December is such a busy time of year, and yet we all find to clear out our stash...stitch by stitch.
Visit this disucussion to see what our crafters have been up to this month, blanket, beanies, hand-warmers and lots of Christmas carols to sing-a-long with, while we create.
We celebrated the COM - Cream in so many different ways.
There have been several distributions the year and this discussion has some many of the wonderful photographs taken by our KAS volunteers. KAS continues to reach those children in need.
Our KAS Cake was baked many times over this month, as no sooner than blankets
came into the barn and they flew out to go to a distribution.
This discussion is filled we all the wonderful colors and warmth.
Marion Davies Memorial Blankets
Visit this discussion to learn more about creating a square in Marions honour. Our volunteers in South Africa will complete a blanket or blankets when the designated squares arrive in The Barn.
Our volunteers are working deligently collecting, sorting, making blanket packs and assembling blankets with all the items that are mailed from around the word. In this discussion you can see all activities.
The NOVEMBER - DECEMBER Squares List is available.
Monthly totals:
During November-December we recorded 83 parcels containing 4.481 squares, equal to 128 blankets.
Many other items were received, such as hats, hand-warmers, cuddly toys and other goodies.
PLEASE NOTE:
The November squares list includes parcels received as of 1 November up till the 5th of December.
There will be NO December Squares List.
The Barn will be closed as of Dececmber 5th, and will re-open on Thursday January 23rd 2025.
During the closing period of the Barn, parcels received in December and January will be collected from the Post-Office.
Merry Christmas and a Happy and creative New Year.
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Please find below the squares list as an attachment: 2024 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER SQUARES LIST.pdf and click on it to open it:
2024 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER SQUARES LIST.pdf
Might you have any questions, e.g. re spelling mistakes in your name, for which we apologize, please leave a message.
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The KasBarn:
Opening hours: Tuesdays from approx. 9am to 3.30pm
Be sure to visit the KAS Website https://knit-a-square.com/ to call before making a delivery.
C/O Kempton Caravans and LeisureWorld
7 Sheri Street
Harmelia, 1620 South Africa
KAS Packing Slip/Mailing Label
Before posting, please visit the How to package page for important steps to help make our volunteers’ jobs easier.
Most countries have a ‘small packet rate.’ We have found that generally this is the cheapest way to ship.
All packages should be posted to:
Knit-a-square,
Private Bag X900,
Bryanston 2021,
SOUTH AFRICA
DO:
Send your parcels through the postal service of your country.
Make sure your handwriting is clear.
Register, insure or use tracking numbers for your letters, parcels, packages or boxes.
Ship via FedEx, courier, or other mail services because they do not deliver to Box Numbers, as in the KAS address.
Send parcels over 20kg (44 lbs.) from Australia, Canada or the United States or parcels over 30 kg (66 lbs.) from the UK.
Customs Slips
Knit-a-square South Africa operates on a shoestring budget. Monthly donations are used to keep the operation running and help to cover the cost of KasVan gas for the distributions, expenses incurred in keeping the office running and other small expenses each month.
One of these expenses is the mandatory handling fee charged by the South African Customs and Excise. All overseas parcels attract this fee and it now costs R51.50 per parcel ($3.74 US). It is imperative that we take great care in filling out the customs slip so that any further unnecessary charges are not incurred.
Post your squares as a gift
All Customs Slips have the option of declaring the parcel as a GIFT. Please be sure to do this.
The slips also have a square for declaring VALUE. Please declare the value as $0 so that no charges will be made on your parcel when it arrives in South Africa. If your postmaster insists on a value, please declare $1.00.
Below we have included sample copies of customs slips from various countries. The following comments are guidelines only. Please check with your post office for pricing and the most economical way to send your parcel.
Replies
Thank you, Amy, for keeping us up to date with another beautiful edition of KAS Snippets. I appreciate it more than you know ;)
I know my appearances here have been scarce. I've had some health issues that are now coming under control. Thank you to everyone who has inquired and wished me well ... your kind thoughts, prayers and good wishes are working :)
Thank you to all my forum friends and our merry band of crafters who have spent 2024 wrapping "our" children in warmth and love. Here's hoping that throughout 2025 we will continue to reach the precious children who ask us for so little.
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to us all ... xo
How wonderful to see your name on here, Gloria. You are so missed, but I'm delighted to hear that your health problems are starting to ease.
Thanks Amy for an informative Snippets, I loved the poems especially Anne's it gives me a lump in my throat every time I read it.
Wishing all our members who do not see my posts on Facebook a Merry Christmas, a Happy, Peaceful New Year and relaxing holiday season.
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Thank you for the beautiful KAS Snippets for December. It is amazing that this year is coming to a close already. So many beautiful squares, hats, handwarmers, toys made by so many loving hands from around the world. New friends, friendsremembered - all coming together to help the children. I look forward to the new themes and Colours of the Month for 2025 and with excitement to see all the lovely things that the creative minds of KAS cotributors will invent. I love the comfort of seeing the Plain Jane squares. I wish you all a very Blessed Holiday and all good things in the New Year to come. Hugs to all the children! (these are ornaments I made in 2002 and 2003 for my son and new granddaughter. He puts them on the tree every year.)
Merry Christmas to all KAS friends around the world and thank you to all the staff for making KAS work!Merry Christmas and a happy new year!