March 9, 2010

Knit for Charity and the District of Columbia

As knitters, we all have a preference about what we like to knit. This is also true when we knit for charity. If you live in or anywhere near the Washington, D.C. area, you have your choice -- you can...

Continue reading Knit for Charity and the District of Columbia »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

March 8, 2010

Charity Knitting For Fun and Profit

If you love charity knitting as much as I do, the looming end of winter is no excuse to stop knitting. After all, it's always cold somewhere -- and there's always someone who will appreciate a handknit friendly gesture. But...

Continue reading Charity Knitting For Fun and Profit »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

March 4, 2010

Knit for Charity and Be a Pal

When you knit for charity, a simple act of kindness means so much. In 2001, Jenny Carp performed a simple act. She knitted a chemo cap for her friend's twin sister, Jane. What was just a simple act of kindness...

Continue reading Knit for Charity and Be a Pal »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

March 1, 2010

7,000 Sweaters -- Is this a Charity Knitting Record?

If you look up charity knitting in the dictionary, you may just see the name of Agnes Boyer there. Why? Because this lady has taken knitting for charity to the extreme. As the last original member of The Fountains knitting...

Continue reading 7,000 Sweaters -- Is this a Charity Knitting Record? »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

February 17, 2010

Charity Knitting and the Traveling Shawl

Can charity knitting cure breast cancer? Well, not directly, but it can contribute to research and show care, love, and support along the way. That's exactly what women across America are doing with their knitting charity project called the 'Sisterhood...

Continue reading Charity Knitting and the Traveling Shawl »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

February 10, 2010

Help Californian Knitting Charities Provide Comfort and Warmth

Even in California, children get cold -- knitting charities come to the rescue. Join these charities and knit items that help keep kids from feeling the chill of cold and neglect....

Continue reading Help Californian Knitting Charities Provide Comfort and Warmth »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

January 28, 2010

Make an Impact -- Knit for Charity

You just never know the impact you may have when you knit for charity. At first glance, it's only a chemo cap...it's only a blanket...it's only a pair of mittens. But, for the fortunate recipients you donate your time, materials,...

Continue reading Make an Impact -- Knit for Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

January 27, 2010

Charity Knitting for Non-Knitting Charities

Let's face it: not every charity is up for charity knitting. Even though the Red Cross, for example, would probably appreciate knit items, right now they're more concerned with getting drinking water and the like to victims of the Haiti...

Continue reading Charity Knitting for Non-Knitting Charities »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

January 14, 2010

Knit for Charity...in the Nude?

Okay...we all love to knit for charity. I do and I know you do too or you wouldn't be here! We love warming the hearts and bodies of those in need with our knitted creations. We admit it -- we...

Continue reading Knit for Charity...in the Nude? »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

January 11, 2010

Knitting For Charity In Unusual and Creative Ways

If there's one thing I love more than knitting for charity, it's encouraging other people to take up their needles and join the cause. Spreading my love of charity knitting has become something of a crusade with me, and it's...

Continue reading Knitting For Charity In Unusual and Creative Ways »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

January 5, 2010

Knitting Charities in Alabama

So we at Knitting for Charity are beginning a weekly segment called "Knitting for Charity Across America" featuring knitting charities found in each of the 50 states. So, if you live in Alabama and you're looking for knitting charities, you're...

Continue reading Knitting Charities in Alabama »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

December 31, 2009

Restore Dignity to Our Veterans with this Knitting Charity

Many different people create knitting charities, for many different reasons. Some really tug at your heart. Operation Lap Wrap is one of them....

Continue reading Restore Dignity to Our Veterans with this Knitting Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 11:00 AM |

December 28, 2009

Knit for Charity -- Help the Hat Box Foundation

The Hat Box Foundation is a non-profit organization that makes and distributes hand-made hats to people with cancer. They firmly believe that something made from the heart helps heal the human spirit. Every hat is made by volunteers from across...

Continue reading Knit for Charity -- Help the Hat Box Foundation »

Posted by Nellie at 3:30 PM |

December 21, 2009

Knit for Charity and Help Keep Orphans Warm

If you knit for charity, you've probably heard of Knit-a-Square. This great charity collects knitted squares to assemble complete blankets and keeps children in South Africa warm. Now Knit-a-Square is helping another South African charity called Hotel Hope....

Continue reading Knit for Charity and Help Keep Orphans Warm »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

December 15, 2009

Knit for Charity and Help Children Around the World

You don't always plan to knit for charity -- sometimes, it just happens. This was the case with Susan Caccivio. In 2003, Susan founded Knitting for Angels. She taught herself to knit while going through the process of adopting her...

Continue reading Knit for Charity and Help Children Around the World »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

December 8, 2009

Knitting Charity for Breast Cancer Patients

If you're looking for a knitting charity that's just a little bit different, how about Knitting for Knockers! Yep...it's just what you think. This fun knitting project is for charity, but with a twist. Learn how these women are knitting...

Continue reading Knitting Charity for Breast Cancer Patients »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

December 7, 2009

Encourage Charity Knitting Any Way You Can!

If you love charity knitting as I do, you're probably like me -- you have a difficult time understanding why doesn't everyone knit for charity. Yes, I have loads of family and friends who would love it if I knit...

Continue reading Encourage Charity Knitting Any Way You Can! »

Posted by Nellie at 2:40 PM |

November 23, 2009

Knit for Charity and Cover the Homeless

When you knit for charity, you just never know what is going to happen. What often starts with one small idea blossoms into a project that benefits multitudes of needy people. This is exactly what happened to some kind people...

Continue reading Knit for Charity and Cover the Homeless »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

November 19, 2009

Knitting Charities Supporting Women's Shelters

There is an abundance of knitting charities to help women. Why? Because, unfortunately, many women are in need. Due to a wide range of circumstances, many women find themselves, along with their children, in shelters. These women often have very...

Continue reading Knitting Charities Supporting Women's Shelters »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

November 5, 2009

Carry On With Charity Knitting

Even though I love charity knitting, I go through phases when I get out of the habit. I start knitting things only for friends or family, or I stop knitting altogether. Or, I start a bunch of projects and never...

Continue reading Carry On With Charity Knitting »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

November 3, 2009

How to Grow a Mitten Tree Knitting Charity

Would you like to start your own knitting charity but need some ideas? Starting a knitting charity is a great idea and by starting one, you can help many people, but first you must have an idea. Why not take...

Continue reading How to Grow a Mitten Tree Knitting Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

November 2, 2009

Help Warm Mongolian Children with this Knitting Charity

If it bothers you knowing that there are children in the world who are cold and without proper winter clothing, this knitting charity is for you. The Dulaan Project started as an effort of the Flagstaff International Relief Effort. Their...

Continue reading Help Warm Mongolian Children with this Knitting Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 5:06 PM |

October 20, 2009

100 Hats -- 100 Patterns -- Fun Inspiration for Charity Knitting

Do you love charity knitting? I do and I love to find new charities for donations to keep my interest up and keep me churning out knitting projects for people in need. I know there are many other knitters just...

Continue reading 100 Hats -- 100 Patterns -- Fun Inspiration for Charity Knitting »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

October 16, 2009

Helping Knitting Charities -- Guidelines for Giving

When we think about joining knitting charities, we often choose what interests us and what items are the most fun to knit. While all well and good, guidelines exist to follow before we knit for charity. When we do charity...

Continue reading Helping Knitting Charities -- Guidelines for Giving »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

October 13, 2009

Show Some Love -- Help Grieving Parents with This Knitting Charity

If you or someone you know has lost a precious newborn baby, you can sympathize with the founder of this knitting charity. Care Packages, Inc. collects knitted baby layettes to donate to families who are facing or grieving the loss...

Continue reading Show Some Love -- Help Grieving Parents with This Knitting Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

October 9, 2009

Join Lilybugs -- Charity Knitting for Babies

Who doesn't love charity knitting for babies? Ask any knitter and one of her favorite things to knit are cute little baby items. A quick task and you get to use the softest and prettiest yarns available. What could be...

Continue reading Join Lilybugs -- Charity Knitting for Babies »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

October 8, 2009

Charity Knitting Keeps Needy Noggins Warm

If you like to knit hats but have run out of people to give them to, this knitting charity is for you. Arkansas Children's Hospital has a great need for hats for their patients. These hats bring a lot of...

Continue reading Charity Knitting Keeps Needy Noggins Warm »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

October 5, 2009

Bring Joy to Mariners at Christmas with This Knitting Charity

Bring love, comfort, and joy to lonely mariners at Christmas time with this knitting charity. Not everyone has the luxury of being home with family and friends during the holidays. Some hard-working souls must keep working so the rest of...

Continue reading Bring Joy to Mariners at Christmas with This Knitting Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

September 28, 2009

Organize a Knitting Charity and Help Others

If you love knitting, being around other people, and helping those in need, you're the perfect candidate to organize a knitting charity! Don't be intimidated and don't sit back and wait for others to do it. With a few simple...

Continue reading Organize a Knitting Charity and Help Others »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

July 6, 2009

Knitting for Charity Comfort Doll Project

I love knitting for charity. There's nothing like the feeling you get when you know that the gift you are making is bringing joy, happiness, and comfort -- especially if it's to a child. That's exactly what this knitting project...

Continue reading Knitting for Charity Comfort Doll Project »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

May 26, 2009

State-Wide Knitting for Charity Effort Comforts Cancer Patients

It certainly seems apropos that the state that looks like a mitten would launch a grassroots knitting for charity effort. Knit Michigan was started in 2007 using knitting and other fiber arts to help out cancer organizations through out the...

Continue reading State-Wide Knitting for Charity Effort Comforts Cancer Patients »

Posted by Nellie at 3:51 PM |

May 11, 2009

Warm Woolies Keeps on Knitting for Charity

When Warm Woolies first started, back in 2003, the goal was simple: Knit warm clothes for the bodies and hearts of Russian orphans. Since then, the charity grew to include orphans in other cold countries, as well as children right...

Continue reading Warm Woolies Keeps on Knitting for Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 6:59 PM |

May 7, 2009

Can You Knit a Square Just One Square?

Not only do I love knitting -- I love knitting charities. Knitting projects to use in my home is good. Knitting gifts for loved ones is better, but knowing my knitting is going to help others, especially children, is the...

Continue reading Can You Knit a Square Just One Square? »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

April 7, 2009

Knitting Needles for Charity

You love your knitting needles. Come on...I know you do! I love mine. I have all sorts of needles all neatly organized in their cute little cases just waiting...begging for me to take them out and use them. But what...

Continue reading Knitting Needles for Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

April 2, 2009

Covering a Bridge with Knitting for Charity

Participate in this large guerilla knitting project and say you helped pull the wool over the Skye (Bridge, that is). In what might be the most original knitting for charity idea we've come across, a textile art group in the...

Continue reading Covering a Bridge with Knitting for Charity »

Posted by Kitty Doyle at 3:00 AM |

March 23, 2009

Become a Knitting Mentor

Knitting for charity is all about not-for-profit knitting--knitting to make something for somebody else. Enjoyment comes from knowing that they'll truly have fun with it. Instead of money, knitting for charity will give you a sense of satisfaction knowing that...

Continue reading Become a Knitting Mentor »

Posted by Kitty Doyle at 3:00 AM |

February 26, 2009

Knitting For Charity When Every Stitch is a Battle

We all know how much I love knitting for charity. I think I inherited that love from my mother, who was also a knitting pro. I was knitting for years before I ever considered knitting for charity, but when the...

Continue reading Knitting For Charity When Every Stitch is a Battle »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

February 20, 2009

Knitting for Charity: Throw a Party!

You all know how I love knitting for charity, but sometimes I get bored of the same old routine. You knit the items, ship them off, sit back with a sense of a job well done. Great. Wow. Actually, it...

Continue reading Knitting for Charity: Throw a Party! »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

February 3, 2009

Finding Resources for Charity Knitting

In my years of blogging about charity knitting, I've uncovered a lot of unique and fascinating charities -- some that you would never guess accepted knitted items. But that's an awful lot to browse through if you're just getting started,...

Continue reading Finding Resources for Charity Knitting »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

January 26, 2009

Knitting For Charity: Fun, Easy, and Rewarding!

Obviously, I love knitting for charity -- it's one of my very favorite things. And if you're reading this blog, you must be at least a little bit interested, too! But maybe you're not sure how to get started. If...

Continue reading Knitting For Charity: Fun, Easy, and Rewarding! »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

December 24, 2008

Help American Angels Support Our Troops!

There are many groups dedicated to knitting and serving our troops overseas, but American Angels is certainly one of the most ambitious. Like many such organizations, they make helmet liners, cool neck-ties, and holiday packaging. However, they reach out to...

Continue reading Help American Angels Support Our Troops! »

Posted by Nellie at 8:00 AM |

December 10, 2008

Community Service Ideas for the Holiday Season

'Tis the season to be jolly -- unless you're one of the millions desperately hoping to benefit from the community service ideas good people like you churn out by the dozens this year. Obviously, there are dozens of knitting charities...

Continue reading Community Service Ideas for the Holiday Season »

Posted by Nellie at 3:00 AM |

September 24, 2008

ASG Brings Hope to Patients Suffering From HIV

ASG provides warmth, information, and security to terminally ill patients. ASG -- Aids/HIV Services Group -- does a lot of stuff. I'm not saying that to build them up too high or cut other charities down. They just do a...

Continue reading ASG Brings Hope to Patients Suffering From HIV »

Posted by Nellie at 8:00 AM |

June 27, 2008

Children Knitting for Charity

If you think you can be too young to knit, check out these third graders knitting for charity If you're visiting this site, you're probably interested in knitting for charity. And if you're a charitable knitter, you probably have...

Continue reading Children Knitting for Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 11:05 AM |

May 20, 2008

Lion Brand Yarn Comes Through for Charity Knitters

Even if you don't use Lion Brand yarn, you'll be amazed at their resources for charity knitters! We've talked about Lion Brand Yarn on this site before, and with good reason! Most yarn companies have websites with downloadable patterns, tips...

Continue reading Lion Brand Yarn Comes Through for Charity Knitters »

Posted by Nellie at 12:20 PM |

May 9, 2008

From the Heart of Texas to a Child's Hands

Whether you live in Texas or New Hampshire, From the Heart of Texas provides a great opportunity for charity knitting Like so many other groups of charitable knitters, From the Heart of Texas started out with a group of friends...

Continue reading From the Heart of Texas to a Child's Hands »

Posted by Nellie at 10:40 AM |

May 6, 2008

Afghans for Amigos Carries Knitting Donations to Mexico

Share your joy in creating with impoverished families with Afghans for Amigos Jimmie Lu boasts that Afghans for Amigos can find a home for anything you might make -- and challenges you to try that boast! She and her husband,...

Continue reading Afghans for Amigos Carries Knitting Donations to Mexico »

Posted by Nellie at 10:33 AM |

April 25, 2008

Join the American Brittany Rescue and Save an Animal

Use your knitting powers for the American Brittany Rescue and its volunteers. The American Brittany Rescue focuses on a rarely mentioned area of animal need: abandoned purebreds! Unfortunately, many people continue to breed dogs irresponsibly. That can result in purebred...

Continue reading Join the American Brittany Rescue and Save an Animal »

Posted by Nellie at 3:25 AM |

April 22, 2008

Bunny Knits Might Mean More Than You Think

Put your needles to work for neglected animals with bunny knits! When you think of bunny knits, you probably think of, well, knitting bunnies -- in other words, toys for small children. And while that's a worthwhile goal, that's not...

Continue reading Bunny Knits Might Mean More Than You Think »

Posted by Nellie at 3:17 AM |

April 1, 2008

The Most Requested Knitting Items for Charity

Love to knit but don't have a specific charity in mind? Find out the most requested knitting charity items! If you love knitting for charity, you might wonder how to find the most requested knitting items. Well, look no further:...

Continue reading The Most Requested Knitting Items for Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 4:22 AM |

March 18, 2008

Companion Animal Network: Reaching out to Animals in Need

Attention knitters and dog lovers: Companion Animal Network needs you! If you visit the Companion Animal Network site, you won't find a lot of information about knitting. That's because this charity's primary focus doesn't have anything to do with crafts!...

Continue reading Companion Animal Network: Reaching out to Animals in Need »

Posted by Nellie at 4:40 AM |

February 26, 2008

Knitting Meets Generosity: Giving Blankets for Charity

Meet the inspiring blurb that will change how you see blankets for charity! Do you love to knit blankets for charity? So do many other people! Lion Brand yarn has always provided a great forum for free patterns, researching charities,...

Continue reading Knitting Meets Generosity: Giving Blankets for Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 9:32 PM |

January 25, 2008

Find Knitted Baby Blanket Patterns for Charity

Make a difference in a child's life: use knitted baby blanket patterns to make them smile! The abundance of charities with knitted baby blanket patterns shows you how great the need is. It's incredibly sad to think of children --...

Continue reading Find Knitted Baby Blanket Patterns for Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 6:24 PM |

January 22, 2008

Share Your Knitting With Animals At Angel Dogs, Inc.

If you want to try your hand at knitting something different, Angel Dogs, is the place for you. If you love animals, especially dogs, then you'll fall for Angel Dogs! It's always disturbing when we see an animal treated...

Continue reading Share Your Knitting With Animals At Angel Dogs, Inc. »

Posted by Nellie at 5:53 PM |

December 28, 2007

Strange and Scary Types of Knitting Stitches Made Easy!

Practice new types of knitting stitches on afghan squares! If you're interested in learning new types of knitting stitches but don't want to botch an entire project, practice on afghan squares. It's fun, quick, and an easy way to...

Continue reading Strange and Scary Types of Knitting Stitches Made Easy! »

Posted by Nellie at 10:20 AM |

December 25, 2007

Learn How to Knit for Charity With These Easy Squares!

Knitting blanket squares is fun whether you're trying to learn how to knit or you've been doing it for years. Do you want to learn how to knit and help others at the same time? Many charities accept simple...

Continue reading Learn How to Knit for Charity With These Easy Squares! »

Posted by Nellie at 10:14 AM |

December 13, 2007

Warm Woolies: Making Winter Warmer for Orphaned Children

Life can be hard in a Russian orphanage, but a hat or vest from Warm Woolies gives kids something to smile about! Warm Woolies works in some of the harshest climates in the world, delivering cozy vests, mittens, hats, and...

Continue reading Warm Woolies: Making Winter Warmer for Orphaned Children »

Posted by Nellie at 4:27 AM |

December 11, 2007

Warming Families: Help Keep a Family Cozy This Winter!

There's nothing harder than seeing your children homeless, but Warming Families is there to provide blankets for those in need. Warming Families is one part of a larger charity called One Heart Foundation. Their goal is to strengthen and help...

Continue reading Warming Families: Help Keep a Family Cozy This Winter! »

Posted by Nellie at 4:22 AM |

December 6, 2007

Project H.A.N.D.S. Builds Friendships and Helps Those in Need

Project H.A.N.D.S. links the elderly and the very young, providing homeless children with knitted items. Project H.A.N.D.S is the brainchild of residents from the Retirement Housing Foundation, who wanted a way to give back to the community. Their initial efforts...

Continue reading Project H.A.N.D.S. Builds Friendships and Helps Those in Need »

Posted by Nellie at 4:18 AM |

December 4, 2007

Magic Mittens and Mufflers for Mongolian Children: Spreading Love and Hope Around the Globe!

Magic Mittens and Mufflers for Mongolian Children makes magic out of yarn, needles, and thread! You don't hear much about Mongolia in the news, but Magic Mittens and Mufflers for Mongolian Children is determined to change all that by providing...

Continue reading Magic Mittens and Mufflers for Mongolian Children: Spreading Love and Hope Around the Globe! »

Posted by Nellie at 4:14 AM |

November 27, 2007

Life 2 Orphans Brings new Life to Ukrainian Orphanages

Among their many projects to help children in need, Life 2 Orphans has set out to knit a hat for every orphan in Ukraine! Life 2 Orphans works with some of the neediest children in the world: those trapped in...

Continue reading Life 2 Orphans Brings new Life to Ukrainian Orphanages »

Posted by Nellie at 3:34 AM |

November 20, 2007

Bonnie Babies: Helping to Nurture Premature Children

Bonnie Babies is there when grieving or frightened parents need to know someone cares. There's nothing as hard as watching a premature baby struggle to survive. Bonnie Babies makes that struggle just a bit easier by providing blankets and other...

Continue reading Bonnie Babies: Helping to Nurture Premature Children »

Posted by Nellie at 3:21 AM |

November 15, 2007

Afghans of Honor Reaches out to Wounded Soldiers

Afghans of Honor reminds men and women who have stood in harm's way in defense of their country that they are appreciated and remembered! Afghans of Honor knows that war is a controversial subject, but they're not out to discuss...

Continue reading Afghans of Honor Reaches out to Wounded Soldiers »

Posted by Nellie at 4:15 AM |

November 9, 2007

The Adoption Center of Washington: Bringing Families and Orphans Together

The Adoption Center of Washington is determined to improve the lives of all orphans, not just adopted children. The Adoption Center of Washington does far more than connect hopeful parents with children. It also provides medication and clothing to help...

Continue reading The Adoption Center of Washington: Bringing Families and Orphans Together »

Posted by Nellie at 4:04 AM |

November 6, 2007

Project Angel Kisses Gives Hope to Families With Premature Babies

Project Angel Kisses aims to knit tiny kisses of joy for families with preemie babes! Project Angel Kisses aims to make sure that every parent of a premature child knows that someone is thinking about them and praying for their...

Continue reading Project Angel Kisses Gives Hope to Families With Premature Babies »

Posted by Nellie at 3:34 AM |

October 23, 2007

Clothing Babies with Stitches from the Heart

Premature babies have enough strikes against them, so Stitches from the Heart does its best to send them home with comfy knitted goodies. Knitters, here's your next case: Stitches from the Heart. This California-based non-profit distributes tiny knitted blankets and...

Continue reading Clothing Babies with Stitches from the Heart »

Posted by Nellie at 4:19 AM |

October 12, 2007

Socks for Soldiers Puts Socks on the Wartime Feet

New socks are always welcome in any wartime situation, which is why Socks for Soldiers wants to knit a pair for every soldier fighting the War on Terror. All soldiers yearn for care packages from home, and Socks for Soldiers...

Continue reading Socks for Soldiers Puts Socks on the Wartime Feet »

Posted by Nellie at 3:43 AM |

October 9, 2007

Nurturing Newborns in Need

Premature and newborn babies have a champion in Newborns in Need, which provides everything our littlest ones require, included knitted clothing. Newborns in Need is a most deserving charity, dedicated as it is to fulfilling the needs of premature and...

Continue reading Nurturing Newborns in Need »

Posted by Nellie at 3:59 AM |

September 28, 2007

Bringing History Alive with Knit Your Bit

During World War II, volunteer knitters were crucial to the war effort. Now they're back at it. Knit Your Bit may be one of the youngest knitting charities out there, but it has a sterling pedigree: its founders patterned it...

Continue reading Bringing History Alive with Knit Your Bit »

Posted by Nellie at 4:20 AM |

September 25, 2007

Heavenly Angels in Need: Help for Grieving Parents

Few things are more crushing than the death of a child, especially an infant. But when you need them, Heavenly Angels in Need is there to help shoulder the burden. Some knitting charities touch the heart more than others, and...

Continue reading Heavenly Angels in Need: Help for Grieving Parents »

Posted by Nellie at 4:01 AM |

September 21, 2007

Hats for the Homeless: Keeping NYC Warm

It's bad enough to be homeless, and not having warm clothes just adds injury to insult. That's why Hats for the Homeless provides warm knitted items to the homeless of New York City. Think, for a moment, how cold you...

Continue reading Hats for the Homeless: Keeping NYC Warm »

Posted by Nellie at 11:22 AM |

September 18, 2007

Cubs for Kids: Providing Homeless Kids with Well-Dressed Buddies

Homeless kids don't have much to smile about, but Cubs for Kids is out to change that with an army of cute bear cubs, each outfitted in a unique knitted suit. For many of us, a teddy bear was the...

Continue reading Cubs for Kids: Providing Homeless Kids with Well-Dressed Buddies »

Posted by Nellie at 7:23 PM |

September 14, 2007

How Christmas at Sea Helps Mariners Stay Warm

Working on ocean-going vessels is hard, dangerous work, and it's doubly hard in the winter. But Christmas at Sea doesn't let our merchant mariners go forgotten. Christmas at Sea might sound like the title of a lost "Love Boat" episode,...

Continue reading How Christmas at Sea Helps Mariners Stay Warm »

Posted by Nellie at 2:42 PM |

September 11, 2007

Blankets for Canada: Warming Canadians Since 1998

Thanks to Blankets for Canada, thousands of people can now face the harsh Canadian winter with the kind of protection they need. Even a great nation has its disadvantaged people, and that's why Blankets for Canada started delivering toasty knitted...

Continue reading Blankets for Canada: Warming Canadians Since 1998 »

Posted by Nellie at 4:36 AM |

August 31, 2007

Keeping Cancer Victims Warm With Chemo Caps

An all-too-common result of cancer treatment is hair loss, so cancer victims can always use the warm hats that Chemo Caps delivers. Cancer can hit you hard, so the only option is to hit it back even harder. But aggressive...

Continue reading Keeping Cancer Victims Warm With Chemo Caps »

Posted by Nellie at 4:50 AM |

August 28, 2007

Let's Warm Up America! One Square at a Time

From the humblest of origins, Warm Up America! has matured into the best known and largest of American knitting charities. If you can knit a square, you can knit for Warm Up America! It's as simple as that. Maybe that's...

Continue reading Let's Warm Up America! One Square at a Time »

Posted by Nellie at 3:48 AM |

August 24, 2007

The Ships Project: Remembering the Troops Far From Home

Wherever American soldiers are stationed in the War on Terror, the Ships Project is there with comfortable knitted items to lift their spirits. It can be hard for a soldier to serve overseas, wondering if anyone back home appreciates what...

Continue reading The Ships Project: Remembering the Troops Far From Home »

Posted by Nellie at 9:42 AM |

August 21, 2007

Remembering American Soldiers With Little Red Sweaters

As the American death toll in the Iraq War continues to climb, a charity called Red Sweaters documents the soldier's ultimate sacrifice, one little red sweater at a time. Red Sweaters is one knitting charity that, unlike most, everyone will...

Continue reading Remembering American Soldiers With Little Red Sweaters »

Posted by Nellie at 9:35 AM |

August 17, 2007

Children in Common: Helping Orphans Face Life

Eastern Europe can be a bleak place for orphans, but Children in Common is working to build them a brighter future. When your whole world has fallen apart, a warm sweater, a hat, or a pair of knitted socks can...

Continue reading Children in Common: Helping Orphans Face Life »

Posted by Nellie at 9:29 AM |

August 14, 2007

Care Wear Helps Welcome Preemies into the World

Care Wear gives the tiniest newborns a "head" start with knitted caps made just for them. Have you ever tried knitting a hat for a head the size of a lime? That's one of the challenges faced daily by Care...

Continue reading Care Wear Helps Welcome Preemies into the World »

Posted by Nellie at 9:19 AM |

July 30, 2007

Mother Bear Project to the Rescue

Even as HIV/AIDS ravages South Africa, the Mother Bear Project is there to brighten the lives of sad children with hand-knitted bears. Anyone who doubts that knitting can make the world a better place should take a good, long look...

Continue reading Mother Bear Project to the Rescue »

Posted by Nellie at 9:15 AM |

July 27, 2007

How Binky Patrol Brings Hope to Suffering Kids

The goal of Binky Patrol is to give every needy child their own security blanket -- no matter who they are, or what they're going through. Break out those needles, folks, it's time to knit a Binky or two. And...

Continue reading How Binky Patrol Brings Hope to Suffering Kids »

Posted by Nellie at 7:41 AM |

July 25, 2007

Afghans for Afghans: Winning the Hearts and Minds of a Proud People

Want to Help Knit a War-torn Country Back Together? Here's How Afghans for Afghans Helps The knitting community has always reached out to those in need, and if there's anywhere that really needs our help these days, it's Afghanistan. This...

Continue reading Afghans for Afghans: Winning the Hearts and Minds of a Proud People »

Posted by Nellie at 3:05 PM |

June 11, 2007

6 Easy Knitting Patterns for Charity Knitting

Easy knitting patterns for every project Finding easy knitting patterns is important if you are knitting for charity -- who wants to spend a lot of time learning new patterns, or sweating over complicated instructions, when you are knitting for...

Continue reading 6 Easy Knitting Patterns for Charity Knitting »

Posted by Nellie at 7:09 AM |

May 14, 2007

The Linus Project: Love, Comfort and Security for Children in Need

Why more than 1,347,720 knit baby blanket patterns have been used for the Linus Project Well, okay, there haven't actually been that many knit baby blanket PATTERNS, but there HAVE been that many knit baby blankets donated through this organization...

Continue reading The Linus Project: Love, Comfort and Security for Children in Need »

Posted by Nellie at 5:16 PM |

May 3, 2007

Knit Like a Pro - In 20 Minutes

You can learn how to knit for charity - in 20 minutes! Do you knit already? If not, would you like to knit? You can learn to knit SO easily, and so quickly, you won't believe it! Whoever thought of...

Continue reading Knit Like a Pro - In 20 Minutes »

Posted by Nellie at 10:04 AM |

October 13, 2006

Knit Christmas Ornaments for Charity

5 charities that will take your knit Christmas ornaments Want to knit Christmas ornaments? There's lots of great knit Christmas ornaments you can make - easily and inexpensively - for charitable organizations. And what a great thing to do when...

Continue reading Knit Christmas Ornaments for Charity »

Posted by Nellie at 9:47 PM |

October 1, 2006

Charity has Always Been a Part of Knitting History

Knitting history shows a long line of charity knitting Knitting history is pretty interesting stuff! For one thing, there was a time that knitting was performed solely by men, for men … "The brimless 'acorn' style cap was worn by...

Continue reading Charity has Always Been a Part of Knitting History »

Posted by Nellie at 3:19 PM |

September 30, 2006

Abandoned Pets Can Use Your Knitting Help...

Knitting help for frightened abandoned pets Knitting help is needed for so many charitable organizations, it's hard to know where to start sometimes, but helping frightened abandoned pets seems like a pretty good cause to me....

Continue reading Abandoned Pets Can Use Your Knitting Help... »

Posted by Nellie at 2:31 PM |

September 27, 2006

Acrylic Yarns Are Perfect for Charity Knitting

7 charity knitting projects to use up your acrylic yarns Acrylic yarns are 'man-made' -- in other words, they are not 'natural fibers, like wool or silk or cotton. Because they are manufactured for durability, acrylic yarns are ideal for...

Continue reading Acrylic Yarns Are Perfect for Charity Knitting »

Posted by Nellie at 8:07 AM |

Recent Posts

Free Knitting Patterns - Get Your Baby Ready for Spring!

Knit for Charity and the District of Columbia

Charity Knitting For Fun and Profit

Knit for Charity and Be a Pal

Knitting Instructions for Those Who Think They Can't

Help Grandparents and Children by Knitting for Charity in Delaware

7,000 Sweaters -- Is this a Charity Knitting Record?

Having Trouble Knitting Socks? Try These Knitting Instructions and Tips

Caring Connecticut Knitting Charities

Free Knitting Patterns for Loom Knitting

Categories

Archives

Search
Subscribe to this site's feed
atom
rss

Copyright © KnittingForCharity.com. All rights reserved.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Privacy Policy       Terms of Service       Contact Us