Hello Elizabeth :) KAS accepts 8" squares (knit or crochet) which we make and send to S. A. Volunteers there stitch them together to make blankets for the children. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, we are always glad of another pair of hands to help :).
When a child receives a blanket, they also receive a beanie, a pair of handwarmers, and a cuddly toy, so these items are welcome also. You can find patterns for all these things in the KAS Pattern Book (link above) or click on the "Photos" tab above to browse through pictures from other members for inspiration.
I hope this helps. Thank you for joining us and good luck. xo
Hi Elizabeth! A very warm welcome and a Merry Christmas to you! I'm Gloria ... affectionately (I hope :) known as glo. From my home here in Eastern Canada I love to knit, crochet, and Tunisian Crochet.
A desire to share our talents by knitting and crocheting warmth and comfort for the children in South Africa warm has brought together a wonderful group of caring crafters from all over the world. You’ll find many of them here on our Square Circle Forum. We are delighted that you have joined us.
You can move around the forum by clicking on the various tabs above. Photos is where our crafters post photos of their work.
Helpful Hints, Shipping Instructions and Packing Slip is where you will find answers to many of your questions. Our KAS Blog is where Leanne Hunt brings the KASbarn to life for us through her words in That Warm Fuzzy Feeling Under Groups, you may find a group specific to your area or your craft.
The KAS Shop is one place where you can assist KAS financially. 100% of every purchase of a downloadable item in the KAS Shop goes directly to Knit-a-Square to enable Ronda to continue our vital work!
If you are able to contribute financially, donations are welcomed at any time. Every now and then we run a fundraiser to help with the many expenses Knit-a-Square is faced with, such as Rent on the KASbarn where our parcels are opened and sorted, fuel for the KASvan to distribute our blankets, and a handling fee of $3.75 US charged by the South African Customs and Excise for every parcel that arrives from overseas, regardless of size!! If I could offer you one good mailing tip, it would be larger parcels, fewer mailings.
One of the many great things about Knit-a-Square is the photos our volunteers in South Africa take and share with us - photos of our squares on the sorting tables - photos of our squares in blankets - and best of all, photos of our squares in blankets wrapped around the beautiful children! We actually get to see our work in action!
You will be welcomed into any of our discussions so come on in and put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.
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Hello Elizabeth :) KAS accepts 8" squares (knit or crochet) which we make and send to S. A. Volunteers there stitch them together to make blankets for the children. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, we are always glad of another pair of hands to help :).
When a child receives a blanket, they also receive a beanie, a pair of handwarmers, and a cuddly toy, so these items are welcome also. You can find patterns for all these things in the KAS Pattern Book (link above) or click on the "Photos" tab above to browse through pictures from other members for inspiration.
I hope this helps. Thank you for joining us and good luck. xo
Hi Elizabeth! A very warm welcome and a Merry Christmas to you! I'm Gloria ... affectionately (I hope :) known as glo. From my home here in Eastern Canada I love to knit, crochet, and Tunisian Crochet.
A desire to share our talents by knitting and crocheting warmth and comfort for the children in South Africa warm has brought together a wonderful group of caring crafters from all over the world. You’ll find many of them here on our Square Circle Forum. We are delighted that you have joined us.
You can move around the forum by clicking on the various tabs above.
Photos is where our crafters post photos of their work.
Helpful Hints, Shipping Instructions and Packing Slip is where you will find answers to many of your questions.
Our KAS Blog is where Leanne Hunt brings the KASbarn to life for us through her words in That Warm Fuzzy Feeling
Under Groups, you may find a group specific to your area or your craft.
The KAS Shop is one place where you can assist KAS financially. 100% of every purchase of a downloadable item in the KAS Shop goes directly to Knit-a-Square to enable Ronda to continue our vital work!
If you are able to contribute financially, donations are welcomed at any time. Every now and then we run a fundraiser to help with the many expenses Knit-a-Square is faced with, such as Rent on the KASbarn where our parcels are opened and sorted, fuel for the KASvan to distribute our blankets, and a handling fee of $3.75 US charged by the South African Customs and Excise for every parcel that arrives from overseas, regardless of size!! If I could offer you one good mailing tip, it would be larger parcels, fewer mailings.
One of the many great things about Knit-a-Square is the photos our volunteers in South Africa take and share with us - photos of our squares on the sorting tables - photos of our squares in blankets - and best of all, photos of our squares in blankets wrapped around the beautiful children! We actually get to see our work in action!
You will be welcomed into any of our discussions so come on in and put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.