Please remember each Charitable Organization has specific rules and regulations regarding which types of items, types of yarn and which crocheted items they will accept. Please be conscientious of this before buying your supplies or mailing the Organization your completed items and check with them directly first 🙂 Always investigate the Charity to be sure they are still operating and accepting items! Better safe than sorry!
If you would like to participate and crochet items for donation purposes and need help finding a local charity, please see this post from Marie to learn some tips and tricks for finding a local charitable organization that accepts crocheted donations:
Tips and Tricks to Find a Local Charity Accepting Crocheted Donations
If you are a Charitable Organization and you accept Crocheted Donations please complete the contact form at the end of this post and include a brief explanation of what your Charity supports and any details you would like me to share. Please include any applicable links, or requests/requirements/restrictions you have for the crocheted donations (i.e. no wool). Please also let me know if you are operating in the U.S., Canada or in another location.
Thank you!
Charity Crochet
Crochet for Charity – Check out these fantastic free crochet patterns and learn about some of the charitable organizations accepting crochet items!
Join us on the first Sunday of every month for a special spotlight post where we share a Featured Charity.
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United States
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is no longer accepting donations of hats for Little Hats, Big Hearts program. Click here to learn other ways you can help support Congenital Heart Defect Research.
- New, Clean, Soft-to-touch (not Value Yarns which are scratchy to touch) washable yarns.
- Please make warm hats (not open / large stitches) with tiny stitches.
- Size Must be: 13 – 15 inches and 4 to 6 inches in height as these hats are to be worn by 1-2 day old infants.
- Must be at least 50% purple and unisex.
- No embellishments (do not add buttons, pom poms, ties, straps, ribbons, bows, etc.)
Please see this post from Rhondda for a free pattern you can use for this organization:
Recipients: Children battling Cancer and other Illnesses.
Donations of: Handmade Dolls
The Dolls are made to resemble a child who is dealing with a traumatic health event. They are designed with the same hair and eye color as the child who will be receiving the doll.
4 Countries are involved in this Charity at this time.
Facebook Volunteers In Training Group
Not on Facebook? Read this post for the information you need.
Recipients: Young Adults who are transitioning from Childhood in Foster Care (as permanent wards) into college and adulthood.
Donations Of: Red Scarves
Frederick Rescue Mission
Recipients: Homeless and Addicted Individuals
Donations of: Warm Hats, Scarves and Mittens
Please see this post from Dianne with a free pattern you can use for this Organization. Also included in the post is a Directory for U.S. Shelters to which you can donate; if the Frederick Rescue Mission is not in your local area.
Frederick Rescue Mission – Featured Charity of the Month – September
Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation
Recipients: Neighbors on Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota.
Donations of: Crochet, Knit or Sewn Handmade Items
Please see this post from Marie with a free pattern you can use for this Organization.
For Kyle Baby Blanket | Charity Crochet | Guest Contributor Post
Recipients: Cancer Treatment Centers across the 40 States
Donations of: Crocheted / Knitted hats
How to Donate
Please see this post from Marie with a free pattern you can use for this Organization.
Please see this post from Drew with a free pattern you can use for this Organization:
Website Link: http://www.handmadeespecially.org/
Recipients: Shelters for abused women.
Donations of: Comfort Scarves
Please see this post from Marie with a free pattern you can use for this Organization.
Charity Spotlight: Handmade Especially For You. Plus a Free Pattern!
Website Link: http://www.hatboxfoundation.org/
Recipients: People with cancer or, others in need across the United States.
Donations: Hand knit or hand crocheted hats.
Please see this post by Amy for a free pattern you can use for this cause:
Donations of: Chemo caps
Guidelines to be followed for all Head Huggers donations
Find a ‘Satellite’ Head Huggers Group Near You
Heart In Hand/Chapter of Crochet for Cancer
Facebook Community
We are a Christian based Needle Crafting and Quilting Charity Group and also a Chapter of Crochet for Cancer. We meet every Thursday from 10am-3pm and 6pm-9pm in Room 404 of the Community Center located in Xenia, OH We are open to the public for everyone to come and share their talents by putting their heart in their hands to create comfort for those in need.
Website Link: https://knit-a-square.com/
Recipients: Orphaned or Vulnerable Children Affected by AIDS In South Africa.
Donations of: Crochet or Knit 8-Inch Squares.
Please see this post by Marie for a free pattern you can use for this cause:
Knit Your Bit Campaign at the National WWII Museum
Recipients: Veterans in Veterans Centers around the US
Donations of: Scarves
Please see this post from Marie with a free pattern you can use for this Organization.
Knit Your Bit Campaign at the National WWII Museum | Guest Contributor Post
Recipients: Babies in neonatal intensive care units and Cancer Patients
Donations of: Crocheted, Knitted or Loomed Hats
More Information Can Be Found Here
Recipients: Individuals experiencing traumatic hair loss (i.e. men, women and veterans experiencing hair loss from chemotherapy, brain surgery, head trauma, burn victims, and patients with alopecia) and fragile infants in incubators.
Donations of: 18 x 24 ” blankets and hats
Distributes the donations throughout the United States to more than 560 treatment centers.
Free Pattern for Knots of Love. Featured Charity May 2018.
Please see this post from Kirsten for a free pattern you can use for this cause:
Donations of: Yarn Scraps to Make Mats for Shelter Cats
Recipients: Shelter Cats
Sizes: 14×18 or 20×24 for the cages
I am not sure she accepts mailed mats – but you can always make your own for your local shelters…and join the community to discuss the endeavor.
MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital (Texas)
Recipients: Crocheters, knitters, and quilters from around the world are invited to make and donate hats (all sizes), light weight scarves, and lap size blankets.
Donations of:
Pillows (heart shaped or neck shaped)
Pillows – rectangular shape – 10 x 12 inches
Crocheted Throws – 46 x 46 inches
Crocheted Shawls
Crocheted Caps – adult sizes
June’s Featured Charity: MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital
Donations of: Crochet (Knit & Sewn) Items for a Newborn Baby’s Needs
Satellite Groups for Miracles Happen (includes Australia, UK and US)
Donations of: New and unused mittens and gloves.
Recipients: Premature, ill or impoverished newborns at hospitals and facilities within the United States.
Donations of: Booties, toys and blankets are requested as they receive enough hats already.
Operation Ear Warmers (Detroit, Michigan, Metro Area)
Recipients: Children ages 0-18 years
Donations of: New, handmade, washable blankets. Please ensure blankets are pet or animal hair free and stored (and created) in a smoke-free environment. No embellishments (such as buttons) as they can be a choking hazard.
Visit this post by Marie for a free pattern you can use for this cause:
Recipients: Angel Babies (Micro Preemies)
Donations of: accepts donations of tiny hats, blankets, angel wings, cocoons, and hat and blanket sets and distributes them to hospitals all over the United States. Project Robby also donates hat and blanket sets to Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Photographers.
Goal: The mission of Project Robby is to provide items sized-to-fit Angel Babies of different gestational ages and to ensure families will have something tangible to hold onto that their loved one was able to wear.
Locations: California, Michigan and Ohio, USA
Recipients: Homeless Children
Donations of: Blankets (40 inches by 50 inches, or smaller)
Restrictions: Must be NEW blankets. “No-Sew” fleece tied blankets are not accepted.
Please see this post from Marie with a free pattern you can use for this Organization.
The Preemie Project provides support and comfort to critically ill infants and their families.
Recipients: Newborn Intensive Care Units in Iowa.
Red Scarf Project – Foster Care to Success
Donations of: Red Scarves measuring 60″ long and 5″ to 8″ wide. Resources have been provided for knitting scarves. Must check to confirm if they will also accept crocheted scarves as none are linked or discussed in the information.
Scarves are accepted between September 1 and December 15 annually only due to limited storage space.
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Featured Charity February 2018 – Ronald McDonald House Charities
Recipients: Shelter Animals
Donations of: Snuggles
Patterns available
Please see this post from Marie with a free pattern you can use for this Organization.
Recipients: Veterans, Deployed Service Members and their Families.
Donations of: Blankets, Pillowcases, Hats, Scarves, Shawls, Privacy Items, Bags, Totes and more.
Crochet, knit and sewn.
Street Soldiers
Location: Albany, New York
Recipients: Homeless and People Less Fortunate
Donations of: Handmade items for children through adults. Suggested items include: hats, mittens, scarves, gloves, blankets, etc.
Send your clean crocheted items to:
Renee Fahey
12 HOFFMAN ST
SELKIRK N.Y. 12158
For specific current needs check their Facebook Page: Street Soldiers
Featured Charitable Organization for April 2018: Street Soldiers
Stitch a Hug with Red Heart – Facebook Group
#StitchaHug
A Group for Crocheters and Knitters to share their Charity and Donation Project Progress, pattern links and to find inspiration and share stories with one another. A Community of Like-Minded Crafters dedicated to making the world a better place, one project at a time.
The Preemie Project provides support and comfort to critically ill infants and their families.
Recipients: Newborn Intensive Care Units in Iowa.
Location: Chapters in US, Canada and UK.
Recipients: Premature and Sick Infants
Donations of: Gowns, handmade items and blankets
Warm Up America
Website Link: https://warmupamerica.org/
Recipients: Adults, teens, children, baby
Donations of: Current Needs
Always Accepting: Completed afghans (adult, child, and baby size), hats (adult), scarves, baby clothing, crochet (knit sections) 7 inches by 9 inches
Website Link: http://www.warmthforall.com/
Recipients: Community based organization dedicated to helping those in need.
Recipients: Women, teens, children, infants, and families in local and global areas of conflict.
Donations of: Items which are crocheted, knit or woven.
Recipients: Children living in the coldest climates in the world.
Donations of: crochet and knit accessories, garments and blankets made of at least 80% wool.
Wool-Aid, Inc. – February’s Crochet Charity | Free Pattern – Child’s Ombré Pullover Vest
Wrapped In Hugs
Recipients: Families of Organ Donors
Donations of: Wraps
Canada
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Angels Hugs is a non-profit group that knits and crochets for the community. They meet once per month in Mississauga, Ontario. For more info visit www.angelhugs.ca
Blanket Square Requirments: 8 inches by 8 inches
- New, Clean, Soft-to-touch (not Value Yarns which are scratchy to touch) washable yarns.
- Please make warm hats (not open / large stitches) with tiny stitches.
- Size Must be: 13 – 15 inches and 4 to 6 inches in height as these hats are to be worn by 1-2 day old infants.
- Must be at least 50% purple and unisex.
- No embellishments (do not add buttons, pom poms, ties, straps, ribbons, bows, etc.)
Canadian Organization accepting donations of hats for children and teens who have battled, or are battling with Cancer.
South Africa
Recipients: This Charity aims to give each HIV-infected and/or affected child in South Africa the foundation for total oral health. They also host Christmas parties for the children in Pomfret (a village on the border of Botswana) and Onverwacht (East of Cullinan).
Donations of: They accept toys, clothing, bags, re-usable sanitary products, crochet and knit items for ages 0 – 14.
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![Boo! Make this cute little pumpkin today!
You will need DK Weight Yarn [3] and a 3.25 mm (D) hook OR to make a larger pumpkin Medium Weight Yarn [4] and a 4 mm (G) hook.
I used Patons Astra Yarn that I purchased from Michaels in Waterloo.
I used 10 mm safety eyes for my little pumpkin container but you can use felt instead.
If you want to make this as a softie instead I've included instructions in my post to help you! Tap the link in my bio @oombawkadesigncrochet to go straight to my post.
I do have a PDF version available for purchase in my Ravelry Shop.
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