We recommend that you use a 5.5 (I) hook.

We recommend that you use a size 4 worsted weight acrylic yarn.
For this pattern, you will crochet with two strands of yarn together.

You are welcome to use as many colors as you’d like to when making your disc. All colors are acceptable except for solid white. We encourage you to be creative with your color choices. These discs use very little yarn and are the perfect way for you to use up your stash.

Approximately 6″ wide.

Absolutely – try it!

If you wish to attach a small card with your name and email address, you may do so. Please be sure the note is no bigger than a business card. We ask that you use sturdy card stock, not plain paper. Punch a hole in the card and attach it loosely with a piece of yarn tied in a bow. DO NOT use safety pins!

Yes! You can earn one hour of community service for every two discs you make.

Learn more on our Community Service page.

Operation Gratitude is now partnering with Give Back Box to offer discounted shipping to our donors! All boxes up to 50 pounds qualify for $20 shipping throughout the U.S. The steps are simple. Visit Give Back Box to add your label to your cart. Pay for the postage, print your label, put it on your box, and drop it off! It’s that easy!

One suggestion to save you both space in your box and on the cost of shipping is vacuum sealing your items in your shipping box. To do this, place a trash bag (you do not need to purchase special vacuum bags) in your box, put your amigurumi items in the box inside the bag. Vacuum the air out by tightly wrapping the bag around your vacuum hose and turning on your vacuum. Once the air is out, keep your vacuum running and spin the bag so that you can hold the air out as you tie off the bag with a piece of twine or yarn. Be sure to use extra tape on the box!!

Please do not put each item in its own bag! Each bag will hold air and take up space in your box and in our very full Care Packages. We will remove the bags when they arrive, which can be very time-consuming, and the bag is very likely to be discarded, which is a huge waste of plastic. We hate to waste anything so please don’t use them!

Yes, we will send you a thank you letter within eight weeks of receiving your donation. If you want earlier confirmation of delivery of your shipment(s), please use the tracking system provided by your shipper.