While browsing creative sites on the internet I came across the blog of Melissa Langer – Owner of Pug Notes. Totally enthralled by the photographs of knitted lions and elephants, I felt compelled to write about the Knit-A-Square Charity. Visit Melissa’s blog to see the beautiful squares she has knitted in order to contribute to keeping the children in South Africa warm.
I was born and raised in South Africa and know first hand how many suffer from the afflictions of AIDS – how thousands of children are orphaned every year – and how often shelter is not available. My consciousness is always elevated when I see what others are doing to make the world a kinder, gentler place for those less fortunate. Looking at those bright, cheery squares brought such a smile to my face.
What an exciting way to give back and share our energy and artistic talents. Visit the Knit-A-Square Charity website and join me in supporting this fabulous project.
Start knitting!! I will be visiting South Africa at the end of September so mail me your squares and I commit to making sure they reach the Knit-A-Square organizers.
I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!
May the Yarn be with you.
melissa said,
August 19, 2009 at 8:17 pm
hi elaine!
oh it is wonderful! thank you so much for the link and for getting the word out about knit-a-square!
it is so empowering and uplifting to help people one square at a time!
It is so nice to meet you!
Melissa
Todd Schnick said,
August 20, 2009 at 4:10 am
good stuff! i love seeing people give back! well done you!
Christy said,
August 20, 2009 at 6:56 am
Thanks Elaine for bringing awareness to a very special charity. Guess I better get to knitting!
elainebylos said,
August 20, 2009 at 7:02 am
Darling heart, if you try and knit this you’ll get nowhere. My bad! Apparently I don’t know a crochet hook from a knitting needle!!
Cheryl Mettler said,
September 10, 2009 at 7:03 am
Elaine – thank you for sharing Knit-A-Square Charity. One of my brothers is now gone because of AIDS, so this is near and dear to my heart. I will also share with my daughter who is off to Ethopia in Oct with the Peace Corps and will be working in a HIV/AIDS community, which was her objective all along…..go to Africa with the Peace Corps and do her part to “make the world a kinder, gentler place for those less fortunate.” We are so proud of her and I know my brother supports her goals. While I’m aware of Knit-A-Square Charity – you’re blog is prompting me to get more involved. Way to go doing your part to make a positive difference!
elainebylos said,
September 10, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I feel so honoured that you would share your personal story with me. Thank you. So can we at least try and figure out the front end of a crochet hook
Would love to connect with your daughter before she goes off to touch the world with her light. Lord Michael lead her way …. always.