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 December 15th, 2009
The Big Cables Hat and Scarf Set is made with US size 10 knitting needles for quick completion. You can whip up the scarf and hat in just a few hours with chunky tweed yarn.
Written by Knitting Stitches on December 14th, 2009
Socks are every avid knitter’s perfect portable project. Featuring mix-and-match cuff, leg, heel and toe patterns, Socks à La Carte helps readers create original sock designs. You’re guaranteed to love knitting socks of all styles and sizes.
Written by Knitting Stitches on December 13th, 2009
With the holiday traveling season approaching, you can knit several of these oak leaf luggage tags to give as gifts or to use on your personal luggage. Designed for intermediate stitches, this fun knitting project is made with US size 7 knitting needles and sports weight yarn. Gauge is not critical for the project.
Written by Knitting Stitches on November 28th, 2009
Winter is coming—a time to snuggle in warm blankets, socks and slippers. Why not knit a pair of these slipper socks to keep your feet warm and toasty during the winter season.
Written by Knitting Stitches on November 25th, 2009
Coffee cosies are like tea cosies. They keep coffee pots and their contents hot longer. These knitted cosies are made using odd balls of chunky weight yarn, or double up on finer weights (ideal yarns are Rowan Cocoon, Colourscape or British Sheep Breeds; or try using an Aran with a Double knit to aquire the same tension and weight of fabric).
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.
Written by Knitting Stitches on November 15th, 2009
These baby socks knit up quickly and are great ones to practice your double pointed knitting skills. You can knit sizes up to 2 Toddler using size 4 needles.
Written by Knitting Stitches on October 21st, 2009
Are you overwhelmed by piles of yarn and patterns? Do you go to the yarn shop and buy needles and yarn and patterns you already have because you can’t remember what you have? StashWiz for Knitters/Crocheters – For PC
StashWiz will help keep track of your needles and tools as well! No more hours spent going through piles of paper and books looking for that hoodie pattern you planned to make someday! No more moving boxes and tearing apart drawers full of yarn, just to read the label to see if you have enough for that vest! No more duplicate needles! No more saying, “Forget it, I’ll just go buy it again I don’t have time for this!!”
Let StashWiz free your time for knitting, not searching! Have fun instead of frustration! A great Christmas gift for yourself or the knitter in your life…as well as an ideal tool for beginning knitters who are just building their stash!!
Written by Knitting Stitches on October 2nd, 2009
Bath mitts are great alternatives to wash cloths and make great spa gifts. When taking a shower or bath, you only need to use one bath mitt to lather soap and body wash.
This free bath mitt knitting pattern designed by JoAnne Turcotte for Plymouth Yarns makes creating bath mitts easy using 100% cotton, Fantasy Naturelle.
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.
