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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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!