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Charity Blanket Drive to Benefit Project Linus!

June 1, 2012 by AllFreeCrochet 74 Comments

Our friends at AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns have a big announcement! They have teamed up with Red Heart Yarns to sponsor a Charity Blanket Drive to benefit Project Linus!

Crocheting for charity is a great way to put your talents to good use. Project Linus is a nationwide organization whose goal is to comfort children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Just like Charles Schulz’s Linus character from the PEANUTS® comic strip was comforted by his blanket, the idea behind Project Linus is that children who receive donated blankets will be provided with love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort.

The afghan drive will run from June 1, 2012-July 15, 2012. Once you have completed your blanket, please ship it to us at the address below. We will then hand-deliver your blankets to the Chicagoland chapter of Project Linus. Before doing so, however, we will randomly select one (1) winner to be the recipient of Red Heart Yarns prize package! The details of the prize will be revealed at a later date, but we can promise you that it will be a prize package worth winning!

*UPDATE*

Enter to win this amazing prize package from Red Heart Yarn by donating a blanket to AllFreeCrochetAfghan’s Charity Blanket Drive!

Included in this prize package is:

  • One (1) large red and black canvas tote bag with the Red Heart Yarn logo.
  • Ten (10) skeins of Red Heart Plush Baby yarn in Kiwi, along with one corresponding crochet baby blanket pattern
  • One (1) package of Susan Bates plastic yarn needles
  • One (1) Susan Bates aluminum crochet hook (size I-9)
  • Six (6) crochet magazines and brochures (including Crochet Today!) full of free tutorials and color photos

Enter to win this amazing gift, compliments of Red Heart Yarn, by making a blanket for Project Linus! Once your blanket is completed, simply send it to us and we will take care of the rest!

When making your blanket (knit, crochet, or otherwise), please keep in mind these important guidelines:

  • Keep fabric designs age appropriate. For example, yellow ducks would be perfect for a baby blanket while a college sports theme design would be welcomed by an older child.
  • The blankets must be washable and can be knitted, crocheted, quilted or crafted from fleece.
  • There is always a need for large and unisex blankets. Please consider making a blanket that is appropriate for a girl or a boy.

Recommended Sizes:

  • Mended Little Heart (Receiving Blankets) -36″ x 36″
  • Baby/Toddler-36″ X 36″/36″x43″
  • Preteen-40″ X 60″
  • Teen-50″ X 72″

Please ship your completed blankets to:

Prime Publishing
Charity Blanket Drive
3400 Dundee Rd #220
Northbrook, IL 60062

Have any questions? Please visit the Chicagoland Project Linus homepage, or read their  Frequently Asked Questions.

Please help spread the word about this amazing opportunity to craft a homemade blanket for a great cause.

Will you be making a blanket for our Charity Blanket Drive?
If so, leave a comment below and tell us about it!

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  1. Gretchen Brehm-Ferreira says

    June 2, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Will plan on one, not sure which age group yet.

    Reply
  2. JoAnn Dillon says

    June 2, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    I ALWAYS support our local NICU unit, and will be PLEASED to help your needs also. I LOVE Red Heart yarn for Baby blanket, they stand the test of time, my 30 year old son STILL has his and it is in GREAT shape for being 30 years old!
    God Bless
    and Keep on Keeping on, helping all those Babies
    Warm thoughts
    JoAnn

    Reply
  3. jenny says

    June 4, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    We can’t wait to receive your blankets, ladies! Thanks so much for helping out. Please be sure to spread the word to all of your crafty friends! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kate Lantry says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    It’s always been my dream to crochet for a worthy cause like Project Linus. I’ll be donating a blanket, not sure for which age group. God bless you for what you do.

    Reply
  5. Marilyn Hogan says

    June 5, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    I have been searching for an agency that did just this… I won’t be able to buy any yarn until June 20th, but then I will try to get a BABY blanket made for this.

    Reply
  6. Brenda Flanders says

    June 8, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Will definitely make one and possibly 2 blankies! What a great charity!

    Reply
  7. Vicki Richey says

    June 8, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    I would be honored to donate a a blanket to the cause. I will send one out as soon as i can get one done..Thank you for caring and sharing!!

    Reply
  8. Glenda Dobbs says

    June 8, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    Sending a red white and blue teen aghan. Hope they like it.

    Will be coming from near Toronto ON.

    Hope thats OK.

    Reply
  9. Margaret says

    June 8, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Very happy to read about this. I have a few afghans waiting for a good home. This is a great cause.

    Reply
  10. Angela McQuown says

    June 8, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    I will definatly be putting together a baby blanket. I’ll get started asap. 🙂

    Reply
  11. cindy pfeiffer says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Just bought some yarn today can’t wait to get started.

    Reply
  12. Vilma says

    June 9, 2012 at 12:07 am

    I’ve been looking for a charity to donate my knitted projects, now that I found this can wait for tomorrow to start knitting. I am thinking of doing a pre- teen but if can not stop knitting I’ll do a blanket for Teen size. Wish me luck

    Reply
  13. Linda says

    June 11, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    This will be my first blanket to donate and hope many more to come in the next few years! I love to pray while I crochet so God’s love will be extended to the little arms wrapped around the blanket.

    Reply
  14. Jeannie says

    June 12, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Plan to send a blanket for Baby. Is blankets the only thing or are sweaters and stuff like that OK? How about stuffed toys.

    Reply
  15. Beulah Starr says

    June 12, 2012 at 12:59 pm

    I will be crocheting my baby afghan in pastel colors suitable for either boy or girl. I crochet baby afghans for the OB Ward at my local hospital so this will be no problem for me. It will be baby sized, probably 34×34 or there about.

    Reply
  16. Cheryl Tallent says

    June 12, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    I am going to try my best to get one done, just got done at a baby shower in which I crocheted a baby granny square blankie. I had been looking earlie for some charity to crochet something for. Thanks

    Reply
  17. Cynthia Cravey says

    June 12, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    When I lived in Virgina I Crocheted baby blankets for Project Linus. I really enjoyed making blankets that go to a good cause.I am glad to see that I can continue to do so here in SC.

    Reply
  18. Cathy H says

    June 12, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    I am currently crocheting afghans for all 11 of my grandchildren for Christmas. However, I would be pleased to make a few for this good cause. Sizes unknown at the moment.

    Reply
  19. Cheryl Tallent says

    June 12, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    Sorry I cant find a place to verify my question so here goes, Do the blankets need to be received by you by 7/15? Thanks

    Reply
  20. Marlena Ritter says

    June 12, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    I am not sure what age group I will be hecrocting for. But can’t wait to get started.

    Reply
  21. Kittenfish says

    June 12, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Just happened upon this, and found it is dear to my heart as I knew (and skated with) Mr. Schultz…Linus is such a sweet character…Thank you for having this…I hope to make and send a blanket soon! Blessed Be!

    Reply
  22. April Coleman says

    June 12, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Not sure what size but I will be making at least 2 blankets.

    Reply
  23. Linda says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I have two baby blankets ready to ship. One is blue and one is pink. I can make some additional ones now that I now about this drive. I will see what I can come up with.

    Reply
  24. Carlee says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    Is this just a once a year drive or do you need and receive blankets all year?

    Reply
  25. Debbie says

    June 12, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    will find pattern i wanna use,unsure of age group at this time…

    Reply
  26. Pam McCamant says

    June 12, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    I will be happy to make a blanket. Will think about pattern while finishing this Chemo Cap I’m doing right now.

    Reply
  27. Janice James says

    June 12, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    Sounds like fun. Will send soon. I work with Central Florida Chrochet Assoc. and make baby blankets, chemo caps, lapgans, etc. for local hospitals and wheelchair organizations. I also teach chrochet at our local Senior Center at Lake Morton, Lakeland, Fl. So do many blankets, etc.

    Reply
  28. Susan says

    June 12, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I am looking forward to making a blanket, not sure what size yet!

    Reply
  29. PAT JOHN says

    June 12, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    I crochet but my first love is quilting. I would love to send you a crocheted blanket or two and will send a few quilts as well. I live alone and have lot of free time on my hands so quilt for three other charities of which Linus is one. Hope you get lots of blankets for the kids. God Bless all you crocheters, knitters and quilters alike.

    Reply
  30. Sandra White says

    June 13, 2012 at 4:56 am

    I received this notification too late to participate. I just dropped off 2 blankets at a baby pantry last week. I would love to participate in future projects though.

    Reply
  31. Alvina Hosea says

    June 13, 2012 at 9:24 am

    I will start right away on a baby blanket any special instructions or just crochet it our way? thanks for putting this where we could find it.

    Reply
  32. Michaeline says

    June 13, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I’ve crocheted dozens of blankets for Project Linus in the past and will continue to do so. I just need to pick out the right one for this.

    Reply
  33. Rachel Ingram says

    June 13, 2012 at 11:26 am

    I am happy to do my part. I will be making a blanket for a teenager.
    Now that I am retired, I have been making blankets as gifts.

    Reply
  34. Paula says

    June 13, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Would love to make some blankets!What a wonderful way to share our talents!

    Reply
  35. Linda Maday says

    June 13, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Do we put a name label on them? I have labels that say “Made especially for you by Linda Maday”. Please let me know.

    Thank you,
    Linda Maday

    Reply
  36. Ann Rosine says

    June 13, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I just came across this. I just made and submitted a project of crocheted preemie babie clothes and burial blankets to the local NICU unit at the hospital.I was to start on my latest project donation to the Lakota Childrens Foster Program, but I can concentrate on this as the pattern I am thinking of can be made up quickly. I will be making a crocheted afghan blanket of about 32/82.The pattern is made of up 4 green and 12 yellow squares sewed togther so the middle 4 blocks make a green squared shaped mother frog in the middle of the afghan. You add v crocheted arms and legs. Then make a baby frog for the mother to hold in one of her arms. The pattern can be found at Crochet Today Mar/Apr 2012 issue called “Ribbit Blanket”.
    Check it out!

    Reply
  37. Angela McQuown says

    June 14, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    I’m half way finished with a receiving blanket. 🙂

    Reply
  38. Rosa Rodriguez says

    June 15, 2012 at 10:18 am

    I’m a new knitter so I’m always looking for a project and this would be perfect. I crochet for a local charity through my crochet group. Can’t wait to pass this on to them.

    Reply
  39. Candy says

    June 17, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Hi everyone! I have two blankets made that are child or baby size. I am getting them in the mail this week.

    Reply
  40. Millie says

    June 18, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    I will try my best to make a baby blanket to donate.
    I would love to have some child have one of my blankets as my children and grandchildren have enjoyed them for many years.

    Reply
  41. michele says

    June 18, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    I’m not sure of size or pattern but I will be making at least one blanket for this worthy cause.

    Reply
  42. Frances Garrett says

    June 18, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    Yes I will be sending a couple of blanket’s to you.Don’t know the size as I have several sizes made.
    Frances Garrett

    Reply
  43. Bev says

    June 18, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    I have 2 already made and was looking for a good place to end them, I think I found it. It will be nice knowing that they will be keeping a child in need warm.

    Reply
  44. Judy Blackmon says

    June 19, 2012 at 9:51 am

    I am crocheting a pre-teen afghan. My goal is to have it done by the end of June. Thank goodness for air conditioning!

    Reply
  45. Ann Rosine says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:08 am

    Heard about this on the 13th. See prior note. Just finished by green/yellow froggie “Ribbit Blanket”. It was really fun. I can be used for a boy/girl child. It went really fast. Will be sending it out tomorrow. Hope you get a lot of response. God Bless!

    Reply
  46. Jo Ann says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I will be making blankets for children.
    This is a wonderful cause.

    Reply
  47. Deborah Jones says

    June 20, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    I have a Large Pink/grey multi color one I could donate if that is ok.

    Reply
  48. Tracey says

    June 20, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I make the Angel Afghans and give them to my Oastor to give out I dont know where they go and they dont know who made it would love to help with this prpject is there any particular pattern yoi would like used

    Reply
  49. Susan Denney Williams says

    June 20, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    I’m just about finished with a soft yellow baby blanket from a beautiful Mary Maxim pattern…I’ll be sending it in as soon as it’s finished!

    Reply
  50. Bernice Kritcher says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    I am knitting a mult-colored blanket in blues and I hope to send it out before July.

    Reply
  51. Jennifer S says

    June 21, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    I have two finished baby blankets that I am going to send. Thank you so much for coordinating this!

    Reply
  52. Fran Feidner says

    June 21, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Would love to contribute.I usually chrochet baby items for local hospital. So count on me.

    Reply
  53. Colleen Snare says

    June 26, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    I have been donating hats, premie afghans, demise blankets to local hospitals every month for about twenty years now. Have an afghan that I will be happy to donate. Will be for grown teen.

    Reply
  54. Colleen Snare says

    June 26, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    I was able to fit two teen afghans into box. Will be mailed out tomorrow. Hope whomever receive them gets a lot of comfort and long living out of them.
    God Bless all.

    Reply
  55. jenny says

    June 26, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    @Carlee: This particular Charity Blanket Drive ends on July 15th, although Project Linus accepts donated blankets year-round! @ Cheryl Tallent: Yes, blankets must be in our office no later than 7/15!
    We can’t wait to see all of your donated blankets! 🙂
    -Jenny, Editor of AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns

    Reply
  56. Linda says

    June 28, 2012 at 10:33 am

    It is such a joy to sit and crochet on a blanket and pray for the child whose arms will be holding it. I am sharing and telling others so more will be aware of the need for one more comforting blanket to be made.

    Red Heart Yarn has been an old and faithful yarn that has stood the test of time.

    Reply
  57. Rita K says

    June 28, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    I’ve always wanted to donate to Project Linus — thanks for providing this opportunity!

    Reply
  58. Lila Cooper says

    July 3, 2012 at 5:49 am

    I’m a little late in finding this request, but I plan to send a blanket as soon as I can. Do you always accept blankets for these kids?

    God bless you!

    Reply
  59. Kathy Gates says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:54 am

    I am working on a blanket to send you. It is Bright yellow and grape purple. Hoping to finish it early next week in hopes that it arrives before the deadline. This is a great benefit! It warms my heart to see so many participating to help others. 🙂

    Reply
  60. Anne says

    July 5, 2012 at 10:52 am

    I just saw the Project Linus request. Since the time is fast approaching Iwould like to make a baby blanket. Thank-you for including me in your campaign.

    Reply
  61. Julie Johnsen says

    July 5, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Put a yellow crochet baby blanket in mail today. Wonderful charity.

    Reply
  62. Jackie Jones says

    July 5, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    I make angel blankets in girl or boy colors. They are for small babies.
    Thanks for this opportunity to help someone.

    Reply
  63. Carmen says

    July 6, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    yes i have one ready, with no one to give to, so glad i had time to read through emails.

    Reply
  64. Brenda Flanders says

    July 6, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Just sent 2 off today. A knitted baby blanket and a small lap quilt. Makes me happy to donate some of my handmade things to such a worthy cause.

    Reply
  65. Nancy Loughney says

    July 9, 2012 at 7:00 pm

    I have been working on star shaped blankets – great for young kids – fun! I have been working on my vacation during our drive and have 2 finished and hope to finish another one before the end of this week to be able to send 3. If not, I will send what I have now and would be happen to send additional blankets later – just let me know where to mail any future blankets.

    Reply
  66. Barbara Beebe says

    July 9, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Just finish mine. It’s a large afghan. Hope it gets there in time. Mailing tomorrow.

    Reply
  67. Myra Knapp says

    July 12, 2012 at 12:17 am

    will be shipping small afghan tomorrow… hopefully!

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