Questions and Answers about the Hat Challenge

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Matthew 25:36&40 KJV

"36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me...
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."

These came from Land's End this morning and I added a few of my own at the bottom:

How can I knit for the FeelGood campaign?

1. You can look for a local chapter of Warming Families at www.warmingfamilies.com or feel free to use your own yarn, download the hat pattern at www.landsend.com/feelgood and submit your contributions to a local homeless shelter or Lands’ End (see contact info below).
2. You can also find dozens of hat patterns, knit and crochet, here:

www.bevscountrycottage.com/hats.html

17. I have left over yarn. Can I use it to knit for the campaign?

1. Yes, feel free to contribute in anyway you can. You can use your yarn to knit hats for the FeelGood campaign.

17. How can I get FeelGood yarn?

1. All of the FeelGood yarn is earmarked for knitters working through Warming Families and other local organizations. You can either work through a local Warming Families chapter or feel free to use remnants of your own yarn supply.

17. When is the deadline to send in completed hats?

A. Our goal is to knit as many hats as possible by December 31, 2009.

Q. Where can I send my completed hats?

A. You can either find a local Warming Families group,

(http://www.freewebs.com/warmingfamilies/usaareavolunteers.htm)

A local homeless shelter If you do this, please report your numbers donated to uswarmingfamilies@yahoo.com or submit finished hats to:

Michele Casper

Lands’ End

5 Lands' End Lane

Dodgeville, WI 53595

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Q: I can't knit, but I can crochet, is that ok?
A. Knitted, crocheted and loom knitted hats are all fine. Use your own favorite, warm patterns or dozens of free hat patterns are posted here:
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/hats.html

Q: Do hats need to be machine washable?
A: Most homeless people don't have access to washing machines, but hats should be at least hand-washable. If you use 100% wool, please be sure hats are felted before sending.

Q: What sizes are needed?
A: Depending on the shelter, all sizes from 6 months through adult will be needed. Most shelters need men's hats the most though.

For sending hats to Bev's Chapter (Southern Nevada Chapter) - I need all sizes, including newborn for the county hospital, but need more teens and adults than anything.

Warming Families c/o Bev Qualheim
PO Box 427
Logandale NV 89021-0427

You can read more about the Southern Nevada Chapter of Warming Families here: http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/warming-families.html

Even one hat will help someone in need of a little warmth and comfort.

HUG THE ONES YOU LOVE!
Bev