We are accepting donations of new, hand-made knit, crocheted or sewn hats or caps, to benefit those at Kootenai Medical Center who are undergoing chemotherapy, in sizes from newborn to adult. If you aren’t a crafter, donations of yarn are happily accepted. There are patterns and yarn available in the lobby.
The Rules:
- Must be new – never worn
- Clean – free of purfume, pet hair and smoke
- Placed individually in clear ziptop plastic bags
- Soft yarn is best – cotton, acrylic, silk, fleece or blend is best. Please do not use wool or alpaca as they can irritate the scalp.
- We accept baby, children, youth and adult hats
- Please use patterns that do not have gaps or large holes. A tighter stitch is best so that it covers the scalp
- Be sure to wash your hands on a regular basis while making the caps.
Other accepted items:
- Scarves
- Blankets
- Yarn