Elizabeth Pilco Champi

Peru |Knitting Specialist
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Elizabeth was born and raised in Puno, an Andean town. She stopped going to school after 2nd grade because her family needed her to work on the family farm where they raised cattle. At 18 she moved to Lima, but was unable to find consistent work so she started selling coffee and food on the streets. Today, her life looks much different.  She is excited to be at KNOWN SUPPLY because she sees the opportunity to provide a different type of life for her children and eventually go back to Puno to be with her family.

DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE
“I want to buy knitting machines so that I can start my own business selling knit hats and sweaters. I want my children to complete high school and to have a different life than I did.”

MOST BEAUTIFUL THING ABOUT PERU
“The most beautiful things in Peru are the vicuna (a cousin of the lama that has one of the softest hair in the world).”

LOVE DEFINED
“I think LOVE is a sensitive heart.”


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Previous Thank Yous

James and Danielle Cooper

December 22, 2013

Eliza,

I think you made this adorable knit hat that I purchased for my husband. I purchased it in America ( St. Louis, Missouri) for my husband when I went home for Thanksgiving in November. I now live in England, where my husband is from. I brought the hat all the way back to England to him as a gift. He loves it. Thank you for making such lovely things and I will continue to buy from you:) We will always think of you when he wears this hat and we will send you warm wishes of love in all the days of your life. So from one American and one British,

Best wishes,

James and Danielle

Hannah Song

August 1, 2013

Eliza!

Can I just say.. you are a BEAUTIFUL lady! Thank you for making such a wonderful hat! It's the first hat I've ever bought for myself. I hope you are continuously blessed through KKI. I praise the Lord for KKI's humble yet praiseworthy work. And I thank you for making such a unique hat. I love it!

Stephen Wade Ausmann

December 29, 2012

THANK YOU Eliza.

My scarf is beautiful. It was a Christmas Gift from my daugther.

I live in OHIO (USA) where it is snowing up to 10" today. I will think of you when cross country skiing.

Blessings.

Stephen W. Ausmann PHD
Youngstown, OHIO USA

Brianna Fano

December 20, 2012

Hi Eliza!

Thank you so much for my hat!! I love it so much and it's going to keep me so warm! :)

Happy holidays!!!
Brianna

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December 17, 2012

Dear Eliza,

I absolutely love my scarf that you have knitted! It's so beautiful and soft. Thank you so much, I love it! I live in Tennessee and am looking forward to wearing it throughout the winter! Wishing you the best!

Thanks again,
Olivia

Jean C

December 12, 2012

Thank you for my hat! It's so soft! I live in Seattle, WA and the hat will keep me warm this winter. Blessings to you and your family.

Jan Edquilang

December 4, 2012

Hi Eliza,

I found Krochet Kids through the Goodfellows blog and was inspired by you and the rest of the women in Peru. I am honored and blessed to be able to wear this hat but more importantly I am proud to champion this wonderful organization in my community. Your future is so bright, it shines all the way here to San Jose, California!

Muchas Gracias,
Jan

Stephen Williams

December 4, 2012

My Favorite Krochet Kids Beanie yet!!!

Chloe

December 3, 2012

Eliza,

I just got my "riley" hat today, and I absolutly love it. I really can't even thank you enough for such a nice hat. The only two hats I was interested in happened to be the two hats you made! You are very talented and I will treasure this hat forever.
Thank you so much, Eliza.
Much love,
Chloe

Alika Kee

October 30, 2012

To "Eliza":

I received your beautifully hand crafted hat from my older sister as a birthday gift. It was very touching to hear that there's a gift that keeps on giving so you and your family could live the life you have desired. I really like the style of the hat as well as the color itself, I'll wear it everywhere this winter, as it is coming up on our side of the planet. I also do a lot of traveling, especially to Norway where it's very cold; there, I will tell the people about your cause and the company's plans for the people. What an awesome way to feel the love of others even though we're thousands of miles apart. We are one.

Thank you so very much for your dedication and I pray that the dreams for your family will soon take a positive effects.

-One Love,

Alika

joey ohern

September 8, 2012

Eliza!

I can't tell you how excited I was to get my hat in the mail! I absolutely love it!! God Bless you!

Joey

Hunter Current

May 13, 2012

Eliza.

Happy Mothers Day!

In spite of what the future holds for you and your family, your thoughtful heart and generous love cascade beyond your family and local relationships down to a global community. Thank you for sharing one of your amazing talents AND for sharing your story. You have a beautiful smile, keep using it to bless others because it shows through your work as well. Vaya con Dios

Blessings

Hunter Current

Serina Molano

May 7, 2012

Dear Eliza,

Thank you so much for my beautiful eisley hat! The things i read about you and how your life has drastically improved are so very inspiring to me. I'm so happy that you are able to be in a wonderful organization like Krochet Kids. Your kids must be very proud of you, seeing that i am and i don't even personally know you. i hope all your dreams come true and that your children will go tot High School and eventually go back to your family in Puno. I know that you too have succeed in life. i will think of you every time i wear my hat. Thank you go much and God bless.

Sincerely,
Serina Molano

Bri Bertoia

April 26, 2012

Dear Eliza,

I wanted to thank you for the hat you knitted! I get compliments on it all the time, it's really quite special what you do. I pray you are able to save enough money to send your children to school and buy yourself a knitting machine. I think what you are doing for yourself and your family is amazing – you have many reasons to smile! :)

God Bless-

Bri

David Slayton

March 27, 2012

Dear Eliza,

Thank you so much for the hat you knitted for me. It really looks amazing and is a great piece of artwork you have created. I hope that you will be able to move back to Puno sometime very soon, and that you and your family will enjoy lives filled with joy and fulfillment.

Ryan Whitford

February 21, 2012

Eliza,
I want to send my thanks to you for the amazing hat you made for me. All of your hard work and dedication is very much appreciated! I will spread the word of your story and I am grateful to help. Keep your head held high, you are doing amazing work.
Your new friend,
Ryan Whitford

brett geiger

February 20, 2012

thank you for my hat super sweet and looks great all my friends love it and they are buying them now just want to thank you for what you did.

peace and love
brett geiger

Alex Paredes

February 11, 2012

Elizabeth,

Gracias por el gorro. Me gusto mucho y lo uso bastante. Mi papa es de Arequipa y el sufrio de la pobreza cuando era joven. Mi papa vino a los Estados Unidos y trabajo duro para darnos una vida diferente. Espero que este negocio te ayuda bastante y para obtener una vida diferente para tus hijos. ¡Si es possible! Nunca pierdas la fe.

Gracias,

Alex Paredes

Trudi Dusin

January 21, 2012

Dear Eliza,Thank you so much for the new knitted hat you made for me. You did a wonderful job! I will pray that someday you can purchase a knitting machine and start your own business and your children complete high school!
Thank you so much again and God Bless from Cypress, Texas.

Love Always, Trudi

Alex Ross

January 13, 2012

Dear Eliza, thank u so much for my new hat. It is made so well and is so soft! I live it! Thank you again. You are makinh your family proud!

Your friend, Alex

Bryan Velasquez

January 9, 2012

Elizabeth,
Thanks a lot for putting time and effort on this hat. I highly appreciate it. I definitely will be purchasing more products. I will proudly wear this hat. I'm really happy. And i hope you're too!. Once again THANK YOU!!!

Carlos Patino Jr.

January 3, 2012

Eliza,

Thank you very much for crafting something so beautiful and comfortable. I truly appreciate your effort in making my Riley and I'll wear it with pride knowing it was made by you. Thank-you.

Bryan Blake Meeks

January 1, 2012

Thank you so much for my amazing hat, I love it. It's flawless and perfect. You have a beautiful talent. I recieved your work as a Christmas present and iv had it close ever since. It means alot to me and I want to thank you.

Joseph McClarnon

December 30, 2011

Dear Eliza,

Thanks for the hat. It fits, and looks very nice. I can tell that you put loads of effort and love into the hat. I am so glad that I could help and empower the women of Peru. Whenever somebody asks me where i got my hat, i will tell them that a dear friend made it for me.
Thanks again.

Joseph

Parker Loudermilk

December 29, 2011

Eliza,

Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to make my beanie! It's starting to get really cold outside and I just started wearing this style of beanie and this one is my favorite one yet! My sister got it for me for Christmas and I am so thankful to have it. Keep up the good work!

God Bless!
-Parker

Trey Johnson

December 26, 2011

Dear Eliza,

Thank you so much for my hat. I Just received my "This is empowerment" Hat, I absolutely love it. It made me smile when I looked inside and saw your name and made me even happier when I discovered I could thank you personally through the Krochet Kids organization. Im currently a college student and working towards a career of Physical Therapy. Keep making these awesome hats and God bless you and your family! Good luck in the future with your Business.

-Trey

Kevin Kondracki

December 25, 2011

Dear Elizabeth,

Thank you so much for my hat. I heard about this organization back in the summer and I had wanted one since I found out about it. I received one for Christmas today and I love it. You did an incredible job. Thank you

Kevin

Taylor Palmer

December 25, 2011

Eliza,

I was so excited to get a Krochet Kids hat for Christmas and the first thing I did was check to see who made it. I'm so happy I got one made by you. Your story is truly inspiring and I hope that you can achieve all you dream of. This hat is truly a symbol of your talent and your hard work. I'm proud that I get to wear something you've created. I'll be sure to tell everyone about this product in hopes that they get one of your creations too. I hope you have a fantastic holiday season and a very happy new year.

Thank you to the moon and back,

Taylor

Chanley Rogers

December 23, 2011

Eliza,

Thank you so much for the hat! You are amazing and very talented. I would love to have the talent that you do. I now have a new favorite hat and I will keep you in mind every time I wear it. Once again, thanks so very much and bless you(:

Love,
Chanley

Jarell Gillens

December 14, 2011

Dear Eliza,

I got my hat today, and I love it. It's beautiful, you can tell it was done by a hard working individual. Furthermore, It is able to fit over my head , which most hats cant do since I have dreads. Keep up the hard work and may God bless you and your family.

Jarell

Cyndi Robbins

December 11, 2011

Eliza,
I Love my hat! Thank you so much for making it. I received one of the limited edition project starter hats in gray. I hope Krochet Kids starts making hats in children's sizes so I can buy one for each of my grandchildren.
I wish you much success and happiness in your new endeavor.
You are right - Love is a sensitive heart. May your heart always remain open and sensitive.
God bless you,
Cyndi

Anne Crawford

December 9, 2011

Eliza,

I just received the wonderful hat you made for me. Thank you so much. It's perfect and I can tell it was made with lots of love and hard work. You are very talented, so keep up the great work! I'll be sure and tell everyone who made it and give them the website so they can purchase a hat too.

Thank you again!
Love,
Anne

Benjamin Hickey

December 8, 2011

Eliza,
Thank you so much for my hat! You are very talented and I hope your plans work out! You have come so far and you are doing awesome! Thanks again,
Benjamin Hickey

Dan Portnoy

December 7, 2011

Eliza...
I just received my new hat and today is the perfect day to wear it! I love it! Thank you so much for the care you put into each stitch!
Blessings on you!
Dan

Daniel Han

December 5, 2011

Dear Eliza,

I received your handmade hat for my birthday and I couldn't have asked for anything better. It was from my best friend and it meant so much to me. The fact that it has been hand made with love was really the icing on the cake. It has now become a part of my staple collection and I wear it as much as I can. I LOVE it! Thank you for your hard work. Wishing you the best through the holiday season. :)

Whitney Woodmansee

November 25, 2011

Eliza,
Thank you so much for making my hats. I bought one for me and my friend so that we can trade if we want a different color that day. I love the detail in them. They look amazing. I am so glad that I have had this opportunity to help you earn a life for your children that you didn't have. Keep up the great, hard work. I love what you do.

In Christ,
Whitney

Connor Nielsen

November 17, 2011

Elizabeth,

Thank you so much for "the Riley" it looks great! Your hard work on my hat is being noticed and recognized greatly. When I get compliments I tell them that Eliza made it and where they can go to get one as well. Also more importantly my lady classmates at my college like it and I owe that extra attention to you! Thank you again so much you are great at what you do!

Your friend!

Connor

Kathleen Talley

November 16, 2011

Thank you so much for my hat! I absolutely love the floppy fit and it feels amazing. I'm going to wear it everywhere and hopefully be able to tell people that by buying it, I made a woman and her family's lives better.

Josh Patzius

November 16, 2011

Eliza, thank you so much for my new hat! It's getting cold where I'm from and I'm so excited I am able to help you out and in return you helped me out by keeping me warm this season! I am going to show it off to everyone I know and meet for the first time. You have an amazing talent and you may not know it but many people will know of you and your story for years to come, I'll make sure of it! Keep your head high because there is only goodness and happiness from here on out! God bless

Antonio Gonzalez

November 16, 2011

Dear Eliza,

Thank you so much for my hat! I can tell you put a lot of time and energy into my hat and i appreciate the time you took. I will definitely make sure to tell all my friends and relatives about Krotchet Kids! I take night classes at Cal State Fullerton and a student made a presentation on this fine non profit organization!! After his presentation, I knew the best way to help was to purchase a hat and waited until the first hats from Peru were available!

Sincerely,
Antonio Gonzalez