Spread kindness with your handmade goods through crochet for charity now! In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of charitable organizations eagerly awaiting your crochet creations. Your crafting skills can make a meaningful impact. Crochet volunteerism is a wonderful way to make a difference from the comfort of your own home, doing something that you love. Discover how your love for crochet can weave a tapestry of support for various causes, one stitch at a time.
1. Warm Up America
Warm Up America is one of the most well-known knitting/crochet charities for a reason. Crocheters from all expertise levels can experience the joy of helping their community. You can volunteer from home with the extremely simple patterns that WUA offers on their website. WUA began with charity knitter Evie Rosen. She came up with the brilliant idea of asking many volunteers to knit or crochet 7″ x 9″ sections, which are then sewn together into blankets. This way, knitters and crocheters alike could easily contribute to helping their communities. Apart from the sections, WUA accepts donations of hats, scarves, gloves, baby clothing, and more. Check out the “Make” section of their website to find out how you can contribute! I also have tutorials up on my TikTok on how to crochet a basic 7″ x 9″ section for beginners.
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2. Knots of Love
Knots of Love is another well-known crochet charity specializing in handmade beanies for those undergoing chemotherapy and NICU blankets for babies in neonatal ICU units. They offer a variety of starter kits on their website as well as free, approved patterns along with an approved yarn list. The contributions of makers like you have helped over 625,000 adults and babies. Their website is a treasure trove of advice for how to begin crocheting blankets and beanies alike. Another easy project you can contribute to this organization with is a PICC line cover, which they offer a variety of easy patterns for. Knots of Love also offers plenty for the advanced crochet artist with some intricate patterns. Get involved and crochet for charity today! Help your community from home with your hard-earned skills.
3. Project Linus
Project Linus is an organization named after the adorable Peanuts character that has delivered 9,356,325+ blankets since 1995. To become a volunteer, or what’s known as a “Blanketeer,” you just need to crochet a blanket in child-friendly colors made of washable yarn. They offer many popular, free & easy patterns in their “Patterns/Links” page. Your handmade blankets are given to children ages 0-18 in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Join their charity today and participate in volunteering from the comfort of your home! Click on the image below to learn more on their website.
4. Crochet for Cancer
Crochet for Cancer is a volunteer based non-profit that gifts your handmade hats to patients that are coping with hair loss due to cancer related treatments. Hats are mailed by volunteers to the official Crochet for Cancer Chapters. Then, your handmade items are distributed to cancer centers, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. Handmade chemo caps must be new, made with soft yarn, and for all age ranges. Also, other accepted items are scarves, blankets, prayer shawls, yarn, or any other item that you think would benefit someone fighting cancer.
5. Local Organizations
Conclusion
As you put down your crochet hook and reflect on the beautiful creations you’ve contributed, remember that through each stitch, you’ve not only shared your creative passion but also extended a helping hand to those in need. Keep the spirit of giving alive and consider making a lasting impact by regularly contributing to these incredible charities. Together, we can continue to weave a tapestry of hope, comfort, and love, making the world a kinder place for everyone. Thank you for being part of this heartwarming journey with us!
Written by Diana Moya Lapeira
As a Costa Rican teen living in Miami, I am passionate about helping others and giving back to my community through fundraising and volunteer work.