Amy and I have heard from Ronda about the ongoing struggle that vulnerable South Africans are facing.
The South African 24-hour-a-day lockdown means that you can only go to the local grocery stores, doctor, hospital, pharmacy or bank when absolutely
Read more…Hi. I’m very pleased I can now send my squares.I can’t find information on the best way to package squares ready to send. I’m sure I’ve read it before! Also what information should I put inside te parcel? Please help! Thanks Pam
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
CAN YOU HELP?
Every year, an annual subscription fee is paid to Weebly, the company that hosts our KAS Shop. This also includes a domain name fee so that we can own knit-a-square-southafrica.com. The total amount is $334.90 US.
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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…The KAS Shop is an integral part of keeping KAS alive to provide help for the children in South Africa. The funds raised through purchases from the KAS Shop are greatly needed to help cover expenses such as The Barn rent, the postal collection cha
Read more…Great idea to wish Happy Christmas to very special people! Have chosen seven squares with special(to me) nos., one of them for my mum who taught me to knit when I was very young(a very long time ago!xx
Read more…I have 35 squares, a toy and 3 skeins of wool to send. I packaged according to the instructions. I took the package to the post office. I put the package slip inside the package. I also put the address on the outside. I was told I need a customs slip
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I tried to mail a box from the US POST OFFICE today and they said South Africa is not accepting shipments from the USA. Has anyone else had this experience? He said to ship fedex but I think I read somewhere KAS doesn’t accept shipments from fedex. A
Read more…Is there a required measurement for the squares.
I have at home a box of squares, at least 50 or more and they measure 7" x 7".
If this is not the correct size, can you please let me know what you prefer and do you want 100% wool, cotton or acryli
Read more…HERE’S OUR CHANCE TO SAY
“MERRY CHRISTMAS and THANK YOU”
To our wonderful volunteers in KAS South Africa
Every now and then, the KAS bank account runs a bit low, and we need to put a little extra effort into providing funds to keep our vital work o
Read more…Well..... I have just looked at when I last posted. 10 years nearly!!
A lot has happened but I hope to start contributing knitted and crocheted items again soon. Unfortunately my mother passed away and she was by far the most prolific out of the two
Read more…LET’S TALK SHOP 2020
Knit-a-square relies on contributions of squares, hats, handwarmers and toys… and financial donations. Yes, financial donations! Without them, it would be impossible to organize, sort and deliver the massive influx of love tha
Read more…If you have landed on this page, it’s because you clicked on the blue DONATE button on our Facebook page. As promised, being here won’t cost you a cent unless you choose, but it gives us a chance to explain a bit more about
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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…Our Mandate is to reach children of all races who are vulnerable, deprived or parentless. The age group we serve is 3 - 9 years. Our team in South Africa and the worldwide contributors come from all cultures, races and religions. Thank you for your s
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