Supporting the coordination of local response efforts in rural and tribal communities across the Northern Rockies and the Great Plains, Hopa Mountain is a 501(c)3 organization doing great work. They invest in rural and tribal citizen leaders working primarily in the areas of early childhood education, informal science education, service-learning, ecological and human health, and non profit development. They have been integral in the pandemic relief efforts for the Tribes in the entire region.
what are we crafting?
Item Requested | Craft Type | Quantity Requested | Quantity Still Needed |
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Winter Hats | Sew/Knit/Crochet/Loom | 200 | 183 |
project must-knows
Focus: Warm, high-quality winter hats for elementary-aged children (ages 5–12) in the Northern Rocky Mountains. Hopa Mountain will also accept hats for teens and adults, but our goal is to keep younger kids warm and healthy so they don’t miss school.
What We Need:
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Hats must cover the ears and be functional, warm, and durable.
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Use high-quality yarn or fleece and follow a tested pattern.
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Aim for “generational quality” — hats that hold up to repeated washings and can be passed down.
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Tight weave to block cold air (but not stiff like a helmet).
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Safe construction — no embellishments that could be choking hazards. Poms are okay if washable or removable.
Do Not Use:
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Yarn over 5 years old, unlabeled yarn, or yarn from thrift stores.
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Fleece that pills or patterns with only a single layer.
Helpful Resources:
Suggested Patterns
Recommended & Tested Yarn List
Questions?
Knit/Crochet: Robyn Peters robyn@craftingchange.org
Sewing/Fleece Hats: Kathy Lawrence kathyl@craftingchange.org
recommended and tested yarn list
warm winter hats
Easiest Knit Hat Ever Video Tutorial
Easy knit unisex hat for any size. Our #1 preferred hat style. Make sure non washable puffs are removeable.
Easiest Knit Hat Ever
Easy knit unisex hat for any size. Our #1 preferred hat style. Also visit the You Tube Tutorial here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-OYMix6bPI
Ship items whenever you are ready to send them, we advise when you have a large package. Remember, we are a team and many people will be helping with this need. This is a long term project that will continue through May 31, 2025.
NEW NEW NEW NEW
New Shipping Address effective 2/27/25!
Hopa Mountain
509 S. 22nd Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59718
CRITICAL INFORMATION FROM CRAFTING CHANGE ON GIVE BACK BOX