My Hat Needs Some Friends

In yesterday's comments Manise suggested why not have a hat drive on my blog.   I was worried about stepping on anyone's toes that's already doing one but she's right.  It would mean more hats to those that need them and isn't that the goal, after all.  NYC is a big place and there is a great need. 

I'll collect hats (mostly adult sizes needed) until mid December and then deliver them to Coalition for the Homeless in the city.  I spoke with Juan from the organization's Grand Central Food Program (click on the link and read "Robbie's Story" in the right sidebar).  Juan said that they could hand out the knitted goods as they were doing their mobile soup kitchen that has 31 stops throughout Manhatten and the Bronx each night.  At first I thought about contacting shelters but these are the folks that really need them.  The ones that are out in the cold.  So c'mon!   

It doesn't have to just be hats either.... I'm sure they'd love mittens, gloves, scarves... whatever you feel like knitting.  If you aren't involved with another charity knitting program here's your chance.  Or even if you are.... what's one more hat?  I'm also going through my sweaters that I've knit that I never wear.

When all is said and done I'll do a drawing for the prizes.   For each item you send in, your name goes in the... er... hat.  lol.  I don't know yet what all the prizes will be.  We'll see what kind of response I get, but there'll be yarn and fiber for sure and this one:

Yes.  It's the Birch Shawl knit in Kidsilk Haze. So get your needles out and cast on!  My email link is up in the left sidebar under the Saving Lucky button.  On all the feeds put together I have over 225 subscribers.  If just 1/4 of you knit one hat I'll be elated.

Comments

[Beth]

I'd like to send a hat or two if you're still colllecting What address do I send?

[Jessica]

What is the deadline for this? What yarns are ok to use? Where do I send a hat? thanks

[Katy]

If you are getting more hats than you feel you can deliver, I'll offer my address as another place to send the hats. I live in Manhattan, so one step of the journey would be eliminated. Let me know what you think. Either way, I'll be working on some hats this week.

[billie gordon]

I think I can get finish a couple.

[Gabrielle H.]

I have two hats that I can send as well. Just waitin' for the address :)

[Lisa]

Please send me the address for the hats. I think I could send a few. Thanks, Lisa drlafall@q.com

[Heather Shelton]

What is the address? I have some hats in my stash right now!

[La Verna]

Me too! I am almost done with my holiday knitting and could knit a couple for sure!

[ahmcguffin]

Really really excellent idea. I've done hats for Salvation Army in Kansas City for years. Acrylic/synthetic. They want yarn that can be machine wash and dry. Salvation Army here in KC will give out one hat a day to anyone who goes in and requests one. Homeless have nothing and usually can't get to facilities to wash clothes. Giving out hats, gloves and scarves with food is just wonderful. I started the habit of knitting plain hats by way of a yarn shop that used to acquire yarn donations. They would provide yarn and a basic pattern for hats. And take the finished hats year round. They used to post a list of those who donated the most each year.

[Raye]

Jean, I saw this link on Wendy Knits. As Big Apple Knitters Guild has a charity knitting meeting each December, I've posted a link to your website and I'm asking our members to join with you in making items. Please contact me off-line if you'd like to discuss how else we can help. Best regards, Raye Schwartz President Big Apple Knitters Guild

[karen]

Wool only; mixed? Acrylic? What is best? I'd love to contribute... Karen

[Zane]

please send mailing address - and I'll pass the word at Knit Knight. My Dad's family is from NY, think this will be part of his hand-made christmas. Thanks.

[KimB]

I was reading Wendy's blog. Thanksgiving week is a perfect time to knit a few hats and try a pair of mittens. Back at you with the goodies soon. This is wonderful of you to coordiante such a huge effort! There will be many warmer people because of your efforts. Thank you.

[Bonney]

I have a few hats to go to a good cause; where do I send them?

[Linda]

Wonderful. Where do I send them?

[AnnP]

I've got a couple of hats ready to send right now and can add a pair of mittens or two if I set aside my unfinished gnome for a few days. I know first-hand how cold it is in NYC tonight!

[kathy]

I was reading Norma's blog (who doesn't?) and she directed me to you. What a great idea. I will knit four in honor of my brother and his family who live in NYC.

[kathy]

I was reading Norma's blog (who doesn't?) and she directed me to you. What a great idea. I will knit four in honor of my brother and his family who live in NYC.

[kathy]

I was reading Norma's blog (who doesn't?) and she directed me to you. What a great idea. I will knit four in honor of my brother and his family who live in NYC.

[kmkat]

I am currently on a hat and scarf roll -- I think I can whip out a couple by mid-December. Where do we sent them?

[Jennifer]

OMG - that's such a noble cause. Count me in. Plus, I'd love to help you deliver them. Just let me know the date. I'd better get busy knitting some hats. I'll contribute some Knit Notes as prizes, too. I'll email you a photo offline.

[Norma]

I will, I will! I can definitely get one or two done by mid-November.

[Kim]

I am happy to add a few skeins of yarn into the prize kitty and knit a hat too :)

[Cookie]

Sign me up!

[Kathy]

I'm in! Perfect timing, with my hat phase! ;-) Would you pop your address into an email.