Hi Ruthie, the tail length has been revised. We need to add 20"/50cm to each 8" square we send. This enables the volunteers to sew the squares together.
From the US, parcels takes a couple of weeks. Ronda and the volunteers have hundreds of parcels to unpack every week so it could be longer than that before the information is recorded on the squares list. Ronda asked that we include our e-mail address along with a list of contents so she can reply when our parcels are opened.
Recently, KAS had help from a College in Johannesburg. The students sorted over 12,000 squares !
Greetings, late ones, from up in Canada above MN! (was away on holidays) 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! Thanks again for helping the AIDS orphans in Africa!
Welcome, Ruthie, from suburban Philadelphia. Blankets are usually 35 squares in a 5x7 shape. All squares are 8 inches and any type of warm, soft yarn is requested. Glad you joined us!
Hi Ruthie, we make 8" squares and the volunteers in South Africa sew them together. This gives them the opportunity to participate and raises their self-worth. I try to make enough squares so I can send a blanket's worth and leave it to the volunteers to decide how they should be distributed. 35 squares are needed for one blanket. Occasionally people make complete blankets for a special project but we are encouraged to make squares.
However if you have one already made and would like to send it, please do. Everything is appreciated, The size is 40" x 56".
Hello Ruthie, so glad you've joined us. Keeping the children in South Africa warm has brought together a world-wide group of caring knitters and crocheters.
If you haven’t already, please read through the welcome message on the forum main page for helpful hints and things that might interest you. The FAQ category should answer any general questions you may have. If not, please ask. http://forum.knit-a-square.com
If you would like to try something different, you might like the Monthly challenge. This is a fun way to try new ideas or patterns. Every month, a theme is chosen, and if you wish, you may create something new and different......it could be making a plain square using a new colour, a different stitch or a totally new way of knitting/ crocheting. An 8”/20cm square is the perfect size for experimenting.
This month’s challenge is All About Christmas Have a look at what some of us have made and then join us in making a square or two that is your interpretation of this challenge.
And as always, making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and still help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are needed all the time.
Whatever you decide, we would love to see photos of your work. Click on the photo option at the top of the page, click “Add” and follow the prompts.
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Happy Birthday Ruthie. :o)
Hi Ruthie, the tail length has been revised. We need to add 20"/50cm to each 8" square we send. This enables the volunteers to sew the squares together.
From the US, parcels takes a couple of weeks. Ronda and the volunteers have hundreds of parcels to unpack every week so it could be longer than that before the information is recorded on the squares list. Ronda asked that we include our e-mail address along with a list of contents so she can reply when our parcels are opened.
Recently, KAS had help from a College in Johannesburg. The students sorted over 12,000 squares !
Greetings, late ones, from up in Canada above MN! (was away on holidays) 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! Thanks again for helping the AIDS orphans in Africa!
Welcome, Ruthie, from suburban Philadelphia. Blankets are usually 35 squares in a 5x7 shape. All squares are 8 inches and any type of warm, soft yarn is requested. Glad you joined us!
Welcome to KAS Ruthie and warm greetings from South Africa :)
Hi Ruthie, we make 8" squares and the volunteers in South Africa sew them together. This gives them the opportunity to participate and raises their self-worth. I try to make enough squares so I can send a blanket's worth and leave it to the volunteers to decide how they should be distributed. 35 squares are needed for one blanket. Occasionally people make complete blankets for a special project but we are encouraged to make squares.
However if you have one already made and would like to send it, please do. Everything is appreciated, The size is 40" x 56".
Hello Ruthie, so glad you've joined us. Keeping the children in South Africa warm has brought together a world-wide group of caring knitters and crocheters.
If you haven’t already, please read through the welcome message on the forum main page for helpful hints and things that might interest you. The FAQ category should answer any general questions you may have. If not, please ask. http://forum.knit-a-square.com
If you would like to try something different, you might like the Monthly challenge. This is a fun way to try new ideas or patterns. Every month, a theme is chosen, and if you wish, you may create something new and different......it could be making a plain square using a new colour, a different stitch or a totally new way of knitting/ crocheting. An 8”/20cm square is the perfect size for experimenting.
This month’s challenge is All About Christmas Have a look at what some of us have made and then join us in making a square or two that is your interpretation of this challenge.
And as always, making the basic square is a wonderful way to relax and still help the children. Plain Janes, as they are affectionately called, are the backbone of KAS. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are needed all the time.
Whatever you decide, we would love to see photos of your work. Click on the photo option at the top of the page, click “Add” and follow the prompts.
Enjoy !