The holiday season is quickly closing in on us. With Christmas a mere fourteen days away, it’s time to get those last couple of knits onto your needles so that they’ll be done by the time that big day comes. From knitting scarves for loved ones to casting on your very own handmade “ugly” Christmas sweaters, this season brings forth plenty of opportunities to knit. While you’re sorting through the many knitting patterns available, however, don’t forget this important thing: the holidays are more about giving than receiving. This year, make it your goal to knit up a couple of things for those less fortunate than yourself.
Here at AllFreeKnitting, we believe in giving back. On our site, we have plenty of knitting charities waiting for your donations. There are also plenty of other charities out there that wouldn’t turn away your heartfelt knits. For example, the American Heart Association collects red hats for babies to raise awareness of heart disease. These miniature hats can easily be whipped up in no time at all. Mittens for Detroit is also a great charity that takes mittens for those who need them. In addition to these, there are plenty of others seeking all kinds of winter accessories. They aren’t that hard to find— especially as the temperature outside continues to drop. Make your contributions this year extra special by knitting them yourself! If you need a few ideas, check out this collection of incredibly easy knitting projects and consider knitting one or two (or five) for a charity near you. Together, we can all make a difference!
Happy Knitting!
Time to Bundle Up — Easy Knit Scarf Patterns to Donate
- Garter Stitch Color Block Scarf
- Beginner’s Bulky Scarf
- One Sitting Scarf
- Easy Mistake Stitch Scarf
- Bold Beginner Scarf
- The Perfect Men’s Scarf
- Keyhole Scarf
Keep Covered — Charitable Knit Hat Patterns
- Steinway Hat
- Orange Sherbet Easy-Fit Hat
- Crossed Comfort Cap
- Harrison’s Ribbed Hat
- Bulky Diagonal Hat
- Essential Knit Hat
- Happy Hiking Hat
Knits for your Mitts — How to Knit Mittens for a Cause
- Thick Garter Stitch Mitts
- Simple Stashbuster Mittens
- Handsome Ribbed Mitts
- Warm Winter Mitts
- Mrs. Roosevelt’s Mittens
- Chunky Knit Mittens
Save Our Children — Knitting for Baby & Children
- Basic Preemie Hat
- Serendipity Mittens
- Kid’s Loop Scarf
- Baby Hearts Hat
- Nubby Newborn Mitts
- Children’s Knit Hat & Scarf
- Garter Stitch Skinny Scarf
- Breezy Baby Beanie
- Little Baby Mittens
- Malabrigo Blue Baby Beanies
Bonus Yarn Giveaway!
You’re going to need some yarn for all of your charitable knits! Why not enter to win some Deborah Norville Collection – Serenity Chunky Tweed Yarn? We are giving away three skeins of this soft bulky weight yarn to one lucky winner! The deadline to enter is December 24, 2014 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
What charities do you knit for throughout the year?
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I knit for the Pink Slipper Project, knit for Kids, Halos of hope and my church
Harbor Humane society, warmth for warriors, newborns in need, guide post sweater project ,Holland rescue mission
I knit for the Snuggles Project. They make small blankets and pads for cats and dogs that are in shelters. It gives them something comforting to sleep on while they’re in their cages.
for the homeless
I’m a new knitter so haven’t donated anything yet. Looking forward to it!
I knit for my church group called Hugs & Stitches. We donate to the Pregnancy Crisis Center, two local hospital NICU’s, Senior Center, a local Dialysis Center and the homeless. Most of the knitting I do is for charity.
I knit prayer shawls and caps and blankets for Knits for Kids.
I knit purple caps for newborns, hats to the homeless thru my church (we help with a good bank)
The Cancer Center. It’s affiliated with the hospital where I work. I use soft washable cashmere blends when I can and make colorful kids hats too after I noticed I didn’t see either of these offered.
I´m knitting for charity mostley to Africa but right now to Romania and i will love to win this yarn, that will help me do more for the children.
I both knit & crochet for Snug Hugs for kids just to name one. I also give items to my hospital.
I haven’t found a place to donate the hats I love making yet … I’m going to find one for 2015 for sure.
I have been knitting afghans for Project Linus for over ten years. They are donated to local hospitals for children there and to Paul Newman’s Camp for kids and then they are allowed to take them home.
I knit for the local family violence center, the Pregnancy Care Center, the Breast Care Center.
I knit lap robes-afghans for the Veterans Home and our church makes newborn hats for a small local hospital.
i knitted 10 hat ,10 scarves,10 pairs of mittens their were kit i made for children’s. 5 for boys, 5 for girl .I gave them to a social workers they went in family that were in needs.I’m bless to have a gift of knitting and love to share it with others!!!!!
I can’t buy yarns from stores but pick up what I find at yard sales and make coats for cats and dogs in Owen Co Human a shelter. Their larger dogs have to stay outside in the cold weather. And I hope to make blankets if possible.
I work at a nursing home and the ladies there knit for. Can do 4 kids. The love knitting for church charities also.
I knit clutch dolls, hand puppets and finger puppets for The Christmas Child organisation, which sends shoeboxes of gifts to children in depressed areas, disaster areas etc. I am in Australia, but I believe they are worldwide.
This is a really great article that breaks down knitting. I have tried knitting many times and I think this post really helps to showcase how simple knitting can be. It is also wonderful that it incorporates how this new skill can be used to help contribute to charities nationwide.
I knit Prayer Shawls for my church. I love trying new kinds of yarn and new patterns.
Looking for a charity that accepts hand knitted baby blankets in the Neptune NJ area cemarce@comcast.net. Thank you!