I cannot believe how the weeks are flying by and all that we have been up to lately. The weather is turning colder by the day, here … and it can be very chilly in the mornings and evenings. I am trying to get back into the swing of things after hav
Read more…MAY CHALLENGE
Sunshine, flowers and all things yellow for Spring,
Mellow yellow and autumnal gold for Fall...
Wherever you are in the world,
the May Challenge is for you!
It is hard to follow the fabulous colour collision month but, hopefully, som
Read more…As winter approaches we have increased our number of distributions in order to get all the wonderful warm stock of blankets, beanies, tops and other items out to the orphaned and vulnerable children of South Africa before the really chilly weather re
Read more…KasSnippets - May 2014
REPORTS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
SO MUCH FUN AT SAKISIZWE !
As winter approaches we have increased our number of distributions in order to get all the wonderful warm stock of blankets, beanies, tops and other items out to the orp
Read more…On Tuesday, 1 April Wandi and I popped into the Chiawelo Community Centre to collect the first batch of blankets stitched together by this group of ladies as part of the KAS community upliftment programme whereby the gogos are given R10 for each blan
Read more…SQUARE HEART OF THE MONTH AWARD
Edited this month by Pam Antink
The Square Heart Award for May 2014 is for
Paola Ferrari - Bologna -
Italy
Paola and husband Ettore
Paola joined Knit-a-Square in March 2010, and, is one of those members who beavers
Read more…Hi again everyone!
We've had some feedback recently that our donors and members would like to know a little bit more about how your donations are handled. To that end, I've put together an 'executive summary' for the last three months - January throu
Read more…As I am sure you are all aware, Knit-A-Square distributes to orphaned and vulnerable children all over South Africa and one of the areas that we have sent numerous boxes of your hand knitted items to, is KwaZulu Natal. A very big thank you to my hub
Read more…KasSnippets - April 2014
REPORTS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
KNITTING IS TRENDING IN SOUTH AFRICA
The lovely Carolyn Steyn
Over the last two weeks we have literally seen knitting and crocheting become the new “in thing” around South Africa and everyone w
Read more…here are photos of my mother and my son, last sunday. She wanted him to help untangle some wool. He was really wanting to run away, but didn't dare disobey my mother ! "it itches !", "I'm bored, I might die !", "is this going to last any longer ?", w
Read more…After a two month long search and numerous attempts at securing sponsored premises for KAS, we made a business decision to rent a small office from which we can run the KAS operation in South Africa - and we are thrilled with our little office!
Oti
Read more…A few weeks ago, I received 2 parcels from Aline ! A total of 4 blankets, 2 pull overs, 21 squares, and a cute little fireman bear ! All perfectly knitted, of course. Vive Aline !
I should be delivering this huge production in a month, I hope ...
squares4-3-14.JPGOur monthly target of 200 squares on their way this week. We also held a fundraiser for postage and made a profit of over $700. Tired but happy little Gumnuts.
By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
You and me, you and me, oh how happy we’ll be!
I am thrilled an honored to be leading my first challenge this month! It is no coincidence that I asked to host the Sea, Seashore & Shells challenge. For
Read more…I think we all agree that our mods do a fabulous job with the monthly challenges but, this month, they have kindly invited me to make a guest appearance.
The name of this month’s challenge comes from an old computer game and I thought it would make a
Read more…JANUARY CHALLENGE - LONG SLEEVED GARMENTS and
SQUARES, SQUARES, SQUARES
Knit-a-Square has declared 2014
THE YEAR OF THE SQUARE
Always our top priority is to provide blankets, blankets and more blankets!
We have set ourselves a lofty goal with o
Read more…Well back into it again we had 2 grand babies arrive within 8 weeks and a new grandson that makes 3 and a new granddaughter last week just sitting back enjoying them all
Read more…I have finished my first 2 plain jane squares and working on the third! Can't wait to send a package.
Read more…SQUARE HEART OF THE MONTH AWARD
Edited this month by Pam Antink
The Square Heart Award for April 2014 is for Maureen (Maudie) Anne Bryan
Tasmania Island - Australia
Maudie , seen here, promoting her book
Wool-Girl and the Balls of Wool
Maudie join
Read more…Over the last two weeks we have literally seen knitting and crocheting become the new “in thing” around South Africa and everyone wants to do it!
“Why?” you ask – well, because of a lady by the name of Carolyn Steyn. Carolyn lived in the United Sta
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