There are many benefits to knitting including stress relief.
Not only that, but hand-knit items make thoughtful gifts for friends and loved ones, and many knitters also like to donate their creations to charitable organisations.
If you’re interested in knitting for charity, you’re in the right place.
Knitting for charity: Where can I send knitted items?
You can send knitted items for charity to various organisations, including local shelters, nursing homes, or specific charity organisations that accept handmade donations.
For hospitals, you can knit items that comfort patients, such as baby blankets, preemie hats, or lap blankets for elderly patients. Additionally, you can consider knitting sensory items like textured squares or toys for patients with dementia or sensory processing issues. To ensure your items end up in the right hands, it’s always a good idea to check with the hospital or specific departments to see if they have particular donor needs or guidelines.
To help you get started, here are six charities currently accepting knitted goods.
Trauma teddies
The Red Cross Trauma Teddies program involves volunteers crafting and donating hand-knitted or crocheted teddy bears to comfort children experiencing trauma or crises.
Squares for comfort
Squares for Comfort is a Newcastle-based initiative by Wendy Horder, who collects knitted squares. With the help of her friends, Wendy turns the squares into blankets for those in need. She donates them to Soul Hub, a charity dedicated to helping the most vulnerable in the Newcastle community, and Ronald McDonald House Newcastle.
Penguin Foundation Knits for Nature 2024
Help raise vital funds to support the Penguin Foundation by knitting themed jumpers to sell alongside plush penguin toys in retail stores.
The patterns can be found here.
For more information, visit the Penguin Foundation website.
KOGO (Knit One Give One)
KOGO is a not-for-profit organisation that supplies knitted items to over 310 Community Partner Organisations. Currently, they need baby sets, baby blankets, and adult blankets.
Visit the KOGO website for more information.
Wrap With Love
Knit, crochet, and sew beautiful, warm wraps to comfort those in need.
Knit 4 Charities
This initiative supports various charities annually by knitting and donating items. A calendar of charities is made up for the year, highlighting which charities they will support each month. Once you’ve signed up, you can add your name to the charity you want to donate to. On the 25th day of each month, Pam will advise everyone of the mailing address to send your donation.
For more information and to sign up, visit the Knit4Charities website.
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