Our volunteers work tirelessly every week. They open packages, assemble blanket packs for the gogos (grandmothers) to sew and organise your donated items.
You can help make their jobs easier and ensure we wrap more blankets around cold, orphaned or v
Read more…You have lovingly made your squares to help warm and comfort orphaned and vulnerable children. Please follow the guidelines below to post your squares most economically and easily, and so they will not attract duty when the arrive.
In general, the le
Read more…The South African volunteers appreciate the Packing Inventory Slip that many people include in their parcels. It makes the job of recording each item much easier.
Before filling in the Packing Slip, please read the PACKAGING YOUR SQUARES discussion.
Read more…Can I please draw everyone's attention to the sizing of handwarmers. This center photo shows a hand-warmer made correctly next to a crochet hook, which is 15cms. The pattern can be found in the KAS PatternBook.
I need to stress how
Read more…KNIT-A-SQUARE WISH LIST 2023
Over the years Knit-a-Square has grown as kindhearted members keep sending an ever increasing variety of items for the children. KAS appreciates the generosity of all contributors and is able to distribute squares, asse
Read more…Hi I am new to this, I do not have a printer at the moment so how can the things that I need before I can post my squares to you
Read more…How big should squares be?
Blanket squares should be 8 inches (20 cm) on all sides. Don't worry if your square is slightly bigger or smaller though, just try to get close. We can find a place for every square in someone's blanket!
Does it matter
Read more…Where is KAS based?
KAS is a worldwide organization, with members in dozens of different countries. We are incorporated in South Africa, where the assembly and distribution of squares are managed. The KAS Board and Moderation team are made up of KAS
Read more…Do you accept items other than squares?
Absolutely! We also accept beanies/hats, hand-warmers and soft toys. Children of all ages love small, cuddly hand-made or gently loved toys.
What items do you most need?
Squares! Squares are at the heart of e
Read more…New to Knit-a-Square?
- Have a question about making squares,
- Navigating the Forum,
- Using PayPal to send donations or
- A question about mailing your squares.
Please read the discussions in Helpful Hints . If you don't find your answer there, po
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Read more…2018: The forum website received an update which allows for more flexibility
when using an iPad or iPhone.
You may not need to use Puffin.
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Read more…Our forum is our great strength - it is the place where we meet to make friends, encourage one another, trade ideas and patterns and in general have fun! Here ar
What a wonderful display of lovingly made squares ready to keep children warm.
Can you see a problem ?
As soon as the volunteers try to move these squares, the loose tails will tangle. The volunteers must straighten out the tails. This is time consu
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