I don't know if you read this info from one of our US members......
Priority Mail International
Maximum length : 42 inches
Maximum length x height x depth 79 inches
Important tip - Do not use Flat Rate Priority Mail boxes. You cannot fit enough in them to make it cost effective. Use regular boxes that fit within the size guidelines.
Best Bang for Your Buck
The more the package weighs for Priority, the lower the cost becomes per pound. However, if the package weighs less than 10 lbs., you will pay more per pound to send one package Priority than if you send smaller packages First Class International.
The Bottom Line:
US residents, if you have less than 10 lbs. including the weight of the packaging/container to be shipped, send smaller packages not exceeding 4 lbs. each that meet the size requirements for First Class Mail International. If you mailing weighs 10 lbs. or more (including packaging/container), send one package Priority Mail International.
Here in Australia, we tend to send either through post pack (cardboard envelope) or wrapped in a couple of layers of plastic bags or strong brown paper with lots of packing tape to hold it firm. If its a smaller parcel I would definitely wrap it as a parcel rather than a box as the box all adds to the weight, which in turn adds to the postage costs.
A warm welcome to Knit A Square from over here in Western Australia. :))
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 Knit-A-Square. 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.
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. :))
Here is a link to postage information, including our packing slip that we attach INSIDE our parcel to assist in the unpacking/recording process at Knit-A-Square in S. Africa.
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.
Each month we have a fun theme to inspire and motivate us. If you would like to see this month's theme, please click on this link:
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Hi Donna.
I don't know if you read this info from one of our US members......
Priority Mail International
Maximum length : 42 inches
Maximum length x height x depth 79 inches
Important tip - Do not use Flat Rate Priority Mail boxes. You cannot fit enough in them to make it cost effective. Use regular boxes that fit within the size guidelines.
Best Bang for Your Buck
The more the package weighs for Priority, the lower the cost becomes per pound. However, if the package weighs less than 10 lbs., you will pay more per pound to send one package Priority than if you send smaller packages First Class International.
The Bottom Line:
US residents, if you have less than 10 lbs. including the weight of the packaging/container to be shipped, send smaller packages not exceeding 4 lbs. each that meet the size requirements for First Class Mail International. If you mailing weighs 10 lbs. or more (including packaging/container), send one package Priority Mail International.
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Here in Australia, we tend to send either through post pack (cardboard envelope) or wrapped in a couple of layers of plastic bags or strong brown paper with lots of packing tape to hold it firm. If its a smaller parcel I would definitely wrap it as a parcel rather than a box as the box all adds to the weight, which in turn adds to the postage costs.
Hi Donna.
A warm welcome to Knit A Square from over here in Western Australia. :))
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 Knit-A-Square. 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.
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. :))
Here is a link to postage information, including our packing slip that we attach INSIDE our parcel to assist in the unpacking/recording process at Knit-A-Square in S. Africa.
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/postage-information...
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.
Each month we have a fun theme to inspire and motivate us. If you would like to see this month's theme, please click on this link:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/january-2016-theme-our-...
It is just for fun and there is no pressure to join in. ANY squares you may like to make will be much appreciated. :))
You may also like to check out our KASshop tab at the top of the page. There are cards and gifts for many occasions.
Here is a wonderful song created by one of our member's and her family. You might like to take the time to listen...you'll love it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGvqcUZ4OGs&feature=youtu.be
Thank you so much for joining us.
Bev. :))