Warm Woolies

Warm Woolies Frequently Asked Questions

Does wool yarn need to be "superwash"?
No. The children we knit for typically do not have access to washing machines. Regular wool yarn is fine.
I've sent pieces in, how can I be sure you recieved them?
If you need to know immediately that we recieved your box, please use your shipper's delivery confirmation service. We will send you a thank you note within 2 weeks of recieving your box.
Acrylic Yarn Questions
- Can I knit with acrylic yarn?
  The only item we accept in acrylic yarn is baby blankets - and we need as many as you can knit. For clothing, we accept items knit in wool or majority-wool blends.
- Do you accept donations of acrylic yarn?
  No. We suggest you donate your acrylic yarn to a charity knitting group at a hospital or nursing home in your area.
Crochet Questions
- Can I crochet pieces and send them to you?
  Yes. Each year, we receive numerous lovely crocheted pieces and happily deliver them.
- Does Warm Woolies have crochet patterns?
  Yes! We have a new pattern for crocheted vests. Please look on the free patterns page.
- Can I crochet a baby blanket?
  Yes! We prefer large blankets -- about 40" on the short side -- so that babies can be well wrapped. Feel free to use any non-lacy stitch. Please avoid white and very light colors.
I'm not in Denver: can I still participate?
Absolutely! We have individuals all over the United States and as far away as Finland and Signapore who knit for Warm Woolies. Please follow the "Guidelines for Knitters" and keep in mind that our criteria are warmth and durability.
I'm not in Denver: will Warm Woolies still provide me with yarn?
Warm Woolies can usually provide wool yarn to repeat knitters outside of the Denver area. We ask that you use your yarn for the first piece(s) you knit and send in. If you'd like to continue knitting for Warm Woolies and need us to send you yarn, please include a note when you send your first pieces to us.
Deadlines: do I have to have my pieces finished by a certain date?
No. Warm Woolies delivers close to a hundred pieces each week and operates on an ongoing basis.
Can I specify where I want the pieces I knit to go?
Yes. Include a note inside the box when you send your pieces to Warm Woolies and we'll make sure they get there.
What items and sizes do you need most?
We need sweaters, vests, and socks the most. Children wear them inside and out for more than half the year. We ask that you not send scarves. We try to distribute infant sizes on the Reservations and toddler through teen sizes everywhere.
Your posted sock pattern makes such thick socks; do they fit inside of shoes?
Most of the children we knit for either have no shoes at all or wear the socks inside of plastic sandals. These thick socks were designed for their feet.

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