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hi
I volunteer for the patchwork garden project which is a social horticultural project for those experiencing difficulties due to mental or physical health.
as well as gardening we do a lot of crafts.
Knitting squares for your blankets has been a
Read more…DECEMBER 2017 THEME - ODDS AND ENDS
We appreciate that December is a busy month as we all get prepared for our Christmas and holiday celebrations. This months theme is designed to help you relax ad just wind down a little. Before the start of 2018 new and exciting themes.
Can you beli
Read more…KAS-KRISTMAS
KAS-KRISTMAS IS HERE!
You are invited to our “Christmas Party” right here on the Forum.
It’s a time to gather, share thoughts with our KASfriends, and have some fun.
We hope some of you who like rhyming might pen a poem (or feel free to add one
Read more…Knit-a-Square teams with Beanies for Beings
Christmas handout for 150 children in Soweto.
Report by Megan
from
Beanies for Beings
Sunday 3rd December It was a tough day, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Gary and myself arrived with the Knit-A-Square team of ladies, Nani, Wandi, Mabel,
KAS Snippets - December 2017
One of you (thanks, Chris :) suggested that we introduce you to your Team of Moderators. Some of you will already know who they are, but this month we have included a few of their names and just some of each of their duties.
Your Mods are the ones
Read more…THAT WARM FUZZY FEELING 2017
I live in Johannesburg, not far from the Knit-a-Square office, and thought it would be nice to write about the experience of visiting the blanket room for the benefit of overseas knitters and crocheters. I know how lovely it is to get insight into t
Read more…Pattern for hat with dpn
I want to knit hats on dpn... Does anybody have an easy pattern for me? Thank you! Rachel
Read more…Double Row Knitting
The swing needle technique uses two balls of yarn. Either divide your yarn into two equal balls, or use two different yarns or colors.
You will work two rows - one from ball 1 and one from ball 2 - in the same direction before ‘swinging’ your needle
KAS FINANCIAL REPORT 2017
KAS FINANCES - URGENT APPEAL
APPEAL FOR DISTRIBUTION FUNDS
Ronda has been in touch to let us know her concerns regarding the lack of funds in the KAS bank account. Ronda urgently requires funds to be able to carry out the winter distributions to
Read more…KAS Snippets - November 2017
Why we knit and crochet ...
Distribution Photos
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This is definitely a room filled with activity ...
beauty ...
and fun!
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November; my month for squares, squares and yet more squar
Read more…UTHANDO DAY CARE
UTHANDO DAY CARE
Wandi and Themba went off to this distribution South of Soweto.
Themba is still learning to get to grips with the Sony - and it has given
long and heavy service for 6 years, so is not the easiest camera to manage.
Joel and Themba
KAS PATTERN BOOK
KNIT-A-SQUARE PATTERN BOOK
1. Free knitting patterns for squares, hats, hand-warmers and toys. [pages 1 &2]
2. Free crochet patterns for squares, hats, hand-warmers and toys. [pages 2, 3 & 4]
3. Free sewing pattern for dolls [page 4]
4. Free Loom
Read more…Themes for 2018
Hi Everyone.
My apologies for posting this discussion a little late this year. There has not been enough hours in the day, of late.
Thankfully, a few weeks back, our dear friend, Chris Chiplen contacted me regarding an idea for our 'umbrella'. Our um
Read more…OCTOBER 2017 THEME - GORGEOUS GRANNIES & GARTERS AND VARIEGATED WONDERS
"Variety is the Spice of Life"- and this month's theme offers plenty of variety whatever your level of skills in knitting or crochet.
Let your imagination run riot with yarn, colour, stitch and texture to create squares, blankets, hand warmers o
GRACE CRECHE & LEBOHANG & KGOPOLANG DISTRIBUTIONS
GRACE CRECHE
LEBOHANG CHILD CARE
KGOPOLANG OLD AGE SERVICES
Here are some of the most recent photographs taken by Mabel on some of her travels/distributions. No report as such, but the photographs speak for themselves!
Some pics are similar, but fro
Read more…KAS Snippets - October 2017
Grace Creche
Lebohang Child Care
Kgopolang Old Age Services
^v^v^v^v^
This month, our contributors have rallied around Susan D.
as she hosted this month's theme.
Check out the amazing talents and be inspired by October's
Read more…KAS SNIPPETS - SEPTEMBER 2017
APPEAL FOR HAND-WARMERS
AND CUDDLY TOYS
Have received a message from Ronda that they are now critically short of hand-warmers and soft toys. Also there is hardly any yarn left and absolutely no crochet hooks (size 4.00mm (US 6)), additionally plasti
Read more…September 2017 Theme - DIAGONALS ARE FOREVER AND SASSY STRIPES
DIAGONALS ARE FOREVER AND SASSY STRIPES
hosted by Karen Gordon
Hi everyone!! To me this theme screams "Anything Goes".
Haven't we all got some random oddments of wool that have been long buried in our wool stash? In my eyes the bigger the c
Read more…BOKAMOSO DAY & AFTER CARE SCHOOL
BOKAMOSO and IDA'S DAY CARE DISTRIBUTION
in Orlando East by Nani
helped by Joel
[Unfortunately about half way through the day the camera became a little 'unjusted' and the pics are not our usual standard, but still worth seeing!]
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