I am so sorry not to have got back to you before now. My sister is over here from Canada, visiting, and we went to Augusta for the weekend. Normally, I take my laptop when I am away from home, but decided not to this time as we had lots of things to catch up on.
In answer to your questions, I am in Bridgetown...in the lower south-west.
Here is a link regarding discussions about postage/posting squares to South Africa, which I hope will be of some assistance to you. :)
I am not experienced at all with facebook etc, but have learned a lot about the forum over the years...its a great place. :)
You could ask if there was anyone living near you by posing the question in the Aussie group. I think I have already sent you the link, but will send it now, just to be sure. :)
I hope this is of some help......and please do ask if there is anything I can help you with. Hope you had a great weekend...it was beautiful down on the south coast. :))
Greetings Marianne from the middle of Canada! Welcome to a worldwide network of loving happy people helping African HIV/Aids orphans and the poorest of the poor. Glad to have you with us! To see and hear what we do I suggest listening to this great original song about KAS and how easy it is to get involved, written and produced by KAS members and supporters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGvqcUZ4OGs&feature=youtu.be
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, in the header 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, not to mention Patterns where you can get inspired with easy level patterns of things the children really need, the right sizes and shapes being mentioned.
When you click on Discussions, the Featured Discussions grouping (in the Forum section above) shows the most important subjects at the moment, latest challenges, latest news etc. I also recommend the Café KAS Discussion section, which contains the Furry, Feathered and Fishy Companions and Share A Yarn threads. I am so much a Yarnaholic! Thanks again for helping the AIDS orphans in Africa!
Wow! It is awesome to see another West Aussie join the forum. :))
Do you like to knit or crochet?....or perhaps both?
Making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since a blanket is created with 35 squares sent by people from around the world, squares are needed all the time. The basic square being a garter stitch/single colour or striped square or I think it is single or double crochet if your preference is for crochet. By clicking on the KASpattern book tab at the top of the page you can also find lots of other patterns provided by our fellow KASers.
If you click on the groups tab at the top of the page you will find all the different groups and you are free to join as many as you would like. :)) Here is the Aussie group:
Please check out the 'Helpful Hints' tab at the top of the page as this may answer many initial questions you may have and will help you get started. Any other questions...just ask...we love to help. :))
If you'd like to see what other KASers have been making please click on the photo tab at the top of the page....and feel free to add photos of your own work...we would love to see them. Just click on 'add photos' and follow the prompts. Anything you care to make and send will be so appreciated by Ronda and the team and the children of South Africa.
If you want to see the most active discussions at present, you may like to click on the 'main page' tab and they are listed in the centre of that page...just pick one and click on it. It is a large website, but with so much fun and info.
We also have a theme for every month that you might like to view and participate in, but there is absolutely no pressure to do so. The theme for November can be found here:
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Hi Marianne.
I am so sorry not to have got back to you before now. My sister is over here from Canada, visiting, and we went to Augusta for the weekend. Normally, I take my laptop when I am away from home, but decided not to this time as we had lots of things to catch up on.
In answer to your questions, I am in Bridgetown...in the lower south-west.
Here is a link regarding discussions about postage/posting squares to South Africa, which I hope will be of some assistance to you. :)
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/categories/postage-information...
I am not experienced at all with facebook etc, but have learned a lot about the forum over the years...its a great place. :)
You could ask if there was anyone living near you by posing the question in the Aussie group. I think I have already sent you the link, but will send it now, just to be sure. :)
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/group/downunderandlandofthewhitecloud
I hope this is of some help......and please do ask if there is anything I can help you with. Hope you had a great weekend...it was beautiful down on the south coast. :))
Greetings Marianne from the middle of Canada! Welcome to a worldwide network of loving happy people helping African HIV/Aids orphans and the poorest of the poor. Glad to have you with us! To see and hear what we do I suggest listening to this great original song about KAS and how easy it is to get involved, written and produced by KAS members and supporters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGvqcUZ4OGs&feature=youtu.be
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, in the header 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, not to mention Patterns where you can get inspired with easy level patterns of things the children really need, the right sizes and shapes being mentioned.
When you click on Discussions, the Featured Discussions grouping (in the Forum section above) shows the most important subjects at the moment, latest challenges, latest news etc. I also recommend the Café KAS Discussion section, which contains the Furry, Feathered and Fishy Companions and Share A Yarn threads. I am so much a Yarnaholic! Thanks again for helping the AIDS orphans in Africa!
Hello Marianne. A very warm welcome to you from Nova Scotia, Canada. We are delighted that you have joined us.
Hi Marianne.
A warm welcome to KAS. :))
Wow! It is awesome to see another West Aussie join the forum. :))
Do you like to knit or crochet?....or perhaps both?
Making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since a blanket is created with 35 squares sent by people from around the world, squares are needed all the time. The basic square being a garter stitch/single colour or striped square or I think it is single or double crochet if your preference is for crochet. By clicking on the KASpattern book tab at the top of the page you can also find lots of other patterns provided by our fellow KASers.
If you click on the groups tab at the top of the page you will find all the different groups and you are free to join as many as you would like. :)) Here is the Aussie group:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/group/downunderandlandofthewhitecloud
Please check out the 'Helpful Hints' tab at the top of the page as this may answer many initial questions you may have and will help you get started. Any other questions...just ask...we love to help. :))
If you'd like to see what other KASers have been making please click on the photo tab at the top of the page....and feel free to add photos of your own work...we would love to see them. Just click on 'add photos' and follow the prompts. Anything you care to make and send will be so appreciated by Ronda and the team and the children of South Africa.
If you want to see the most active discussions at present, you may like to click on the 'main page' tab and they are listed in the centre of that page...just pick one and click on it. It is a large website, but with so much fun and info.
We also have a theme for every month that you might like to view and participate in, but there is absolutely no pressure to do so. The theme for November can be found here:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/november-theme-bugs-slu...
Here is a wonderful song created by one of our member's and her family. You might like to take the time to listen...you'll love it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGvqcUZ4OGs&feature=youtu.be
Thank you so much for joining us. :))