We have plenty for babies, women and men so far, but we have a hole in the “hats for school-age kids” category so far this year. These hats are driven around to local schools by dedicated volunteers and given to school social workers for the kids. You knit a hat, we get it to the kids who need them. Win-win!
How can I help?
Knit a warm hat between 19”-21” around in any colors, pattern, or style you like! Wool is best for warmth and be sure to make it long enough to cover the ears. Kids’ heads are deceptively large so if in doubt, knit it a little bigger and a little longer.
What pattern should I use?
Any pattern is great, but here are two simple (free) patterns to get you started!
Barley Hat from TinCanKnits
Citrus Hat from Laura Treadway
Where should I take my hats?
You can drop your hats off at any of our generous yarn store sponsors:
StevenBe Studios
Harriet & Alice
Ingebretsen’s
Needle & Skein
Is there a deadline?
We are accepting hats through January but we all know it’s getting colder NOW. So the sooner, the better. We’ve got volunteers mobilized and ready to go to get your hats out there.
THANK YOU FOR GIVING THE GIFT OF WARMTH TO KIDS!
Hats for the Homeless began in 2009 when one friend asked another friend “do you think we could get 50 hand-knit hats to give to the homeless shelter this year?” and the friends put the call out to knitters. Instead of 50 hats, 300 hats came in that December! Ten years and thousands of hats later, the dedicated volunteers are still going strong delivering hand-knit hats to homeless shelters, women’s shelters and schools.
Thank you for your continued support!
Reminder
Monday, November 11 is Charity Knitting Day at StevenBe's
11:00 am until 6:00 pm.
11:00 am until 6:00 pm.
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