Crafts For Charities

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Crafts For Charities

Part of the joy of crafting is being able to share the finished project with someone we love. An extension of sharing that loving effort is to share our crafting efforts with those in need.

With the economy in its current state, many charities are left needing help financially. I hope we crafters can come to their aid, each as we are able. Crafts for charities are a very rewarding way to help when we remember that we're helping two ways. First we're helping a deserving charity help those in need. We're also helping the needy by providing a durable, useful gift that keeps on giving.

Another way to share is to share from what we have. There was a news story one night of a local food bank here that ran out of food. Sharing the food we have goes a long way to helping those who are going without. Every little bit helps. There are also charities that need craft supplies like yarn or fabric, so if you don't have time to make something ~ you can send supplies.

A third way to help is the focus of this page, to use our crafting abilities to offer comfort and hope to those in need.

But What Crafts For Charity Could I do?

We can pick from one to as many as you can handle.

As crafters, there are literally hundreds of projects we can make for thousands of charities in need. Just please don't over-promise to the point where you can't deliver; that hurts more than it helps.

  • The sick and elderly can use afghans, lap blankets, pillows, wheelchair totes and walker totes
  • Babies and children could use preemie caps and clothing, blankets and toys we can sew, knit or crochet.
  • Animal shelters can use snuggle blankets, pillows, and beds (as well as your donations of towels and blankets, money and other items - contact your local animal shelter to see what they need).
  • The terminally ill and the bereaved appreciate prayer shawls, prayer beads and handmade rosaries.
  • Our troops appreciate helmet liners, knit or crochet caps, scarves and even socks. Include some snacks when you can, and a personal letter.

Darice Rolling Craft Cart with Nylon Liner and Telescoping Aluminum Handle

Darice 1210-27 Rolling Craft Cart with Nylon Liner and Telescoping Aluminum Handle

Before I Could Craft For Charity, I had to *FIND* my craft room!

I had one serious stockpile of yarn, fabric, and all manner of craft supplies stacked everywhere!

Every surface was stacked high. The floor was covered; the closet overflowing. It's still hard to walk in there, but I'm slowly continuing to work through the stashes. LOL!

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Crafts For Charities Links

Here are some of my favorite crafts for charities links for patterns, charities or other resources

I've used some or all of them. Hope you like them! Be sure to contact the charity you want to help to see what they need and/or if they can use what you want to make.
Welcome To The Prayer Shawl Ministry
Welcome to the Prayer Shawl Ministry. Whether they are called: "Prayer Shawls", "Comfort Shawls", "Peace Shawls" or "Mantles" just to name a few; the knitter begins each shawl with prayers and blessings for the recipient.
Free Pattern to Sew a Walker Bag
When someone uses a walker they need both hands on the walker... and some way to carry things they need. Customize a walker bag to meet individual needs, sew them for charity and donate them to hospitals and nursing homes, using these free directions and pattern to sew a walker bag.
Free Charity Sewing Projects to Sew for Nursing Homes and Hospitals
Hospitals and nursing homes always have needs that aren't net. Help others in need by sewing these free projects.
Soldiers' Angels - How To Help
Join Up to help with Angel Bakers, Blankets of Hope, Blankets of Gratitude, Eagle Cane Project and more. Patterns and guidelines are free.
Free Knitting Pattern Ellen's Knit Hat (SHIPS Project)
This is the hat pattern for "The Ships Project", a charity project knitting for the troops
Knitting Community: Knitting for Charity
There are many organizations that will take your knitted items and give them to people in need. These knitting charities should keep your needles busy for a long time.
Charity Sewing for Cancer Patients
Use your sewing skills to help charities in need. Many of the items you can make can't be bought and fill a need that makes a difference. Pick a project that will give comfort to someone who is fighting cancer.
Free Charity Sewing Projects for Shelters
Homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and many other types of shelter need our help to help people get a new start on building their lives. You'll find many projects to choose from here.
Free Sewing Patterns and Projects to Sew for Pets and Animal Shelters
Animal shelters can always use donations. The pets who land at a shelter may not have a home but will feel loved when their needs are fulfilled.

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My Desk, My Home by ShadowWolf13
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sock knitting by AnnaKika
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sock knitting by AnnaKika
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Santa Cruz Hat by alice_mercer
Tess' Designer Yarns Superwash Merino by taygete05
A Crafty Gift ... to Myself by ShadowWolf13
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blanketclose by shoshanaknits
My Craft Bag by ShadowWolf13
My Hands by ShadowWolf13
body of the sweater, blocked by Lori_NY
sleeve underway by Lori_NY
unblocked body with sleeve by Lori_NY
Blue Dye by ShadowWolf13
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Crafts For Charities Yarn Storage Inspiration

Yarn Storage for your own charity crafts

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More Free Craft Pattern Links

These sites have free patterns we can use for crafts for charities

PatternFinder : Pattern Search Engine : Lion Brand Yarn Company
Free Craft Patterns from Lion Brand Yarn Company. You can search by "What do you want to make?" and enter Charity for some suggested patterns.
Michaels - The Arts and Crafts Store
Michaels has a broad assortment of products, knowledgeable and friendly associates, in-store events, classrooms and instructional displays. We provide the ideas and education to complete an array of artistic, leisure and home decor projects for beginners and experts from start to finish.
Bev's Country Cottage - Seniors Patterns
So many Nursing Homes, Seniors Centers, and Shelters need warm items for their clients. Here are some patterns to help you make those.
Christmas Crafts, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns and More from FaveCrafts.com
1000's of free craft projects, home decor ideas and DIY tips. We add new projects and tips everyday. Some of our readers favorites include Christmas Crafts, Free Knitting Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns and Crafting with Kids.
Free Crochet Patterns and Knitting Patterns | Red Heart
Come grab a few minutes to unwind with us. Do you want to create a soft blanket for charity? Explore a new pattern as a loving gift? Or release your imagination on an artful design just for you?

Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: A Charity Guide for Knitters

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Happiness Is Handmade

You can make someone happy by crafting for charity

The Latest News About Crafts For Charities!

Keep up with the latest news about crafts for charities

'It's work and it's fun': Group donates crafts to local charities
Even though the 70 women who meet once a week craft hundreds of items, it's rare for them to keep any. Instead, the members of the Fort Walton Beach Snowbirds Crafters donate their goods to area charities. ?This is just a small thing to help,? said the ...
Olanta library offers adults new craft program
?Eventually, what I want to do is create what is called a 'Craft Hope' program,? said Ellibee. The Craft Hope program includes ?different projects you create to send to different charities across the planet,? she said. ?The whole purpose of this entire ...
Soup, crafts and charity at Millburn Middle School event Feb. 15
The Empty Bowls meal consists of unlimited hot soup and bread donated by Whole Foods, as well as guest speakers from local and global charities who will share stories of their goals in helping to stop hunger. A donation of $15 helps to keep their ...
St. Nicholas of Myra Church craft fair draws crowds to Dighton
The Knights of Columbus put on the event to support the church and local charities. ?All proceeds are donated to the Parish by the Knights of Columbus. It all goes to charity, so it's a non-profit event,? said Brown. The fair ? which ran from 9 am to ...

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Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause

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