A Helping Handknit

Submitted by Marina Salume on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 20:08

Every issue, we encourage you to send a knitted item to a deserving charity. Here’s a list of more charities to keep you busy during the lazy days of summer. You can make sweaters, socks, blanket squares, hats—just about anything—in time for cold-weather months to settle in.

And since knitting is more fun in the company of others, why not ask a few of your friends to join you? Meet at work during lunch and engage your crafty co-workers. Invite your friends and family to a potluck party, where everyone brings yarn, patterns, and needles to share. Or make it a monthly event at a café or local yarn shop. You’ll enjoy the social benefits of knitting while helping those in need.

Please keep us posted on your progress at letters@knittingtodaymag.com!

A Few of Our Favorite Charities

Binky Patrol

Blankets for U.S. children in need

www.binkypatrol.org

Christmas at Sea

Gifts for mariners far from home

www.seamenschurch.org/christmas-at-sea

Handmade Especially for You

Comfort scarves for abused women

www.handmadeespecially.org

Hats 4 the Homeless