Welcome to Burera Hospital, snuggled up in the lovely yet chilly mountains of Rwanda. In a country where 1 in 10 babies die before their 1st birthday, low mountain temperatures can be deadly. Warm beanies are a simple way to help our newborns and improve child survival. Thus was born HotHeads Knitters. Our mission is to put a warm, stylish beanie on every baby as soon as they are born--as is done in US hospitals. Here we will share ideas from our knitters, and and stories of your work in use!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Crochet Patterns
For anyone who prefers to crochet rather than knit, here are a few websites with patterns. Any and all sizes are needed/welcome!
Hats should be made to fit preemies (size of an orange) and full term newborns (size of a grapefruit). All beanie styles and colors are welcome. Gifts of blankets and clothes, whether hand-knit or not, are also greatly needed.
We will arrange shipping from Boston to northern Rwanda, or any other Partners In Health site in need of hats. And, of course, we’ll post photos and stories of your work in use!
Hats and donations may be sent to: Partners In Health Attn: HotHeads -- Jesse Greenspan 888 Commonwealth Ave, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02215
Hi. I'd love to help out but couldn't figure out from the site where to send the beanies. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThere are some nice hat patterns in both knit and crochet at:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.p2designs.com/Links-CharityPatterns.htm
Patterns by Patti Pierce Stone are on the upper right column. Patterns by Denny Kelly are on the lower left column - scroll down!
I've already suggested that Patti add Hot Heads to her list of charities!
Judy