Hi Justin. Welcome to KAS. My name is Gloria, and I’m in beautiful Nova Scotia on the Atlantic Coast of Canada.
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.
This is where we receive information from Ronda and volunteers in South Africa (South Africa Reports), have questions answered (Helpful Hints), find patterns (KAS Pattern Book), share photos (Photo tab), conversation, and an occasional laugh (Share a Yarn) with other Forum members. There are many ongoing discussions (DiscussionsCategories) to follow and/or join in, and specific groups (Groups) that may interest you. Just browse through the tabs at the top of the page to find whatever information you need.
The KAS Pattern Book includes patterns for garments that were 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. 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 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/challenge. These are for fun and inspiration, and you are welcome to join any or all of them. Information regarding all of these (including the current ones) is under the DiscussionsCategories tab at the top.
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 Justin
Welcome to KAS...from over here in Western Australia. :))
We are so happy to have you join our merry band of stitchers.
Hi Justin. Welcome to KAS. My name is Gloria, and I’m in beautiful Nova Scotia on the Atlantic Coast of Canada.
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.
This is where we receive information from Ronda and volunteers in South Africa (South Africa Reports), have questions answered (Helpful Hints), find patterns (KAS Pattern Book), share photos (Photo tab), conversation, and an occasional laugh (Share a Yarn) with other Forum members. There are many ongoing discussions (DiscussionsCategories) to follow and/or join in, and specific groups (Groups) that may interest you. Just browse through the tabs at the top of the page to find whatever information you need.
The KAS Pattern Book includes patterns for garments that were 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. 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 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/challenge. These are for fun and inspiration, and you are welcome to join any or all of them. Information regarding all of these (including the current ones) is under the DiscussionsCategories tab at the top.
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.