H i ...I sooooo wish you could send some rain this way, too. Wouldn't want to be greedy...just a little would be nice...we are in the middle of our 8th heatwave for this summer...or at least or capital city...about 2 and a half hours away, is. Haven't checked our forecast for today, but the temp is surely going to reach around 36-38.
Starting with squares sounds great, as that is the most important thing on their wishlist in South Africa. Don't know if you have checked out our discussions, where the wishlist is listed, but you can find it easily by clicking on 'forum' at the top of the page.
Look forward to catching up ...and please post some pics of your squares...if you would like.
Thanks for the info about your town. I'll look on a map to locate where you are! I have a penpal near Melbourne. We've been writing and now emailing for 50 years and have never met! A trip to Oz would be lovely!!
Welcome to Knit A Square Mandy from over in the middle of 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 chummy Aussie 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!
Welcome, Mandy. I just love the sound of Goomboorian! I'm from Melrose Park near Philadelphia in the USA. Which part of Australia are you from? So glad you joined us at KAS!
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Hi Mandy
Happy Birthday....hope you have a great day. :))
a warm welcome to Kas Mandy from Jan in Crete
H i ...I sooooo wish you could send some rain this way, too. Wouldn't want to be greedy...just a little would be nice...we are in the middle of our 8th heatwave for this summer...or at least or capital city...about 2 and a half hours away, is. Haven't checked our forecast for today, but the temp is surely going to reach around 36-38.
Starting with squares sounds great, as that is the most important thing on their wishlist in South Africa. Don't know if you have checked out our discussions, where the wishlist is listed, but you can find it easily by clicking on 'forum' at the top of the page.
Look forward to catching up ...and please post some pics of your squares...if you would like.
Cya.
Thanks for the info about your town. I'll look on a map to locate where you are! I have a penpal near Melbourne. We've been writing and now emailing for 50 years and have never met! A trip to Oz would be lovely!!
Hi Mandy
Welcome from over on the West side of Oz. So glad you have joined our merry band of knitters/crocheters.
Not sure....actually have no idea...where Goomboorian is...have thoughts of Queensland or maybe New South Wales???
Hope you enjoy being part of KAS as much as I do.
Welcome to Knit A Square Mandy from over in the middle of 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 chummy Aussie 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!
Welcome, Mandy. I just love the sound of Goomboorian! I'm from Melrose Park near Philadelphia in the USA. Which part of Australia are you from? So glad you joined us at KAS!
Welcome to KAS Mandy and warm greetings from South Africa :)