Knitting for Charity: Easy, Fun and Gratifying

Whip Up a Bunch of Headbands with These Free Knitting Patterns

2012-05-15T20:46:27Z

Why use free knitting patterns for headbands? Headbands are fun and frugal knitting projects. They don't require much yarn, knit-up in a flash, can be used with nearly any kind of yarn, and are great for all ages and genders. Wide, thick headbands can be used in cold weather to cover the ears; thinner, more narrow headbands can be used to dress up your hair or cover a bad hair day. You can even make headbands that are great for working out!

You Can Make Yourself a Shawl with One of These Free Knitting Patterns

2012-05-08T20:41:20Z

The Internet is filled with beautiful free knitting patterns for shawls. I am sure I have seen at least half of them, and I have often assumed they are out of reach for me, especially since I am not very experienced at knitting lace.

Contribute to the Eastern European Russian Orphanages Project Knitting Charity and Touch the Lives of Needy Orphans

2012-05-01T20:36:15Z

Eastern European Russian Orphanages Project started life as a knitting charity formed via Ravelry in 2010. Now, it continues to send hand-knitted items to orphans living in the coldest and most destitute areas of Eastern Europe and Russia, but it now accepts items made from other crafting efforts. The group is also working on connections to help facilitate adoptions and provide counseling to adoptive families and children.

Want Proof Knitting Is Hip? Check out These Celebrity Knitters

2012-04-24T20:30:27Z

Aside from the occasional "knitting is hip again" article in the lifestyle sections of newspapers and in women's magazines, I think knitting tends to get a bad rap as a hobby. People who knit are often seen as fuddy-duddies with a lot of time on our hands. Have you ever heard people say "gosh, I wish I had the time to knit" or "I don't have the patience to knit"? Have you seen TV shows that portray knitters as dull, or worse, as a joke?

Afghans for Wounded Soldiers Takes Your Charity Knitting to Returning Troops

2012-04-17T20:24:02Z

Knitting squares is such a wonderful charity knitting project. They're quick, easy, and don't use up much yarn (unless you knit a lot of them!). Squares for afghans are used for so many different knitting charities, for many different purposes.

One charity I recently discovered is dedicated to helping wounded soldiers returning home to the United States. It is unfortunate how much difficulty these soldiers often have when they return home from war. Our dedication, love, and support mean so much to these soldiers who have made such great sacrifices.

Learn New Knitting Stitches!

2012-04-10T15:06:54Z

If you love to learn new knitting stitches, you're not alone: every day, thousands of people share, learn, or sell new stitches online. The trick seems to be finding a site that offers legitimate free instructions instead of trying to fool you into buying something or just repeating variations of "knit two purl one" time and time again.
Don't feel like doing all that legwork? No problem -- once you've read this article, you'll know all the best places to find knitting stitches online.

Knitting -- Can Be a Pain in the Wrist!

2012-04-03T14:51:23Z

Whether you love knitting for charity, for yourself, or making gifts for friends and family members, it seems sooner or later wrist pain is going to catch up with you. Unfortunately, the more you knit the more pain you have. Let's look at the causes of wrist pain and what you can do about it so you can get back to what you love.

When you knit a lot wrist pain often develops. Most people automatically assume that this is the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome and they are doomed for life -- never to pick up knitting needles ever again - gifts for friends and knitting for charity a thing of the past.

This isn't necessarily so. If you are experiencing wrist pain it could be carpal tunnel syndrome or it could be wrist tendonitis.

Down in the Dumps? Try Knitting for Charity

2012-03-27T14:44:42Z

Believe it or not, there are many studies about how knitting affects knitters...who knew? But since we happen to be some of those "crazed knitters" it's interesting to know what the studies show. It turns out that there are several very important benefits that can help knitters cope when times get tough and stress comes in buckets!
Here are some of these benefits. See if you've experienced any of them.

Free Knitting Patterns for Toys

2012-03-20T14:25:32Z

If you know a lot of little ones, you might find yourself frequently scouring the internet for free knitting patterns that might interest them. Maybe you're trying to get some kids into knitting, or maybe you just like turning out hand knit gifts for the young people in your life.

Free Knitting Patterns: The Easter Bunny

2012-03-13T14:32:28Z

Looking for free knitting patterns for Easter? Why not try knitting bunnies? Every year, the deluge of pet bunnies people bought as Easter presents are brought to animal shelters and house rabbit societies shortly after the holiday. Apparently, the enthusiastic gift giver neglected to realize the care required to house a bunny. So let's skip the whole cruelty-to-animals lecture and make your kids some hand knit bunnies instead.

Easy And Interesting Knitting Stitches

2012-03-06T15:39:26Z

Whether you're just learning or you're a seasoned pro, the most common knitting stitches you'll use are the knit stitch and purl stitch in various combinations. But let's face it: they can get pretty boring after a while. That's where new knitting stitches come in. So if you're hungry for new knitting styles, give these stitches a try! And use these new knitting stitches for some challenging new knitting for charity projects too

Knit for Charity Every Year With Knit Michigan's Annual Event

2012-02-28T13:19:10Z

If you live in Michigan, and you love to knit for charity, Knit Michigan is a knitting charity with a very worthwhile mission that you may want to consider supporting.

Diversify Your Knitting for Charity When You Knit with Springfield Stitches for a Cause

2012-02-21T12:54:38Z

Knitting for charity is especially enjoyable when it helps you feel connected to others. Not only connected to a cause, though that of course a great feeling, but also to other people who are dedicated to the same goals and mission. Springfield Stitches for a Cause is exactly this kind of knitting charity.

Fantastic Knitting Blogs

2012-02-14T15:56:30Z

If you love knitting, you'll adore knitting blogs. There's no better way to get free knitting patterns, keep in touch with your fellow knitters, and come up with new knitting ideas to get you excited about your craft all over again!

Depending where you live, you might feel like the only knitter in the world. Following -- or creating -- knitting blogs can be the perfect way to find a sense of community. Not to mention share a lot of fun ideas and get some new ones of your own. Check out these blogs and have fun browsing their resources.

Free Knitting Patterns for Charity Knitters

2012-02-07T16:02:10Z

One of the best things about charity knitting has to be the free knitting patterns. Every service project has its perks, and with charity knitting the free patterns are your gift for generously donating your time and effort. Obviously, the patterns are aimed at specific charities and purposes, but once you've used them there, you'll find yourself returning to them time and time again: for your personal use, for gifts, for other charities. So whether you're just getting into charity knitting or you're a seasoned pro, check out these fantastic free knitting patterns on sites from across the web!