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Knitting for Charity!

Posted on December 1, 2009 at 8:38 pm, by Amanda Rae
in Category Knitting | Tags: Charity

With the holiday season upon us we feel the need to give. Making hand-knits for those less fortunate than us shouldn’t only happen during the holidays; but it seems like a good time to talk about it since it is the season to give.

There are hundreds of charities you can knit for. Two sites I found that have a lot of charities listed are from The Daily Knitter and Interweave Knits. Here are some of my favorites or ones that I have donated to:

Chemo Caps – Chemo Caps are hats made for those that are battling cancer; all ages. Hats are made to keep them warm especially when they are going through chemo and are open to catching a cold.

Hats for the Homeless – Hats for the Homeless is where people make hats, scarves, mittens and other warm accessories for those that do not have a home. With being outside, especially during the winter, having a knit accessory can make all the difference.

Project Linus – Project Linus is where you make blankets for children who are seriously ill, traumatized or in need. These blankets provide warmth and comfort to these children when they otherwise may not get it.  Their site also provides patterns if you wish to use them.

Snuggle Project – The Snuggle Project is where you knit small blankets for animals in animal shelters to have some physical and psychological comfort in their steel cages. On their site they post pictures of the animals with the blankets (super cute puppies and kittens!!) and give you cute patterns to use if you wish. 

Socks for Soldiers – Socks for Soldiers is where you knit socks for those that are fighting for our country. Soldiers are able to get a new pair of socks that are made with love!

Red Scarf Project – The Red Scarf Project is part of the Orphan Foundation of America. Scarves are made for those that are just leaving foster care and going off to college.

 

All of the sites have information of what is accepted and where the donations can be sent. If you are not a knitter you are still able to donate by crocheting, sewing, etc.

 

Most knitting done for charities are small easy projects such as hats, socks, squares, scarves, etc. With the projects being on the smaller side you can make them in between your other projects or when you are on the go.You are able to use up yarn from your stash and it is for a good cause!  

Related posts:

1. Yarn Stash
2. The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
3. Socks and More Socks!
4. Hats for Christmas!
5. More Christmas Presents!

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