Friday, September 1, 2017

COZIES FOR PETS and HAPPY HANDS CHALLENGE

For Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse - Pullman, WA

****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****

Slippers and yarn, etc. may be sent together in the same package to save on postage.

COZIES FOR PETS

These pet blankets provide companions with the comfort and warmth they need and deserve.

We’d like to send:
   2 - 20” x 20” blankets - DONE
   2 - 24”x 24” blankets - DONE
   2 - 24”x 30”blankets - DONE

Blankets can be crocheted, knitted or sewn. If crocheting or knitting, please use several strands of worsted weight or at least one strand of bulky or extra bulky acrylic yarn in a simple pattern without holes. If you are using fabric, use fleece, flannel, corduroy or similar warm material (with a filler). ALL blankets must be washable.

HAPPY HANDS

Share your joy of knitting and crocheting by sending the women at ATVP a gift that will keep on giving. Pass It On.

You may send used knitting needles and crochet hooks, but please do not send plastic knitting needles that are bowed or bent. No 14” knitting needles, please.

Yarn – Worsted or bulky preferred. No partial skeins or balls. Please don't send wool or wool blend due to allergies.

Knitting needles
– 8” or 10”, single or double point. Circulars are fine too. Preferred sizes for knitting needles are 7, 8, 9, 10, 10 ½, 11.

Crochet hooks
– Preferred sizes are G, H, I, J, and K. Scissors – We ask that scissors be children's blunt tipped scissors. They are sharp enough for yarn and kids can use them too.

We would like to send them:

   7 skeins of yarn, worsted or bulky - DONE
   7 pair of knitting needles - DONE
   7 crochet hooks - DONE
   7 scissors – blunt tipped - DONE
   7 yarn needles (large eyed) - DONE


MAILING DEADLINE FOR BOTH COZIES & HH:   October 2, 2017

SEND TO:
     Amy Volz , Coordinator of Domestic Violence Services
     1125 NW Nye, Suite A
     Pullman, WA 99163

This challenge is also running on our Facebook page.  If you would like to pledge any of the above, please send an email to us at:

thepinkslipperproject@gmail.com

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