Crafts: Crafting for a Cause – Where Can I Donate Crocheted Items?
I mentioned the other day that I’ve taken up crocheting again after 20 years….it’s become a bit of an addiction and I think my family is planning an intervention soon. Until then, I’ve been creating hats in colors and sizes of all kinds and rather than force them on my family, I’ve been looking for a place to donate them.
I think my hat phase will morph into blankets for the Linus Project or for stuffed animals for my husband’s fire department. He’s mentioned many times that being able to give a child a stuffed toy really helps in an emergency and I know they have trouble getting them for their rigs. Perhaps it’s time for me to donate close to home.
Where Can I Donate Crocheted Items?
The following charities accepted crocheted, knitted, and sewn items.
- Project Linus – blankets can be knitted, crocheted or sewn and are given to kids who are seriously ill or have been traumatized. Direct donations are also appreciated.
- Hats 4 the Homeless - A NYC charity that distributes hats, gloves and scarves to homeless persons in New York. They collect year round and then distributed the weekend before Christmas.
- The Preemie Project – booties, bonnets, and blankets for premature babies.
- Baby Bundles International – Covered with Love: accepts donations of crocheted or knitted baby hats, booties, blanket, etc in the North Carolina area. They’re a registered non-profit organization.
- Snuggles Project - shelter animals find comfort in blankets in their otherwise dreary cages while they wait for adoption.
Do you have any suggestions for me? I’d love to find some additional resources and worthy charities. I have the time, the money, and I’m working on the talent! 
Comments
Hey all! I’m in the PNW as well. My mom and I make hats for Children’s Hospital in Seattle. They love and appreciate all donations for the kids.
Good to know! I’ll have to find a contact there. I have 8 hats done and one blanket. I’m going a little crazy here
I have not crocheted in years and only learned the basics. I have a baby blanket I started for my daughter that when I finish, she can use it for hers, lol. I do enjoy it but never have to time really. Its super to donate! I know that the hospital uses ones that are donated. They have some of the cutest patterns now! Nursing homes would be another great local option and would be much appreciated Im sure!
Hi, I’m just a beginner crocheter playing with hats; blankets and was wondering if there is anywhere in Michigan that I may donate baby hats (easier for me to start with)? I sent some to my friend in KY that donated them, but would like to help in my own homestate. Thank you!
Hey Vicky! Try your local hospital. They can usually accept them or tell you who does locally.
I have a suggestion and it can be found on my blog: http://raggz2baggz.com
The post is named Crochet/Knit Baby Hats for Charity there you will find the info and links.
AllFreeCrochet and Bernat yarn are collecting baby hats through March 11, 2013
Please leave a comment to let me know if you are going to participate.
Thank you
Ta Ta for now, Cathy the Bagg Lady
I have a suggestion. Through March 11 AllFreeCrochet is gathering baby hats to be delievered to Northwest Community Hospital.
Go to my Blog and read: Crochet/Knit Baby Hats for Charity for information and links.
Please leave a comment about this post. Thank you.
http://raggz2baggz.com
Ta Ta for now, Cathy the Bagg Lady
It’s good to know your work of art can be used and it should be used. There’s nothing better than having something that was made by someone rather than a machine. I love those twin hats you have posted.
You’re so kind – thank you! Ironically, the two hats that look the most dissimilar are from the same pattern. I’m loving changing things up to create different looks.
Connie the hats are gorgeous! At one point I was also talking to a local cancer center to see if they wanted lap blankets for patients to use when getting chemo.
Thanks so much Beth! Good idea about the lap blankets. I have more yard coming soon….so more projects to make!