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Knit for Tibet: Vest, Sweaters, Socks (May 31, 2011)

Knit for Tibet is an outreach effort of the Kyegu Relief Fund, established in response to the devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit the eastern Tibetan town of Kyegu on April 14, 2010. The humanitarian need is ongoing and significant. Approximately 10,000 people were killed, 20,000 people are injured, and 100,000 people have been left homeless and destitute. More than 90% of the buildings were reduced to rubble. Many of the survivors have no family left.

Winters are harsh in Kyegu, and the people are facing desperate conditions. Many are currently living in lightweight tents. They are especially in need of vests, sweaters, and socks. The sizes most needed are for babies and teens, but all sizes are needed and will be appreciated and treasured. We have established an end date of May 31, 2011. However, please send your finished items at your convenience any time between now and the end of May, because we may be able to send items in multiple shipments in order to get warm items to the children more quickly.

Please send all finished vests, sweaters, and socks to

Wool-Aid
1381 Rocky Creek Court
Belleville, IL 62220

We include guidelines and pattern suggestions below. You are not limited to the patterns listed below, but do aim for clothing that will be very warm for the children.

Guidelines for Knit for Tibet Campaign

Use the highest wool content possible (at least 80% wool/animal fiber) — 100% wool is even better.
Use worsted weight yarn or heavier.
All items should be crafted with an emphasis on coverage and warmth.
Vests should close securely.
Sweaters and vests should provide warmth from the neck down.
Socks should be densely knit and with good coverage for the leg as well as the foot.

Pattern Suggestions for Vests

Keep Me Warm Vest
Steppe Ahead Vest (from Sweater Pattern)

Pattern Suggestions for Sweaters

Mystery Sweater
Steppe Sweater
Steppe Ahead Sweater
Lattice Wrap Sweater
Scrap Wrap Sweater

Pattern Suggestions for Socks

Cozy Toes Socks

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.

November 15, 2010 · Filed under Active Campaigns, Campaigns, Knit for Tibet, Socks, Sweaters, Vests

Dulaan Project (Fall 2010)

Wool-Aid is partnering with F.I.R.E.â€™s Dulaan Project for a shipment later this year (Fall 2010). F.I.R.E. (the Flagstaff International Relief Effort) serves children in Mongolia, with its harsh and extremely cold winters. Because of the cost of shipping, they are no longer sending used clothing to Mongolia in container shipments, but they are still very eager to receive handknit and crocheted clothing that they will send with staffers and others who travel to Mongolia.The F.I.R.E. website also has a video about the Dulaan Project that both describes their mission and shows young children receiving lovingly handcrafted clothing.

We will focus on sending vests, sweaters, and hats for the children of Mongolia â€” in sizes for toddlers through teens.

Please send all finished items to:

Wool-Aid
1381 Rocky Creek Court
Belleville, IL 62220

Guidelines:

Use wool (at least 80% wool/animal fiber).
Use worsted weight yarn or heavier.
Aim for a tight, dense fabric for warmth
See our Wool-Aid guidelines for additional information.

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.

April 1, 2010 · Filed under Active Campaigns, Campaigns, Hats, Sweaters, Vests

Report on the Warm Hands Campaign, February 2010

The Innu children in Northern Labrador will soon be warmer thanks to the efforts of our wonderful volunteer knitters and crocheters â€” and the tremendous distribution efforts of the Warm Hands Network, based in Ottawa, Canada, and The Next Generation Guardians. The Next Generation Guardians is a group of Innu women in Northern Labrador who distribute these warm woolen items in their community.

Thank you!