How wonderful that you've already made a square for KAS. I certainly understand and appreciate you wanting to get it right.
However, if your square measures 8 inches (20 cm) square, and is warm and not too scratchy, you really needn't worry. The wonderful volunteers who sew our squares together in SA are absolute geniuses at matching the squares for blankets. If you haven't already, just take a look at the blanket album and you'll see what I mean. So I'm sure your block stitch square will be just fine and very much appreciated.
Regarding embellishments, you may stitch things to your squares if you wish. The only thing we ask is that they be sewn on very securely for two reasons. Number one is safety. And number two (but equally important) is because if buttons or decorations should come off, many of the children would have no way of sewing them back on, and they would be extremely disappointed.
Don't worry about bombarding with questions. You will find that everyone here is more than willing to help in any way they can.
We would love to see pictures of your work if you would like to share them with us. Thank you, and keep up the good work.
Hello Frances. A very warm welcome to you from Nova Scotia, Canada. We are delighted that you have joined us.
As Pam has said, the (Helpful Hints) tab is worth checking out. The forum gives you access to a wealth of information and wonderful people. Here, we receive information from Ronda and the volunteers in South Africa (South Africa Reports), 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.
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.
Welcome Frances from the UK. You can catch-up with events and news through our monthly news bulletin : KasSnippets will provide a taster of what happens during a KAS month!
Please check out the Helpful Hints tab on the menu bar.
We also have two new videos which are worth checking out :
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Dear Frances:
How wonderful that you've already made a square for KAS. I certainly understand and appreciate you wanting to get it right.
However, if your square measures 8 inches (20 cm) square, and is warm and not too scratchy, you really needn't worry. The wonderful volunteers who sew our squares together in SA are absolute geniuses at matching the squares for blankets. If you haven't already, just take a look at the blanket album and you'll see what I mean. So I'm sure your block stitch square will be just fine and very much appreciated.
Regarding embellishments, you may stitch things to your squares if you wish. The only thing we ask is that they be sewn on very securely for two reasons. Number one is safety. And number two (but equally important) is because if buttons or decorations should come off, many of the children would have no way of sewing them back on, and they would be extremely disappointed.
Don't worry about bombarding with questions. You will find that everyone here is more than willing to help in any way they can.
We would love to see pictures of your work if you would like to share them with us. Thank you, and keep up the good work.
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Hello Frances. A very warm welcome to you from Nova Scotia, Canada. We are delighted that you have joined us.
As Pam has said, the (Helpful Hints) tab is worth checking out. The forum gives you access to a wealth of information and wonderful people. Here, we receive information from Ronda and the volunteers in South Africa (South Africa Reports), 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.
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.
Welcome Frances from the UK. You can catch-up with events and news through our monthly news bulletin : KasSnippets will provide a taster of what happens during a KAS month!
Please check out the Helpful Hints tab on the menu bar.
We also have two new videos which are worth checking out :
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4uekHo1UYY
2. http://youtu.be/UIrfmIYuHYE
Your support will truly make a difference to the quality of the lives of the children!