Guidelines

Donated items must be:
  • Newly handmade
  • Free of pet hair
  • Washable
  • Free of smoke and odor

Donations must include a label with the following information:

  • Name
  • City, State
  • Email address
  • Name to show on gift tag
  • Yarn / fabric washing instructions
  • Optional: brief note for recipient

Other considerations:

  • Softer yarns are more comfortable
  • Items for those with special medical needs should be seamless and non-lumpy for sleeping and increased comfort
  • Label items that contain wool
  • Hats not soft enough for chemo or burn patients are still needed and will be distributed among hospitals, homes, shelters, hospices, etc.

Patterns:

The internet is an endless source of patterns - free and for purchase.  Most free patterns stipulate items made cannot be sold.  Please read permissions before using free patterns.  Please refer to the Home Page for a few links to some websites that welcome your use of their information for charity purposes.