I am putting out the cry once again for MORE Chapters to be formed in all the states where we don't have one:
Here is where there are NO Chapter Area Volunteers:
Alabama Alaska Colorado Delaware D.C. Hawaii Idaho Indiana Louisiana Maine Michigan -we could use another - it’s COLD THERE! Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska North Dakota North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Oklahoma Rhode Island South Dakota South Carolina Tennessee Vermont West Virginia Wyoming Wisconsin
and if you want to become one but don't see your state listed, it might mean we have ONE already in that state, but we need 3 or 4 in each state ideally! So please don't hesitate to contact Kaye Rogers to let her know you have read that page and want to become one. :) We need you!!!
If you want to help make hats for my chapter of Warming Families, be sure to check out Knitnerd's Blog ... scroll about 2/3 way down and there is a part of the post under the scarf photo, about helping me with these hats!
If you knit OR crochet hats, Warming Families need you! We can't do this alone!
We have partnered with Lands End to create 25,000 hats for the homeless and those in need across the USA from Sept till Dec 31st 2009 and we need help!
I know, it is NOT Christmas, but... you and I can make this Christmas, this winter, warmer for thousands of people! Remember I was telling you about Warming Families big 25,000 hat challenge??? It's going on now and will end Dec 31st and we need all of you to make hats to warm the homeless across North America!!
What if you don't knit? or crochet? or loom knit or nothing creative to make a hat!!!?? Not a problem You can buy a FEEL GOOD SWEATER: For every Lands' End FeelGood sweater purchased, the company will donate FeelGood yarn to One Heart Foundation's"Warming Families". We are a worldwide knitting and crocheting charity. Lands' End will donate thousands of pounds of their Feel good yarn to Warming Families chapters across America and then we, including YOU, will be knitting and crocheting 25,000 hats to warm the homeless and displaced.
Vickie Howell of DIY's Knitty Gritty has created a special how to knit a hat video just for this project.
And TOMORROW!! Lands' End is holding a FeelGood Twitter Party - hope you can join us!
Join Lands' End and Vickie Howell, host of TV's Knitty Gritty, for a Twitter Party to celebrate the kick-off the FeelGood Campaign! The party will feature more than 20 fun giveaways ranging from the FeelGood sweater and Vickie Howell's books to Lands' End gift cards and FeelGood yarn.
Date: Wednesday, September 16th Time: 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. CST Location: #landsend
A link to the Twitter Party TweetGrid will be provided just prior to the party. Thanks in advance for your support of this exciting initiative. Together, we hope to truly make a difference this winter. ------------ ---------
What IS a Twitter Party? A Twitter Party is where a group of people can discuss or Tweet about a specific topic in their own little chat room. To participate in the discussion you¹ll need to sign up for a free Twitter account (instructions are listed below).
Why Attend? Twitter parties are a great way to connect with other people while chatting about a specific topic. Lands End will be hosting a two-hour Twitter Party to kick-off the FeelGood campaign complete with fun and giveaways.
Twitter Party Hosts Twitter Party Hosts oversee the event, answer questions, and keep the flow of the party going.
How To Participate
1. Twitter Account - Go to www.twitter.com to sign up for a free Twitter account.
2. Find and Follow Lands¹ End Hosts: · @LEPRMichele · @LandsEndPRKira · @LEPRAmanda · @LandsEndPRAdam · @VickieHowell
During the party if you want to address one of the hosts directly, be sure to use their entire Twitter handle (ie @LEPRMichele) .
3. Hashtag The Twitter world calls a pound sign (#) a hashtag. A hashtag is a code used to mark a specific topic. The Lands¹ End FeelGood Twitter Party is marked and happening at #landsend. You can search for #landsend to participate in the party and see the party tweets.
4. Set Up TweetGrid - On the day of the party, use TweetGrid.com or another Twitter application such as TweetDeck to follow all of the tweets marked #landsend and participate in the party.
On TweetGrid - You can comment, reply and read all at once in TweetGrid, and it even puts the hashtag in your comment for you.
Click here <http://tweetgrid. com/howto> for a TweetGrid tutorial list. The Twitter Party Tutorial should be #8.
5. Fast Followers Something to note, Twitter parties are fun and fast!
I am going to be grandma to a little girl in December as my eldest and his wife are expecting a little sister for Jackson! Not sure of the date yet. I am so happy for them. I love babies so much. :)
************************************************************************************************************** Ok- this is a nice warm hat pattern for teens and adults. It's one I starting making hats from a long time ago. Not even sure this pattern is 100% accurate, but let's try it! I will post a photo and /or corrections if necessary, when I get this hat made up with the Land's End yarn. (EDITED TO ADD PHOTO!)
Bev's 'Warm Me Up 2' hat Copyright 2009 - Beverly A. Qualheim J hook 3 oz worsted weight yarn 1 large eyed yarn needle to weave in ends Starting at TOP: Rnd 1: Ch 4, join into a ring, ch 3 (counts as dc)and then make 11 more dc into ring, join with slip stitch in top of 1st dc Rnd 2:ch 3 and dc in same st, *2 dc in each st* around, join. (24 dc) Rnd 3:ch 3 and dc in same st, *1dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* around, join with slip stitch in top of 1st dc(36 dc) Rnd 4:ch 3 and dc in same st, *1dc in next 2st, 2dc in next st* around, join with slip stitch in top of 1st dc(48 dc) Rnd 5:ch 3 and dc in same st, *1dc in next 3st, 2dc in next st* around, join with slip stitch in top of 1st dc(60 dc) Rnd 6 - 20:ch 3 and dc in same st, FPDC in ea dc around - including that VERY last FPDC there-- it increases the hat by one stitch each time around (you could also join in the first FPDC and NOT work into that very last FPDC for a straight up and down look but the hat will be a bit smaller),
Join with slip stitch in top of 1st dc.Cut 4" yarn tail. Fasten off and weave in 4" yarn tail.
"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?
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).
You can also find dozens of hat patterns, knit and crochet, here:
I have left over yarn.Can I use it to knit for the campaign?
Yes, feel free to contribute in anyway you can.You can use your yarn to knit hats for the FeelGood campaign.
How can I get FeelGood yarn?
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.
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,
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 Familiesc/o Bev Qualheim PO Box 427 Logandale NV 89021-0427
Won't you join Warming Families and Lands End in this hat challenge? How many hats can you and your family and friends make to warm the homeless and displaced, before Dec 31, 2009?
