On this site you will find everything you need to know to knit to donate to charity—from the basic essentials of donating to charity to a list of charitable organizations that seek out donated knitted items to give to sick children, the homeless, premature babies and others in need; to how to work on your own or with other knitters to reach those in need…and even more.
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 25th, 2009
Hip Hoop Knitting is a fun kit that teaches kids the easy and exciting craft of needle-less knitting. They can learn to use a hoop loom to knit a scarf hat and even a cool back-pack.
The Alex Hip Hoop Circle Knitting Kit
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 24th, 2009
Learn how to start or join a knitting group to make lots of projects to donate to charity. Knit it Together: Patterns and Inspiration for Knitting Circles
A delightful, practical resource for knitters hoping to start or join a circle, or for a knitting circle looking for patterns or inspiration, the book provides how-to tips as well as wonderful stories of knitting circles past and present–and best of all, a collection of patterns designed to be completed in a group. Long-time knitter and writer, Suzyn Jackson, includes a brief history of community knitting groups and a list of charities that accept knitted items.
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 23rd, 2009
My Knitting for Others group is currently making helmet liners and neck gators for military personnel overseas who are in cold climates. The easier of the two projects is the neck gator. Both are made using circular needles; but the helmet liner also requires double-pointed needles.
If you can knit or crochet, please consider donating helmet liners or scarves for the soldiers abroad. The items must be 100% wool yarn
Here are some things you should know when donated helmet liners and neck gators:
—The yarn must be 100% wool
— Do not add embellishments, fringe or fancy stitches. The key is simplicity made with a basic pattern.
— Although helmet liners and neck gators can be crocheted, the troops prefer the knitted ones because they fit more snuggly and have more “give”.
To get the free patterns and more instructions on how to donate the knitted items, visit these websites:
http://www.citizensam.org/html/patterns/knitting_instructions_helmetliner.html
http://www.citizensam.org/html/patterns/neckgators.html
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 22nd, 2009
Would you like to start a local chapter of the Get Well Gang in your neighborhood, community or church? This small but caring and sensitive organization seeks to donate comfortable and beautiful knitted hats to cancer patients who are experiencing hair loss. Its mission is to “warm both the heads and the hearts of patients undergoing cancer treatment.” What began with just six hats delivered to a cancer center has expanded to well over 12,000 hats donated throughout Canada and the United States.
The Get Well Gang began in 2003 when the founder, Gretchen Huntley, lost a close friend to cancer. The chemotherapy had caused her to lose her hair and Gretchen’s friend wore unflattering and uncomfortable hats to conceal the hair loss. After her death, Gretchen committed to making hats for cancer patients that were flattering and comfortable.
You can participate in this worthy cause by joining the Get Well Gang and knitting hats made of 100% Cotton Yarns
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 15th, 2009
I am an avid knitter as well as a Tea Enthusiast. Imagine my pleasant surprise to find a knitting book that celebrated my love for all things “tea”.
Knitting and Tea
The luxurious photographs of each location entice you to sit and sample the delectable teatime recipes included and to knit designs that evoke classic elegance. From a stately Cricket Sweater to lovely Tea Cozies, an embellished Cupcake Cardigan, and timeless Argyle Socks, in Knitting and Tea
If you love to sip a cup of tea while you knit, this book will enthrall you!
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 14th, 2009
About 3 years ago, I started a prayer shawl ministry to knit to donate to charity. As part of that one-woman effort, I knitted almost 30 prayer and comfort shawls for the senior citizens in my church and several friends and family members. While most of the patterns I used came from free resources on the web, I did purchase a few of these books to knit a unique prayer shawl for each recipient.
For many, the ultimate expression of spirituality is charity. And for years, people have been crafting prayer shawls – knitted wraps to comfort those in times of need and to help others celebrate special occasions. Written by the two women at the heart of this groundswell of charity knitting, The Prayer Shawl Companion
Create 8 inspirational shawls with these Quick-To-Stitch Prayer Shawls
Join the thousands of knitters and crocheters of all faiths who are creating handmade shawls for people in need using the patterns in The Prayer Shawl Ministry Volume 1
This eagerly anticipated second volume of The Prayer Shawl Ministry
Best-selling author and avid knitter Debbie Macomber teams with Leisure Arts to introduce a new Warm Up America! initiative — Friendship Shawls. Similar to prayer shawls, friendship shawls are handmade gifts of caring. They’re perfect for special occasions or simply as friendship gifts. In addition, these shawls are wonderful for individuals in nursing homes, hospitals, and shelters. Visit and be the first to introduce friendship shawls to your area through this inviting book! Ten shawls to knit: For All Reasons, A Hug to Keep, Because I Care, So Nice to Have You Around, A Little Something for You, Thinking of You, Gifts to Share, A Wisp of Warmth, A Girl’s Best Friend, and Always With You.
There are times when something special is required to fill a need, provide comfort or give someone a blessing. For that reason, we present this collection of shawls and throws along with a selection of prayers and blessings. Knitters of all ages and all skill levels will love this book! 16 pages.
Many contemplative, prayerful acts involve repetition of action: walking a labyrinth, reciting the Divine Office or saying the rosary. So why not knitting? As their needles flash and click, veteran knitters Jorgensen and Izard practice “contemplative knitting,” which they say is just as real and fruitful a spiritual practice as any longstanding tradition of the church. The shawls change the lives of the knitters themselves, inviting them to engage in quiet meditation, and they also make an impact on the people who receive them, many of whom are recovering from illness or bereavement. Fans of knitting will be, shall we say, hooked: the book offers practical steps on selecting yarn and knitting simple prayer shawls, but its most enduring feature is the heartwarming stories of shawls knitted and given as artifacts of prayer.
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 13th, 2009
Looking for a project to knit to donate to charity? The Care To Knit non-profit organization is a great resource. Its mission is to provide hand knit and crocheted items such as scarves, lap shawls, hats and other related accessories to those in shelters, hospitals, nursing homes and hospices.
To fulfill the mission, Care To Knit has attracted knitters and crocheters from around the country who are interested in donating their hand made items to men, women, and children in need. Baby and preemie caps, blankets and booties are needed year round. Recently the organization has received requests for sweater sets to include in layettes for needy families.
Scarves: adult sizes — width 5″-7″, length 60″; children’s sizes — width 4″-5″, length 48″
Lap Blankets: width 35″, length 40″
Hats: small, medium, and large sizes for both adults and children
Yarn Types: Use your favorite yarn or you can choose Lion Brand Boucle, Fancy Fur, Fun Fur, Red Heart Tweed, Lion Brand Suede, Moda Dea, Jai Alai, Patons Cha Cha or Caron–Simply Soft (good for baby hats and chemo caps)
If you are interested in teaching others to knit and/or crochet, or to donate knitted items and help sew labels into them, contact Care To Knit at 1 800 966-KNIT.
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 12th, 2009
Knitting to Share
Knitting for charity doesn’t mean that good taste goes out of the window: each design is luxuriously stylish. With easy-to-follow patterns and delightful original color diagrams, you will enjoy knitting these special gifts designed with the specific needs of the recipient in mind. There is something for everyone – babies, children, teens, women, men and home projects in Knitting to Share
Today “community knitting” is more important than ever. Helping those that help others – We will contribute a portion of every sale of this book to Care to Knit®, Inc., a non-profit organization, whose mission it is to contribute knitted and crochet items to those in need – hospitals, shelters, schools, emergency relief efforts and more.
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 11th, 2009
In Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting
Each person has been at the right place at the right time, for a reason—and Lorna has been there, knitting, with a story to tell or an ear to lend, also for a reason. In Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 10th, 2009
This gotta have knitting gadget is great for sewing knitted pieces together. Instead of using safety pins or clasps that can damage your hand-knitted pieces, plastic Seaming Pins
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 9th, 2009
The French Knitter
French Knitters come in all sizes and each kit includes instructions for a variety of knitting projects such as necklaces, bracelets, dog collars or key chains. The French Knitter
