Your hats are so appreciated now that the winter season has finally come to our part of the world. Keep up the good work, because even though we've reached the 14,000 mark, there are constant requests for more hats. Thank you all!
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I'm a Chayal Boded from NY in the IDF now. We started our service on December 15th and have been at Mikveh Alon base performing basic tironut and ulpan. We recently received some of your hats and are extremely grateful!
I never realized how chilly it got in Israel since I've only been here in the summer months before. The hat makes a huge difference and it also let's us know that people are thinking of us. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
With appreciation, The Chayalim Bodedim of Mikveh Alon
P.S. Let everyone know that they can read about our experiences at the blog "The Lone Soldier".
**Can I crochet a hat?**
Sorry, not for this project. Many crochet patterns have been tried but due to the nature of crochet the end result is always a hat that’s much bulkier, heavier and less stretchy than a knit hat. Also, the commanders prefer that their soldiers all get the same thing. So knit hats only please.
**Can I knit in a green yarn?**
I would strongly discourage you from doing so. Only a very specific shade of khaki is allowed, and only in some units, so you will probably be wasting a lot of time and effort. Please knit black hats, which all the troops are allowed to wear. Thank you!
**Is acrylic yarn allowed?**
As far as I know, yes. I know the U.S. army prefers all-wool, the IDF doesn’t seem to have a thing about that. Superwash naturally has the advantage of being less likely to melt, as well as being softer so if you can afford it and/or have some on hand that might be preferable but my understanding is that man-made materials are acceptable as well.
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I'm a Chayal Boded from NY in the IDF now. We started our service on December 15th and have been at Mikveh Alon base performing basic tironut and ulpan. We recently received some of your hats and are extremely grateful!
I never realized how chilly it got in Israel since I've only been here in the summer months before. The hat makes a huge difference and it also let's us know that people are thinking of us. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
With appreciation,
The Chayalim Bodedim of Mikveh Alon
P.S. Let everyone know that they can read about our experiences at the blog "The Lone Soldier".
Http://www.TheLoneSoldier.com
Http://www.Facebook.com/TheLoneSoldier
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