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March 2026

 

CRAFT SUPPLIES NEEDED: WE ACCEPT DONATIONS!

Yarn, Fabric, Fleece Needed!

Do you know someone with  a large amount of yarn or fabric they no longer want or need? 

If so, please suggest they donate it to the Ela Crafters. It can be dropped off in the bin at the Township (lower level) so the volunteers can turn it into warm gifts to be distributed throughout our community. 

We accept:

• Yarn: Especially worsted weight acrylic. Sport weight cotton to make wash cloths
• Cotton fabric
• Fleece

ALL COLORS - ALL QUANTITIES

• Gift Cards  

 

How Much Yarn Do You Need for Various Items?

 

HAT SIZES GUIDELINES FROM PREEMIE TO ADULT

Hand made hats are always in great demand.   And we love to knit and crochet them. One of the challenges is getting the measurements right.

There are 3 key measurements as you see from the picture above.  As we donate hats for warmth, we need to ensure that the hat is tall/long enough to comfortably cover the ears. 

The chart below gives you the general measurements for all sizes.

Please keep in mind that we do not collect preemie or newborn hats.   

All you need to know about properly sizing a hat

BLANKET SIZES AND GUIDELINES

 

BLANKET SIZE:   The measurements  below are based on the needs expressed by the organizations to which we donate.   1 or 2 inches up or down are acceptable. 

 Large Blanket: 60X72 or 50X64

           Small Throw / Lapghan:   40X60 or  50X50

           Baby Blankets: 35X35 or 30X40

 

NO SCRATCHY OR HOLEY:  All our blankets are made for warmth and comfort. All blankets should be soft and cuddly. They should not made in stitches that create big holes where fingers, drafts, or medical equipment could get caught.    Metallic, overly fuzzy yarn, stiff  yarn is not suitable for the organizations to whom we donate. Ask yourself: "would I feel all cozy wrapped in this blanket?" "Is it easy to care for or wash?

KNIT SCARVES / NECK WARMERS / SHAWLS PATTERNS

Multi Diagonal Scarf (shared by Dottie)

Multi DiagonalScarf

Basic Triangle Shawl  (Shared by Dottie) click on link below for pattern

Basic Triangle Shawl by Kate Atherley