Please go to the U.S. Forum on the KAS website and read of a new fund-raising drive to raise funds for a newer vehicle for Ronda. She is in great need of a more reliable car to take the blankets to the creches. A donation of any amount is valuable. Thanks
You are correct! We send the squares to SA and groups of Go-Go's (Grannies) stitch them together. It is a cooperative project and a winning combination for the children!
Greetings Laurie from up in Canada above MN! Welcome to a worldwide network of loving happy people helping African Aids orphans. Glad to have you with us. It's so heartening to know that in this global, often so impersonal world, we're actually making a difference, a REAL difference, in the lives of these children. Check out the Forum, above, for the various discussion threads, and Photos for all the lovely photos of members' work and Groups where you can join groups from countries around the world.
The Featured Discussions grouping (in the Forum section) show the most important subjects at the moment, latest challenges, latest news etc. I also recommend the Anyone Want to Chat Discussion section, which contains the Our Furry Companions and Yarnaholics threads. I am so much a Yarnaholic! You joined us just in time to contribute some warm squares, hats and garments for the children, as their winter is approaching as ours leaves. Thanks again for helping the AIDS orphans in Africa!
I would suggest you add the tail but tie it close to the square so there isn't a knot when the volunteers are sewing the squares together ( and of course, then you have to weave in those pesky ends LOL)
The squares can be any pattern or as plain as you like. We affectionately call the single colour ones "Plain Janes". They are the backbone of KAS. The fancy ones are for people who want a change from the plain ones. The children love bright colours so the brighter the better :-)
You can use acrylic yarn if you would prefer. That's what I use as wool is so expensive here in Canada. The wool squares are saved for the children who live near open flames.
Squares are coming from all over the world and the volunteers like to mix and match. This way the child receives a blanket with squares for all across the globe, making it an extra special blanket. So the answer is, please send them individually, rather than sewn together.
Each square should have a 20" tail neatly butterflied to the square. The extra yarn is to sew the squares together.
Also if the squares are sewn into a blanket, the blanket may incur duty charges whereas the squares don't.
KAS is run on a shoestring so we try to avoid any added costs.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions.
As Debbie has said, if you have any questions about anything, just ask. There is always someone willing to help with the answer.
Do you knit or crochet ? Everyone loves to see what others are doing so please post photos of your work. Just click on the photo section at the top of the page and then follow the prompts.
Have you had a chance to look at the e-zines ? They provide wonderful photos of how our squares are helping these vulnerable children. Their smiles are priceless !
After you have a look around you might like to join the US group. The group is talking about adopting another creche....last year the group adopted 3 !
Hi Laurie and welcome to the forum. Glad you have joined our world-wide family of knitters and crocheters. We are helping to keep the children in South Africa warm.
Check out the website. Join a special interest group like the US Group. View the photos where you can be inspired by the work of others. If you have any questions, please ask!
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Please go to the U.S. Forum on the KAS website and read of a new fund-raising drive to raise funds for a newer vehicle for Ronda. She is in great need of a more reliable car to take the blankets to the creches. A donation of any amount is valuable. Thanks
You are correct! We send the squares to SA and groups of Go-Go's (Grannies) stitch them together. It is a cooperative project and a winning combination for the children!
Greetings Laurie from up in Canada above MN! Welcome to a worldwide network of loving happy people helping African Aids orphans. Glad to have you with us. It's so heartening to know that in this global, often so impersonal world, we're actually making a difference, a REAL difference, in the lives of these children. Check out the Forum, above, for the various discussion threads, and Photos for all the lovely photos of members' work and Groups where you can join groups from countries around the world.
The Featured Discussions grouping (in the Forum section) show the most important subjects at the moment, latest challenges, latest news etc. I also recommend the Anyone Want to Chat Discussion section, which contains the Our Furry Companions and Yarnaholics threads. I am so much a Yarnaholic! You joined us just in time to contribute some warm squares, hats and garments for the children, as their winter is approaching as ours leaves. Thanks again for helping the AIDS orphans in Africa!
Hi Laurie, cute photo !
I would suggest you add the tail but tie it close to the square so there isn't a knot when the volunteers are sewing the squares together ( and of course, then you have to weave in those pesky ends LOL)
Hi Laurie, delighted to be your friend.
Wow, 12 squares already. That's great !
The squares can be any pattern or as plain as you like. We affectionately call the single colour ones "Plain Janes". They are the backbone of KAS. The fancy ones are for people who want a change from the plain ones. The children love bright colours so the brighter the better :-)
You can use acrylic yarn if you would prefer. That's what I use as wool is so expensive here in Canada. The wool squares are saved for the children who live near open flames.
Squares are coming from all over the world and the volunteers like to mix and match. This way the child receives a blanket with squares for all across the globe, making it an extra special blanket. So the answer is, please send them individually, rather than sewn together.
Each square should have a 20" tail neatly butterflied to the square. The extra yarn is to sew the squares together.
Also if the squares are sewn into a blanket, the blanket may incur duty charges whereas the squares don't.
KAS is run on a shoestring so we try to avoid any added costs.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions.
Looking forward to a photo of your squares !
Linda
Hi Laurie, welcome to the forum !
As Debbie has said, if you have any questions about anything, just ask. There is always someone willing to help with the answer.
Do you knit or crochet ? Everyone loves to see what others are doing so please post photos of your work. Just click on the photo section at the top of the page and then follow the prompts.
Have you had a chance to look at the e-zines ? They provide wonderful photos of how our squares are helping these vulnerable children. Their smiles are priceless !
http://www.knit-a-square.com/Square_Circle-backissues.html
After you have a look around you might like to join the US group. The group is talking about adopting another creche....last year the group adopted 3 !
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/group/unitedstates
Hi Laurie and welcome to the forum. Glad you have joined our world-wide family of knitters and crocheters. We are helping to keep the children in South Africa warm.
Check out the website. Join a special interest group like the US Group. View the photos where you can be inspired by the work of others. If you have any questions, please ask!