Friday, January 2, 2015

Knitting Goods for Charities

Knitting is more than just a hobby when you knit for a charity that accepts handmade goods. Those knitted goods provide warmth and comfort to many people in need. This is especially true if the goods are clothing and bedding. There are people in this world that go without simply because they do not have the money to purchase particular necessities themselves, or because they are helpless such as babies, young children and elders. Handmade goods do not just provide comfort, but love as well because all things made by hand are creations from the heart and soul made to serve greater purposes. If your wondering what knitted goods can help charities provide to those in need, or need a list of charities that can provide to other people in need the lists below should help you greatly. 

Knitted Goods Charities Accept and Donate to Others in Need

  • Jackets for Cooler Days 
  • Warm Vests 
  • Sweaters for Extra Warmth 
  • Dresses to Help Women feel Beautiful 
  • Winter Hats for Children, Men and Women 
  • Warm Mittens for Children, Men and Women 
  • Baby Blankets to Keep Newborns and Toddlers Warm 
  • Afghans Slippers for Snugly Warm Feet
  • Socks to Keep Feet Warm and Protected from Harsh Elements 
  • Little Knitted Booties for Babies
  • Gloves for Protecting the Hands from Harsh Elements 
  • Curtains for Windows 
  • Table Cloths for Cozy Home Decor
  • Cup Coasters for Scarves for Neck and Shoulder Warmth 
  • Chemo Caps for Cancer Patients Shawls
  • Knitted Dolls for Little Girls
  • Knitted Teddy Bears for Children 
  • Table Place Mats 
  • Christmas Ornaments for Decorative Purposes 
  • Pot Holders for Hot Pans Pillows for Sleeping 

Charities that Accept Knitted Goods for Others in Need 

  • Warm Up America 
  • Stitches from the Heart Veteran’s Cap Drive
  • Shawl Ministry Snuggles Project 
  • Seamen’s Church Institute Project 
  • Linus Knit-a-Square
  • Click for Babies
  • The Handiwork Ministry
  • Chemo Caps Chicagoland Head Huggers 
  • Binky Patrol 
  • Angel Bear 
  • Afghans for Afghans 
  • The Lucy Ladybug 
  • Knit-Along Care to Knit 
  • Calvin’s Hats
  • Kozy Kovers for Kids
  • Mother Bear Project
  • Delaware for Head Huggers
  • Alice’s Embrace Yarns of Hope Charity 
  • A Heart Full of Love: Johnny’s Socks 
  • Nimble Fingers on the Prairies 
  • Bundles of Love Charity 

So Knit Away for Charities...


If knitting is your passion, turn your passion into something that can help others in need in this world. Some people need warm blankets to sleep with or just to provide comfort. Others need warm mittens, jackets, scarves, socks and hats to keep the cold from causing frostbite or hypothermia. Children need handmade dolls to play with or snuggle with when they feel alone. Sometimes handmade knitted goods such as tablecloths, curtains, and potholders can turn a home into a cozy one. Those that are sick need beautiful knitted caps to help cover their heads to keep them warm and feel beautiful without hair. 

The purposes for knitted goods are endless. Whatever it is your awesome at knitting, knit tons of those items and donate them. Those who receive your beautiful knitted pieces will be grateful and happy. Most importantly, they will feel special that someone made something particular for them and their needs. There are no better gifts on the planet than the ones made with love.