DISTRIBUTIONS - THIRD QUARTER 2021
KAS DISTRIBUTIONS
This discussion will focus on KAS distributions made between July and September 2021. This is the coldest part of the year in South Africa.
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Mailing query from France.
I have squares ready to come to you, but I live in France.
I don't seem to be able to send my squares to you without them having to be signed for, and you ask us not to use that method;
Are there any French members who send parcels to you who can hel
Read more…KAS SNIPPETS - SEPTEMBER 2021
THIRD QUARTER DISTRIBUTIONS 2021
There have been several distributions this month. Tuesday outings with Themba to Soweto, Athele making the long trek north to Pafuri, and more.
You can see the photos of children wrapped in KAS blankets, with toys,
Read more…KAS SNIPPETS - AUGUST 2021
Whether you’re knitting squares for charity or to make your own warm blanket, you will find all the variety you’re looking for in this jumbo set of 35 fun square designs.
Our sincere thanks to Sophia Minakais from Knit
Read more…Va va Voom Variegateds and Spectacular Stripes
I remember as a child that cars started to have go faster stripes on them, so I looked it up for this month’s introduction……..
In 1964, the Shelby Daytona Coupe would use the converse blue with white stripes and would compete in the 1964 and 1
KAS PODCAST SEASON 2
This is where you can find all of Leanne's episodes for 2021, Season 2
Episode 1 - Finding Freedom Within Limitations
Episode 2 - A Spell In The Park
Episode 3 - The Rewards of Reaching Out
Episode 4 - Reflection On A Year Like No Other
Read more…CELEBRATIONS - MAY 2021
We will explore different CELEBRATIONS that are uniquely South African throughout the month.
We hope that you join the journey to see other
aspects of South Africa; heritage, food, music and traditions.
Theme Album can be found here:
Read more…JULY 2021 THEME - AROUND THE WORLD
WELCOME TO
AROUND THE WORLD
What a wondrous world we live in. Full of intriguing and interesting landscapes, both natural and manmade. From the mountains to the seas, from the newest cities to the oldest civilizations.This month we will take a tri
MEMORY BLANKETS
A Memory Blanket is a wonderful way to celebrate the life of a loved one who has passed on.
Knitting or crocheting squares gives us an opportunity to reminisce
as we stitch loving memories into a blanket for
a vulnerable and orphaned child.
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Read more…KAS SNIPPETS - JULY 2021
Our theme this month gives of a good look inside of the world of KAS. KAS is global, items from over 50 countries pour into The Barn to warm children in South Africa and Zimbabwe. This month our contributors have cre
Read more…mailing difficulty
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
Read more…THE List of Themes and Hosts for 2021.
A HUGE THANK YOU
to you all
for taking the time to read and offer suggestions for themes in 2021.
We now have a wonderful collection of varied ideas/themes
and also a new accompaniment to these themes, in the PJ-CoM.
Each month we will have a Colour
Read more…What's on the podcast
Did you know? Knit-a-Square has its own podcast that comes out every two weeks and features conversations with local volunteers and members around the world. You can link to it from the podcast page on this website or, better still, follow it on your
Read more…THE SQUARE CIRCLE - We'd love to get to know you !
In quiet times when I knit alone I find my mind wanders back into my past and folk I have spent time with. This got me to thinking that we all share a love of crafting with wool, and how little we really know about each other in general.
I thought
Read more…DISTRIBUTIONS - SECOND QUARTER 2021
KAS DISTRIBUTIONS
APRIL THROUGH JUNE 2021
You will notice that some of the photos have the children's faces covered or blurred. We are trying to comply with the wishes of the creches to keep the children's identities safe. Thank you for understand
Read more…what to do ?
I've just been reading about the looting and riots in South Africa. I was born in Pietermartizburg and left in 1977 with my parents but I still feel strongly connected to SA.
Obviously I support KAS, my parents bless them support students at Durban U
Read more…KAS SNIPPETS - JUNE 2021
There have been numerous distributions this month and you can find all the photos in one discussion. Please see the precious smiling faces, wonderful volunteers and so much more in this discussion.
We have work with MNCP and
Read more…Not fancy
I'm afraid my squares are all PJ's however I intend having a go at the heart pattern given this month. I've been doing this for about 8 years now but Covid has thrown a spanner in the works for despatch. I have been finally able to send 3 parcels thi
Read more…monthly donation
I would like to confirm that my monthly donation of USD25 is being received.
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