knitting

Do you knit for charity? You know, do you create garments and throws for the underprivileged and ill, to create a little comfort in their lives? I have knit wee tiny preemie hats for a local hospital, and I have some afghans to donate to a senior citizens center, too. It makes me feel good to make items for others, and it keeps me knitting when sometimes I’ve run out of projects.

You don’t have to spend a fortune on yarn for these projects. You can buy it in bulk at places like eBay and other online merchants, or buy it when it’s on sale or close-out. I try to use acrylic or cotton yarn, because it’s cheaper, but it’s also washable, and that’s important when you’re making items for others. They may not be able to handle special washing instructions, so I try to make it as easy as possible.

Do you have a favorite charity? If so, contact them and find out if they can use donations of knitted items. A thrift store may be able to sell your creations to help fund their charitable activities, a hospital gift shop could do the same, and a local homeless shelter could probably use scarves, hats, and blankets for their homeless residents.

Knitting for charity is a good way to help some of the less fortunate in your own community, and it’s a fun way to share your knitting with others who will really appreciate it. Tell me your favorite charity, and why you choose to knit for them, OK?

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