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 | 54 |
project must-knows
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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.
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NOTE FROM HOPA MOUNTAIN: In April of 2025 they notified us that the knit and crochet hats are the most helpful for their harsh winters. The double walled Addi Hats are really popular with the kids as they are very warm. We are not removing sewn hats from our list, however, please note their strong preference for yarn based hats. (Your sewn hats will still be very much appreciated and used!)
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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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Fleece hats should be 2 layers.
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Safe construction — no embellishments that could be choking hazards. Poms are okay if washable or removable.
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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:
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.
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NEW NEW NEW NEW
New Shipping Address effective 2/27/25!
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​Hopa Mountain
509 S. 22nd Ave.
Bozeman, MT 59718
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CRITICAL INFORMATION FROM CRAFTING CHANGE ON GIVE BACK BOX
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