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ATHELE AND ESTELLE REVISIT KYA SANDS INFORMAL SETTLEMENT
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
Read more…KAS SNIPPETS - FEBRUARY 2020
Understanding the Difference Between
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Newbie here
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…Looking for a Group
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…JANUARY 2020 THEME - THE LONGEST TIME
WELCOME ONE AND ALL
To our January 2020 Theme
THE LONGEST TIME
We all have those balls of yarn that just never seem to get used.....
they languish.... sad, lonely and forgotten
in the bottom of a knitting bag, a storage box or crate....
waiting,
2019 SQUARES LIST
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…KAS FINANCES 2019
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…KAS SNIPPETS - JANUARY 2020
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
BLANKET ROOM 2019
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
Read more…Plain jane
- Hi my name is Jane and I am a beginner at knitting. I'm knitting a plain Jane, I have right needles and wool I have 35 stitches but only measuring 18cm. So just wondering how many stitches I should do help would be greatful.
HELP CREATE A VIRTUAL BLANKET FOR KAS
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…THE FIRST ANNUAL KAS VIRTUAL COOKIE EXCHANGE
You are invited to
It’s that time of year when we dig out our recipe boxes, make a list of needed ingredients, and start baking up batches of Christmas Cookies – those ones the family looks forward to all year.
Since we can’t get together as a group,
WHAT OUR CHILDREN NEED - 2023
KNIT-A-SQUARE WISH LIST 2023
Over the years Knit-a-Square has grown as kindhearted members keep sending an ever increasing variety of items for the children. KAS appreciates the generosity of all contributors and is able to distribute squares, asse
Read more…December 2019 Theme - CLEAR THE DECKS
Welcome to the theme for December:
CLEAR THE DECKS
I'm sure we all have bags or boxes that look like this:
Look at each ball carefully.
Is there enough yarn left to make 1 Plain Jane?
No? Then maybe a 2 colour stripe or diagonal,
a 3 colour stripe,
Read more…JUST FOR FUN - Christmas Challenge
Glo received a challenge from Anne
Anne ... from Karen G
Karen G ... from Amy
Amy ... from Rebecca
Rebecca ... from Patricia
Patricia ... from Karen G
Karen G ... from Karen B
Karen B ... from Glo
Glo ... from Chris
Chris ... from Karla
Karla ... fr
Read more…CHRISTMAS EVE DISTRIBUTION IN CLARENS, FREE STATE PROVINCE
On Christmas Eve 2019, Athele and Larry (her finance) drove over 300 km to Clarens to distribute about 100 blankets to the children. This area is the coldest part of South Africa because of the high altitude. Free State Province is where we just st
Read more…Returning after a huge gap
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…ATHELE DISTRIBUTION IN KYA SANDS INFORMAL SETTLEMENT
On November 27 Athele made a very moving distribution in a nearby neighborhood. Here is her account and photos from Facebook. You will see beautiful children, their living conditions and their gratitude for being cared for by others.
Wednesday morn
Read more…LET’S TALK SHOP
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 that is received at the Kas
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