Does anyone knit or crochet for charity?

**dcompton** · 03-24-2009, 02:44 PM

I crochet lap afghans for the hospice program at a local hospital. They also have an abused children center that could use them. But for the present, I'm earmarking what I do for hospice.

I like the idea of the wheelchair bags. I'm going to look into that.

**marjorie** · 03-24-2009, 06:49 PM

I used to crochet for the local children's hospital picu, and will go back to it once i'm caught up again. Also Lullabye League of the catholic church. Generally do a few afghans too, and layettes for specific needs or baskets for fundraisers.

**Pamela** · 03-27-2009, 08:54 AM

I crochet and knit 8" squares for KNIT A SQUARE, and make ghans for children that are in the ER or admitted to the hospital once in awhile
I'll make a few hats and bootees for the babies too. It is fun!!!

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**CrazyHomemaker** · 03-27-2009, 11:51 PM

I wish there were more hours in the day for crafting. I haven't done charity work, yet. I've been thinking about it because I love helping others. However, I am going to crochet a prayer shawl for a friend in dire need of some help right now. Then I'll figure out what I can do the best with for charity. I'm trying to get stuff done for Christmas gifts and a whole host of other projects. I lift my hat to all of you who do the charity work.

**Michelle** · 05-27-2009, 08:09 PM

http://www.knittingforcharity.org/

**vickilynn** · 05-28-2009, 10:38 AM

We have many homeless people in our area. I knit scarves and keep them in the car. When I see someone in the library I like to give them a scarf and remind them that God cares.

**cab54** · 05-28-2009, 02:05 PM

Yes, I make blankies for sick and displaced (foster) children. Through the Linus Project and through our county services also.

Usually knitted, but sometimes I quilt them.

Contrary---I hear ya, about time enough in a day. I'm retired, but still -----with 30 nieces and nephews and THEIR little babies coming up ----plus the things I want to knit for my own family---I barely have time.

I try to fit a charity item in between each of my own projects.