Guidelines
The items
that Warm Hands collect get sent to children in very
remote communities. These locations experience
very long, cold winters and tend to have short, cool
summers.
- Fiber:
Wool/animal fiber is preferred. If your
yarn is a blend, at least 75% wool/animal fibers
please. For blankets and slippers we
accept both wool and acrylic items. Please
label your items with washing instructions.
- Sizing:
Please focus on larger size items for
children. Our primary mandate is helping
kids.
- Please ensure that clothing for babies can
fit babies that are 10 pounds or heavier. Size
12 months or larger please.
- Please assume wider sizes - this makes it
easier to layer clothing.
- Baby blankets should be 35 inches square or
larger. Note that blankets may be used
either for babies or as lap blankets for older
individuals.
- Coverage:
Items should be made with a focus on coverage
and warmth. Solid stitches, long sleeves,
ear flaps on hats, tall socks, etc. No
lacy patterns or fancy cowls please. We
prefer warm, durable items that can be used as a
layer for someone spending considerable time
outdoors. See the Patterns
page or our Ravelry
group for pattern ideas.
- Technique: Knitting or Crochet items
are great. Please no loom knit items.
- Colours:
Please try and avoid white or very light colours
since they show dirt very easily.
- No scarves. However we welcome
neck warmers.
- Pairs:
Please use scrap yarn to tie socks and mittens
into pairs.
- Labels:
Please label items with washing
instructions. If you feel comfortable,
also include your first name or Ravelry handle
and/or city. This helps create a
connection with the recipient. We have print at
home paper labels that you can use to tag
your items. If you want to order
tags yourself and add them to items before
donating them to us, you can obtain them from
the MountainStreetArts
ETSY
store.
A gentle note from the team at Warm
Hands Network:
We know how long it takes to create items
for our project. The guidelines
exist because we have limited space for
shipping and we need to make sure that we
provide items that are of the greatest
use. Items that do not meet the
above guidelines are donated
locally. Thanks very much! |
Items needed
- Mittens
- Vests
- Sweaters
- Hats
- Neck warmers (no scarves please, no lacy
cowls) Note: We always get tons of
hats and very few neck warmers.
- Socks (wool, boot length socks are especially
appreciated)
- Baby blankets (35 inches square or larger
please)
- Lapghans for the community elders
Note: In the
past members of the Ravelry group have created group
blankets. People donate 10 inch squares
(knit or crochet) and one member seams them together
and adds an edging. If you would like to
donate squares towards our next campaign, please
look for a topic about a group baby blanket on our Ravelry group.
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