Hats and mittens are always needed in a full range of sizes to fit children from toddlers to teens. See Wool-Aid Guidelines for general information. This is an ongoing campaign with no set deadline.

We include guidelines below. Please aim for hats and mittens that will be very warm for the children — remember that we send to children who live in extremely cold conditions!

Guidelines for Hats and Mittens:

• Use wool (at least 80% wool/animal fiber).
• Use worsted weight yarn or heavier.
• Mitten and hat sets would be wonderful, but are not required.
• Hats with earflaps or double-layer hats are wonderful and warm.
• Hats will ideally be able to entirely cover the ears. The thicker, the better, so please, no lacy hats.
• Mittens should have generous cuffs — 2-3 inches or so — for extra warmth and protection from wind.
• Head circumference: approximately 16 to 22 inches.
• Mitten measurement from the base of the palm to the tip of the longest finger: up to 8.5 inches, but allow a bit of extra length for wiggle room.

Please send all finished hats and mittens to:

Wool-Aid
1381 Rocky Creek Court
Belleville, IL 62220

If you are able, a contribution to help share the cost of shipping expenses would be appreciated. See How to Donate to Wool-Aid for details.

Our campaign for the Warm Hands Network to help the Innu children in Northern Labrador has come to a successful close. We have sent 4 huge boxes weighing nearly 135 pounds — 61 baby blankets and 76 pairs of socks! All has now been received, and everything will be distributed through the clinic there:

Thanks to all who made it possible to send such warmth and love to the Innu children!

On August 5, 2010, we launched a Sock Blitz, with an end date of November 15, 2010. Our goal is to collect 100 pairs of socks by that date! 100 pairs of socks in 100 days! Wool-Aid has General Guidelines for socks.

Guidelines specific to this campaign:

• Wool (at least 80% wool/animal fiber)
• Worsted weight yarn or heavier (includes worsted or worsted stranded with sock yarn or worsted weight doubled or bulky yarn)
• Sock length at least 6”, up to adult sizes for teens
• Sock height at least 6” above the heel flap, or with a leg measurement equal to foot length, up to a maximum of 10”
• Please tie socks of a pair together.

Suggested pattern:

Cozy Toes by Christiane Burkhard (LISMI)

You may use any pattern that you enjoy knitting, as long as the finished socks meet the guidelines above.

Please send all socks to

Wool-Aid
1381 Rocky Creek Court
Belleville, IL 62220

If you are able, a contribution to help share the cost of shipping expenses would be appreciated. See How to Donate to Wool-Aid for details.