Knitter Question: Charities?

[neadods]

Is there anyone on the flist who regularly knits for charity? If so, what?

It's something I'd like to get into when I finish up the hosue, although I know the number of cats in here disqualifies me for Project Linus. Is there an American branch of Teddies for Trauma, or something like that?

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[not-hathor.livejournal.com]

Well, it's not anything official or sponsored, but I started knitting winter hats for the local Homeless/GLTB Teen Drop-in Center last winter -- I think I delivered a total of 10 hats to the Donation desk by the time March rolled around -- currently on hiatus for the summer, now knitting dishcloths for the St. Joseph Mission's Worker House (abused women & children). Again, nothing organized; I knit 'em and drop them in the donation boxes here at the church. I'll probably start up the hats w/handwarmers again in September.....

[neadods.livejournal.com]

The LYS is surprisingly not putting out baskets for charities. I'll ask 'em. (As I'm not in a position to ask about church organizations!)

[renn.livejournal.com]

Try the Snuggles Project-- since they're for pets, I'm sure the fact that you have them should be fine. Two of my Girl Scouts earned their Bronze Award sewing things for them.

http://www.snugglesproject.org/

[neadods.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Knitter Question: Charities?

[cozit.livejournal.com]

Bevscountrycottage.com has one of the longest lists of sharities (and for charity pattern links) I know of. I do mostly hats and scarves for he homeless and preemie caps lately... with some projects for Kids at Hopkins (see the Ravelry group I'm in fo that one)... some chemo caps thrown in as well.

*Most* groups probably wouldn't care much about the cats *if* you laundered them right before sending them (to be on the safe side, there's always the laundromat and boxing there after drying, to keep new cat dander from hopping a ride).

Pet and people shelters both often have needs and guidelines posted on their websites, too.

Re: Knitter Question: Charities?

[neadods.livejournal.com]

I know that Project Linus is really wrapped tight about allergens, including soap - So glad to know that there are others that won't mind a little soap and/or cat hair! Thank you!

Re: Knitter Question: Charities?

[cozit.livejournal.com]

Most time, if washed thoroughly (no scented fabric softener... and if used, rinsed very, very well) and dried away from the possible addition, the allergens are washed away. Acrylic, being the fiber of choice for a good number of types of projects, happens to wash and dry well... which is one reason for the use in the first place.

You can always ask ahead of project start to be sure - letting them know that the wash and bag/box will be done away from home/cats. Good luck!

[bentleywg.livejournal.com]

Snuggles Project. If you don't know what to knit or how big to knit it, they have patterns. http://www.snugglesproject.org/knit/

Hugs for Homeless Animals has a directory of organizations and shelters that take Snuggles Project projects. I found several in what I think is your area code. http://www.h4ha.org/shelter-directory/index.php

[neadods.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[faireraven.livejournal.com]

http://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitters-and-crocheters-care

Knitters and Crocheters Care is an organization local to the DC area, they do a variety of different charities throughout the area.

[neadods.livejournal.com]

PERFECT! Thank you!

[fabricdragon.livejournal.com]

i knit helmet liners for the troops. ok, i knit very slowly. but i do knit!
also there is a charity that makes slippers for various peoples, including troops...

and "warmer winters", for the homeless in Massachusetts

oh yes, and knit cat beds for shelters....