Connie has been a dedicated volunteer at Wool for Warmth for a long time, with a deep passion for knitting and crocheting. She enjoys working with yarn, wool, and the vibrant colors. Her most challenging and time-consuming project so far has been knitting a sweater. Although she has crocheted sweaters before, knitting one was difficult… Continue reading Knitting for a Cause
Creating Warmth at Wool for Warmth
This blanket took approximately two months to complete, and we enjoyed every step of the process. We thoughtfully arranged some granny squares to ensure the colors complemented each other before sewing them together. Thinking about the warmth it would provide made the project even more meaningful. We also had fun working on it while chatting… Continue reading Creating Warmth at Wool for Warmth
Warmetruiendag 2024
On February 2, 2024, Wool for Warmth participated in Warmetruiendag at the International School of the Hague, and it was a wonderful occasion. We had the opportunity to represent our organization and engage with many students who were fascinated by the art of knitting and crocheting. We shared the mission of Wool for Warmth, which… Continue reading Warmetruiendag 2024
Women’s Day 2024
Wool for Warmth was thrilled to participate in International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, 2024. It was a deeply heart-warming occasion that reminded us of the importance of honoring every woman, not just on that specific day, but every day. We were thrilled to participate in this meaningful event once again. We distributed nearly… Continue reading Women’s Day 2024
Linda’s Annual Memorial Day
On the evening of Friday, February 16, 2024, Wool for Warmth celebrated Linda, the inspiration behind the establishment of Wool for Warmth. Annually, on the anniversary of her passing, we celebrate her memory through a memorial potluck dinner. This was my first time attending the Memorial Day of Linda as a new intern at Wool… Continue reading Linda’s Annual Memorial Day
Annual Linda Huijsen Memorial Dinner
Since 2020 each year we remember our origin story and have a lovely potluck dinner. This year on February 16 we will be continuing that beautiful tradition! Please join us, let us know if you're coming by using the Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/3S1mgcXv3V7hT3id/?mibextid=9l3rBW
Happy New Year to our Wool for Warmth Community!
Since our last update, a lot has happened at Stichting Wool for Warmth. So far this winter season (which started on October 10), we have donated 2,240 hat and scarf sets and 45 bags of second hand clothing. That is 112,000 hours of knitting! We were able to help: Sitchting de Binnen Vest (Leiden) Rosa… Continue reading Happy New Year to our Wool for Warmth Community!
September 2023 Update
September was an eventful month for Wool for Warmth! With everyone back from vacation, we were back in full swing, receiving hundreds of lovely hand knitted items from our knitters and clubs. This month has been a lot of prep work for our busy season, which officially begins on October 10, International Homeless Day. On… Continue reading September 2023 Update
Summer holiday
The Wool for Warmth headquarters in the SoZa building will be closed for the first two weeks of July. June 30 is the last day that we will be open and on July 17 we will be back to receive your donations of knitted goods or leftover wool. We hope to see you after our… Continue reading Summer holiday
Linda’s Annual Memorial Day
It was a wonderful event. On the 10th of February, 2023, approximately 50 people attended the memorial dinner at the head office of Wool for Warmth in the Hague at the SoZa (Treasure Trove) building. Wool for Warmth remembers her yearly on the date of her death, she is the reason Wool for Warmth got started.… Continue reading Linda’s Annual Memorial Day