A Compendium of Knitting and Crochet Charities

Posted by
Kelly Gilliam
Aug 22, 2006

Here is a list of some well deserving charities looking for knit and crocheted items to be donated to them. Click the links to find out how you can help, and if you have any charities you wish to share please don't hesitate to start a new discussion.

I've included some individual charities, as well as other online listings of charities as well.

afghans for Afghans - Creating hand knit and crocheted blankets and clothing for the people of Afghanistan.

Hugs for homeless animals - Creating blankets for orphaned pets.

Hats for the homeless - Takes hats, scarves, and mittens and donates them to the homeless in NYC.

Socks for soldiers - Reminiscent of the old red cross sock drives for the world wars, here you can knit socks for soldiers currently serving in the middle east.

Warmth around the world - knitting child garments for children around the world currently living in orphanages.

Blankets for Canada Society - Knitting blankets for Canadians in need. *

Operation Warm A Sole - knitting slippers for Canadian armed forces overseas. *

Cuddle Bear Program - Knit or crochet a teddy bear to those suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia. *

* Denotes a Canadian charity.

More lists of charities around the world that will take all kinds of knitted donations:

Wool Works: Knitting For Charity - Offers an extensive list of American charities in need of knitted and crocheted items. Most places will take donations from all over the world.

Knitting For Charity - A website devoted completely to knitting for charity. Offers a blog and information.

Stitch Witch Knit For Charity - offers a small list of charities.

Canadian Knitwear Designers & Artisans - Information on knitting charities in Canada