How You Can Help
If you would like to help The WinterWarm Project, please read the FAQ below, and feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.
Knit or Crochet Warm Garments
Send Us Your Finished Garments
More Ways To Help
KNIT OR CROCHET WARM GARMENTS
What Should I Make?
The only specification is that what you make needs to be warm. Any of the following would be suitable, but we are especially desperate for hats, scarves and mittens. Wool is preferred, because it is the most weather resistant material, but the need is so great that all yarns will be accepted.
- Hats
- Scarves
- Mittens / Gloves
- Ponchos / Shawls
- Thick socks
- Jumpers
- Blankets
What sizes do you need most?
We are primarily focussing on collecting clothing for children, who are more vulnerable to the extreme cold. All sizes are needed, from infant sizes through to teenagers. However, if you have the time and resources to create full size garments, they will be welcome. While an infant may die due to the freezing temperatures, when mothers are frozen and begging in the streets we would like to do something to change that too.
Do you have patterns that I should use?
We have provided a Patterns page with links to our own patterns and other free pattern resources on the web, but you can use your own patterns if your prefer. Our patterns page is there only to help you get started, not to restrict what you make. We will be continuously adding new patterns you can use, so if you would like to stay up-to-date with the patterns we have available, please consider subscribing to our blog.
SEND US YOUR FINISHED GARMENTS
Where do I send Them?
At the moment, we only have a collection point in Melbourne, Australia. All finished goods can be posted to:
The WinterWarm Project
PO Box 1076
Belvedere Park LPO
Seaford, Victoria
Australia 3198
We are in the process of arranging many other collection points, including the UK and the USA and we will keep you updated as these evolve.
Can I arrange a pick-up or drop-off?
If you are located in Melbourne, pick-ups or drop-offs can be arranged via our contact form.
When do you need them by?
Goods will be shipped to Afghanistan in October of each year so that they arrive just before the winter sets in. All items should arrive at WinterWarm no later than 15th of September.
MORE WAYS TO HELP
Sponsor WinterWarm
If you would like to sponsor The WinterWarm Project, please see our Sponsors page. If you would like to help in ways not listed there, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Please Note: WinterWarm does not accept cash donations.
Promote WinterWarm
You can help promote The WinterWarm Project by telling your friends and community about us.
If you are a blogger or website owner, you can also help by linking to our site (see code below) or writing a post about The WinterWarm Project.
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A range of other images will be added over the coming weeks to ensure there are options to suit your site’s design.
Share Your Patterns With WinterWarm
If you would like to share your patterns with us, WinterWarm will publish them on this site for our knitters to use. You will retain full copyright for your patterns and appropriate credit will be given, including a link to your own website/blog if you have one. All patterns must be accompanied by an image of the final product.
Be a Part of WinterWarm
If you would like to contribute further to WinterWarm, you might be able be able to assist us in with collections. This will depend very much on your location and the roll out of our expansion plans but if you are interested, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
