Akello Agnes

Uganda |Crocheter
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Working at KNOWN SUPPLY has provided Agnes with the income she needs to provide for her two young children. She hopes to save enough money to send both of them and herself to school. She finds the company of the other women comforting and says that she no longer fears for the future of her children.

DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“My future dream is to save money and go back to school because I am still young and can still study. Eventually I would like to start my own business so that I can save more money for my family.” 

LOVE DEFINED
“Love means to do good things for other people’s lives.”

MESSAGE TO THOSE WHO PURCHASE YOUR PRODUCTS
“Thanks for this opportunity. You have forever changed my life and the lives of my children.”


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Previous Thank Yous

Jennifer Flores

April 6, 2018

Hello Akello, I love my Winnie hat!!! It's warm here in Southern California but I wear it all the time anyways. You did a beautiful job on it! Sending lots of hugs your way!!!

Emily Maxwell

December 25, 2016

Dear Akello Agnes,

Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful hat! I wish you great health, love and prosperity for you and your children!

Much love,
Emily

Maria Dunlap

December 23, 2016

Agnes, Thank you for my hat (The Abby)! I live in a very cold place... Boulder, Colorado in the Rocky Mountains. It will keep me warm and so will my thoughts of you. I also have two small children! Best wishes to you.

Heidi Grutter

December 10, 2016

Hi Akello,

This hat is really great and I truly appreciate the work you put into it! I love being able to say thank you even if it's just by email. I hope you have a happy holidays!

Love,
Heidi

Lisa Macloskie

October 27, 2016

Thank you for the hat. My husband bought it for me as a surprise gift. It was supposed to be for my birthday but he couldn't wait that long. It was an amazing story you shared about your life. I hope you and your children will be able to go to school.

Alexandra

June 25, 2016

Dear Akello Agnes
I just bought a beautiful mint colored scarf in Santa Cruz, California., USA that you made. I will now enjoy wearing it even more because I have seen the smiling, beautiful woman who made it. All the best to you, your family, and community.
Thank you.
Alexandra

Mandy Hasting

March 5, 2016

Akello Agnes,

I just want to thank you for making such a beautiful hat! I I didn't realize that there was so much meaning to this hat until after I purchased it and it makes it so special to me. I wish for nothing but good things for you and your children and that you have a bright and happy future! You are an inspiration! I will always think of you when I wear my hat and pray that God keeps you and your family safe.
♥ Mandy

Amina

February 6, 2016

Dear Agnes,
my aunt brought me a new winter hat from America and it is so cute! As i was looking at the cap, i saw that you can text the person who made it, and it was you. I just wanted to thank you so much for my new hat, i absolutely love it. I wish you and your children all the best in your lives, may your lifestory only get better and better. Thanks again and much love to you, Amina <3

Amina

February 6, 2016

Dear Agnes,
my aunt brought me my new winter hat from America and I found it super cute! As I were looking at the hat, i saw that i can text the person who made it, and it was you. I wanna thank you so much for my new hat and i wish you and your children all the best in your life, may your lifestory only get better and better. Thank you again and much love to you, Amina <3

Christie Gatlin

January 2, 2015

Thank you for the black hat with the ball on top you made! I absolutely love it! It's one of the best presents i've ever received!

MIchael Emily Walker

December 26, 2014

The hat you made was given to me from my dance teacher. For awhile i thought that i should give up on dance even though it is all i wanna do. Now that i have read your story it makes me want to not give up. You are so beautiful and i know some day you will be one of the smartest people ever and so will your children. I wish you the best on your journey. i will never forget you and will always cherish this hat.

sierra plagmann

November 15, 2014

Hello I just purchased a hat you had made and as soon as I found out I could thank the person that made my hat I was beyond happy. This is an amazing thing you are apart of:) Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness.P.S. my hat is very lovely <3

Aubrey

October 3, 2014

Thank you so much for this hat you made me! I absolutely love it and couldn't be happier that you're safe and well. I give love to your children and yourself. Good luck in everything you do!
Love,
Aubrey Joy

Rebecca Stewart

August 13, 2014

Thank you so much! I pray for you and your family. I respect you so much!

Love,
Rebecca

Patricia Garcia

May 1, 2014

Dear Akello Agnes,
By reading your story and seeing your picture I can tell you have a beautiful soul. Thank you so much for the headband you made. It is super pretty and I can't wait to wear it frequently. You and your family will always be in my thoughts, whether I wear the headband or not. You are so special and are doing awesome things with your life. I hope the future treats you well! :)

All my love, Patricia Garcia

Cristina Starr

April 28, 2014

Thanks you so much for my headband that you made. I love everything about it from the style and the color. You said that love defined means to do good things for other people’s lives and you have done just that for me. It's a blessing to wear your creation and I will think of you every time I see it or wear it and say a prayer to God for you.

Trisha Marie Webb

March 4, 2014

Dearest Agnes, Thank you so much for taking the time and making my wonderful hat. I've worn it almost everyday since I've had it. I was so blessed to see your picture and I will think of you and your children everytime I wear it. Much love and many blessings to you and your family. Just remember that someone in california thinks of you and your children everyday as I wear my beautiful hat!
Love, Trisha Marie

Caitlin Macy-Beckwith

January 24, 2014

Dearest Agnes, thank you for making my sunny yellow sunglasses case! It's doing its job perfectly and I love seeing your name in it all the time -- keeps you on my heart. :) Much love to you and your little ones!

~ Caitlin

Regina Marie

January 3, 2014

I want to thank you for the beautiful head wrap that you made, Agnes! It is wonderful and I will pray for you and your children each time I put it on! God has great plans for you and your children and He loves you! I am thanking Him too for giving you the strength to endure and for the courage to pursue your dreams! May God richly bless you and your children and for the ministry that is helping you there in Africa!
In His great and mighty love,
Regina Marie

isabelle martinez

December 25, 2013

Thank you so much for this Beanie! I love it so much. I love the color. I appreciate you making things like this ♥ thank you :)

Jennifer Burke

December 13, 2013

Thank you so much for making the beautiful Quinn scarf. I received it as a gift. It looks like I am going to have to hide it from my daughter if I ever want to get to wear it. We both just love it! I wish you all the best in your endeavors and realizing your dreams.

Tiffany Gibson

December 4, 2013

Thank you for my hat. I wear it all the time

amandakay0429

October 23, 2013

Thanks for making 'the Hodge Podge' beanie for me! I love the different stitches and colors in it! Thanks you so much again!

Amy Carlson

September 2, 2013

Hi I was at a music festival called Lifelight this weekend and KKU had a booth there! I bought one of your bows and I am absolutely in love with it! It's beautiful and I get lots of compliments on it at school. You are so talented, thank you so so so much! I hope I have helped you send you and your children to school and I will keep praying for you!

Rachel Tillman

August 20, 2013

Agnes, thank you so much for making "the Sunny" for me. I absolutely love it and use it all of the time. Thank you for your hard work and for allowing me to benefit from you. You are a beautiful young woman and I pray that God will continue to bless you!

Calista Davis

June 19, 2013

Hello Agnes.... We would like to send our thank you for making this beautiful beanie. My 4 year old daughter found it in a shop and fell in love with it, so we took it home. Its gorgeous in color and feel and looks so cute on her. I wish you all the best for you and your children's dreams x

Elizabeth Mae Keane

June 4, 2013

I think that this brand is amazing and i am so happy that i could help with you and your children's education. I love my beanie so much and i love that you made it even more. I will be praying for you every time i look in the mirror and see your creation on my head. Much love and hope to you... Akello Angus

Catherine Choi

May 25, 2013

Thank you Agnes! It's my first hat from krochet kids intl. and I really love it! Your work is amazing and beautiful. Best of wishes to you and your kids!

Lynne Carbajal

May 1, 2013

Dear Ms. Akello Agnes,

When I first saw your beautiful picture all I could do was smile because you have the warmest and kindest smiles. May God bless your hands and continue to do good works. I feel very blessed and honored to have one of your hat pieces. God bless your future and the future of your children.

Kimberly

April 17, 2013

Akello,
Thank you for making such a beautiful hat! I received the Betty from a very dear friend so it is a special gift but even more special because of your story. When I wear it, I will think of you and your family and send well wishes your way. I wish you the best of luck with school and hope that you are able to open your own business. Much love and happiness to you and your family!

Lori Sen

April 7, 2013

Dear Akello,
Thank you so much for the wonderful hat you've made! I love it!! It is truely one of the best gifts I have ever received.
I wish you love, happiness and the best of luck in pursuing your dreams! <3
May all your wishes come true...

E M

March 24, 2013

Agnes,

I received my Bella hat today and couldn't be happier with it! Thank you! :)
I am so thankful for organizations like Krochet Kids Intl. that give people like you and your children a chance at the life you truly deserve. I wish you all the happiness, love and fortune in the world. Thanks again for what you do. <3

Lesley Anderson

January 11, 2013

I LOVE the headband that you crocheted!! It is just perfect! <3

matt koczynski

December 25, 2012

i just got my waldo. amazing what this orginization is doing. thank you agnes!

Candy Schwartz

December 6, 2012

Hi - I just got my Barney hat and I love it. It's so soft, I can't wait to wear it. Thank you, and I wish for your dreams to come true.

Ellen

November 23, 2012

Dear Agnes,
I just received my beanie in the mail and it is perfect! You did a magnificent job! My boyfriend got it for our 3 year anniversary, and he knew this was just the thing since I am so big on anything sustainable and aids others! I think this is a great project and I wish you all the best with your education and the education of your children! I will think of you every day that I wear it! Good luck and well wishes!

Kaite

November 5, 2012

Just got my new KK headband and I love it so much! It is beautiful and I can wait to wear it! Thank you for your wonderful work!

Emily

October 27, 2012

Just bought your hat!I love it and so warm!I put it on as I walked out of the store!

Michelle Swanson

February 25, 2012

Hello Agnes!

Thank you so much for knitting the beautiful Toob I received in the mail this morning. I can see that it was made with love and I will think of you each time I wear it. Best of luck on all your future endeavors.

Heather Chase

February 9, 2012

Dear Agnes,

I just got my slate Bella hat today and it's gorgeous! Thank you for making my day!! You are truly an inspiration!! Love and blessings to you!! <3

Kayla

January 15, 2012

Thank you so much for my blue and white striped hat. It is so beautiful and I love it. I hope that you and your children's dreams come true. You are truly an inspiration.

Lindsey Kruckman

January 2, 2012

Thank you so much for my hat. You did a beautiful job. I hope that you make your dreams come true so that you can go to school

Jade Brown

December 31, 2011

Hi Akello! Thank you so much ofr making my Betty hat! I recieved it as a gift for Christmas and was so excited to get on this site and thank you! I wish you the best of luck in the future. May the odd be ever in your favor. ♥

Lily Ochs

December 30, 2011

Dear Agnes,
Thank you so very much for the wonderful hat. It is a blue Betty hat, and is very beautiful! :) I'm sure you will go far in life, and your children will, too. Never give up your dreams and they will come true! Lots of love from America! <3

Caitlin Dobson

December 30, 2011

Hi Akello,
Thank you for my new Thomas hat. I love it!!! It is absolutely beautiful. Your story is an inspiration, thank you for sharing. My sister just spent a few months working at a school near Kampala, Uganda and living with a wonderful woma and her grandson. Her stories from her time there were moving. When I found Krochet Kids I was excited to be able to connect with the women in Uganda. I wish you all the best and hope that you are able to send your children and yourself to school soon! Good luck in all that you do.
All the best!

Sydney pilarc

December 25, 2011

Thank you so much for making my beautiful hat!!!! I love it and Will be wearing it all the time(: best of luck to you and your children in the future!

Mackenzie Sullivan

December 25, 2011

Dear Agnes,
Thank you so much for my hat. I am inspired by your story, and I promise to make a difference in the world. I believe in you and I hope all your dreams come true.

Christian Torbett

December 25, 2011

Thank you so much for making my hat. I hope that everything you strive to achieve turns out to be a success, and I totally agree with you on your definition of love. Wish for lots of brightness in your life.

shelby c.

December 24, 2011

Thank you so much for my hat, Agnes. I am so inspired by all that you have been through. I wish you many blessing with school and your family! Your amazing at doing this and you should'nt stop. You are a beautiful woman and i hope you keep crocheting because your GREAT at it! God loves <3 you! :)

Alex Jones

December 23, 2011

I love this hat!! Many thanks to you for the beautiful work. I think it is great to be able to personally thank the craftsman who makes our products. Thank you so much!! Good luck with your future education and business endeavors.

G

December 22, 2011

Akello Agnes,
I just received a beautiful hat crocheted by you! I love it! How special to connect with a stranger so far away. I wish you and your children many blessings!

Ariel Bradford

December 21, 2011

Agnes- My hat is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and SO ARE YOU! I get compliments on it everywhere I go. The craftsmanship put into it is perfect. It takes real talent to do what you have done and I appreciate it so, so much. It makes me happy to know that your loving hands crafted my hat. I proudly wear it, knowing I may have helped you and your children in the smallest bit. I wish you the absolute best luck in life. With the talent you have, I know you will go far. Thank you so, so much. May God bless you and your family!

Paulina Dlg

November 30, 2011

Agnes! i love the hat you made! it's super special for me now that i know you made it and that i am helping you :D
I hope that everything that you wish for comes true and remember God loves you <3

Emilio Tamez

November 21, 2011

AGNES, YOU MADE THE BEST HAT I HAVE EVER HAD!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU! KEEP CROCHETING!

Zachary Ware

October 27, 2011

Thank you so much Agnes, the hat is amazing and I love it. I am already wearing it and I never want to take it off. I hope all of your dreams come true and that you can send yourself and your two kids to school. Anything is possible if you try your hardest and you have proven that with what you have been through and what you are doing now to help out your family. You have inspired me. Thank you again so much, Keep up that amazing work.

Zach

JennMichelle

October 26, 2011

Thank you so much for my beautiful "betty" hat! It's lovely. May you have a blessed day!

Nate Spiller

October 22, 2011

Just got my hat in the mail and it exceeded all expectations. Im glad i can support such a meaningful cause. Thank you and god bless.

Nate

sarahi arrieta

October 20, 2011

Dear Agnes,
I just received your hat today in the mail and I decided to wear it right away ! Especially since its cold over here now. Its beautiful ! I love it. Keeps my head nice and warm. I hope you get to fulfill your dreams, anything is possible. I send you my best wishes to you and your family. Take care Akello (:
Love,
Sarahi

Chelcie Bohner

October 13, 2011

Akello,
thank you so much for taking the time to make my hat, and many others, with a desire to save up so you and your children can attend school. You are so inspirational along with all the other women spending their time making hats for us. I wish you guys the very best futures! i would absolutely love to come out there and meet you and your family and do everything i can for you guys and anyone else out there in need! i live in San Diego Ca and have lately been constantly thinking about how much i want to travel to another country and help people in need that may be less fortunate then me. Thanks again. I wish you the very best!
Sincerely,
Chelcie

Makinzee Hall

October 13, 2011

Thank you so much for my beanie! Knowing that you made this with your own two hands for just me is beautiful. Thank you.

Delaina

October 3, 2011

i got my betty today and you did a awesome job!! thank you so much for makeing my hat:) i loveee it! i hope everything works out for you and your family:) peace & love <3

Jennrenee

October 3, 2011

I just received my Betty hat today and it is so beautiful! I just love it! You and your family will be in my thoughts everytime I wear it. May all your hopes and dreams come true

Rio Forrest

October 3, 2011

Hands down the coolest hat I have ever owned. You've inspired me to start crocheting again and make hats. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Much love.

Carly Sebouhian

October 1, 2011

Dear Akello-
I just received my beautiful Betty hat today, with your name written inside. Thank you so much for the wonderful work you did on it! I will think of you every time I wear it. I hope that with the help of Krochet Kids, you and your children will be able to achieve all your dreams.
Much love! Carly

Reagan

September 30, 2011

I just got my Betty hat today! I absolutely adore it!! Thank you so much for crocheting it! I will definitely think of you and say a prayer for you and your children when I wear it this fall and winter! You are so beautiful and I pray that all of your dreams for you and your children come true!! May God bless you and your family!!

Ernie Anderson

September 29, 2011

I just want to say thank you for the hat I received today, It couldn't be more perfect. Thanks for all the time and effort you put in to doing this and thanks to Krochet Kids for having such an amazing idea to help others. Much Love to you and your family from me and my family in Kentucky.

brenda castaneda

September 26, 2011

Thank you for krocheting this hat I ordered with your time and patience. I love it! It's cute and very warm...I can't wait to wear it.

Katy Gann

September 26, 2011

Haha!!! I discovered that you made my scarf by looking at your signature on one of your pictures!!! I am soooo excited!! My detective worked paid off, and I love it. I am so excited about my scarf. It is soo beautiful. I love it!!! I cannot wait to wear it. It is the best scarf ever! Thank you so much!!! Good luck and bless you and yours.

Thank you,
Katy

William

September 24, 2011

Dear Agnes, Thank you for making my hat. It gets very cold where I live, and your hat is perfect!
Sincerely,
William

Javier

September 23, 2011

I just got my hat in the mail and was super excited to see who made it. I love it so much thank you i am very happy for you and your children hope you can achieve your dreams. You are an amazing person.

Jake Ochoa

September 23, 2011

Agnes... thank you so much for the hat. Its amazing, I love it. I've been wearing beanies for years, and I'm wearing this one with pride. I hope I can help in anyway i can.. I've told everyone the story of my hat, and the wonderful woman who made it. They all seem very exited to order one as soon as possible. Thank you so much and I hope all is going the way you dream of for you and your children... I'll be donating and helping in anyway I can. Keep strong, and God bless.

Alicia DuBrava

September 21, 2011

Thank you so much for making this hat. I appreciate the time and effort that went into making it. It is beautiful and perfect. I love the hat and am very inspired by your story. Good luck in all of your endeavors. You are beautiful and can do anything in life! Best wishes with school and God Bless your children :-)

Ashley

September 21, 2011

Thank you so much Agnes! My hat is so beautiful! I am so inspired by your strength and courage. Thank you for putting a smile on my face

Peace and love,
Ashley

icarus

September 1, 2011

Thank you so much for what you do. I am a US. Soldier and a college student so I know how much help means to those who need it keeping working hard and making your dreams come true. Much Love and Great Health

justin benson

August 27, 2011

Hello Agnes,

I am inspired by your strength and love. May all your dreams come true!

Kelly Kulesz

August 18, 2011

Hi Agnes! Thank you so much for making my beautiful green Betty hat. I am so excited to wear it. I wish all the best for you with school, you are an amazing and beautiful woman.
Kelly

Shelley Shiffer

December 16, 2010

Akello, Thank you so much for making my Salmon colored Betty hat...I love it...this is the 2nd Betty hat I have ordered the first one was in Taupe, I also ordered a Waldo hat for my niece she will get it for Christmas and I am sure she'll love hers just as much!!!!

May all of your dreams come true...Good luck to you and your children ;)

Yancey Chapman

December 9, 2010

I am so excited to finally be ordering a hat. Our daughter and grandson bought hats a few years ago, and I have been wanting one ever since then! And now I am going to get one! It is winter here in Utah so I can hardly wait! I will be watching the mail every day! I pray that God blesses your day!!