What Size are You Knitting or Crocheting?

What size you knitting or crocheting?  The hat you're working on to donate...what size is it?  Are you making an adult hat, a child's hat, a hat to fit a teen?  If you're following a pattern, you'll know immediately what size it's intended for; but I don't.  I used to try hats on when I opened a box of donations; not all hats, but those that you can clearly see aren't for a large male...I have a small head and if a hat fits me, it's generally good for a teen or a child.  That was my way of telling which bag to put it in.  I tried to separate and label bags for kids, female adults, or male adults.  That took time, and wasn't very exact; but ...that was before we grew so much.  I love that we've grown.  Growing has given as the ability here on Bridge and Beyond to help more people....and plenty need our help.  But....growth has made the above scenario impractical.

PLEASE, tag your hats with the size you made.  If you're one who doesn't use a pattern, what size do you think you're making?  Please keep in mind we do not collect or donate baby items.  We need adult sizing for both males and females, male and female teens, and male and female children's sizes.  There is a chart that might be helpful to you on the top of the blog...just click the hat tab.

Mittens, and slippers also need sizes.  Again, kids, teens, and adults both sexes. 

Let's take the guessing out of our donations.  If they come to me un-tagged...I guess what the size they look like...that's done again at the various shelters.  Most of the shelters are staffed with volunteers, who work limited hours.  If items are properly tagged they're able to get them in the hands of those in need quicker.

Please avoid pins (both straight and safety).  I've gotten stuck a few times, and would hate to think anyone at the other end might.  I do try and remove and replace them; but no doubt I've not gotten them all.  Tag with string or yarn and small paper tag.  No need to be fancy, just a plain white tag is dandy.  Some use those actual tags with string attach which work well, and a few have been creative and used their pinking sheers and or zigzag scissors from their scrapbook supplies to cut little squares...punch a hole and put yarn through..........either method works well.

Thank you. 

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!