Jumpers for hedgehogs x
WHO
Hedgehogs in Need Foundation (HNF)
A non-profit dedicated to ensuring miniature hedgehogs survive winter with warmth, dignity, and moderately fashionable knitwear. Operated by volunteers, knitters with spare time, and at least one person who said, “How hard can hedgehog clothes be?”
It should be noted that last year’s funding round did not fully anticipate the requirement for hedgehog spines to successfully penetrate the jumpers in a manner consistent with both comfort and physics. This oversight has since been addressed through revised designs featuring spine-accommodating stitch density and improved yarn selection.
Donors may rest assured that all jumper testing was conducted in a controlled environment, under close supervision, with appropriate safety measures in place. No hedgehogs were surprised, compressed, or emotionally inconvenienced during testing, and all participants were released promptly with their dignity intact.
WHAT
This funding request seeks $1,000 USD to design, knit, and distribute bespoke winter jumpers for at-risk miniature hedgehogs. Funds will be used for yarn procurement, needle replacement, pattern experimentation, and morale-sustaining hot beverages for knitters.
DELIVERABLES
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Miniature Hedgehog Jumper Production
- Approximately 50 hand-knitted hedgehog jumpers.
- Sleeveless, spine-compatible designs allowing full hedgehog mobility and judgment.
- Seasonal color palette to blend with leaves and existential despair.
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Testing & Deployment
- Field testing to ensure jumpers do not immediately fall off.
- Distribution to gardens, sheds, and other hedgehog-adjacent locations.
- Photo and video documentation of hedgehogs experiencing mild confusion.
- Documentation for the hedgehogs so they can place the jumpers on themselves without assistance.
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Community Engagement
- Updates shared with supporters documenting progress, failures, and unexpected yarn tangles.
- Optional public knitting sessions to raise awareness and eyebrows.
Funding Request & Conversion
- Requested Amount: $1,000 USD
- Cryptocurrency Equivalent: ≈ 2.15 XMR (Monero)
(Conversion based on an approximate exchange rate of $465 USD per 1 XMR.