Make a difference by donating craft projects to these 45+ charities! Crochet, knit, sew & quilt for a favorite charity.
Whether you're a knitter, crocheter, crafter, quilter, or sewist, we all love our crafts for many reasons. Why not spread that joy a little further by using your crafts for a good cause? These charities accept various types of craft donations for all causes. Pack boxes for children around the world in need, stitch up some blankets to keep children warm, and more! No matter your craft of choice, there's a way you can give back to those in need. Crafting for charity is a great way to get your kids involved in the world of charity and philanthropy as well.
Discover 26 brilliant, creative and thoughtful DIY items to handcraft to donate to your local nursing home.
Put your knitting and crocheting skills to work for those in need.
My children, Eleanor in particular, have an obsession with rocks. Their obsession is driving my husband crazy, because we have rocks sprawled all over our yard. I have a few rock crafts up my sleeve though. I have had these Elmer’s Painters pens for years. I originally got them for a campaign way back when...Read More
Discover the therapeutic power of crocheting and knitting twiddlemuffs. Explore how these sensory aids provide comfort and relief for individuals with sensory disorders in our Craft for a Cause post.
Knitting for charity is a great way to lend your skills to others in need. Here is a collection of 24 FREE knit patterns perfect for charity projects.
Free patterns for charity knitting premature baby hats, toys, baby blankets, cat toys, jumpers, chemo caps and even a knitted breast!
Give dementia and Alzheimer’s patients the power of self-soothing with knitted Twiddle Muffs Once upon a time, we had no idea how to treat folks who don’t fit into our so-called societal norms. Neurological divergencies and disorders such as autism, dementia, ADHD, epilepsy, and the like were unknown and seemingly unknowable. Their manifestations ranged from...
If you’re a knitter or crocheter, you may have found yourself in the predicament where you feel like starting a new yarn project, but don’t really have anything in particular you need. So you knit another dishcloth, or maybe ten more dishcloths. 🙂 Can you relate? One of the answers to this predicament is to...
If you've been wanting to donate your handmade creations to charity but don't know where to start, check out Charity Guide for Crocheters by Leisure Arts!
Stitch it Forward is our newest collection about making projects to give warmth and support to those in need.
More than 10 free patterns for projects to sew for charity
COVID-19 has made the past few years difficult. Many people have found comfort in their projects and have hit an all-time high on the amount of sewing they've managed to get done. If you're one of those sewists then it can be a great idea to use your amazing skill to help out those in need. With this page, Sewing for Charity: What to Know in 2024, we're going over everything you need to know before donating, where to donate, and what projects to sew. Face masks are also still a big part of the current state and a great way to help out in your local communities, but they're not the only way. There are tons of different charities that are always looking for donations from all sewists, from beginner to advanced. Keep in mind that current needs and mask strengths can differ - always check the latest CDC information regarding COVID-19 and other health news. This guide will explain the types of places that need the most help right now and could use your efforts. We've also provided a collection of different national charities that are accepting donations of all kinds so you're sure to find something that sparks a desire to help in you. P.S. Many of these charities also accept knit, crochet, purchased, and monetary donations as well so this is not limited to the sewing community. Anyone can give!
One of the greatest joys of crochet is that you can use your hands and minimal materials to make gifts that make others smile. When you crochet for charity, you may be helping to save
This month, I’m introducing Project Linus, an organization that has distributed over 6.6 MILLION (!) blankets to children in hospitals and shelters,
Charities that need knitted or crocheted squares or blankets made from knitted squares in 2024.
Baby it’s cold outside! Here is a fun little pay it forward idea via “Be The Change You Want To See In The World”. This idea is making scarfs Scarves for random people on the str…
I want to share 5 great organizations that need your time and talents. They need volunteers to make handmade items. It is often assumed that most items needed are for knitters and crocheters. However, this list shows that crafting for a cause requires all different type
Knitters Wanted! A new scheme to help patients with dementia has put out an urgent call for knitters form Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
These pattern ideas for knitting are just a few of what you could make and donate to someone who truly needs it.
Want to crochet for charity in Fall of 2020? Join my Operation Christmas Child Event - we will be crocheting Christmas gifts for kids.
Christmas is my favorite time of the year. Aside from the stark white snow softly falling and completely blanketing the ground, reflecting the twinkling lights set up everywhere you look, I'm completely enamored with the spirit of the season, the spirit of giving. To give some context, my mom is an incredibly giving person and always showers those she loves with gifts whenever she can. Not only would I get many birthday and Christmas presents, but I'd get some random just because gifts as well. She applied this same giving spirit to her own friends, her coworkers and ever to
Seven quick and easy things to knit for charity. Small, easily finished knitting projects for charity that are superfast to knit up.
Charity knitting in 2024 - knit, crochet or sew for charities in the UK, US and South Africa.
Make a difference in the world by sharing your talents - a list of charities in need of sewing and quilting and fabric donations.
Thousands of cannula sleeves have been made by a knitting group since it was set up by a Chester singer.
Your charity knitting can bring comfort and warmth to veterans through the HAPpy Stitchers Afghan Project Do you ever wonder if your charity knitting is really making a difference? As a charity knitter, it can be frustrating to deliver or send a donation to a charity and then a) wonder if it was received, b)...
You’ll love this amazing way to help preemies with crochet: octopuses for preemies When I first saw a photo of crocheted octopuses for preemies, I found it irresistible. I mean, take a look at that sweet, sleeping preemie cuddled up next to an octopus above. So precious, right? Yet I wondered: although yarncrafted octopuses are...
Make A Wish Foundation is a charity that is committed to granting kids with life-threatening illnesses one special wish. Kids Activities Blog seeks to help!
Which cast-on method will work best for your knitting project? Find out here! Do your knitted hats struggle to squeeze onto a head? Do your knitted socks fail to stand proud and tall? Or do your knitted blankets refuse to lie flat and rebellious curl and twirl in every direction? I’ve had every single one...
A site inspired by my LDS faith to help you in your charity and church work. (This site is a personal blog and is not affiliated with LDS Humanitarian Services.)
April's Featured Charity of the Month Charities Accepting Crocheted Donations I would like to introduce you to Mistie Bush, Owner, Designer and Blogger at American Crochet. Mistie will be introducing us to a Hospital which accepts Crocheted
Put your knitting and crocheting skills to work for those in need.
This guide to crocheting and knitting for charity includes several of my favorite free patterns and where to donate your finished items.
I am in love with this square, it is totaly addictive… Just can’t stop doing them. The first one took me 2 hours, it was a little difficult to read the pattern. But once I got the hang of it they ...
Twiddlemuffs (or twiddlemitts) are knitted hand-warmers that provide sensory stimulation for people living with dementia. They keep restless hands busy and soothe and comfort those who are anxious or agitated.
Crocheting and knitting is a lot of fun. You can make great gifts and products to sell, but did you know you could also make items to donate to charity?
From sorting recyclables to taking part in a rally for a good cause, these community service ideas for kids will make giving back second nature.
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David Moore was Australia’s most renowned and widely travelled documentary photographer. He began working as a photographer in 1947 in the commercial advertising studio of Russell Roberts. Between 1948 and 1951 he assisted Max Dupain, and began to develop his ...
Wheelchair and Walker Sewing Patterns and Quilt Patterns to Make for Personalized Gifts and Charity Giving
Want to crochet for charity in Fall of 2020? Join my Operation Christmas Child Event - we will be crocheting Christmas gifts for kids.
A free knitting pattern to create a pocket prayer cloth, perfect for offering tangible and portable prayers Ever hear from a far-flung friend or family member going through a hard time and wished you could give them a hug? That feeling of helplessness can be a heavy burden. Prayer shawls have traditionally been knitting and...
