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Stitches Midwest Trend Report: Charity + Swag Bag Giveaway

August 14, 2012 by AllFreeCrochet 415 Comments

Last week, some of our yarn-loving editors had the chance to attend Stitches Midwest, a show at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center in beautiful Schaumbug, Ill. Between the book signings, daily door prizes, and Friday’s fashion show, there was never a dull moment. We spent all day Friday talking with designers, companies, and fiber artists about the one thing we all love more than anything: yarn.

Although there were many fascinating and inspiring trends, one thing that we couldn’t ignore was the presence of charities at the show. It’s obvious that knitters and crocheters, along with their passion for yarn, also share a passion of helping others.  Check out some of the amazing charities that we spoke with at Stitches Midwest below, and scroll down to learn how you can win our awesome Swag Bag!

Project Linus Charity OrganizationProject Linus: The goal of this non-profit organization is to provide love, and a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children in need. They do this through the gifts of new, homemade blankets and afghans. Project Linus was established in 1995 and was named after the Peanuts comic strip character Linus, who always held his security blanket close. To date, Project Linus has 405 chapters across the United States and have donated more than 3,005,973 blankets to children in crisis. In July, our friends at AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns contributed to the cause through their Charity Blanket Drive. At Stitches Midwest, Project Linus was hard at work making blankets to benefit the Good Grief Camp for the children of our fallen heroes.

Stitch Red: This national campaign was created to raise awareness about heart disease. Supported by the Needlearts industry, Stitch Red products are created and sold by industry-wide manufacturers and designers to benefit the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) in support of The Heart Truth®. Various yarn stores show their support by carrying Stitch Red products and hosting Stitch Red events to help raise awareness. Recently, Jimmy Beans Wool and Vogue Knitting published Knit Red, a wonderful book featuring 30 gorgeous knitting patterns, personal stories about heart disease, as well as tips, resources, and recipes for leading a heart-healthy life.

Halos of Hope: Their simple mission is to give comfort to those living through the excruciating side effects of chemotherapy. Volunteers work hard for this non-profit organization to create soft, handmade caps that provide comfort, dignity, and warmth to those that experience the most apparent effect of chemo, hair loss.

Parade of Elephants Silent AuctionA Parade of Elephants: This was a wonderful silent auction hosted by eight-year-old knitter Cee Cee Creech and Drew Emborsky (a.k.a. The Crochet Dude™). The money raised was given to Cee Cee’s favorite charity, Homes of Hope Joplin, an organization which builds homes for those who lost theirs in the tornadoes of 2011.

This is just a brief overview of the wonderful charity organizations that we met at Stitches. There are literally more than one million worthy charity organizations in the US alone.

Check out our some other charities that we work with at AllFreeKnitting and AllFreeCrochet and find out how you can make a difference.

Swag Bag Giveaway!

Stitch & Unwind Swag Bag Giveaway

You didn’t think we’d go to Stitches Midwest 2012 and not bring back something for all of our lovely readers did you? We collected all the swag we could into a large Stitches Swag Bag Giveaway! We picked up some awesome prizes from Lion Brand, Red Heart Yarn, Tootsie P Yarn, and much more! So don’t hesitate; enter today by answering the question below in the comments section.

Stitches 2012 Swag Bag Giveaway

Giveaway Rules:

  •     Contest open to US and Canada residents 18+
  •     One comment/entry per person per blog post.
  •     Contest closes Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 11:59p CST.
  •     Please comment on any of the Stitches Midwest 2012 blog posts to enter.
  •     Winners will be posted on StitchandUnwind.com and notified by email.

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  1. Jean Campbell says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    I have made baby hats for my mom’s senior center who gives the hats to the babies in the hospital. I am working on two blankets now for project linus. Hoping to have them done by September

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  2. Joann says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    Have crocheted baby blankets for the hospitals for the preemie babies.

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  3. Laurie says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    I am currently making up scarves to give to the community’s homeless shelter for fall/winter 2012.

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  4. Sharon Schank says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    yes for our International Workers cupboard at church. I am leading a crocheting class and instead of charging for the class I am having each student crochet something for the cupboard. 🙂

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  5. Karen DeKok says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    I crocheted some scarves for the Special Olympics last year.

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  6. Diane Babcock says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    Awesome! Have always thought about doing some craftwork for charity, but never have enough money to buy supplies.

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  7. Mippy says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    Yes, I have crocheted preemie hats for a NICU in New York for Remembering Remy. :)I also crocheted a couple newborn hats as well for another charity/cause. 🙂 Both were wonderful experiences to be able to be a part of something wonderful. 🙂

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  8. paulette fritz says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    I have knit lots of mittens for kids in Milwaukee schools. I also have knit baby hats for the hospital nursery.
    Paulette fritz

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  9. Jennifer B says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    Yes! The crochet class that I’m a part of crochets helmet liners to send to the troops :o)

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  10. BearyAnn says

    August 14, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    I have crocheted hats and blankets and passed along to Goodwill, Project Linus, local Shelters and missionaries.

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  11. Janet Marcotte says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    I have crocheted baby blankets that I donated but lately I have been gathering yarn to do newborn baby beenies for my local hospital. They give one to each newborn to wear home.

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  12. Melissa says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    I’m just beginning with crochet but once I start getting a little better I want to learn how to make hats and blankets so that I can start donating too!

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  13. Pat says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:02 pm

    I have been crocheting slippers for Veterans homes and hospitals for several years.

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  14. LC Carr says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I have crocheted for Heartmade Blessings and other charities for my crochet group online, it feels so good to do a little something that when combined with others, makes such a big difference.

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  15. Cherish says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    No, but I’m new to crochet, just in the last 3 years. but i give away give away to friends, family and take orders for their friends and family. i enjoy it so much! I love to see momma’s faces when i give them something for their babies. it makes my whole day 🙂

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  16. Jennifer says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    I have crocheted plenty and given it away to those persons that pop up and need them. I have not had a certain charity focus. Those that have received my items I believe that God put them in my path at that moment.

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  17. tonya denton says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    i’ve done hats for the hospitals and in the winter i like to make hats and leave them hanging from trees/lightposts/anywhere with a tag that says if you need me, take me.

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  18. Chaya Green says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    Yes, I have made some hats and scarfs for a homeless shelter here locally. It was fun seeing them get something that they could use.

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  19. Pam Koson says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    I have crochet scarfs for the military for the last 4 years.

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  20. Cathy Schinler says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    I just recently started making a baby cocoon for reliefshare.org.

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  21. Michelle says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    I’ve been making baby item for a local church. It makes me happy to know that a baby will be warm with the things I make.

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  22. Cathy Matzuras says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    I have knitted and crocheted blankets, hats, mittins and many other items for the VFW and American Legion. These were used for our men & women overseas and homeless and hospital patients. It was always heart warming to get the thank you from them knowing that you did something good and the appreciate it. I also did burial blanks for still born babies. I new that they went to heaven with something made of love and would be protected. Right now I’m working on hats and hand warmers for our veterns have made 30 hats and 15 hand warmers so far. Time to go get more yarn and needles since I have worn my out. Have to travel or go on line to get supplies as there is only 2 places near by to get supplies. When they took the crafts out of the stores they lost my business. Unless your envolved with something like this you don’t know how much of it is need and appreciated. Would like to see more people learn this relaxing pass time.
    Sincerely.
    Cathy

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  23. Kathy Gates says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Yes Washcloths and blankets 🙂

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  24. glenda says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    I crochet & knit blankets for the local Veterans Hospital. Many go to the homeless vets. I know they deserve more but i try to at least make them warm & big enough to use folded in half inside a sleeping bag or to lay o the ground

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  25. sue williams says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    No have been looking for a place to donate i know that with hospitals you have to have certain yarns and such but cant find out what kind or anything was thinking to maybe do hats at a shelter

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  26. Kim says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    have crocheted blankets for hospitals

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  27. Denise Bollin says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    I have crocheted a baby afghan to go to Estonia, and finishing a sweater for an orphanage in Zambia. Planning on doing much more.

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  28. Janice says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    In the past I have knitted scarves and hats for charity but also want to start crocheting hats and blankets.

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  29. Rachel says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    I have not yet, but I did volunteer to do some squares for memory blankets.

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  30. Claire Griffin says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    knitted hats for local hospital…

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  31. Laurie Baxley says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I have , in the past made afghans and hats for the NICU of one of our local hospitals and am currently crocheting things for a women’s abuse shelter.

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  32. peggy says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I crochet and knit almost entirely for charity. Lots of hats and scarfs for Koats for Kids, prayer shawls and blankets for Project Linus. I take a bus to work everyday so. Use that time to knit or crochet. When people ask me about what I am making it gives me the opportunity to encourage them to give too. Its a win for everybody. When people ask about teaching I tell them I will teach them however they have to make at least one project to give to a charity.

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  33. annette kovar says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    I have crocheted blankets for babies and gave them away when people need them

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  34. Jean Gordon says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    Yes, I have crocheted seven afghans for Warm Up America. I have also given three afghans to a crisis pregnancy center locally.

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  35. candace pechacek says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    i crochet hats , gloves , scarves , towels, blankets, slippers and shawls and give them away to people who need them every year.. i have crocheted up to 60 items maybe more in a season to give to the elderly . love to do this kind of work its too much fun to be work …I haven’t done it for a specific charity , but when i see people in need, like a family with kids ,i have made things and dropped them off without them knowing it, or given things away to elderly people just because, like lap blankets or slippers.i collect yarn by buying from goodwill and on craigslist or wherever i can get a good sale on it, just so i have enough to work with . right now i just started working on slippers for an elderly woman who has a permanent boot on her foot so i made one to cover the boot and one for her foot…

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  36. Karen White says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    I haven’t crocheted anything for charity, but I make lots of crocheted and knitted items and give them away to friends and family.

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  37. Harriette says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Hats for Preemies, receiving blankets, Afghans for homeless, lapgans for wheelchairs. I need to keep my hands busy, so I am doing something.

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  38. Sarah Marostica says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Yes! Most rehave done squares for a Project Linus blanket and washcloths for the charity group Love’s Many Cloths 🙂

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  39. Melissa says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    I have not yet, but I am going to do the special olympics scarfs!

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  40. Paula says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    I have made hats for Emily’s Hats For Hope Initiative. She is based in NJ, collecting hats to give away to those in need.

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  41. April says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    I crocheted a dozen or so pairs of fingerless gloves for our hospital’s cancer center this past winter because when my sister was having chemo her hands were always painfully cold. It was also a good use of leftover yarn.

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  42. Danielle says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    yes, I crocheted newborn hats for out NICU unit. I would love to win that pkg. I love to crochet!!

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  43. Nancy Wagner says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    I have crocheted caps for Phoenix Children’s Hospital chemo patients.

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  44. Renee says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    I have crocheted several afghans for children of local families who have lost their homes to fire. And about twice a year for a resident of our elderly care home.

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  45. Diana says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    yes,Angels Closet-(baby items for moms with nothing)bbut I don’t know if they’re even still going-Also crochet items to raise money at our local library since state cut funds-some of the items get donated from there also to local groups or churches

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  46. Debbie McNeice says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    Yes, I sure have. My community got involved in crocheting/knitting scarfs for the homeless and I donated about 20 once I found out about it. There is also a great charity that donates scarfs to abused women and I have done some for them also.

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  47. Teresa Hull says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I knit/crochet for Christmas at Sea. http://www.seamenschurch.org/christmas-at-sea/ This is a great organization.

    I also knit/crochet hats for the homeless in my state/city.

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  48. Peggy Clyde says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I have made doll clothes for children in Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City Utah. Do you do anything for the Cherubs foundation?

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  49. Lee Ann Darnell says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    I have crocheted and knitted to fill needs. If i see someone that needs a scarf or hat i make one. I try to also keep one around during the winter and give it to a stranger that needs a pick me up or is cold!

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  50. Elizabeth Kelley says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I don’t necessarily give to a charity. I like to crochet for children and people at church. I prefer to give things annonymosly (sp?) but too many people know me and my crocheting.

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  51. Astra Turner says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    I lead group at my church and we have made baby blankets to be distributed by a missions team to Honduras back in June of this year.

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  52. marlene denney says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    i crochet hats and booties for NEWBORNS-IN-NEED. SPRINGFIELD, MO.

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  53. Erin says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    We’ve just started crocheting, so we haven’t done charity projects, yet. But my daughter is 9 and started her own crochet business this year. This is something she’s already talked about doing! Can’t wait!!

    Erin

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  54. Rose Bryan says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    I have crocheted for many organizations. Mostly I make prayer shawls for hospital patients. I have also done things for project Linus and a local organization that needed doll clothes

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  55. Ruth S says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    I have crocheted many many many prayer shawls which have been given to individual people along with a large amount going to a women’s shelter.

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  56. Donna says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    I do both KNITTING and CROCHETING, love making baby clothes for Grandchildern and making stuff for myself!!

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  57. Donna says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    I do both KNITTING and CROCHETING, love making baby clothes for Grandchildern and making stuff for myself!! Our church is talking about doing “prayer shawls”

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  58. jonell wagner says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Yes I do, will donate to any needy cause, because i love to knit and crochet.

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  59. Vivian Neilson says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    I have crocheted for Project Linus, Debbie Macombers Warm Squares, and just blankets for a local women’s shelter, and prayer shawls for convalescent homes. I also quilt prayer quilts for my church.

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  60. Kathy Brady says

    August 14, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    I have crocheted numerous afghans for Project Linus over the years. I am also a member of our church Prayer Shawl ministry. We crochet shawls for those needing comfort from sickness or loss of a loved one. A few years ago we crocheted hats for orphanages in India.
    In honor of my husband’s service in the Marines in Vietnam I also crochet lapafghans for the Vets Hospitals.

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  61. Cheryl Davis says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    No, but have given away alot to new parents for their babies and family and friends

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  62. Sandie Dodgson says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    I have crocheted baby blankets for the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society for the babies of our young sailors and marines.

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  63. Sharon says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Yes, I made 2 lap ghans for charity but it’s been a while ago and I should donate some more things.

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  64. Cheryl Godwin says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Yes I have I crochetted baby blankets for a local hospital that needed them to send the babies home in. I have crocetted newborn hats for the same hospital. I have crochetted pads for the animal shelter in town.

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  65. Shawna V. says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    I’ve made squares top donate for a group effort for a man who is very ill. I’ve also donated hats and scarves for kids in need in our community. I’ve also done blankets and gave them away to people down on their luck. I’m currently making gifts for christmas for a lucky family or two. God gave me the privilege to learn this valuable skill to help others I think. 🙂

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  66. Michelle Buck says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Not really charitable organizations but I have made a few baby hats for a hospital when I lived in Illinois. A couple of hats for people who have had brain surgery, and slippers for a nursing home. It is an awesome feeling to know that you have helped someone.

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  67. Teresa Cummings says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:13 pm

    I have made several scarfs for the special olympic for the young people who played in the games.

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  68. Karen Priar says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    My daughter got married last month, and I’m hoping for a grandbaby so I’m trying to learn how to knit. There are so many blankets, sweaters and booties to be made. =)

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  69. Denise Jacobs says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    I have crocheted many hats for cancer charities and many baby items for SIDS, PCOS foundation and MDA

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  70. Jill D. says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    I have crocheted many things for charity but the one thing that sticks out in my mind is a prayer shawl I made for someone who had just lost their teenage son.

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  71. Jennie says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    I haven’t yet, but now that I’m feeling a bit more skilled I’m looking for some opportunities! I still can’t crochet in a circle, so hats aren’t possible yet, but scarves and blankets definitely are

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  72. Melinda says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    I am continually working on blankets and original teddy bear designs for BACA (Bikers against Child Abuse). This wonderful group provides security for victims of child abuse. If the child is frightened for any reason, such as their abuser coming back, they can call on these bikers to literally stand with them. My blankets are done in the local chapter’s colors and given as a security blanket to the children. My teddy bears are also biker bears!

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  73. Lisa Nesbit says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    I have made some lap-ghans and gave to the salvation army.

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  74. Tamara says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    I made a scarf for the Special Olympics – the one designed by The Crochet Dude, in fact! I’ve also created original items for auctions to benefit cancer victims.

    (I’m also super bummed my plans to attend Stitches Midwest fell through and I didn’t get to meet you in person!)

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  75. Steff Walker says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    I regularly cross stitch for a wonderful group of people in Florida, The World of Charity Stitchers, we make quilts for seniors, children & others in need, along with bookmarks, cards etc. I am in the process of crocheting some bags that you can attach to a walker frame to send to them.

    A good friend of mine has a 3 year old daughter that was just diagnosed with leukemia in April. I crocheted both Jacey & her big sister funky newsboy caps, as the chemo is making Jacey lose her hair now, & am finding out about making more for other children at the hospital too.

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  76. cecilia scarinzi says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I have crocheted blankets for the military. I have crocheted preemie cocoons, hats and booties to donate. I have crocheted blankets for cancer patients and patients at Victory Junction. I have recently made 50 crocheted chemo caps which I will be donating to Overlook Cancer Center in Summit, NJ

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  77. Dolores says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    I have crocheted a bag full of preemie hats , and booties for a hospital

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  78. Karen Pryce says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    I am always either knitting or crocheting. I have sent scarves to the Special Olympics for the past two years. I make chemo hats for local hospitals and blankets and afgans for the Phoenix Crisis Nursery. Project Linus is next. The warm “feel good” feeling is more than I can describe.

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  79. Pat Irish says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    I’ve been crocheting prayer shawls for our church group. Just found out another group needs premie and chemo caps, so I started doing those also.

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  80. Julie Simpson says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    Not for charity but I did donate 2 31 gallon trash bags full of baby blankets to a local hospital that my niece resided at when she decided to show up 11 weeks early.

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  81. Kristen Benzo says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    I have not crocheted for charity. I’m relatively new to crocheting and am still trying to catch up on family members (mainly nieces and nephews).

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  82. Bonnie Jensen says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    I crochet tote bags to sell to raise money for Relay for Life, crochet squares to make afghans to raise money for Race for a Cure, I make circles of hope to make blankets for our local Abuse shelter, I crochet blankets for stillborn babies at our locakl hospital

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  83. Lynn says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Made a very pretty afghan for our H.O.G. Chapter’s auction. It raised funds for Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, Michigan.

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  84. Margaret Goodwin says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Yes. A friend and I crocheted some angels a few years ago for a charity.

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  85. Diana Salmon says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I knit and crocheted 6 scarves for Special Olympics. I also knit and crochet 6×9 rectangles for the Handmade Afghan Project for those wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dressed a bear in a knit hat and sweater for the Salvation Army at Christmas.

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  86. Deb Giddings says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    chrochet hats for welare and a church that snt hats to Afghanastan

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  87. Laura Weber says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    In the past i crocheted scarves for a shelter for abused women, and am currently working on hats for our local hospital. I have 15 so far. I also crochet baby blankets for neighborhood women in need. ]

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  88. Barbara says

    August 14, 2012 at 7:56 pm

    Have done afghans for Project Linus as well as hats and mittens for a local Christmas for the needy. Have donated afghans for the local library raffles and to many many fund raisers for families with difficult situations and other charity raffles. Sold scrubbies potholders and dishclothes for a mission trip for a co-worker. Donated scarves and mittens to a Head Start program. Currently working on laprobes and shawls for hospice

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  89. Ingrid Struemph says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:04 pm

    Yes I made a crocheted a blanket and bag for a school auction.

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  90. DIANE L MCKLUSKY says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I crochet blankets for warm up america. i have started to do chemo hats . like to crochet and other crafts. i do for charity because i run out of family to give to. it makes me feel good to crochet and know others less fortunate are benifiting from my n past time.

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  91. Carla says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    Not yet, but I will be in the near future.

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  92. Patti Florio says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:14 pm

    I have only been crocheting for about two and a half years, so I have not yet donated to charity,as of yet. I do give all my crocheted items to family and friends. When my crochet skills improve, I will donate to charity to share my new great gift with others.

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  93. Joy Ludtke says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    I am quite new to crochet, but have not done any charity projects yet. I’m working on a prayer shawl for a friend right now.

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  94. linda says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    My is involved in foster care..so very often children bounce from home to home s a blanket is something they can grab and keep…something they alone can keep in time of confusion and disruptions.

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  95. C-Jay M says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    In a round-about way. I’ve crocheted chair throws to be sold at our church craft fair. The money raised is given to local food pantries.

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  96. Brenda greene says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    I made hats and mittens for the christmas giving tree at my childrend school.

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  97. Brenda says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    I crochet. Scarves for the local organization, premie hats, baby blankets for the vetrens, and teddy bears. I belong to a crochet group in Waterford Michigan and we try to pick one charity a year and who every wants to contribute does.
    Its fun and most of it can be done between doing our own projects.

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  98. Mary Anne Fellows says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    I crochet squares and sweaters for Knit a Square. I also crochet preemie hats and blankets. I’ve just started crocheting scarves for Special Olympics. I love crocheting for charities!

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  99. Denise McCaskill says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Not yet but I WANT to!!! I’m new to crochet but knitted for about 4 years before taking up crocheting. I have a lot of yarn on hand that would be perfect to make and donate stuff!!

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  100. Christi Gollnick says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    I haven’t but I certainly intend to! Starting with some Breast Cancer scarves, I’m sure I could donate to the American Cancer Society. And I love the the idea of helping battered women and their children..I will call my local shelter tomorrow. Thanks for the great ideas

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  101. Linda Kling says

    August 14, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    I crocheted scarfs for the 2009 Special Olympics. I love to crochet things like hat and scarfs for the homeless people.

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  102. Susan Goen says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I have stitched prayer shawls and baby blankets for work, blankets for Project Linus, hats for soldiers overseas, and blankets for wounded warriors.

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  103. Amber says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    I crocheted a dozen preemie baby hats for save the children. It was a lot of fun!

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  104. DeAnna says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    I have crochet many things for different charities. Blankets for Ronald Mcdonald House, artificial nest for injured or abandoned wildlife babies, and I have some loveys (little blankets with a doll type head)ready to go to police department for scared children for whatever reason that may be to hopfully bring some comfort. Love doing these things feels good!

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  105. Laura says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:28 pm

    I crochetted a few baby hats that I sent to a UNICEF program, I think it was, a few years ago. I had no clue there were so many great organizations to donate to!

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  106. Jill Warren says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Yes, I crocheted shoulder shrugs for the residents of a nursing home I was working in.

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  107. Marilyn Goldberg says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    I crochet blankets for Project Linus and use the leftover yarn to crochet little balls for the cats at our local animal shelter. I also have made winter hats for the homeless shelter.

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  108. Kalani W says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:41 pm

    This is my 1st year. I’m knitting hats for Crafting for a Cure.

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  109. Karyn says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    I have crocheted lap robes for cancer patients, scarves for breast cancer, hats and blankets for babies, blankets for hospice, scarves for the local homeless shelter

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  110. RoseMarie says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    I knit and crochet lap robes for a nursing home.

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  111. ritainalaska says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    i given things i’ve made to several local charities over the years to be given away, sold or used as prizes at fundraisers.

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  112. Carolyn says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    I love give aways!!!!! I almost always give away everything I stitch whether it is as a gift to a new mother, my children/grandchild, and every year I try to give one hat and or scarf for each of my three children to a local organization helping children and families get through tough times (last year the donation was to the local women’s and childrens shelter).

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  113. Cheryl says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    I’ve crocheted those white bandages (boring) and also baby hats. Small afghans, lapghans, or prayer shawls are nice, and they are practical.

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  114. Violet Ecton says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    I have done blankets for Project Linus & lap robes for a local nurseing home.

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  115. Cynthia Clouser says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    I have made afghans and blankets for Project Linus for about five years.

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  116. Wanda Rodgers says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Yes, I crocheted hats for Babies last year. They went to our Children’s Service League which were used for classes to prevent shaken baby syndrome.

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  117. Mia Everette says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    My churches school always has a silent auction each year, and each year I crochet a baby layette for the auction. Lately I’ve been seeing cool patterns for crocheted bags and things, and I think I’ll try that next year.

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  118. Rebecca says

    August 14, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    I have some premmies items for the local hospital. But mostly I make afghans for people that are having new babies, friends-friends of friends-coworkers, etc.

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  119. Bobbie Joe says

    August 15, 2012 at 5:24 am

    That is wonderful! I really love the elephants on parade. I am very glad that I found your site.

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  120. Lacey says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:27 am

    I haven’t, but I’d love to do baby blakets and hats for our local hospitals.

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  121. Sandi says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:02 am

    My passion is to help others with my talent. A friend has asked for help with a group at her church. I helped by crocheting ace bandages for a leper colony.Also making several baby blankets and beanie sets for a local hospital.They give them to the parents whose little ones weren’t ready for this rough world. Have made afghans for different ones severing in the military with my daughter in Iraq.Korea Germany and here in the states.My aunt and I crocheted Chinooks for guys serving in Iraq.Recently started making squares for a group for sick children.I have made afghans for different ones fighting cancer.Also for elderly people or those going through hard times.My daughter informed me that the animal shelter and some rescue groups needed beds. I crocheted dog and cat mats.Made baby blankets for a non profit group to sale at a fund raiser.Made blankets for unwed mothers.

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  122. ann says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:03 am

    I have made many things for charity. Made of number of baby snuggle bags, and shawls. scarfs and wrist warmers, baby blankets, the list goes on. I like crochet and pass on this gift to those in need.

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  123. Marybeth Potts says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:04 am

    In 2008, I founded a non-profit for children in poverty and we serve 12 counties in west central Minnesota now. I began this charity after being permanently disabled at work and needed a purpose. Since I have been knitting and crocheting for decades and there was an obvious need in our cold climate, this was the perfect fit. So far we have donated 9,102 items and will go over the 10,000 mark with our first distribution in the fall. It’s been the greatest achievement of my life.

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  124. tami says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Not yet, but i want to start soon!

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  125. Char55 says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:43 am

    I crocheted some small pet blankets and gave them to the local Humane Society adoption center to give out with new adoptions.

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  126. Amy M. says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:56 am

    Yes, I have knitted hats for the homeless!

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  127. joanna waddoups says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:57 am

    i have! i have made hats for people

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  128. Kayla Skjaret says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I haven’t yet, but I am still learning how to crochet. It is certainly in my plans to make a blanket for a family in need of one for their baby. 🙂

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  129. Barb says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Childrens hat for the Salavation Army.

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  130. stacey says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:58 am

    I am constantly crocheting something, and have only kept 1 thing for myself over the last 20 years. i mostly work on baby blankets that i give away….

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  131. Deborah says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:58 am

    I constantly use up left over yarn by crocheting squares to send to “Warm Up America.” They join the squares into warm blankets to give to those in need.

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  132. Barbara Wratten says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:58 am

    No, I haven’t learned how to crochet yet! I need help!!!

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  133. Ann K says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:58 am

    I am sad to say no….makes me feel very disspointed in myself…perhaps I gave something away that I did crochet to a second hand store and someone bought it, but you’ve given me something to ponder….

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  134. Bunny Ryan says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:58 am

    No, but really really want to! Have been looking for a fairly simple pattern to follow……

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  135. Delores Wade says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Yes, Last fall I crocheted hats for charity and donated the hats to a church.

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  136. Jennifer says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:58 am

    I have knitted scarves for kids and friends.

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  137. Allison Babb says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:58 am

    I have done preemie hats for multiple charity organizations. I plan to do more this year as well.

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  138. Trisha W. says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:59 am

    I do all the time.. I make lap blankets for nursing homes in my area.. They are easy to work up, don’t cost a lot to make but the people in the nursing homes are so grateful!!

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  139. Shirley says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:00 am

    My cousin works for the Dept of Health and they always need baby blankets so I make crocheted and knitted ones and also some baby quilts.

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  140. Val says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I have knitted and crochet hats for cancer care here

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  141. Theresa says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Yes: for chemo patients, for Crafting for a Cause, Purple Period of Crying

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  142. Diane Muska says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I haven’t crocheted for charity but have done lots of knitting for our church group that makes prayer shawls for hospitals, the Brain Cancer group here in Richmond, our parishioners and anyone in need of comfort.

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  143. Anita says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Yes. Our church was raising money for a mission in Bogata. I knitted 8 pairs of slippers to donate for the sale.

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  144. Sarah says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:00 am

    No, but only because as hard as I try….I still can’t seem to learn how to crochet :(. But I do knit for charity…does that count? 🙂

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  145. Brenda says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Yes, I knit for Care Ware. I make bereavement items, hats & booties. Getting my first donation made up as we speak. Nothing gives me greater joy than making things for preemies and those that have left us way too early. I want their parents to know they have a friend in SC that prays for them and their babies.

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  146. Amanda Vondrasek says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:00 am

    I am very beginner at crocheting, so I haven’t crocheted a lot. BUT I would love to begin crocheting for charity.

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  147. Donna F. says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:01 am

    I have helped make has and blankets for Nepal, for the Pregnancy Crisis Centre here in town and slippers for a woman’s mission ministry here in town. Just love it!

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  148. Nancy DeCecco says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:02 am

    I have been knitting and crocheting for our church for about 4 yrs – they donate hats, scarves and mittens to the needy, and the Ladies of Charity group also sells what we knit/crochet to make money for the group and church. I have 6 totes of yarn in my stash that I am trying to use up this way! I started with a couple of spare skeins and then many people started giving me their extras, which is how I got so much in my stash!can’t wait to use it up so I can start buying some of the newer types of yarn!

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  149. brenda butler says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:02 am

    i started making noah’s ark for the hospital waiting room and found out they would not take it because of worrying about germs..was so disappointed..it was a knitted one to..

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  150. Frances Hillier says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:02 am

    I have knit preemie outfits for our local hospital here in Ontario….

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  151. M. says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Have crocheted hats and scarfs for the homeless shelter for Christmas and donated them.

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  152. Bonnie says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Not directly for charity but I’ve done prayer shawls for people who needed comfort.

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  153. AmyS says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:03 am

    I have knit over 1000 hats for soldiers overseas, hundreds of lapghans and recently I have learned about donating squares to Pine Ridge. I love to knit for charity and make it a point to make something for charity for each thing that I make for someone else.

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  154. Becky says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:03 am

    I’ve done chemo caps for children undergoing cancer treatment and some baby blankets for the hospital/NICU

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  155. Dawn aka Snowsmoon's Design says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:03 am

    Yes I have, I have made baby hats for the Ronald McDonald House.

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  156. lilacanglia says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:04 am

    Everything I sell, I take some of the money I make into my local charity shops or collection points etc and donate annon, I also knit for animals etc,
    everyhting I crochet or knit and sell a donation goes to one charity or another,

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  157. Cindy Floyd says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Yes, I was in a group that crocheted, knitted, or anything crafty to give to hospitals for new babies, moms and our miltary forces. I moved or I proabably would have been involved still (given to cancer patiences here in new place)

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  158. Melanie Hayes says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:05 am

    I have made lapghans for a nursing home, I made the ones that fold up into a pillow. They were very well received.

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  159. Frauke says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:07 am

    I have not crochet but knitted for preemies for a Cali Hospital. And now I have been knitting blankets for Church.

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  160. Jennifer Stover says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:07 am

    I am primarily a knitter, but I actively stitch with a local group on McKinney, TX called Yarns of Hope where we donate hats scarves and blankets to several local oncology units. We also teach 5th graders how to stitch and they in turn use their squares to make a blanket and donate to someone they feel would be in need. It’s exciting to see a new generation learning a craft and also giving to those who would be blessed in return!

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  161. Ita says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Yes! In fact, I just finished 10 scarves for homeless teens.

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  162. Shelly Burton says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:09 am

    I have made blankets for Project Linus, colorful scarves for Threads of Compassion, And given items to local charities for raffles or silent auctions.
    I crochet, knit and sew, and use all of these talents to donate from time to time. What is a gift of talent if we can’t share it now and again?

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  163. Granne says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Yes, I donate caps (all sorts of knit & crochet) to charities as well as small newborn (and smaller for lost babies) gowns.

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  164. Rebecca says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:11 am

    I have never crocheted for charity, but I have knit 3 complete sampler afghans for Boston’s Pine Street Inn annual Knit-a-thon. (The blankets are for homeless transitioning into permanent housing so they can have something more personal.)

    When I first learned to knit at around 10 years old, I knit a bunch of headband earwarmers to donate to the local women’s shelter.

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  165. Justine says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Yup, I have knitted baby hats for newborns in underprivledged countries and for local hospitals as well as blankets for dogs and cats in animal shelters.

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  166. Sarah says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Yes. Ive crocheted lapghans for disabled veterans and scarves for the Special Olympics.

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  167. Pat Barnes says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:11 am

    My first knitting experience was through Girl Scouts at age 8. We each made a square, sewed them together and gave the lap robe to a nursing home. I have knit hats for soldiers and prayer shawls through our church. No crochet for charity though.

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  168. Lisa Buffum says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I have not ever crocheted anything for charity. I would if I could find a pattern I could become proficient with.

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  169. Pam Parcell says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I have crocheted several items for charity groups in my hometown of Joplin, MO. Shawls for to Freeman Health Systems organ donor facility, for the families that have lovingly given the organs of their recently departed. Blankets for the local Linus project chapter. Small “blankets” to Golden Paws to place on the bottom of the “temporary homes” for the rescued animals. They are a non-profit no-kill organization. I have also crocheted tiny caps, socks and blankets and given to Freeman Health Systems birthing facility for the small miracles that come unexpectedly early. I love to give my works of love to help they only way I can.

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  170. Patty F says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I haven’t crocheted anything. I’m new at crocheting but hope to be able to do some of that in the future once I’m more proficient.
    🙂

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  171. Frances says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I have made little crochet dresses for babies that were sold to raise funds for a schools clothes closet.The closet helped raise money for clothing, personal items for kids that could not afford them

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  172. Cathy says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:13 am

    When I was a kid many moons ago I crocheted hats for kids in school. I didn’t think of it as charity just wanted them to warm in the winter.

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  173. Christa says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:14 am

    I have helped crochet blankets for families of people that have died and premie hats

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  174. Mary Sheridan says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:14 am

    Yes, I organized our Church to make handmade gifts for a fundraiser!

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  175. Sandy says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:15 am

    I certainly have!! Stuffed animals for the local police to give to frightened children, baby blankets and cute little purses to go to the salvation army for christmas gifts for less fortunate families. Its actually been awhile since i have done this, i’ve been knitting for my friends lately! I need to stitch for my community again!! Thank you for the list of charities!

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  176. nancy morris says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:15 am

    I only know how to knit!!

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  177. judy says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:18 am

    I crochet blankets and knit hats for the premies at our Childrens hospital.Every baby who is born,even if they dont survive, is given a hat and blanket. This way Mom and Dad at least have something personal that their child used.

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  178. OHSue says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I have knitted hats for the local homeless shelters and blankets for another local charity for children being seperated from families in foster care. But I’ve never crocheted.

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  179. Lyndajoneshughes says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I used to knit and crochet items for the Empty Stocking Fund.

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  180. Larri Brady McKnight says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:19 am

    About 20 years ago, I was a member of a group that knitted and crocheted layette sets for preemies, low income babies and military families.

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  181. Arnetta Jones says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I’ve made hats for the nicu at Mercy Hospital and also hats for one of the Hospitals projects for kids.

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  182. Janice says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:19 am

    I have knitted a few baby blankets. When I didn’t know what to do with them, I gave them to a local Baby Linus group.

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  183. Nell Able says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:20 am

    I have not crocheted anything but I have knitted and sewn clothes for charity. Just now learning to crochet. Have a ways to go to get past dishcloths. 🙂

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  184. Linda says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:20 am

    I havent yet but I would like to make chemo hats, since I have recently survived breast cancer and received some wonderful hats from volunteers

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  185. Carlotta says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:20 am

    I haven’t but I will in the future.

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  186. Karyn Hansen says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:20 am

    I wouldlove to knit something for charities but donèt know where to give them in my area

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  187. sheila sugarman says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:21 am

    I crochet some pink scarves and donated them to a friend to raise money for medical expenses as she fought and won her battle with breast cancer.

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  188. Theresa Hauger says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:22 am

    Yes, I have crocheted for charity. I worked in a nursing home and made it a goal to make sure every resident received a Christmas stocking with a candy cane. I was blessed everytime a family member acknowledged it..

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  189. Elaine Raudenbush says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:22 am

    I haven’t crocheted anything for charity, but I have knit for charity. I have, and am knitting chemo caps for patients of a nearby cancer treatment center. I also knit wrist warmers for residents at a nearby Veterancs home, and shawls for our local Hospice.

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  190. Toni says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:22 am

    I have never made anything for charity. After a rummage, I did leave some items behind for a charity. What an assortment of new ideas, you brought back.

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  191. Jane Lass says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:25 am

    My group, The KnitWits of The Tides at Charleston in Staten Island, NY; have made a blanket for Warm Up America, scarves and bracelets for the Heart Association Fund, scarves and bracelets for the Walk for Breast Cancer, and we will be making scarves again for these donations this year.

    The generous support of these 20 and more knitters is always a top priority for my group.

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  192. Vickie Bedard says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:25 am

    I donate crocheted and handmade items to benefit raffles.

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  193. knittingdancer on Ravelry says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I don’t crochet but I do knit every month for 3 charities and sometime for more charities if I like the cause.

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  194. Tanya Beaulieu says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I give alot of my work to the elementary schools to hand out to children who do not have mittens, hats or scarves (live in a high proverty area). It is a nice treat for me to be walking around town and see one of my creations on a child and know that helps keep him/her warm…it is all the thanks I need.

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  195. Ladona Pool says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:27 am

    I haven’t yet, but I have been thinking about it. I want to try when I have more free time.

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  196. Kelli says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:27 am

    No I have just started my first hats for a charity in Wisconsin. And joining a group of ladies on Tuesday who knit hats for our schools.

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  197. Linda Ogburn says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Our church group knits or crochets “Prayer Shawls” for anyone facing any kind of crisis in their life. We also send a shawl with each of our students going away to college for the first time.

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  198. Trish Emanuele says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Just knit and crocheted several hats for my dear friends sister who just started chemo. I also knit helmet liners and sew fleece neck gators for our soldiers at war to keep them warm in the winter months. Then there are the quilts we make with our church group…:)

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  199. Darlene Vanderhoof says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I have never crocheted anything for charity because I don’t crochet BUT I have knitted scarves for the special olympics! I have also knit chemo shawls for some of the sweetest ladies getting chemo alongside my Mom.

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  200. Sherry Dillard says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:33 am

    I knitted an shawl for Relay For Life to be auctioned off. I also have done baskets with knitted items along with sewn items inside for March of Dimes for several years.

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  201. Lauren Draplin says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:37 am

    not for charity, per se, but I give away almost everything I make – baby bibs, afghans, baby toys, hats and gloves, etc. I am sure some of it has ended up at Good Will or Salvation Army sooner or later, lol!!

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  202. Jennifer says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Sadly, no because I don’t know how to crochet yet!! :(( but I want to learn!!

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  203. Katheryne M says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:39 am

    I have made many many squares over the years for Warm Up America, and donated many pounds of yarn to Project Linus.

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  204. Lisa H says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:40 am

    I am a new knitter. Still working on scarves for Christmas presents. I plan to knit either baby hats or caps for chemo patients once I finish my “required” projects.

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  205. Kerri Archer says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:40 am

    I’m a knitter. Every Christmas, our church members donate hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves to the local elementary schools for those children who can’t afford them. During the year, I use my leftovers from other projects to knit as many items as possible. I also knit baby blankets to give to an outreach center for impoverished expectant mothers.

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  206. Catherine says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I belong to a group that makes prayer shawls and lap robes for our church to give to the sick and bereaved. I have lost count of the number of shawls I have knitted and crocheted.

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  207. Meghan says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I work with seniors for my job. Every week a client and I knit hats and mitts. We have a collection of about 40 sets so far. At the end of November we are donating them to the Salvation Army in our home town.

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  208. Debby says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:43 am

    I don’t crochet, but I have knitted items for my local Children’s Advocacy Center’s auction fundraiser. It’s lovely that people knit and crochet items for individuals in need, but my choice is to make hand knitted items available to raise much needed administrative and programming funds for these financially stretched organizations.

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  209. Mary Jane says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:43 am

    I’ve made prayers shawls for the relay for life campaign. Awesome work!

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  210. Saundra Callender says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:43 am

    I crocheted hats and scarves for a local family who don’t have winter clothing. It’s surprising how many there are out there.

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  211. Shannon Haubrich says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:44 am

    I haven’t knitted for charity yet. I have been teaching friends and family members to knit as of late. Once I have a few comfortable new knitters I want to give them each a skein of yarn to create something to donate. I guess you would call it paying it forward. Everything I have knitted has been given away. I just recently bought yarn to make something for myself, but have yet to actually start it…lol.

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  212. Holly Hollander says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Not yet, not good enough at crochet yet. Have donated yarn.

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  213. Kay Lynn Davis says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Oh! Yes! I enjoy making hats for Chemo Patients- -and deliver them to the Strecker Cancer Center. This is such a rewarding thing to do- -knowing that someone can enjoy and use something that you have created for them.

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  214. Tere says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I knit and crochet hats for babies in hospitals and lapghans for a local nursing home. I also knit and crochet many baby items for family members as presents.

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  215. Rikki Arndt says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:48 am

    I make prayer shawls for church. I started with crochet and now I sometimes knit them. LOVE this ministry. I also made premie hats a few years ago that were sent along with lots of others to Washington and then on to Africa.

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  216. Julia says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:49 am

    I have made blankets, scarves, and hats for homeless shelters!

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  217. louise hartwell says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I am starting to crochet scarfs for the homeless shelter this year. I am a crossing guard and do alot of crocheting and knitting with my down time. The extra yarn would come in handy on my budget.

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  218. Susan Boyes says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I knit and crochet clothing, toys, blankets and accessories. I have donated handmade items for fundraisers to assist cancer patients. I am currently making blankets and hats for project linus and will be making lapghans for seniors in my community. I sell some items but gift most things I make.

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  219. Mary Mac says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I have made cards for Charity organizatins but not crochet items.

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  220. Hope Martin says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:51 am

    I crochet baby hats and give them to the local hospital for the babies in NICU. I also crochet fetal demise blankets and hats for the babiees that are delivered as a still born or are on this earth for a short period of time. These blankets are first blessed at my church before given to the labor and delivery dept to use as necessary.

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  221. Maryann chase says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:52 am

    I knitted mittens, hats, scarfs took to the food pantry so when families came in for food they could also take the knitted articles

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  222. Deborah S-A says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:52 am

    I love knitting and crocheting for charities. When I’m not working on items for the charity I run HAP(The Handmade Afghans to Thank Our Armed Forces Project) I’m making shawls, afghans, scarves or other items for other charities. My last non-HAP project was a shawl for a new grassroots project: the Firewalker Project.

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  223. Melani Names says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:52 am

    In 2009 I learned how to crochet from a dear woman I use to take care of (she has since gone home to heaven). We made baby blankets that I was able to take to orphans in Zimbabwe. We took over 50 crochet baby blankets in October of 2009. I have since made over a dozen or more blankets that have all gone with various Missionary friends to all parts of the world.

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  224. Ardosa says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Yes. I knit and donate to local animal rescue league. They auction them off and keep the money.
    One year I did a family of hats (made 2 adult and 2 child hats), I’ve done a family of scarves.. Etc.
    I’ve also made hats and scarves for the “angel tree” at work, where they pick underprivileged families and people in the hospital donate holiday gifts that they normally wouldn’t be able to afford.

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  225. Jeannie Brandon says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Win ?? of course I want to win!! Oh, it would be great!!! Favorite charity – sending prayer or comfort shawls to Dover to the Fisher House for the loved ones of our brave warriors who give their lives in defense of our country. May God bless them and their family for we share always remember their names.

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  226. Brandy says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:58 am

    I have not. I should probably start.

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  227. Diane says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:00 am

    I mostly knit but Ilove to crochet…so peaceful and relaxing. I am in a charity group on line. People make ‘yo-yos” and send them to me and I crochet them into squares and either I or another member joins them into blankets for babies in some of the poorest areas of our country. I also make crochet baby hats out of my left over odds and ends and try to make them as beautiful as possible. Everyone deserves a treat, and especially a new born baby…

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  228. Kathleen says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:00 am

    yup, baby blankets for the local pregnancy support center and premmie hats. I also look to bless people when ever they cross my path

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  229. Patty says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I have made preemmie hats for our local Childrens Hospital.

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  230. Jan Green says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I knit and crochet prayer shawls, helmet hats for the military, and hats for homeless veterans.

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  231. MOLLY PACHECO says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:01 am

    I made 16 baby blankets for an orphanage. As a christmas gift

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  232. Jenn Lucas says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:02 am

    I have shared with people in need but have not actually given to a specific charity yet. However, I have found a couple in the area where I live that I am currently working on items to donate and will do so soon.

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  233. Marion Querro says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:03 am

    I have made hats for breast cancer survivors and scarves for church fund raisers. I have sent yarn to an orphanage in Belarus for the women to maker mittens and hats for the children.

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  234. Kellie says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:03 am

    I knit hats and baby blankets monthly for the Women’s Hospital NICU in Greensboro, NC. I am part of a group called “Stitching for a Cause”. We also do projects for other charity groups, but this is the most frequent.

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  235. Janet McCarthy says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I have never crochet or knitted for charity before. I usually give my finished products away to people who have never had anyone to give them a handmade item before. Usually you can tell who will really appreciate the thought and kindness that goes into a handmade project and I always enjoy the delight I see on their faces when unexpectedly they receive a handmade gift. Their joy is my joy!

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  236. Michele says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:05 am

    I haven’t crocheted exclusively for charity. I do make prayer shawls by combining knitting and crocheting. I give them to people God leads me to and they are the best prayer and meditation time possible.

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  237. Maryann says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Yes! I crochet or knit blankets and hats for the sheltets in my area.

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  238. Carol Sperry says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:06 am

    I’ve given many things away, but never been involved in a charity event. I don’t think I’m a fast enough knitter. I really should try it sometime.

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  239. Brenda McGovern says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:08 am

    I am knitting baby sweaters to give to the hospital for low income mothers.

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  240. Theresa says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:09 am

    I have periodically sent 6×9 squares to the Handmade Afghan Project – they assemble the squares to make blankets for wounded soldiers serving overseas. I also made about a dozen baby blankets a few years ago and donated them to the NICU where my daughter was a micro-preemie 14 years ago.

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  241. Stacey Suihkonen says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Yes! I’m in the Army and when I was deployed I taught me Soldiers to knit hats and scarves for the orphanages and refugee camps.

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  242. Patti says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Not yet, but I have joined a group at church that will be knitting and crocheting for Project Linus. I can’t wait until we get started!

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  243. Lynn G. says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Yes…My Mom has terminal cancer and I leave some crocheted chemo caps on the corner table at the Infusion Clinic at the hospital. And, I’ve made my Mom all of her hats too.

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  244. Angie says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:15 am

    I have knitted several blankets & dish cloths. I have tried crocheting, but not very good at it. Love being crafty.

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  245. Deb says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I crocheted a striped afghan, using random colors that I had on hand. It turned out so colorful and it’s quite warm.

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  246. Shama D says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:18 am

    I knit a teeny tiny preemie hat!!

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  247. Brenda Bivona says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:22 am

    i have made hats and mittens and scarves for children at schools, I make hats for babies and preemies at the local hospital and I donate lap robes and prayer shawls to the senior home

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  248. Dennielle Padgett says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:22 am

    I have made several items for our silent auction benefiting Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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  249. Jami Brandon says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I am very new to the knitting/crochet craft, and have only finished a small handful of projects so far, which have all been given as gifts! Someday I would like to be fast and clever enough to donate to various charities! 🙂

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  250. Elaine says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:24 am

    I made hats for premees.

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  251. Dana D says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:25 am

    I have knit chemo caps and prayer shawls. Both very rewarding. Haven’t done any crocheted ones to date, but I’m sure that I will someday soon.

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  252. Vincenza Carter says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:26 am

    Yes, I’ve crocheted squares for a project for the homeless; hats and booties for preemies and a few other things.

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  253. tammera seyffer says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:26 am

    plushies for kids after car accidents (you drop them off at a local police station and they hand them out to little ones in accidents ect.)

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  254. Michelle L. says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I have not created anything for charity as of yet, however that does not mean that I would never do so. I just haven’t found the right project.

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  255. Jessica says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I’ve knitted some baby hats but I’m new to crocheting so nothing yet… I hope to soon though!

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  256. LILA DE PENNING says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:35 am

    I have knitted several items for the Children’s Bazaar for our Local Community Y. All items are sold for under $5.00 and children attending buy gifts for their parents and family members. I have also knitted hats for a local grade school a few years ago. I am currently making preemie hats for the NICU Unit at the U of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. I recently knitted scarfs that were sold at a quiet auction to fund our local Youth Center and Shelter.

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  257. Elke says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Yes, I have knitted several chemo caps for Knit Michigan and have worked on a couple of Afghans.

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  258. Elisa McCrea says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I’ve made items for Newborns in Need, and am currently making hats with spare yarn in between larger projects. When I have a bag full I’ll donate to a local charity.

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  259. Carol D says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Not yet, at least not to an organized charity. I seem to always find people to give my projects to though.

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  260. BJMarley says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:41 am

    No. I have not ever crocheted anything for a charity, but I would love to.

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  261. Guille Aranda says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:41 am

    I have crocheted baby hats for preemies as well as little blankets for preemies.

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  262. Linda Runnells says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:41 am

    I have made lap blankets for an elderly home, and baby hats for hospitals.

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  263. Beverly Ciszkowski says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:42 am

    I have knitted my way thru animal blankets for SPCA and Hats for Chemo Patients and Baby sweaters for those in need!

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  264. Staci Powell says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I don’t know how to crochet, but I do knit! I belong to a charity knitting group called HalfKnits. I have knitted hats & scarves for charity. I also knit 9″ blocks that are then sewn into blankets for charity.

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  265. Linda Black says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:43 am

    I crochet for many things one for preemies and others to go in Christmas gift boxes for other country’s collected at our local library I have little money but lots of time so making things for a good cause I enjoy

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  266. Susan@fredsinthehead says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Yes, before I started working full-time again, I used to crochet all kinds of stuff for online charities. I’ve made baby layettes, hats, booties, chemo hats, afghans, lapghans, and even knit bandages! 🙂

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  267. courtney montgomery says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:45 am

    i am currently crocheting for two charities creating comfort where i knit and crochet for breast cancer survivors and i am both knitting and crocheting for the great prostaste cancer challenge here in maryland.

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  268. Wendy Liggett says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:46 am

    I have knitted hats for preemies for a hospital.

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  269. Kay Fisher says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:46 am

    I always have some project going- prayer shawls for those who are dealing with difficulties, caps & mittens for children at Christmas time, scarves for Special Olympics are among the many projects I have created.

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  270. Sarah King says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Yes, made hats and scarves for seamen,the ladies of the church delivered them to the seamen union. I also, donated to the Children Hospital of the Kings Daughter. Hats were not knitted but made of fleece. They were for the older children that had lost their hair. Many of the style were for boys, so often we forgot the older child and they need something update, also.

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  271. Candie says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:51 am

    No I have not crocheted for charity. Maybe it is time to start.

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  272. Joan Siegel says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:52 am

    I have never crocheted anything worth mentioning, but I have knitted helmet liners for our troops overseas.

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  273. Kimberly Hurley says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:53 am

    I love knitting for charity — I started with my daughters’ Girl Scout troops, knitting hats for chemo patients. I now regularly knit up hats and scarves for the local homeless shelters and I’m working on a first blanket for the Linus project. It keeps me busy and provides an outlet for my fingers’ handiwork!

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  274. Abby Murphy says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:54 am

    I’ve crocheted a sweater for The Sweater Project, which gives impoverished children the chance to choose a new, handmade sweater all their own. Tend to knit more for charity, so I’ve also knit a sweater for the same project and baby items for a local hospital as well as hats and scarves for Seaman’s Institute (out of New Jersey), which gives comfort and support to seafarers of all nations who are often away from home and family for 1 or 2 years at a time(and who are often poorly paid and poorly treated as well).

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  275. Dot Johnson says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:54 am

    I have knitted and croceted baby things for my local hospital since 1997.

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  276. Kimberly Hurley says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:54 am

    No crocheting for charity, though. Haven’t managed to get my crocheting to actually BE anything worthwhile.

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  277. Jean Hornish says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:56 am

    I have made hats, scarves, mittens, baby sweaters, baby dresses, afghans and more. Some items have gone all the way to Kenya!

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  278. BJ McFalls says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I have not knitted for an organized charity, but I frequently knit things and give them away just to make someone feel better.

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  279. Cindy says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I have never crocheted for charity but would love too. Not enough $$ for suppies to get started or even know where to connect to send them. There aren’t very many groups in my area of Las Vegas. They are all in Henderson. Sad. But I would find a church or battered women’s shelter to give them too.

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  280. Mary Schnell says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:01 am

    I started a knitting group at my Mom’s Assited Living apartment and they call themselves the Knit Wits. We knit together once a month and between times knit and crochet hats, scarves and slippers for the local Homeless Shelter. The women love this and even though my Mom has passed away, we continue on…. and I feel good being with my Mom’s friends now.

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  281. Holly G says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Yes! I have a friend who works in the neonatal unit of a local hospital, and they had a drive for their unit. I donated several soft beanies to keep those little heads warm and comfortable!!

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  282. Heidi Florance says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:03 am

    have made bay blankets and afgans for shelter for pregnant girls

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  283. Jane says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:05 am

    I’ve made hats, mittens, scarves for community charities, blankets & hats for preemies, & prayer shawls for a nursing home.

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  284. MELINDA says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:06 am

    i have not as of yet, but as soon as i am done with my current project i have plans to knit some cat blankets for my local spca!

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  285. Rhonda Culbert says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I’ve crocheted Lap Afghans for nursing home residents years ago and now I usually knit & crochet chemo hats.

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  286. Anne Brown says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Absolutely – baby hats for preemies in Neonatal Intensive Care and chemo caps for cancer patients. Have also made a prayer shawl for my church. Have also donated items for charity silent auctions.

    Charity knitting is very rewarding.

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  287. Lois says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:10 am

    I haven’t been knitting long so I haven’t done any charity knitting, but I have been reading about Project Linus and Stitch Red, I would love to do baby blankets and hats.

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  288. Julie Rogers says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I belong to a group called Spinning Yarns Crochet for Charity in Shelbyville, Indiana. It is sponsored by the Shelby County/Shelbyville Public Library. I have donated baby cocoons, hats, blankets, and washcloths. We enjoy the friendship and the time we spend creating items to help others.

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  289. Lynne Richmond says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I’ve crocheted dolls dresses and clothes for the Operation Christmas Child for the shoeboxes.

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  290. Vivian Deliz says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:15 am

    I knit little baby hats (for charity) and I am learning how to crochet to do some of the hats too.

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  291. Cran Thunholm says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:16 am

    No, but want to start.

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  292. Donna Routh says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I’ve made chemo caps for long term patients in my ICU where work in TX. I’ve made booties for pregnant ICU patients. If they were there, I would tote the stuff to do it on the next day and working breaks. Crochet if it looked like the would move fast, knit if they were slow to get better. Once a baby was deliver in our unit, she was premie. I sewed her a dress with knotted hat and booties. Anything to brighten that families days. That mom stayed with us for 2 monthes.

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  293. Jayee Husted says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:18 am

    I knit cancer caps, prayer shawls, and matching fingerless mittens to give to those on chemo.

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  294. Vickie says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:19 am

    no but I have donated my left over yarns to go to shelters for the women there to make things they need.

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  295. Yvette Wilson says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:22 am

    I have knitted squares for our local knitting guild to make into blankets for the local police to give out. i have dressed lots of Teddy Bears for the firemen to give to kids who’s homes burn. I have knitted hats for the Homeless.

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  296. Erin says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:27 am

    I dont crochet, but I have done some knitting for St. Jude’s hospital in Memphis, TN.

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  297. Alicia Hathcock says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:29 am

    I have found myself unemployable (over 55) & depressed because I’ve been fighting my own cancer battle this past year. I’ve decided to quit feeling sorry for myself & start giving, so I’m so thrilled to have found this page & link to the Linus foundation! Just printed out an easy knit pattern that I will start today. And I found the nearest Linus project closest to me & have contacted the chairperson. Thanks sooo much for this! I feel invigorated again!!

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  298. Cindy Peterson says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:29 am

    I haven’t crocheted for charity, but I have done some knitting for charity – scarves as a fundraiser for a public library remodeling project.

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  299. Michelle Myers says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:34 am

    Yes I have crocheted baby hats for our local NICU as well as donating blanket to our church to send to the children in 3rd world countries.

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  300. sara says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:37 am

    I would like to make hats for newborns or preemies,but have never had the right yarn/wool.

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  301. Kim Latimer-Smith says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Blankets, crocheted with beautiful yarns in jewel tone colors – generously sized for cancer patients, fire victims (house burned down), and charity auctions.

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  302. Patricia says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Yes. I crochet scarves and give them to United Way at Christmas.

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  303. Rose Glad says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I don’t know how to crochet, but I have knitted for charity before.

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  304. Beth says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:52 am

    I’ve knit baby booties and hats for a pregnancy crisis center in Normal, IL. Also, pink scarves for breast cancer patients on their last day of chemo…a reward for making it through such a difficult time.

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  305. knitting turtle says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:54 am

    I crochet preemie hats for the local hospital monthly as well as caps for the troops thru Ships Support. Great way to use up yarn AND give back at the same time. Win-win!

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  306. Linda in TX says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:55 am

    I’ve made some hats, blankets, and sweaters.

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  307. Shari Levy says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    I make blankets for Project Linus. I’ve also done charity items for my temple. They find a charity and do one or more a year. I also make items for the gals in my knitting group. One gal is doing scarves for a men’s shelter and another gal is making sweater sets for Birthright.

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  308. leslie b says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    yes i made hats for the local food bank to pass out in winter with food

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  309. kathy pepples says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Granny square blanket for hospital

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  310. Linda Badcock says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I knit lots of things – hats, mitts, baby clothes – for my church sales. The money raised is used for such causes as the food bank, scholarships, and church maintenance.

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  311. Rebecca says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    I regularly crochet hats and blankets for Stitches From the Heart which provides them to hospitals for preemies and other high risk babies.

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  312. Sheila Whitson says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    I knit and crochet everything. But mostly baby clothes for Children’s hospital charities. The always need baby items. Beside, i love to make anything for babies.

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  313. Liz Tomlinson says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    I crocheted baby caps, baby blankets, and prayer shawls and lap afghans. Also, caps, scarfs, and lap afghans for the homeless and to put in Christmas boxes.

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  314. Vanessa says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    I have made blankets for project Linus. I like trying new patterns from their website.

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  315. Teena Carter says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    I am knitting Santa hats for our hospitals NICU. I have twin grandbabies that were in for 3 months and I want to give hope to others that are there.

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  316. Carol Spring says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    no, not yet. more of a knitter, but I’d relearn crochet from a loooong time ago if I won. 🙂

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  317. Alexandrina De Simone says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    I have made a few hats and booties in crochet but must confess my forte is knitting and have made countless blankets,hats,sweaters& booties for charity and still do!!,

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  318. Mary Jane says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Yes, I have knitted Special Olympics scarves, premie hats for a hospital, as well as scarves and hats for a womans shelter.

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  319. Phyllis says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I have crocheted squares and afghans and donated them to Warm Up America. This is a great charity!!

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  320. patty aites says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    not yet but looking for a group to join

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  321. Tammy says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    I’ve not yet crocheted anything for charity, but I’ve looked into it and would very much like to in the near future.

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  322. Linda Babcock says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Elephants for Elephants Remember Joplin (CeeCee Creech), hats for Halos of Hope. Toys for a mission in Guatemala – and lots and lots of prayer shawls, scarves and hats for our prayer shawl ministry at church. I love to make things to give away!

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  323. Linda says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    I’m just learning to crochet, I knit prayer shawls and ruffle scarves. I plan to give the scarves and necklaces to the local Youth Center so the children (financially burdened) can go Christmas shopping for their moms, sisters & grammas. Excited to see the look on their faces when they see the scarves and jewelry they can choose!!

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  324. Karen says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    I contributed to making blankets, hat and mittens for the Canadian military 🙂

    I also knitted baby caps for a newborn neonatal ward for underweight babies

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  325. Janyne says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Hats for the American Cancer Society. I remember being bald in the cold WI winter. Brrrr

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  326. Carmen says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    I keep hoping I’ll get around to making something for charity, but other “must make”s have gotten in the way. I need to make it a priority in 2013.

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  327. Joan Stevens says

    August 15, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I have crocheted lap afghans for nursing homes and group homes for the developmentally disabled. I also have mad quillos for the same organizations.

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  328. Christina Behar says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I have not but if I do it will be for a military charity. My husband is in the military and it is amazing what the men and woman of the military go through. Would most likely make things for the wounded warriors.

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  329. Ashley Ford says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    I haven’t done anything for charity yet. But would love to because knowing that my work is keeping some child warm, who may be sick, lonely or just simply in need of a warm blanket warms my heart. Praying that God will open the door and allow me time along with my responsibilites as a stay at home mom of two toddlers to work on something for charity.

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  330. Noel J says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    I helped my Aunt make layettes for the church to send to villagers in Africa where we have missionaries.

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  331. Maryann Young says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Hats and mittens for preschoolers in winter giveaway at HEADSTART. Baby blankets for the hospital maternity patients.

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  332. Linda V. says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I crochet scarves for homeless people. :o)

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  333. Rose Clapsadle says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    I’ve crocheted prayer shawls lap robes baby blankets and hats for premee babies at our local childrens hospital

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  334. Judy Bottoms says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    I have knitted baby blankets, premie caps, baby and children sweaters for local and mission charities. I haven’t done any this summer but plan to do more this winter.

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  335. Cathy Fimbel says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    I have not crocheted for charity. I do not have a lot of experience with crochet, but am intereted in learning more!

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  336. Tracey Rogers says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    I have crocheted & knitted scarves for the homeless at the church across the street from my job.

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  337. Charlene Benci says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    I have crochet for personal use but would love to crochet for a unweb mothers home along with a beater womens shelter in my area.

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  338. Nancy Dow says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    Yes, I try to knit something for charity at least once per quarter. I’ve donated to Project Linus, caps for cancer, helmet liners for soldiers, Pine Street Inn (homeless shelter in Boston), and other charities that pop up on my radar. I also donate yarn to charity at least once per year to keep my stash from taking over the house! 🙂

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  339. Ellen Mize says

    August 15, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    I have crocheted prayer shawls for my group at church.

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  340. Sue Fisher says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    I have been crocheting since I was 10 (I am 39). I have been loom knitting for about 7 years. I have made several baby hats for my local hospital, then I moved north. I since have donated several baby hats, baby blankets, kids hats, and scarves to our local baby pantry. I may not be perfect, but it feels good to help out. I have recently learned how to knit and have already donated 3 baby blankets.

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  341. Bronwyn Thomas says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    I’ve finally learned how to make granny squares! I really want to make something useful for the victims of the recent forest fires here in my state.

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  342. Jacqueline says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Helped crochet lap throws for the VA hospital in NH

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  343. cindy mein says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I Cancer blankets go to the Hosiptal Granddaughters where born at and the afghans go to cancer house,Love do them

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  344. Jean Noonan says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    I have crocheted afgans for church raffles and I crochet leprosy bandages for people in third world countries.

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  345. Stephanie says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    I plan on making things for http://www.thea21campaign.org/

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  346. Sonn-Shine Creations says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    I have made hat,mittens, scarves for the needy at schools;I make and donate hats for babies at hospitals and I’ve made lap robes and shawls for senior homes.

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  347. Michele says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    I’ve crocheted angels,but really knit much more than crochet!

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  348. sharon kellett says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    I havnt exactly made anything for charity but i did make about 10 knitted breasts for a friend who is a health visitor.

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  349. Kay says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    I have done sewing, but no crocheting. I would love to get a pattern for knitting helmet liners for the troops.

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  350. Anne Krill says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    I knitted hats and mittens for WIC recipients through my church.

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  351. gail says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    I have been knitting for years for the babies and the premature babies in Michigan. It wasn’t until my son had twin boys and they can rolling in the room with caps I donated. I was thrilled, then made them matching ones with matching socks. I love to do baby items, they knit up fast and look great. A few friends who had children in the past years also received my hats at the hospital.

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  352. aliki says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    I’m not a very skilled or experienced knitter, but I’m trying. I started an afghan and I’ve been slowly working on it. Someday it will go to charity.

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  353. Ann says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    made scarves last year for the special olympics – disappointed that I can’t send any this year. blankets and hats for local hospitals are always good to do for that “warm and fuzzy” feeling.

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  354. Diana Felgenhauer says

    August 15, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I have crocheted hats for the homeless shelter and have also crocheted hats for the cancer patients where my sister took her chemo. The ladies were thrilled to have 2-3 caps each to wear for winter. By the way, my sister is a cancer survivor now….

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  355. Lucy Heath says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    I was a teachers aide at a school and made hats and mittens for the kids that don’t get them til christmas, you wouldn’t believe the kids who go without til christmas time..

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  356. Penny says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    I crochet hats and blankets for the maternity unit at our local hospital for new borns, and also the blankets are used for stillbirths, to give them something nice to be wrapped in for the parents to view. It gives me a good feeling.

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  357. Colleen says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    I’ve made book marks to be sold at our Library and book marks for my students at school. Plan to do more charity work this winter. Thanks 🙂

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  358. Connie says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    I have crocheted lap covers for the elderly in personal care homes.

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  359. Donna says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Started a group called Holy Needles in 2009. Group has created and donated over 10,000 items so far!! Most donations are newborn blankets, booties, and beanies for local hospitals. Also created are blankets for chemo patients and homeless, and scarves and shawls as well! It’s such a blessing to give so generously!

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  360. Bev Moon says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    I’ve both crocheted and knitted hats for preemies and our knitting/crocheting group make lap blankets for the local nursing home.

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  361. Amanda Peters says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:40 pm

    My homemakers extension pitch in together to make hats, socks and blankets for new babies at the local hospitals. We also sew up hospital gowns and tote bags to help families at Riley Children’s hospital. We really enjoy being to sit together to work on projects.

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  362. Becky says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Yes.. when traveling or spending time in doctors office… or sitting with my hubby during a hospital stay. I make little hats for the OB unit and the Neonate units… helps to keep my hands busy, keeping my mind from wandering off into the unknown. Allows me to focus on the task at hand. Then I feel like I’ve accomplished something productive. Then I feel like each stitch is prayer for that special someone!

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  363. allison says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I just started knitting last winter and would love to make things for charity. I hope to learn how to crochet before the end of the year! I would like to crochet toys for kids and maybe donate them to the Boys and Girls club near my house for the holidays! Thanks for the inspiration and motivation!

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  364. Rose Boone says

    August 15, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    I crochet premie hats for those tiny newborns that need to keep their sweet little heads warm.

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  365. Alice Imholte says

    August 15, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    I am pretty sure I crocheted a granny square blanket once and donated….but I am a knitter and can’t begin to count the things that leave my house in the Charity Box. I keep one going all the time and it is never empty…..once some leave….I have a good excuse to start more!!!

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  366. Lee Tavares says

    August 15, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    I have crocheted blankets for Project Linus and I have recently begun making hats and mittens for the local homeless shelter in my area. Every Thursday evening a group of us get together at the church to knit/crochet for the homeless and less fortunate.

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  367. Dail says

    August 15, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    I have crocheted hats for babies and a homeless shelter, blankets, and bibs for the new babies on my daughter’s ship as homecoming baby shower giveaways.

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  368. Delinda Korrey says

    August 15, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Although I haven’t crocheted anything I have knitted blankets for Project Linus and made chemo caps. It’s such a wonderful way to give back in a pay-it-forward anonymous way, giving from the heart and not for the thank you.

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  369. Susan Pelletier says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    None for a specific charity, but lots for family & friends

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  370. Barb says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I am a knitter and have knit many items for charity. I made sweaters for an African orphanage, hats for homeless or others in need, prayer shawls for people in need, and many baby items ( outfits and afghans for babies that become angels too soon. Love my charity projects!

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  371. Epiphaney says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    I am planning to knitt hats for the local rescue mission I have three done and 97 to go.

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  372. Tami H. says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    i love stitches! look forward to stitches west every year! I have knitted & croched for charity. Our knitting group often makes baby caps for neonatal babies, blankets too.

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  373. Linda Fazio says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I made several childrens quilts for the children of Katrina flood.I have also made dozens of mittens and winter caps at Christmas time for the Children’s Christmas Donation Tree.

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  374. Phyllis Katcher says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    I would like to crochet some prayer shawls for our church.

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  375. susan says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    I have knit hats and scarves for cancer fund raisers and blankets for the NICU

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  376. Cera says

    August 15, 2012 at 6:51 pm

    I am actually going through withdraw right. It has been 2 weeks since I have been able to do any crochetting or knitting.

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  377. KimThebiay says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    I don’t know how to crochet, but I have knitted cancer hats for kids with cancer. I also give away 90% of my knitwear to friends, family and people in need.

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  378. Vivian Harbaugh says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    I facilitate a yarn group at a local church. We knit, crochet, and use looms to make hats for homeless, chemo hats for the local cancer center, wheelchair wraps and item holders to put on walkers for the local care homes. Not only does this provide material needs but social needs of the members of this group.

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  379. JANIE says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    I have croched baby sweater for baby kits (baby clothing) to be sent to areas of need through UMCOR.

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  380. Ellen Gaynor says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    I have not crocheted for charity before, but I have knitted squares for Warm Up America. I would like to find a local place to make baby things for.

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  381. jan casstevens says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    I do not crochet but I have knitted scarves and hats for charity.

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  382. Diane Barbato says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    I’ve knitted for charity, but I need to re-learn how to crochet.

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  383. MaryAnn Byrne says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    I knit and crochet bears for Mother Bear Project and teach knitting and crocheting to students at my school, who make squares which we assemble into lap afghans for Hospice.

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  384. Penny says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    Chemo hats

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  385. Linda M Bates says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    I have made a few scarfs and a few blocks for blankets

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  386. sandra chute says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    I have knit hats for seafarers mission, hats for a NY mission school, prayer shawls where needed, face cloths for Haiti and lap robes for those who need them. It is a pleasure to use my needles to help those in need.

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  387. Summer Bibbee says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Not yet, but we have been on the receiving end 🙂

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  388. Debby says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I don’t crochet, but I have knit mittens to give away, and prayer shawls and baby blankets for my church to give out when needed.

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  389. Lee says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    No, but I have knitted for charity before.

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  390. Jessica Nelson says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I knit and Crochet for our Church Auction every year (one year a gave away a “fit to you” knit sweater that when for $200…nothing like a personally fitted sweater that is made for your body type) and I try and make something for every local fundraiser I hear about (specifically for people with Medical issues that are having personal benefits. usually stuffed animals and small things.)

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  391. Gloria says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    I have crocheted hats for babies.

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  392. Marjorie says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    I knit, crochet and sew comfort items for our troops. I also knit and crochet layette items and blankets for young mothers (female soldiers suffering from PTSD). I knit and crochet winter wear for women and children at a battered woman’s shelter.

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  393. Geneva Sumrartll says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:13 pm

    I have made scarves for the OLYMPICS for the last 2 years and love crocheting a lot plus I crochet other things for my family.

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  394. Kelley says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    I have made chemo caps for Knit Michigan and items for the “warming tree ” at my son’s school.

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  395. JoAnn says

    August 15, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    I knit some newborn baby hats for little ones in Africa. They had to be pretty tiny. We are soooo blessed.

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  396. Becky says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Knit and crochet for lots of charities including Project Linus, Lutheran World Relief, Margi’s House, Secret Harbor, Oddball knitters of baby blankets…just to name a few.

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  397. Janice A Knox says

    August 15, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    By each Fall I knit up a ton of hats, mittens, scarves, and booties for Snugs Hugs for Children. Each year I try to increase my donation from the previous year. I think I will be adding sweaters to this year’s donation. This is such a worthwhile charity and it brings so much joy to children.

    Twice a year, I also make a knitted donations to a local church’s Boy Scouts who distribute the items to homeless shelters.

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  398. Cyndi says

    August 16, 2012 at 12:53 am

    No, but I would like to. I found the nearest Project Linus. It is over a mountain pass and about an hour, but close enough. My goal is to knit a blanket a month during the fall and winter months : )

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  399. Beverly Cowan says

    August 16, 2012 at 3:39 am

    I have made premie caps for the local hospital neo natal unit.

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  400. regina johnson says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:46 am

    yes i like to make baby hats for primie babys that are in the hospital. and blanket for the elderly at the nursing home were i work.

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  401. Susan B. says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:01 am

    Have not crocheted for charity. Have given away knitted garments to thodse in need in the past.

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  402. Rumanci Finn says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:03 am

    My crocheting is still at the stage of I wish I could do that instead of getting on,learning how and making it happen! I would love to crochet for charity too. I have knitted squares, baby blankets etc. and hats and scarves for various charities for a long time. It is a pleasure to pay back the kindnesses shown me through my life.

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  403. Elena T says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:30 am

    I have knit for charity, but not crocheted.

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  404. Carolelo says

    August 16, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I crochet preemie hats for the NICU of our local hospital. Hope to make more when I can get some more very soft yarns.

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  405. Clarice Pollack says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:00 am

    Myself and my friends who meet once a week have crocheted and knitted scarves for the Special Olympics as well as baby hats for an orphanage. We meet once a week to “Stitch and Bitch”.

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  406. Amy Marsh says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:07 am

    I knitted one afghan and crocheted one afghan for the Reno Vet’s early this year. I was happy with both of them and will use the patterns again!

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  407. Linda says

    August 16, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I have knitted scarves and premie hats for charity.

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  408. Roselyn says

    August 16, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    My church has a ministry “sheperd’s needles”, I teach people how to knit (free) as long as they promise to contribute their time to knit hats for Chemo patients, we will cumulate enough hats periodically for our pasters bring them to hopspital to give to any patient who needs it.

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  409. MaryAnn says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    With the local yarn shop I began a charity stitching group.
    We meet the 2nd Sat. of the month and stitch for 4 different groups for 3 months each: pregnancy crisis center, Florida Hospital in Ormond Beach, Hospice of Volusia and Flager Counties, Chemo center in Ormond Beach. When the one shop closed, The Ball of Yarn in Ormond Beach agreed to continue this charity group.

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  410. Susan says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:23 am

    Hats for cancer patients and blankets for the fire department to give out.

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  411. Trish Preedin says

    August 17, 2012 at 1:58 am

    I started doing crochet and knit afghans for Project Linus when they first got started in Sacramento, CA. They are such a wonderful organization and I plan on doing more for them in the future.

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  412. aki says

    August 17, 2012 at 5:07 am

    I croched hats…..

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  413. Susan Spiers says

    August 17, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    I have never crocheted anything for charity, but have given items to ill members of the family

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  414. Kim Barlow says

    August 17, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    I knit and crochet for Halos of Hope and Project Linus currently. Have also donated 4 dozen scarves to the local PADS shelter in the past. My hands need to stay busy, so it’s nice to have someplace for all the finished projects to go.

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