Knit a Cap, Save a Life
Knit One Save One is a joint project from Save the Children and the Warm Up America! Foundation. These two organizations are encouraging people who knit and crochet (and those who want to learn how to knit and crochet) to make hats for newborns. The Knit One, Save One Project is a great way to introduce children to knitting, crocheting and activism.
Four million babies die each year within the first month of life in developing countries. A cap is a simple solution, which can provide warmth to newborn babies can help improve their survival.
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Become a Craftivist!
Knit One, Save One - Save the Children on YouTube
Survive to 5 - Knit One Save One
- Knit One Save One
- Survive to 5, the campaign to save children under 5.
- Encourage the Next President to Make Child Survival a Higher Priority
- Send a letter to the next president to make child survival a higher priority.
Suriving Twin with Save the Children's Cap
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Background Information on Newborn Survival
This low-cost, effective package includes antibiotics to fight infections, immunizations against tetanus, training for birth attendants, education on breastfeeding and basic care for newborns such as keeping a baby - even those born in hot climates - warm with a knit cap.
America's leaders could save millions of newborn lives by increasing international assistance for programs that offer these affordable, life-saving tools.
Lisa Edelstein - Knit One, Save One on YouTube
It's a simple and easy way to help, and sends a message of love and support to moms and babies
around the world
Lisa Edelstein
Avid Knitter
Save the Children Artist Ambassador
Predictions about the Knit One Save One Campaign
In 2007 Save the Children recruited knitters through the Internet to knit and crochet 280,000 caps for infants.
What do you think the response will be for 2008?
My prediction:
Comfortdoc, at 5pm on October 17, 2008 predicts:
I predict there will be a lot of children saved through this campaign.
Reader predictions:
Fetching predictions now... please stand by Fetching predictions now... please stand byGifting a Save the Children's Cap
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Save the Children Artist Ambassadors
- Save the Children Artist Ambassadors
- Hollywood's leading ladies are picking up their favorite knitting needles and crochet hooks to spread some warmth to newborns in developing nations.
- Hats Off to Hollywood Stars for Saving Newborn Lives
- Plan an interactive web game to match the caps knitted to their favorite stars and read messages penned by each of the actresses.
Being a mother, I know how vulnerable a child is during their first few hours and days of life.
So when I was told that something as simple as a knit cap can help save a baby's life by keeping him dry and warm, I was moved to act.
Debra Messing
Save the Children Artist Ambassador
Inspiration for Your Save the Children Cap
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Encouraging New Knitters
"It's great that you can help change a baby's life in just an hour -- or more like a few hours if you're just beginning to knit like me," said Mischa Barton.
Knit One, Save One is a great way to introduce children to knitting and to being a craftivist, a craft person who is giving back.
Getting Started
- 1. Yarn that would be comfortable for a baby to touch.
2. Knitting needles or a crochet hook.
3. A Pattern.
A circumference of 9 to 11 inches is ideal. Any smooth, washable yarn can be used.
Knit One, Save One Featured on Lion Brand Yarn
- Charity Feature - Knit One, Save One
- Knit One, Save One is a feature charity at Lion Brand Yarn. the Knit One, Save One initiative, providing knit and crochet caps to mothers and babies in developing nations around the world.
- Pattern Search Results : Preemie Hat
- Link to 11 preemie patterns freely available on Lion Brand Yarn Website. Some to knit, some to crochet.
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Knitting Patterns for Newborn Caps
- Download the Knit One Save One Action Kit.
- By keeping a baby warm, your cap can save a life. Just download our Action Kit and you'll get a variety of easy patterns for knitters or crocheters, as well as instructions for writing a letter to the new President.
- Pattern Search Results : Preemie Hat
- Link to 11 preemie patterns freely available on Lion Brand Yarn Company Website. Some to knit, some to crochet.
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Consider that one of the easiest ways to cut down on infant mortality is to keep babies
warm and dry.
Earlier this year (2007), Save the Children recruited knitters through the Internet to knit and crochet 280,000 caps for infants.
Bill Gates
The Latest News about the Knit One Save One Campaign
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The Latest in the Blogosphere about Knit One Save One
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMore about the Caps to the Capital Campaign
- Caps to the Capital - Knit and Crochet to save newborn lives: Save the Children
- Caps to the Capital - Supporters lovingly Knit and Crochet baby caps to save newborn lives through Save the Children.
- Caps Arrive in Malawi - Save the Children
- Caps Arrive in Malawi, Caps to the Capital, Save the Children.
I was astonished when I learned how many newborns
in Africa and Asia are dying
for lack of simple things.
I got involved in Knit One, Save One so that I could give these babies a healthy start in life.
Patricia Arquette
Save the Children Artist Ambassador
Donate to Save the Children
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us
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Reader Feedback on the Knit One Save One Project
Will you be knitting or crocheting a cap?
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- Graceonline Graceonline Feb 15, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
- Kirsti, your lenses are always educational but also so very well written and designed. They are a pleasure to read and keep me hooked. Thank you for writing about this important topic, and thank you for submitting it to the Building Ordinary group. I'm starting a new category there for it and others that may come: Protecting our Children.
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- cappuccino136 cappuccino136 Nov 3, 2008 @ 4:09 pm
- What a great way to help and a wonderful lens. Thanks for the idea and the inspiration. After I'm done with my afghan and another Christmas project I'll have to come back and check out how to participate.
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Oct 28, 2008 @ 11:20 am
- What a wonderful way to use your knitting abilities to save a life.
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- KimGiancaterino KimGiancaterino Oct 27, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
- I'll let my mom know about this campaign. She does corking and donates hats to hospitals and shelters. Welcome to the Help Africa Group.
Benefiting Save the Children
The lens benefits Save the Children, the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. by Comfortdoc
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