2023 SECOND QUARTER DISTRIBUTIONS

Amy June 20, 2023 at 8:04am

Wandi and Themba went to Protea South to distribute 130 blankets, beanies, hand-warmer sets and soft toys. Here are some pics of the little darlings with their pretty blankets, from our distribution from June 20, 2023.

Winter temperatures right now are between 4-18C or 40-65F.

Amy June 14, 2023 at 7:30am

Another distribution by Athele and Estelle the week of May 29.

KnitASquare are blessed by Miss Lizzy and all the contributors who make her day care possible, in this desperately impoverished community on the far northern reaches of JoTown. Not only does she keep a list of all the children who have received our charity’s blankets, but she puts the word out to those who haven’t about when we’re coming and allows us the safety of her premises to do our distribution. Estelle McLeod and I are always grateful and so glad to see her always smiling face, in the midst of the trying world that is her reality. Of course we’re especially grateful to all the donors from around the globe who make this possible.

It was a chilly winter’s day … a fact belief by the very worn summer shoes most residents were wearing. As you scroll through notice how many Mama’s are using cloths to keep warm and towels to wrap their infants. Good to know more little ones will be that but warmer this winter

Blanket by Chris Chiplen.

Cathy Riley,one of your gorgeous blankets. Always a big fave.

A Cathy Riley creation stitched together by Estelle.

Gorgeous child with cold feet.

One of Estelle's - sunning squares from Elaine Joubert and Carolyn Stone.

Blanket sewn together by Estelle in honour of King Charles III coronation.

Chris Chiplen > Amy June 15, 2023 at 9:05am

Wonderful photos of the work that’s being done for the children, by some amazing people. Thank you for sharing.
I was so chuffed to see one of my blankets with its new owner :)
Amy > Amy June 14, 2023 at 7:44am

More photos from this distribution...

Lovely squares from Antoinette’s team put together by Rae Logie.

Love all the match match, one of mine gorgeous squares from Amy and Elaine.

Blanket from Sally Patterson.

Beautiful boy with a beautiful blanket made by Liz.

Another one from Antoinette’s team.

Gorgeous blanket made by Liz Gyldenhuis and thanks Elaine for making extra brown squares.

Another stunner by Amy Pettigrew and a super toy from Ada Breeuwer.

Such a cute bunny and the dearest little sleeping soul.

The children are always willing to help.

Some of Sharen Stennett's rabbit squares.

A stunning soft blanket from Patricia Underwood she was thrilled to get it.
- Patricia Underwood > Amy June 15, 2023 at 3:27am
  
  And I'm thrilled to see the photo! Thank you so much Estelle and Athele for all you do.

Amy June 5, 2023 at 2:52am

The week of May 29 Athele and Estelle made this touching distributions to a lovely creche.

Here is Athele's report:

KnitASquare was so happy to have the chance to reach into this informal settlement on the far northern reaches of greater JoTown, earlier this week, where every single blanket, beanie, soft toy and in this case wonderful educational toy will be so very valued by the little ones of this community who are in desperate need of pretty much everything. Miss Elisa has done an Incredible job of inspiring various charities to rally around her efforts to take care of the children for those who have managed to find a job and need help. Everything you see was built and donated by volunteers. Very inspiring to know that there are many who do care and do reach out. Including us who support the KnitASquare whose contributors are worldwide.

So lovely to see this one I put together from a mix of pinks going to this sweet baby.

Cath Riley, your fabulous squares .. she Loved it!!

Such sweet children.

Ever smiling Miss Elisa.

She was thrilled with all the new educational toys from Michelle Babcock's school.

One little chap was asleep so he just got tucked into his new blanket.

Such beautiful children, all with gorgeous eyes, in this settlement.

Estelled packed about 20 of these teddies from KNIT FOR LIFE

so that the children could get similar toys.

This little princess will love your blanket Cath Riley.

They can’t wait to have a go at those puzzles.

A collection of apricot squares from Many contributors around the word that took Ages to get enough to make what turned into a really lovely blanket. I'm so happy to think of its soft squares warming this little person.

This is the one I put together. Edging ok. From Cath Riley collection of squares.

She Loved her blanket Cath Riley.

He can’t believe it’s all his to take home and be warm tonight.

A mixture of squares always makes beautiful, warm KAS blankets.

A recently installed wash station at the Day Care Centre.

Harrison's mom > Amy June 14, 2023 at 9:18pm

It's lovely to see all of these wonderful pictures and really touches my heart when I'm lucky enough to see little people with some of my blankets, thanks x
- Athelé Oosterbroek > Harrison's mom June 27, 2023 at 8:20pm
  
  That warms my heart and inspires all Estelle and my efforts xx
Anneke > Amy June 12, 2023 at 2:51am

Miss Elisa is a wonderful, beautiful, loving and caring lady. The daycare centre as well as Miss Elisa show dignity and love.
- Estelle McLeod > Anneke June 12, 2023 at 4:04am
  
  Anneke she is an inspiration to all of us.

Forum

2023 SECOND QUARTER DISTRIBUTIONS

Replies