Hello Shakira, so glad you have joined us. As a South African you understand the difficulties the children face every day.
If you can, the volunteer team based in Randburg, would love to have your help. They meet every Thursday to open the week’s mail. Although right now there isn't any mail because of the postal strike ! They will still need help at distributions; writing/emailing thank you letters; sewing squares into blankets or picking up the snacks for distributions.
If this is something that interests you, please call: 082 655 5150
On the forum, we would love to see photos of your squares and just 'jump' into any conversation that interests you :-)
Hello Shakira. Welcome to Knit-a-Square from the Atlantic Coast of Canada … beautiful Nova Scotia, to be exact. A desire to share and to help keep the children in South Africa warm has brought together a wonderful group of caring individuals from all over the world. We are delighted that you have joined us.
At the moment, with the postal strike, I imagine things have slowed down for Ronda and the volunteers. However, once the Postal Service gets back on track, the S.A. team, I'm sure, would be grateful for a helping hand if you are able to offer one :)
This is where we receive information from Ronda and the volunteers in South Africa (South Africa Reports), have our questions answered (Helpful Hints), find patterns (Kas Pattern Book) share photos (Photo tab), conversation, and an occasional good laugh (Share a Yarn) with other Forum members. There are many ongoing discussions (DiscussionsCategories) for you to follow and/or join, and other specific groups (Groups) that may interest you. Just browse through the tabs at the top of the page, and I’m sure you’ll find whatever information you need.
The KAS Pattern Book includes patterns for garments that have been designed by KAS with the specific needs of the children in mind. We are focusing on children aged 3-9 years, as this age group is in need of warm garments and blankets.
Our main focus is 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) squares for blankets. It doesn’t matter if they are simple knitted or crocheted squares (Plain Janes, we love to call them) or fancy squares. What does matter is that they measure 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) and that they are warm. Plain Janes are the backbone of KAS. They provide the framework for a few fancy squares to create individuality in a blanket. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are always needed.
Every square you contribute will be stitched into a blanket by the wonderful volunteers, and lovingly wrapped around the shoulders of a vulnerable or needy child, giving him or her warmth and the assurance that someone cares.
Each month we have a different theme/challenge. These are for fun and inspiration, and you are welcome to join in any or all of them. You will find information regarding all of these (including the current ones) under the DiscussionsCategories tab at the top. This month, October, is "Favorites", and one of my favourite things is to find that kind-hearted new members such as yourself have joined us.
So please sit back, relax, put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.
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Hello Shakira, so glad you have joined us. As a South African you understand the difficulties the children face every day.
If you can, the volunteer team based in Randburg, would love to have your help. They meet every Thursday to open the week’s mail. Although right now there isn't any mail because of the postal strike ! They will still need help at distributions; writing/emailing thank you letters; sewing squares into blankets or picking up the snacks for distributions.
If this is something that interests you, please call: 082 655 5150
On the forum, we would love to see photos of your squares and just 'jump' into any conversation that interests you :-)
Linda
Hello Shakira. Welcome to Knit-a-Square from the Atlantic Coast of Canada … beautiful Nova Scotia, to be exact. A desire to share and to help keep the children in South Africa warm has brought together a wonderful group of caring individuals from all over the world. We are delighted that you have joined us.
At the moment, with the postal strike, I imagine things have slowed down for Ronda and the volunteers. However, once the Postal Service gets back on track, the S.A. team, I'm sure, would be grateful for a helping hand if you are able to offer one :)
This is where we receive information from Ronda and the volunteers in South Africa (South Africa Reports), have our questions answered (Helpful Hints), find patterns (Kas Pattern Book) share photos (Photo tab), conversation, and an occasional good laugh (Share a Yarn) with other Forum members. There are many ongoing discussions (DiscussionsCategories) for you to follow and/or join, and other specific groups (Groups) that may interest you. Just browse through the tabs at the top of the page, and I’m sure you’ll find whatever information you need.
The KAS Pattern Book includes patterns for garments that have been designed by KAS with the specific needs of the children in mind. We are focusing on children aged 3-9 years, as this age group is in need of warm garments and blankets.
Our main focus is 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) squares for blankets. It doesn’t matter if they are simple knitted or crocheted squares (Plain Janes, we love to call them) or fancy squares. What does matter is that they measure 8” x 8” (20 cm x 20 cm) and that they are warm. Plain Janes are the backbone of KAS. They provide the framework for a few fancy squares to create individuality in a blanket. Since it takes 35 squares to make one blanket, squares are always needed.
Every square you contribute will be stitched into a blanket by the wonderful volunteers, and lovingly wrapped around the shoulders of a vulnerable or needy child, giving him or her warmth and the assurance that someone cares.
Each month we have a different theme/challenge. These are for fun and inspiration, and you are welcome to join in any or all of them. You will find information regarding all of these (including the current ones) under the DiscussionsCategories tab at the top. This month, October, is "Favorites", and one of my favourite things is to find that kind-hearted new members such as yourself have joined us.
So please sit back, relax, put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.