Welcome to Knit A Square Leanne from over in Canada. I find KAS such a rewarding cause to be involved in and I hope you enjoy it too. Do check out the New Member Guide which is found by clicking "Main Page" in the header above. To reach the Discussions just click Forum above and if you click on Photos above, you will see items that are heading to Africa, in all colors and shapes, plus those that have arrived there. If you click on Groups, above, you can join the group or any groups you wish, to chat with. Any questions just PM me. :)
We have an increased need for cardigans, sweaters, Go-Overs and Slip-Overs in sizes 3 and up (to early teen), but if you have baby items made or donated to you, they will be delivered to those charities in Johannesburg which can distribute them. Hats that fit toddlers and will grow with them need to be made in small adult head sizes. As I have a large melon, I make my hats an inch or two smaller in circumference, but always stretchy, so they fit and then grow with the orphan.
We always need 8” (or close enough) squares, knitted, crocheted or felted from old sweaters. The G4 prison alone can handle sewing up 100,000 squares per month. Daunting until you realize over 80 countries are contributing now, 300+ schools, and each of us is doing our own small part which adds to the whole. Thank you so much for anything you can do for the orphans, there are literally millions of them.
So, welcome to Knit A Square! Blankets and hats and sweaters direct from our hands to their hearts, a win-win. And now we’re helping out in Zimbabwe too and they need everything there too. I just love making a real difference in a child’s life. So welcome aboard!
We are so glad you have joined us in this very worthy cause of warming the vulnerable children of South Africa. You will find we are a friendly, supportive bunch....any questions...please ask. There is always some one able to assist you.
If you would like to check out our interesting and lively discussions please click on the 'forum' tab located at the top of this page...not all are related to knitting/crocheting.
As Arlene has already said, clicking on the 'photo' tab will provide you with loads of inspirational photos posted by our talented members.
Do you knit, crochet or perhaps both?? Any items....squares, hats, vests, jumpers etc. will be so appreciated and treasured by these dear children.
I live in Canada and like to knit - not very good at crochet. There are such wonderful people on this site and all working - one stitch at a time - for this great cause. The photos are so helpful to get ideas for your own work I've found. One idea builds another and people are very helpful answering questions. I just started in January and had so many things to ask, and people responded. Arlene
Comments
Hi Leanne
Wishing you a Happy Birthday...from over here in the West (of Oz).
Welcome to Knit A Square Leanne from over in Canada. I find KAS such a rewarding cause to be involved in and I hope you enjoy it too. Do check out the New Member Guide which is found by clicking "Main Page" in the header above. To reach the Discussions just click Forum above and if you click on Photos above, you will see items that are heading to Africa, in all colors and shapes, plus those that have arrived there. If you click on Groups, above, you can join the group or any groups you wish, to chat with. Any questions just PM me. :)
We have an increased need for cardigans, sweaters, Go-Overs and Slip-Overs in sizes 3 and up (to early teen), but if you have baby items made or donated to you, they will be delivered to those charities in Johannesburg which can distribute them. Hats that fit toddlers and will grow with them need to be made in small adult head sizes. As I have a large melon, I make my hats an inch or two smaller in circumference, but always stretchy, so they fit and then grow with the orphan.
We always need 8” (or close enough) squares, knitted, crocheted or felted from old sweaters. The G4 prison alone can handle sewing up 100,000 squares per month. Daunting until you realize over 80 countries are contributing now, 300+ schools, and each of us is doing our own small part which adds to the whole. Thank you so much for anything you can do for the orphans, there are literally millions of them.
So, welcome to Knit A Square! Blankets and hats and sweaters direct from our hands to their hearts, a win-win. And now we’re helping out in Zimbabwe too and they need everything there too. I just love making a real difference in a child’s life. So welcome aboard!
Hi Leanne... and welcome from Western Australia.
We are so glad you have joined us in this very worthy cause of warming the vulnerable children of South Africa. You will find we are a friendly, supportive bunch....any questions...please ask. There is always some one able to assist you.
If you would like to check out our interesting and lively discussions please click on the 'forum' tab located at the top of this page...not all are related to knitting/crocheting.
As Arlene has already said, clicking on the 'photo' tab will provide you with loads of inspirational photos posted by our talented members.
Do you knit, crochet or perhaps both?? Any items....squares, hats, vests, jumpers etc. will be so appreciated and treasured by these dear children.
Once again welcome...and enjoy!
Welcome Leanne,
I live in Canada and like to knit - not very good at crochet. There are such wonderful people on this site and all working - one stitch at a time - for this great cause. The photos are so helpful to get ideas for your own work I've found. One idea builds another and people are very helpful answering questions. I just started in January and had so many things to ask, and people responded. Arlene