Knit for a cause

Update: January 5, 2008

Homespun Helpers (formerly Crafting for a Cause) is an online community that has set a goal of donating 3000 handmade objects in the year 2007. Be sure to stop on over and join in on the fun! The community also has pages on Livejournal and Myspace, so check those out too. Also, just FYI, this group counts all sorts of handmade items toward the goal: knitting, crochet, sewing, quilting, baking. There's no end to the creativity as long as it is made by hand!

Warm with Love has a directory of charities, both U.S. and International

Knitting for Charity.org has links to different projects as well as patterns and tips to help you out.

Wool Works provides lists of different organizations across the country.

The Daily Knitter is a comprehensive online resource for knitters that has a list of charitable organizations that accept knitted goods. The site is also great for general knitting information -- patterns, yarn info, etc.

Project Linus collects blankets for underprivileged children. There are over 350 chapters all across the country. Check out the website to find a local chapter near you.

The Snuggles Project collects "snuggles" security blankets for animals in shelters to keep them warm and provide comfort.

Newborns in Need provides care for premature and newborn babies and families. They have a few knitting, crochet, and sewing patterns here.

If you would like to donate items more locally, be sure to check with your local knitting groups or local hospitals to see what needs there are in your area.


Happy Knitting!