Yes, we are able to distribute baby items via other organisations, mostly through Sr. Susan at Baragwanath who is retired but still helps in the maternity ward there and is a committed and able KAS distributor !!
Hi Mary, how convenient for you to be close to the office in Randburg. Here is the telephone number(see below). Ronda will give you directions and a time to drop off your squares. Please feel free to stay and chat if you have time. Linda
Welcome Mary ! So glad you have joined us. As a South African you understand the difficulties the children face every day.
Are you able to volunteer for Knit-a-Square ? The volunteers meet on Tuesdays at the office in Randburg to open the mail. Perhaps you would like to assist in opening parcels and sorting squares. The volunteers say it is like Christmas every week :-)
Assistance is also needed at distributions and sewing squares into blankets.
Please phone ahead as the office isn’t open every day. The number is: 082 655 5150
We would love to see photos of your squares on the forum and just 'jump' into any conversation that interests you :-)
A warm welcome to Knit A Square from over here in Western Australia. :))
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 Knit-A-Square. 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 would kindly check out our wishlist for 2016, you can see what items we are currently focusing on.
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.
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.
Each month we have a fun theme to inspire and motivate us. If you would like to see this month's theme, please click on this link:
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Hello Mary
Yes, we are able to distribute baby items via other organisations, mostly through Sr. Susan at Baragwanath who is retired but still helps in the maternity ward there and is a committed and able KAS distributor !!
Telephone number : 082 655 5150
Welcome Mary ! So glad you have joined us. As a South African you understand the difficulties the children face every day.
Are you able to volunteer for Knit-a-Square ? The volunteers meet on Tuesdays at the office in Randburg to open the mail. Perhaps you would like to assist in opening parcels and sorting squares. The volunteers say it is like Christmas every week :-)
Assistance is also needed at distributions and sewing squares into blankets.
Please phone ahead as the office isn’t open every day. The number is: 082 655 5150
We would love to see photos of your squares on the forum and just 'jump' into any conversation that interests you :-)
Linda
Hi Mary.
A warm welcome to Knit A Square from over here in Western Australia. :))
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 Knit-A-Square. 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 would kindly check out our wishlist for 2016, you can see what items we are currently focusing on.
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/wish-list-2016
Members tend to use DK or a chunky yarn.
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.
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.
Each month we have a fun theme to inspire and motivate us. If you would like to see this month's theme, please click on this link:
http://forum.knit-a-square.com/forum/topics/february-2016-theme-cel...
It is just for fun and there is no pressure to join in. ANY squares you may like to make will be much appreciated. :))
You may also like to check out our KASshop tab at the top of the page. There are cards and gifts for many occasions.
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.
Bev. :))