Hi Jodie. A very warm welcome to you from out here in Nova Scotia on the Atlantic Coast.
A desire to share and help keep the children in South Africa warm has brought together a wonderful group of caring individuals from all over the world. We are delighted that you have joined us.
Our main focus is 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) squares for blankets. They can be simple knitted or crocheted squares (Plain Janes, we call them) or fancy squares. What matters most is that they measure 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) and that they are warm. Our Plain Janes are the backbone of KAS. They provide the framework for a few fancy squares to create individuality in a blanket. It takes 35 squares to make one blanket, so squares are always needed.
Every square you send will be received in South Africa, stitched into a blanket by volunteers or Gogos there, and lovingly wrapped around the shoulders of a vulnerable child, giving warmth and the assurance that someone cares.
Each month we have a different theme. These are just for fun and perhaps some inspiration, but you can create any type of squares you wish. Our current theme is all about hearts and you can find it here:
Many of us use sea-mail and find that parcels take between 6-10 weeks to arrive in South Africa. This is just fine, as parcels arrive from somewhere every day. We encourage you to use the least expensive way to send.
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 Jodie. A very warm welcome to you from out here in Nova Scotia on the Atlantic Coast.
A desire to share and help keep the children in South Africa warm has brought together a wonderful group of caring individuals from all over the world. We are delighted that you have joined us.
Our main focus is 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) squares for blankets. They can be simple knitted or crocheted squares (Plain Janes, we call them) or fancy squares. What matters most is that they measure 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) and that they are warm. Our Plain Janes are the backbone of KAS. They provide the framework for a few fancy squares to create individuality in a blanket. It takes 35 squares to make one blanket, so squares are always needed.
Every square you send will be received in South Africa, stitched into a blanket by volunteers or Gogos there, and lovingly wrapped around the shoulders of a vulnerable child, giving warmth and the assurance that someone cares.
Each month we have a different theme. These are just for fun and perhaps some inspiration, but you can create any type of squares you wish. Our current theme is all about hearts and you can find it here:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/march-one-heart-two-hea...
Please join in if you wish!
Many of us use sea-mail and find that parcels take between 6-10 weeks to arrive in South Africa. This is just fine, as parcels arrive from somewhere every day. We encourage you to use the least expensive way to send.
Please sit back, relax, put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.