The Downtown Knit Collective

Special projects - afghans for Afghans

YOU KNIT, WE SHIP

Calling all Toronto knitters! How about dedicating some of your stash to an outstanding summer project? The Knit Cafe and the Toronto community are teaming up for this worthy cause.

afghans for Afghans is a humanitarian and educational people-to-people project that sends hand-knit and crocheted blankets and sweaters, vests, hats, mittens, and socks to the children of Afghanistan.

Helpful Hints
- Wool and animal fibres offer the most warmth and perform best in rugged conditions. Please avoid synthetic yarns - they cannot be shipped.
- Knit or crochet your favorite patterns or try something new. For sample patterns see the AFA website, below.
- Please do not use representational images (e.g. faces or animal designs) or religious or national symbols.
- Avoid white or very light colors. Feel free to mix a bright and cheery palate from your yarn collection!
- Please assume standard garment sizes. You are knitting for a Canadian climate. Hats need to cover ears, sleeves need to go to the wrist and torsos need to be long.
- No used items or scarves please.

Website
For more information, check out the website: www.afghansforafghans.org

A hat that you knit will be well-loved and passed down through several families of Afghan children.