orange
hosted by Patricia
JU
Read more…Hiya, Karen here! The Colour of the Month (CoM) for February 2026 is Grey/Gray which is such a versatile colour as it tones with just about any other colour. It's a superb choice for textured knitting and crocheting, and it is superb as a Plain
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