Back to Hats-Another U.S. Beauty

When this envelope arrived from G-knits, I was with my twins. I didn't even get to touch it at first because the second they saw the colors they grabbed it and began to fight over it:) As if.......Don't worry G-knits, I retrieved it safely and let them continue the fight without the hat in their grubby hands.It is a ribbed pattern and will fit various head sizes. The recipient will wear it for years to come since it won't be outgrown. Just beautiful! Thank y...

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Remember

Today is a good day to take some time out, perhaps meditate or pray for peace over your knitting. I want to say so much and yet have not been able to put my thoughts together. Its not that I can't put into words what I am feeling, its just that words are cheap in light of the one year anniversary of Operation Cast Lead. Your though...

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Twitter for Gaza

Only 2 days to go before our attempt at trending #GAZA on twitter to raise global awareness on commemorating one year since the massive Israeli assault and siege....LinkThis is something we can all do tomorrow, please check the link and learn how we can help trend Gaza. Thank you Shunra for the heads ...

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Tracking the Hats

So my mother emailed me the news this morning! The Viva Palestina convoy has successfully made it to Amman, Jordan. Very good to hear. Soon, very soon, our beloved hat distributor (and all 100+ hats!) will be in Gaza, and the hats will be on the heads of cold, needy children and teens. Amazingly, according to that report, there are 400 people from as far away as Malaysia and Italy accompanying the convoy. Wow! I am eagerly awaiting the news that the convoy made it into Gaza. My thoughts and prayers...

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100 Hats and counting!

I just wanted to give the nearly final tally for the hats! 100 plus two packages on their way which I think will make it 113 when all is said and done, two pairs of mittens and one cute kitty comfort toy!I will resume posting images of hats so...

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"Sisterhood of the Traveling Hats" --Guest Post from the Hat distributor!

This post is a very special, heartwarming message from the woman who is the key to it all, our wonderful friend who has the lucky job of distributing the hats to the children in Gaza. Enjoy! "Sisterhood of the Travelling Hats" Hello everyone, I want to report that two packages arrived from our European hat makers, AND just this morning the big box arrived from the USA!!!! All the hats are SO beautiful, very well made and unique, I am both amazed and overwhelmed at the quality...

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More U.S Hats

Even more gorgeous hats, this time by our friend TikkunKnitter who is on ravelry as well. There are several wonderful patterns used in this batch so if you are on ravelry go check out TikkunKnitters project page for more information.One I have to highlight for everybody, the green one peeking out in the background:This is from a chart TikkunKnitter created herself called Kafiyeh Dialog 1. The chart can also be found on ravelry. I think this one is my favorite of all, though "Aviatrix" is so cute...

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U.S. Hats

I'll tell you, these hats were absolutely adorable! They are from Shunra who is on ravelry. I didn't take a photo myself so this one is used by permission. They have flowers! Cute flowers on crocheted hats! Love the color choices as well. Shunra, your work is much appreciated. I loved holding them when I got them, very soft and lofty. The children who receive them will be delighted (and warm!). Thanks so mu...

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Canadian Hats

These four hats came from Patricia in Canada. They were all so soft, made of merino wool I think (correct me I'm wrong Patricia). The little red hat on the right was my favorite because I have a thing about tiny baby hats, but they are all so beautiful and perfectly done. So thankful for your work Patric...

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Two More From Judy

Yesterday I showed two of Judy's wonderful hats. Above are two more that were uploaded by her. Again, I have to say, very lovely, nice color choices and adore the patterns. Judy has inspired me to crochet more actually. I can finish more hats that w...

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Crocheted from Europe

These two lovelies are from Judy who told me she was still trying to get in more crocheting before the European deadline. I love both of these and actually want to make the blue and white one myself. The gray is also really cute, nice color there, looks as soft as the teddy bear. Judy's entire body of work is gorgeous. See more of it on her blog here. Also, look for a post on her blog that has links to baby hats. Lots of them!Thanks Judy. You helped to make my d...

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3 More

I am horribly behind on posting updates of the hats we have received so far. I am trying to post in order of completion whenever possible so bare with me.These cute hats are from Maria here in the states who found out about us on ravelry. Her cameras batteries died so I promised to photograph them for her and then my camera batteries died! The colors in the photo don't do the work justice, they are actually softer in tone. Sorry Maria:)Great work yet again! We certainly have talented fiber artists...

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Blog Featured on Desert Peace

I was searching online for comparable groups that work for Palestinian children and needless to say came up empty handed. However..........I did find that Desert Peace did a feature post about Hats Off To Gaza! Very exciting news! Read it here! If you followed the link from there to here then welcome friends. We are indeed working on hats for Gazas many needy children. Our first campaign is proving to be a success thanks to the hard work of our volunteers. Many have vowed to continue knitting for...

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And even more!

These beautiful hats are all made by Sipusa in Norway. Check out her blog where you can see more of her amazing work. Sipusa also made a cute little toy which is a great idea. Comfort toys may be in the works for future campaigns. Thanks you Sipu...

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More hats

I'm falling behind on posting the hats we are receiving! Here are two wonderful images of hats knit by Tracy in Qatar who will be sending to our European collection point. Our overseas participants have it made since they have a longer period of time to knit more hats. I love the colors you used Tracy. These hats really do look warm as well.Thanks aga...

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On Recruiting Others

I had several teenagers over yesterday, 4 girls and one boy, visiting my children. I showed them the hats that I had received so far and as they oohed and aahed away, it dawned on me that so few young ones have learned the crafts of knitting and crocheting and further, their own parents don't have the skills so don't make hats for them. When I showed them the bigger hats, they couldn't help themselves, they got twinkles in their eyes hoping it was for them. I then explained to them that the hats...

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More Hats! Yes!

Ravelry member kirbanita sent these five beautiful hats this week. This photo is used with her permission. Thanks so much kirbanita! I know these will keep children warm and the colors will bring some brightness to a bleak winter. I have been contacted by several more members who are sending to our European collection point as well. We are nearing the deadline for this campaign in the U.S. now but are going to be regrouping afterwards to plan our next one. Our members have come up with several...

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Ravelry group is up to 35 members! And more news

I am so happy to report that the Ravelry group has 35 members. It seems the word is finally getting out, and people are joining! Just today a friend I didn't think was interested in this project whatsoever surprised me by accepting my invitation. That was my first bit of good news. The second was the enthusiasm of another lady in my circle, she is all for this and has begun work on her first hat today. Another good piece of news we received in the last couple days is that we have another person...

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More on the way!

In the last two days I have heard from several participants who are ready to mail their hats. This is just so exciting! Thanks to all who have taken an interest. Remember that in the U.S. our deadline is approaching. November 26.As soon as I get some more hats, I'll share with photos.Take care a...

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Our First Hat Has Arrived!

This lovely hat was knit by Diana in Korea. Thanks so much Diana, for the hat and for giving us permission to use your photograph on this blog.We now have over 30 people on ravelry participating and several members who are actively recruiting other fiber artists who are not ravelry members. The compassion for Gazas children shown by so many has been heartwarming.If you are visiting for the first time, this blog is under construction so if you would like more information, feel free to use the comments...

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Deadline!

For those who are visiting this blog for the first time and would like to send knit or crocheted hats to Gazan children, here are the deadline guidelines depending on where you are located: Who to send the hat to? If you are in the US, the best date to have your hats sent off is November 26. In the U.S, the address will be sent to you when you email us. When you are ready, please us and we will send you the address privately. We trust that nobody will pass my private information on to others...

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About Us

We are a group of caring, concerned knitter and crocheters all over the globe who wanted to fill a need. Our goals are purely humanitarian, non-political. This is something people have done and continue to do all over the world, and for various reasons. We merely want to warm the heads of underprivileged, deserving, children of Gaza. The reasons we chose to do this are somewhere along the lines of these quotes: "There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There...

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