We are knitters, crochet-ers and seamstresses with a passionate hobby and a desire to help support our communities.

We create warm wear (hats, scarves, mittens, neck-warmers, etc.) For me, knitting is my meditative relaxation practice that I take everywhere with me. I love creating beautiful pieces from scraps of yarn and I also, love providing someone in need with a handmade item to keep them warm.

We create warm wear (hats, scarves, mittens, neck-warmers, etc.) For me, knitting is my meditative relaxation practice that I take everywhere with me. I love creating beautiful pieces from scraps of yarn and I also, love providing someone in need with a handmade item to keep them warm.

Since 2016, Lids4Kids-Warmer Communities has donated thousands of warm items, to over 12 local organizations. For example, in 2021, we partnered with Payukotayno Community Services in James & Hudson Bay  and provided 372 hats, mittens, scarves, slippers, and other warm wear to be distributed amongst the 5 Northern Ontario Family Service groups they serve.

We are crafters across Eastern Ontario and local areas.

• You can donate your creations by contacting karen@karenhannacoaching.ca to discuss options for pick-up, delivery to a drop off address or mail.

All crafters are welcome! You can contact us through the links below this FAQ. All winter warm wear creations for all ages is appreciated. No specific patterns are required.

In the past we have distributed to any organization that is supporting vulnerable populations in our communities. The Kanata Food Cupboard, Kingston Shoebox Project, Ottawa Mission, St. Luke’s Table, The Well, Kingston Home Base Housing are just a few of the organizations that have accepted our donations.

Knitting is all year round! (see above about me brining my knitting everywhere).

Collections begin each year, in late fall (October-November) for distribution to organizations in early December.  Donations are accepted year-round.