"Please visit the Photo tab on the Forum when you have a moment. We have posted lots of photos from a distribution to Kathorus Orphange in Thakoza (SA) - you may even spot a square, hat or two that you created!"
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Erin van der Vyver
- 37, Female
- Gauteng, Johannesburg
- South Africa
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A great start to the new year...
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pam Antink Feb 12, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Some new pics of our 'on the ground' volunteers and some of your beautiful knitted goods...
Started this discussion. Last reply by kyla Nov 29, 2010. 10 Replies 0 Likes
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African Knitwits...
Come and join our group for chats about all things knitting, crocheting, yarn, needles and everything in between...
Erin van der Vyver commented on Paola Ferrari's photo
Springtime is coming
"Yes, the SA winter is definitely making an (unseasonably early) appearance. It's going to be a cold one, I think so keep knitting and sending your amazing squares, ladies. Paola, these are beautiful - they really do look like spring flowers!"
Erin van der Vyver commented on Anne Powell's photo
FLAG CHALLENGE - ONE WORLD FLAG
"Gorgeous square (wow!). And I love the slogan too. You're right, Gitta - it's beautifully representative of KAS. Thanks, Anne."
Sandy McDonald commented on Erin van der Vyver's group African Knitwits..."That's great Gitta, we really need lots of interest from the members to get more knitting happening!"
"Thanks Sandy :) Same to you :) I have been more active on the forum so far this year. LOL, part of my new year resolutions ;)"
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Our visit to Katia Day Care Centre - 23 Feb 2010...
Posted on February 25, 2010 at 10:11pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Wow! I mean WOW!!!! What a FANTASTIC response from all you wonderful people... It's so inspiring to receive all your messages and see how dedicated and excited everyone is about being kept in the loop from this side. I'm so looking forward to communicating with you all on a regular basis. I have tried to reply to many of you individually where specific questions were asked, but if you haven't received a response I will do so…
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- At 12:49pm on August 13, 2010,
Laurie C. Hake said… - Thanks Erin - they were fun during the Soccer World Cup!!
- At 2:52am on August 13, 2010,
Linda Maltby said… - Thanks Erin ! Glad you like the squares.....I really enjoy making them. Plus they are keeping children warm.
Lindax
- At 8:04am on May 25, 2010,
jen phillips said… - Hi Erin,
in Durban there are a number of shops called 'Waste Centre' - misnomer if ever - but they sell very thick blanketting' cut into small sizes which they call dog blankets. Thought if I said this on the main forum I'd be shot down in flames! However, they are very thick almost felted and would keep out the cold. Cheap and hairy but with a blanket around the little ones they could be an alternative until something more suitable could be found. I'm sure something similar is available in Jhb.
- At 4:40am on May 18, 2010, Linda Maltby said…
- Hi Erin,
I will make a few more "noughts and crosses" games and send them together with instructions.
Thanks for posting the photos of your Uncle Pete. He must have been a fun person to have around. He looks so happy being with family. Your time together must have been very special. Hold on to your memories ! They are a great help.
- At 2:20am on May 17, 2010, Linda Maltby said…
- Hi Erin,
I have made a crochet X's and O's (think you call it "noughts and crosses") game. I was going to send it in one of my parcels but have a few questions.
1) Would you have a need for this type of game?
2) If so, would you like me to make more?
3) Do I need to include instructions for the carers/children ?
Thanks for your help.
Linda
- At 5:44am on March 04, 2010, Dawn Blake gave Erin van der Vyver a gift…
- At 5:04am on March 4, 2010,
Julia Dee said… - Thank you for putting these photographs on the site Erin it is really lovely to see the smiling faces.
- At 2:40am on October 21, 2009, Julia Dee said…
- Hello Erin
I am arriving in Johannesburg on Thursday 19th November this year, staying in the Protea Hotel Wanderers. I am spending three weeks in South Africa, my first visit, watching England play the One Day Cricket Series against South Africa. I wanted to ask you how far the Soweto Comfort Club is outside of Jo'burg ? I would love the chance to meet the ladies who process all of the work that is sent whilst I am there. I am with an organised tour and shall be at The Wanderers for the day/night game on Friday 20th and at Centurion for the 2nd ODI on Sunday 22nd. We fly out of Jo'burg on Monday 23rd bound for Cape Town. I think my "free" time will be the morning of Friday 20th and all day Saturday 21st.
Thank you
Julia
- At 12:45pm on May 21, 2009,
Zanny Lovemore Blew said… - Agh my little niece of KAS Johannesburg fame - As mentioned to Arlene, am seldom without wool and needles and of course have that wonderful mature age!!!! time to just knit and knit and knit. Love it. People are unbelievably generous and KAS has most certainly hit a really special spot in so many hundreds of people's hearts hey? You are doing so well and we applaud u endlessly. Our darling Rondsi too - she is amazing. 8,000 squares unpacked, sorted and now so many blankets sewn up. When do u leave for Cubby the Cob? love ya - zan
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