Are you looking for a Knit/Crochet Charity?

Craft Hope.com offers you and your family wonderful projects to craft for people in need.  It's the perfect way to teach your children the joy of crafting and giving.  There are a variety of projects and also a book called   Craft Hope: Handmade Crafts for a Cause by Jade Sims (founder) that has patterns and templates from crafty designers.  There is something for every crafter in the book.

Knots of Love.org

This organization sends your hand crocheted or knitted chemo cap to those in need.  During the summer months, the cotton and cotton blend caps are in high demand.  Their site has free patterns for you and information about the organization.  You will also receive updates from Christine Shivley on the organizations progress as well as where your caps were sent.

Tails of Hope (Blanketed with Love Campaign) is an a program that helps animals in need.  Knit or crochet a blanket today!

Warm up America!, a Craft Yarn Council of America charity is another outstanding and well known organization.  Their site will inspire you and get you motivated to knit or crochet a blanket.

Afghans for Afghans reaches out to send care to those families in need in the rough and war torn country of Afghanistan.  They feature reports and photos of recepients as well as beautiful patterns.

Scarves from the Heart accepts scarves for cancer patients for both men and women.  Please visit their site for all of the wonderful patterns and updates on what this organization is doing.

Mother Bear Project  provides children who need an extra dose of love and care with handmade bears.  They provide clear instructions and an adorable pattern for you to follow. 

Friendship Shawl is a site Warm Up America started for knitters and crocheters interested in making shawls for those in need in hospitals and nursing homes.  Their site has patterns, stories of what the shawls mean to those who receive them, as well as 911 sites for knit and crochet.

 The Pink Slipper Project is a wonderful chance to help women and children in shelters.  Fun paterns, to knit, crochet and sew are provided on the website, along with updates on current projects and more!