How a single gift of a chemo cap led to a new knitting charity–and how Knitting Pals by the Bay continues to make lives better over 20 years later In 2001, during a visit from Jenny Carp’s best friend, she learned about her friend’s twin sister’s Jane’s battle with cancer. In particular, they discussed the…
There are knitting charities and then there are knitting charities. All knitting charities are good but some go way above and beyond the call of duty. Such is the case with the Crafty Angels. This group is one busy group of knitters who serve not one, but several charities by supplying them with beautiful, hand-knit…
Why sock knitting is a wonderful way to help people with diabetes Have you ever seen Steel Magnolias? I saw it when I was in high school, and it nearly wrecked me. (If you haven’t seen it and want to, click here to jump ahead and avoid a spoiler!)
HIV and AIDS continues to ravage Africa and orphan many of her children. Knit comfort dolls can bring joy and hope to these children Do you remember how you were first struck by inspiration to knit for charity? For Donna Mair and her friend, “M,” inspiration struck through their shared love of the band U2…
Your knitting can make a life-changing difference to children worldwide through Knit for Kids Imagine you’re a child in a cold refugee camp. You’ve escaped a vicious war in your home country, and you really just wish you could go back. But for now, you must wait with your family — or without, if the…
The goal of Socks for Soldiers Inc.: a pair of comfy, durable socks for every soldier. If you love to knit socks, this is your opportunity to make a difference Are you eagerly seeking a charity to devote yourself to knitting for? Something I often hear from frustrated charity knitters is, “I wish I knew…
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