Hi again, Wilma. Just a bit of information for you to mull through to help you find your way around in here.
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 (Phototab), 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.
So please sit back, relax, put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.
Hello Wilma, so glad you have joined us ! As a South African you understand the difficulties the children face every day.
If you can, the team based in Randburg, would love to have your help. Perhaps you would like to assist in opening parcels; sorting squares; going on distributions; sewing squares into blankets; picking up the snacks or even the parcels from the Post Office !
Here is the telephone number: 082 655 5150
On the forum,we would love to see photos of your squares and just 'jump' into any conversation you would like to join :-)
Welcome Wilma from the UK. You can catch-up with events and news through our monthly news bulletin : KasSnippets will provide a taster of what happens during a KAS month!
Please check out the Helpful Hints tab on the menu bar.
We also have two new videos which are worth checking out :
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Hi again, Wilma. Just a bit of information for you to mull through to help you find your way around in here.
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.
So please sit back, relax, put your feet up, grab your yarn and hook/needles and enjoy. You are among friends.
Hello Wilma. A very warm welcome to you from Nova Scotia, Canada. We are delighted that you have joined us.
Hello Wilma, so glad you have joined us ! As a South African you understand the difficulties the children face every day.
If you can, the team based in Randburg, would love to have your help. Perhaps you would like to assist in opening parcels; sorting squares; going on distributions; sewing squares into blankets; picking up the snacks or even the parcels from the Post Office !
Here is the telephone number: 082 655 5150
On the forum,we would love to see photos of your squares and just 'jump' into any conversation you would like to join :-)
Linda
Welcome Wilma from the UK. You can catch-up with events and news through our monthly news bulletin : KasSnippets will provide a taster of what happens during a KAS month!
Please check out the Helpful Hints tab on the menu bar.
We also have two new videos which are worth checking out :
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4uekHo1UYY
2. http://youtu.be/UIrfmIYuHYE
Your support will truly make a difference to the quality of the lives of the children!