Advice to Hat Makers

Advice to Hat Makers

  • We gladly accept handmade hats of any sort – knitted, sewn, or crocheted.
  • The winter season is June, July, and August. Temperatures in the winter months can drop into the low 40’s F.
  • All styles and colors are welcome. The more typical round stocking cap styles are the most popular among the children. Bright colors are popular with the children. Soft textures are appreciated.
  • Remember to create a tag for your hat. Please write a message to the child who will receive your hat. The message can be a greeting, a wish for the child, a blessing, a poem, etc., and sign your name. Click on the tag on this page to download a tag.
  • Size: We recommend hat sizes between large child and small adult sizes. Below are some size references.
    Child (3 – 10 years) Head Circumference: 19″ – 20 1/2″; Hat height =8.5 Pre-teens and Teens Head Circumference: 20 1/2″ – 22″; Hat height 9-10″ Adult Woman Head Circumference: 21.5″ – 22.5″; Hat height = 11″ Adult Man Head Circumference: 23″ – 24″; Hat height = 11″-11.5″
  • Helpful sites with patterns for children’s hats
    http://www.ravelry.com
    http://www.allfreeknitting.com
    http://www.bevscountrycottage.com
    http://craftstew.com/sewing/free-hat-patterns
  • Please send hats to either address:
    Seeds of Light
    P.O. Box 282
    Hoedspruit 1380
    South Africa
    OR:
    Seeds of Light
    223 North Guadalupe Street, #275
    Santa Fe, NM 87501 USA.

Hats mailed to our US address will be hand-carried to South Africa at the next opportunity by kind-hearted volunteers who have extra space in their luggage, usually within six months of the date we receive your hats. Thanks to all knitters and volunteer carriers for your generosity and patience!