Opening days at the Knit-a-Square barn in Johannesburg happen on a Tuesday and are always rewarding. With mail arriving continuously from overseas, and quantities of squares and toys brought in by local knitters, we volunteers get to experience somet
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…We have been around for a little more than a year now. During that time, we have developed a ’lingo’ - we have a tendency to say things that a lot of people in the general population don’t understand. Words have entered our vocabulary that are pecul
Read more…Some things are just worth reading over and over again. Here is a collection of some "special posts" by our members
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I had a difficult time deciding which pattern to choose for our Pattern of the Month. There are so many great ones in our KAS PATTERN BOOK, besides all the fabulous patterns and ideas in our MEMBERS' PATTERNS, TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES. And if ru
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WORDS FROM THE KAS BARN
MARCH THEME - WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE?
March Pattern of the Month is the
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…This discussion will cover the distributions made from January through March of 2020. Please check here often to see updated photos of distributions.
Read more…The first week of February Athele and Estellle revisited Kya Sands Informal Settlement to distribute another 100 blankets to the children. We hope you enjoy Athele's account and her marvelous pictures.
From Athele:
Some of the dear little children o
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Hey, all. I am working on this square circle crochet project with my 85 year old mom as I'd like her to get some occupational therapy in and to do some humanitarian effort that will make her feel like she's contributing to the world around her. I hav
Read more…Hi, y'all! I was wondering if any of the groups (primarily US groups) would be willing to add some of my squares and hand warmers to their shipment. I just looked at what it would cost to send all these squares and hand warmers. (Yep, should have
Read more…SQUARES LIST 2019
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The DECEMBER 2019 Squares List is available.
Please go to page 4 of this discussion, scroll down for the December squares list and further details, such as monthly totals and other information.
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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…DISTRIBUTIONS
Our Free State Satellite Group has had
two more distributions at the end of 2019.Alice writes: Thanks to Knit-a-square for making this young ones warm. MAY GOD BLESS ALL THE CONTRIBUTORS AROUND THE WORLD
Welcome to the 2019 KAS Blanket Room. We invite you to view many of the wonderful blankets that are made from our crafters efforts. Eight inch (20 cm) squares and completed blankets make their way to the KAS Barn and will eventually be feature
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“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
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