Archive for the ‘Donate to Charity’ Category
16
Nov
Written by Knitting Stitches on November 16th, 2009
Cancer patients need attractive caps to boost self-esteem after hair loss. ChemoCaps.com is a group of knitters who donate their time by making hand-knit caps for cancer patients in hospital oncology units and hospice. They encourage you to knit one or two or a few chemo caps and donate them to a cancer treatment center in the area where you live. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors one chemo cap at a time and yes it does make a difference!” That’s a quote from their website.
There are at least 7 free patterns you can use to knit the chemo caps. Visit the site to learn more about this worthwhile endeavor and how you can get involved.
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22
Sep
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.
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18
Sep
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 18th, 2009
Care Wear is a nationwide group of volunteer stitchers who knit, crochet, and sew handmade baby items to donate to hospitals around the country. Care Wear items are given FREE to infants, children, and their parents.
Care Wear began in 1991 as a personal effort to provide much needed apparel for premature and low birthweight infants undergoing treatment in neonatal intensive care units of several children’s hospitals in the Washington, D.C. area. Since that time thousands of handmade caps, kimonos, booties, blankets, teddy bears, bibs, burial gowns, finger puppets, incubator covers, mittens, mattress covers, and cloth animals have been submitted for distribution.
You can join the Care Wear effort by donating your handmade items to a local hospital or any of those on the Hospital List. Check out the FREE patterns on the site to knit to donate to charity.
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12
Sep
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 12th, 2009
The Binky Patrol, an all volunteer, national non-profit organization makes and distributes homemade blankets or “binkies” to children (age 0-18 yearn) born HIV+, drug-addicted, infected with AIDS or other chronic & terminal illnesses as well as those who are abused, in foster care or experiencing trauma of any kind.
There are no set patterns for binkies. As long as they are soft and washable and made with love and care; they will be accepted. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Consider the age group for which you are making the “binky” when choosing colors or patterns.
- Don’t use yarn that’s too heavy for a small child to kick off at night.
- For a teen or older child, make snugly “binkies” that don’t look like baby blankets.
When you’ve completed knitting the binkies, donate them to a local Binky Patrol chapter or mail them to:
Binky Patrol, Inc.
PO Box 652, Beaverton, OR 97075-0652
UPS/FED EX ONLY:
Binky Patrol, Inc.
c/o Susan Finch
6490 SW Elm Ave.
Beaverton, OR 97005
You can also just make blankets and find a local area shelter or hospital or agency to give them to. You don’t have to be a volunteer for Binky Patrol to do this. They are just happy to have inspired you and wish you well as you help to comfort the children and teens in your area.
Technorati Tags: baby blankets, binkies, binky patrol, foster care, hiv drug, homemade blankets, non profit organization, terminal illnesses, trauma, volunteer
10
Sep
Written by Knitting Stitches on September 10th, 2009
Show your appreciation for the rescue workers in your community who work to save lives during times of need, national crises or disasters and every day.
Knits managing editor Ann Budd designed the Ladder of Life Socks to knit to donate to firefighters and other rescue workers. Materials include worsted weight yarn, US size 8 and 9 double-pointed needles, some stitch markers and tapestry needle.
After knitting the socks contact your local fire station, hospital or police station to donate the socks.
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22
Jul
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
. The website provides six hat patterns including special designs for women, men and children. You will also receive labels to personalize the hats and prepare them for donation to your local hospital, cancer organization or the Get Well Gang organization. Visit the website for more details.
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13
Jul
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.
Here are some facts you need to know when donating:
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.
Technorati Tags: adult sizes, baby hats, booties, boucle, chemo caps, children in need, fun fur, hospices, lap blankets, layettes, lion brand, needy families, patons, preemie, red heart, shawls, sweater sets, yarn types
12
Jul
Written by Knitting Stitches on July 12th, 2009
Knitting to Share
provides contemporary patterns for individuals and knitting groups who want to continue the tradition of giving. Craft caring gifts for friends or strangers, those who are suffering in some way through illness, stress, or changes in their life, and anyone who needs cheering up with a cozy, comforting knitted treat.
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.
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8
May
Written by Knitting Stitches on May 8th, 2009
For the Spring Bible Study Series, my church offered a non-traditional study called “Knitting for Others”. This class is for both beginners and experienced knitters who want to use their skill to bless others. Topics include basic knitting stitches, reading patterns, and experimenting with different types of needles and yarns. Class supplies and materials have been donated by the church, and we’re using The Knitter’s Bible
as the textbook.
I was so excited about the opportunity to knit baby items for the local Pregnancy Resource Center and for preemies at local hospitals, as well as helmet liners for our soldiers. Over 30 women signed up for the class, and because of the size we were divided into sub-groups of five or six for fun and fellowship. I’ve met so many new knitters with a heart to knit to donate to charity, and I have been blessed by their generosity.
Each week we start a new project or learn a new stitch. You can work at your own pace and move to new projects without waiting for the entire class. In the four weeks since the class began, I’ve knitted cotton dishcloths, three preemie sets (cap and blanket), and hope to begin a helmet liner at the next class.
Soon the class will end, but my prayers are that we will continue to meet, and maybe an advanced class will be held in the Fall.
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30
Apr
Written by Knitting Stitches on April 30th, 2009
Most knitters own lots of knitting needles and a few of them have projects still on them (smile). We’ve found very creative ways of storing our needles—from plastic bins to wine cases to large glass canisters (normally used for keeping uncooked pasta) to everything in between. But, wouldn’t it be great to have a case that’s designed just for knitting needles? Well, you can find beautiful needle cases at your local knitting store; however, there’s nothing like making your own.
Alexandra’s Needle Case, made from a fabric stash or other fabric you purchase for just such a purpose, is a great example. The tutorial gives you step-by-step directions on how to sew a knitting needle case. You can modify the pattern to add or decrease the number of pockets required to store circular, double-pointed and long and short knitting needles. For even more creativity, add zippered pouches for bobbins, stitch holders and gauge counters and other knitting accessories.
The Thornberry blog has some excellent pictures of a Knitting Needle Roll made from beautiful fabrics in her stash. While sewing your own knitting needle case, make an additional one for a friend or donate it to a charitable fundraising event or auction.
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17
Apr
Written by Knitting Stitches on April 17th, 2009
A great project to knit to donate to charity is the Mother Bear Project. This non-profit organization provides hand-knitted or crocheted bears to children in emerging nations, most of whom have been affected by HIV/AIDS. These bears and other knitted toys have demonstrated love and given comfort and hope to over 38,000 orphans in sub-Sahara Africa and other places around the world.
All bears are made from the same World War II-era knit or crochet pattern, which makes the bears lightweight and easy to ship from the Mother Bear Project headquarters in Minneapolis as charitable donations to waiting children in Africa.
When finished making the bear, the knitter ships it to The Mother Bear Project where a heart is sewn onto the bear and a tag signed by the knitter is attached to its wrist. Finished bears range in size from 10 to 12 inches and come in many different colors and yarn textures.
Interested knitters can purchase patterns for $5 each and kits for $20 directly from the Mother Bear Project; or if you would prefer to donate money, supplies or work as a volunteer for the Mother Bear Project, you can find out how to get started by visiting their website
Regardless of your knitting skills, all knitters are welcome to participate. If you do not have a Mother Bear Project knitting group in your area, consider starting one. The fellowship will be out of this world and you will be comforted as well as you knit a bear to donate to charity.
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