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Each month, we feature a charity/non-profit organization that is improving the lives of others through knitting, crochet, and yarn. This month, we feature HATS (Handmade and Totally Special).

Several years ago, inmates at the North Carolina Correctional Instruction for Women began knitting and crocheting hats for their children from whom they were separated. These women wanted to contribute to their communities, so they began making hats for Handcrafted and Totally Special (HATS). HATS has now expanded beyond just hats, accepting scarves, blankets, and other knitted and crocheted items. These collected accessories are then given away in exchange for a donation. All of the proceeds support Our Children's Place, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that allows women serving sentences for non-violent convictions to live with their young children.

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Pictured is the Knit Everyday Hat. Click here for pattern.

Lola celebrates spring with a new accessory! Get inspired like Lola!

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I keep my yarn with the round end facing out, in bookshelves. This way in one easy look, I can see the colors and types of yarn I have on hand quickly and easily. I also roll leftover scraps into balls and keep in baskets. They look cute as a decorative and colorful touch, and I use them for making scrap projects. No yarn goes to waste! I also keep my needles in a pretty vase so I can keep them close on hand without them piled up in a messy heap.
- Leah O.

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Want to get more Lion Brand patterns, stories, and tips? Visit the Lion Brand Notebook for the following stories and more!

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• An Heirloom Afghan in Nature's Choice Organic Cotton
• Needle Craft at the Theater
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