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 September 30th, 2009
Make sure to have all knitting needle sizes that you need for all your projects! Boye packages different sized needles for the multi tasking knitter. The Boye NeedleMaster 200 Interchangeable Needle Set
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 29th, 2009
Knit Simple Magazine Editor in Chief recently celebrated a milestone birthday. Her favorite handmade gift was a beautifully unique birthday afghan, knit and crocheted by more than thirty industry mavens.
Check out the FREE pattern for a grid of Carla’s birthday blanket. Images of the squares will appear as the patterns become available. If the photo is there, just click it to get the pattern. Be sure to check back each week for new additions!
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 28th, 2009
Designed by Teresa Chorzepa for Tahki Yarns, this scarf and hat are made with US Size 8 straight and double-pointed needles. One size fits most. Download the FREE pattern here.
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 27th, 2009
After spending so much time and money knitting a sweater or other item for a friend, family member or yourself, you want to make sure that it continues to look like new. Soak Wash Starter Kit
Its fabric-friendly ingredients revitalize fibers so they look great and last longer. The Scentless Soak Wash has no perfumes, no dyes, and a biodegradable formulation make it a fresh and ultra-clear way to take care of the fine fibers you care about most. It’s also great if you have sensitive skin or allergies.
Soak Wash
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 26th, 2009
The FREE knitting pattern from Classic Elite Yarns is easy and fun to make. Originally featured on Ravelry, an online knit and crochet community, these baby booties are knitted with US Size 6 straight and double-pointed needles. Made with Classic Elite Renaissance Yarn
Download the Renaissance Baby Booties pattern here.
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 25th, 2009
Donna Druchunas presents traditional knitting designs and techniques from across the globe in step-by-step fashion in Discovery
Ethnic Knitting Exploration teaches you how to design sweaters in yoke, raglan, and saddle-shoulder shapes, working with patterning ideas and techniques from Lithuania (color), Iceland (color), and Ireland (cables and texture). The book has recipes, instead of patterns, so you can work to your own gauge and choose your own pattern stitches and colors. It provides three ways for you to design each project: a visual plan, a spreadsheet, and detailed instructions. Each chapter also includes historical notes and knitting charts.
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 24th, 2009
Learn the knitting board method with the Weave and Hook Knitting Board Basic DVD
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Written by Knitting Stitches on September 23rd, 2009
Cozy mittens, fuzzy ornaments, supersoft sweaters, sporty scarves, and festive stockings – Holiday Knits
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 22nd, 2009
Thousands of premature babies are born every month and spend their first few weeks in hospital nurseries across the country. The National Association of Children’s Hospital and Related Institutions (NACHRI) offers a directory of facilities in different parts of the country which would donations of knitted “preemie” blankets, caps and gowns.
Check out the directory for the hospitals nearest to you and contact the public relations or community affairs directors to find out how to donate your knitted items.
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 21st, 2009
A cool gadget for knit and crochet! Hand-operated Yarn Ball Winder
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 20th, 2009
This lace scarf pattern only requires one hank of Plymouth Alpaca Yarn
