FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you have a question about Crochet For a Cause PH or want to know how you can help? Review our listing of common questions along with helpful answers below. If you have additional questions not answered here, refer to our Contacts page for details on how to reach us.
Q: HOW CAN I HELP?
A: Make a Crochet Item and donate it to Crochet For a Cause PH. We will take your project to a facility where it will be given to a deserving child or elder.
Q: HOW CAN I MAKE A MONETARY DONATION?
A: We have several ways you can donate, with the most popular being that of paying online via credit card. Please visit our Donations page for more information.
Q: HOW ARE MONETARY DONATIONS USED BY THE COMMUNITY?
A: There are many expenses involved in maintaining Crochet For a Cause PH. Normal expenses for our organization are: yarn, buttons, beads, ribbons, other crochet supplies, labels, printing, office supplies, shipping, accounting and auditing to name a few.
Q: I HAVE YARNS OR OTHER CROCHET/CRAFT-MAKING MATERIALS TO DONATE. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
A: Visit our Contact page where you can find our contact information. Ask the coordinator if the group has a need for these materials. we are very grateful for them, and can put them to good use. Materials must be new, unused, washable, and free of contaminants such as mold, mildew and smoke. They should be cotton or cotton/poly blend yarns. Crochet Hooks, Needles & Milk Cotton or acrylic yarns is acceptable and yarns that are washable. Contact us for more information.
Q: WHAT TYPE OF CROCHET ITEMS DOES CROCHET FOR A CAUSE PH ACCEPT?
A: We accept NEW HANDMADE, WASHABLE, crochet items for giving to children ages 0-18 years and elders from 59-up. we accept all sizes and styles. Crochet For a Cause PH has a non-smoking policy for donator. donator must be non-smokers and live and store blankets in a smoke free environment. Crochet item for donation must be of excellent quality and free from contaminants. Special care should be taken to ensure that blankets are free of smoky smells or any chemicals which could cause problems for a child. Ensure that blankets/beanie/baby wearables are free of pet or animal hair. Hospitals will not accept these, and they will most likely be discarded. Always check the items carefully for pins, and remove any embellishments such as buttons that could be swallowed.
Q: WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY “HANDMADE,” AND WHY?
A: When we say “handmade” we mean something that is not commercially manufactured or purchased.
Q: WHAT TYPE OF CROCHET ITEM DOES CROCHET FOR A CAUSE PH
NOT ACCEPT?
A: Crochet For a Cause PH drop station are instructed to reject project that are not of excellent quality. In addition they must be free from contaminants. Special care should be taken to insure all crochet item are free of smoky smells or any chemicals which could cause problems for a child. Hospitals will not accept these blankets, and they will most likely be discarded. Recent studies show laundering such blankets or wearables does not remove contamination, and in some cases can even make it worse. Again, if unusually strong smells due to chemicals used in detergents, fabric softeners and dryer sheets, mold and mildew or smoking products are apparent, most hospitals will discard the blanket/beanie/wearables rather than jeopardize the health of a patient. Always check crochet items carefully for pins, and remove any embellishments such as buttons that could be swallowed.
Thank you for helping to make sure that Crochet For a Cause PH are safe and healthy, and will bring only comfort and security to a child/elder in need!
Q: WHAT ABOUT SIZES?
A: Crochet For a Cause PH donates blankets to children, infants through teens. Many sizes are appropriate depending on chapter need. For example, blankets could be as small as 36" × 36." The majority of Crochet For a Cause PH blankets are about 40" × 60", or what is called "crib size." Blankets could be as large as twin size for teens. Beanies size starts from preemie to adult.
Q: WHERE CAN I FIND A PATTERN FOR MAKING A CROCHET ITEM?
A: Check our Patterns/Links page to see what is currently available online. perhaps you can check online for may free patterns.
Q: I KNOW OF A CHILD WHO REALLY NEEDS AN AMIGURUMI/CROCHET OCTOPUS.
IKNOW OF AN ELDER WHO HAS ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA
WHO NEEDS A TWIDDLE MUFF. WHAT CAN I DO?
A: Most children receive a these items through a local hospital, shelter, or other agency. If you know a child in crisis who will not likely get a crochet item from one of these facilities; Same goes to elder patient who has Alzheimer/Dementia. please visit our Contact page to locate our contact information and relay this request to us.
Q: I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO CROCHET BUT I WANTED TO HELP.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
A: If you do not have the time or ability to crochet, perhaps you would consider to do a monetary donation or buy any of our for sale product. Visit our SHOP Section or Donations page for more information.
