Hi Ann, 100 squares ! That is fantastic... almost 3 blanketsworth.
Sadly, the postal strike in South Africa is still going on, with no end in sight :-(
However, if you would like to have your parcels all ready and waiting, please go to "DiscussionCategories"[see tab above] and click on "Postage Information". You will see a category called "International Postage". Click here and you will find information listed by country. Each country has different regulations for parcels concerning size and weight so please read the UK information carefully.
Would you be able to add photos to the Photo Gallery ? We would love to see some of your squares. Linda
A very warm welcome to KAS, Ann. I live in Western Canada. Happy Knitting! I like to knit mostly (am not very good at crochet) and I love to look through the Photos pages. There are so many pictures of people's work and it is an inspiration and a great place to get new ideas to try out too. Do you like to knit or crochet or both? Welcome !
Making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since a blanket is created with 35 squares sent by people from around the world, squares are needed all the time. The basic square being a garter stitch/single colour or striped square or I think it is single or double crochet if your preference is for crochet. By clicking on the KASpattern book tab at the top of the page you can also find lots of other patterns provided by our fellow KASers.
If you click on the groups tab at the top of the page you will find all the different groups and you are free to join as many as you would like. :))
Please check out the 'Helpful Hints' tab at the top of the page as this may answer many initial questions you may have and will help you get started. Any other questions...just ask...we love to help. :))
If you'd like to see what other KASers have been making please click on the photo tab at the top of the page....and feel free to add photos of your own work...we would love to see them. Just click on 'add photos' and follow the prompts. Anything you care to make and send will be so appreciated by Ronda and the team and the children of South Africa.
If you want to see the most active discussions at present, you may like to click on the 'main page' tab and they are listed in the centre of that page...just pick one and click on it. It is a large website, but with so much fun and info.
Hello Ann, and a very warm welcome to you from Nova Scotia, Canada. We are delighted that you have joined us.
The short answer to your question is yes, we still need squares. And the answer to your question about what is needed ... squares :) However, you will also find lovely patterns for other things you may wish to make in our KAS Pattern Book.
A desire to share and to help keep the children in South Africa warm has brought together a wonderful group of caring individuals from all over the world.
This is where we receive information from Ronda and the volunteers in South Africa (South Africa Reports), have our questions answered (Helpful Hints), find patterns (Kas Pattern Book) share photos (Phototab), conversation, and an occasional good laugh (Share a Yarn) with other Forum members. There are many ongoing discussions (DiscussionsCategories) for you to follow and/or join, and other specific groups (Groups) that may interest you. Just browse through the tabs at the top of the page, and I’m sure you’ll find whatever information you need.
The KAS Pattern Book includes patterns for garments that have been designed by KAS with the specific needs of the children in mind. We are focusing on children aged 3-9 years, as this age group is in need of warm garments and blankets.
Our main focus is 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) squares for blankets. It doesn’t matter if they are simple knitted or crocheted squares (Plain Janes, we love to call them) or fancy squares. What does matter is that they measure 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) and that they are warm. Plain Janes are the backbone of KAS. They provide the framework for a few fancy squares to create individuality in a blanket. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are always needed.
Every square you send will be received in South Africa, stitched into a blanket by the wonderful volunteers there, and lovingly wrapped around the shoulders of a vulnerable or needy child, giving him or her warmth and the assurance that someone cares.
Each month we have a different theme/challenge. These are for fun and inspiration, and you are welcome to join in any or all of them. You will find information regarding all of these (including the current ones) under the DiscussionsCategories tab at the top.
Regarding postage, many of us use sea-mail and find that parcels take between 6-10 weeks to arrive in South Africa. Since parcels are arriving all the time, this is perfectly okay and we encourage you to use the least expensive way to send. Also, it isextremely importantthat it is clearly marked on our packages“Knitted Squares for Charity Only – No Commercial Value”.
So please sit back, relax, put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.
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Hi Ann, 100 squares ! That is fantastic... almost 3 blanketsworth.
Sadly, the postal strike in South Africa is still going on, with no end in sight :-(
However, if you would like to have your parcels all ready and waiting, please go to "DiscussionCategories"[see tab above] and click on "Postage Information". You will see a category called "International Postage". Click here and you will find information listed by country. Each country has different regulations for parcels concerning size and weight so please read the UK information carefully.
Would you be able to add photos to the Photo Gallery ? We would love to see some of your squares. Linda
A very warm welcome to KAS, Ann. I live in Western Canada. Happy Knitting! I like to knit mostly (am not very good at crochet) and I love to look through the Photos pages. There are so many pictures of people's work and it is an inspiration and a great place to get new ideas to try out too. Do you like to knit or crochet or both? Welcome !
Welcome, Ann, from Cheltenham near Philadelphia in the USA. So glad you've joined us!
Happy knitting, Ann!!
Hi Ann.
Welcome to KAS from over here in Western Australia. :))
You may like to check out this discussion thread: http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/kas-reaches-great-heigh...
Making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since a blanket is created with 35 squares sent by people from around the world, squares are needed all the time. The basic square being a garter stitch/single colour or striped square or I think it is single or double crochet if your preference is for crochet. By clicking on the KASpattern book tab at the top of the page you can also find lots of other patterns provided by our fellow KASers.
If you click on the groups tab at the top of the page you will find all the different groups and you are free to join as many as you would like. :))
Please check out the 'Helpful Hints' tab at the top of the page as this may answer many initial questions you may have and will help you get started. Any other questions...just ask...we love to help. :))
If you'd like to see what other KASers have been making please click on the photo tab at the top of the page....and feel free to add photos of your own work...we would love to see them. Just click on 'add photos' and follow the prompts. Anything you care to make and send will be so appreciated by Ronda and the team and the children of South Africa.
If you want to see the most active discussions at present, you may like to click on the 'main page' tab and they are listed in the centre of that page...just pick one and click on it. It is a large website, but with so much fun and info.
Thanks so much for joining us. :))
Hello Ann, and a very warm welcome to you from Nova Scotia, Canada. We are delighted that you have joined us.
The short answer to your question is yes, we still need squares. And the answer to your question about what is needed ... squares :) However, you will also find lovely patterns for other things you may wish to make in our KAS Pattern Book.
A desire to share and to help keep the children in South Africa warm has brought together a wonderful group of caring individuals from all over the world.
This is where we receive information from Ronda and the volunteers in South Africa (South Africa Reports), have our questions answered (Helpful Hints), find patterns (Kas Pattern Book) share photos (Photo tab), conversation, and an occasional good laugh (Share a Yarn) with other Forum members. There are many ongoing discussions (DiscussionsCategories) for you to follow and/or join, and other specific groups (Groups) that may interest you. Just browse through the tabs at the top of the page, and I’m sure you’ll find whatever information you need.
The KAS Pattern Book includes patterns for garments that have been designed by KAS with the specific needs of the children in mind. We are focusing on children aged 3-9 years, as this age group is in need of warm garments and blankets.
Our main focus is 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) squares for blankets. It doesn’t matter if they are simple knitted or crocheted squares (Plain Janes, we love to call them) or fancy squares. What does matter is that they measure 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) and that they are warm. Plain Janes are the backbone of KAS. They provide the framework for a few fancy squares to create individuality in a blanket. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are always needed.
Every square you send will be received in South Africa, stitched into a blanket by the wonderful volunteers there, and lovingly wrapped around the shoulders of a vulnerable or needy child, giving him or her warmth and the assurance that someone cares.
Each month we have a different theme/challenge. These are for fun and inspiration, and you are welcome to join in any or all of them. You will find information regarding all of these (including the current ones) under the DiscussionsCategories tab at the top.
Regarding postage, many of us use sea-mail and find that parcels take between 6-10 weeks to arrive in South Africa. Since parcels are arriving all the time, this is perfectly okay and we encourage you to use the least expensive way to send. Also, it is extremely important that it is clearly marked on our packages “Knitted Squares for Charity Only – No Commercial Value”.
So please sit back, relax, put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.