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Warm Woolies is a non-profit organization whose volunteers knit warm clothing for poverty-stricken children who would otherwise suffer from cold. Our mission is to provide the very neediest children with wool sweaters, vests, hats, mittens, and socks.
In 2008, they are knitting for children living in orphanages in Russia, Kazakhstan, China and Mongolia and on the [...]

One Ball Chemo Hat

February 3, 2008 | 2 Comments

If you are a charity knitter than this One ball chemo hat is perfect for you.
It makes up fast and looks great, which means it is the perfect pattern for mass production.
You have no exscse now so get knitting for a charity near you.
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This knitting news is all over the press as 65 year old Mr perkins aims to knit 1000 hats for community groups.
So what has got everyone’s attention? Is it the 1000 hats? them being knitted by a man ? or the fact he is using it to beat his cigarette addiction?
It’s doesn’t really matter I [...]

 King Cole Pudsey Bear DK Pattern 1000
Pudsey the bear pattern is available from HSC Crafts

All proceeds from the sales of these patterns go towards disadvantage children in need.
to make this bear you will need 4mm (size knitting needles , 100 grams of gold and small amounts of white , red and black.
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Trinity Shawls

November 20, 2007 | 1 Comment

Suzanne from trinity shawls sent me this e-mail about her charity project to knit prayer shawls.
——–Suzanne Said—–
When visiting my Grandmother’s home at a very early age, I remember seeing what seemed like a huge statue of our Lady with a lighted candle at her feet. I was a very curious child, so inevitably I asked [...]

Knit For Kids

October 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Knit For kids  Is a charity knitting sweaters for children all over the world.
If you would like to be a part of Guideposts Knit for Kids, simply download one of the following sweater patterns:

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5000 Gummy Babies Challange

September 27, 2007 | 1 Comment

Rita from Craftbits.com  is embarking on yet another charity program this time she is setting out to make 5000 gummy jelly babies for charity.
She has chosen these adorable little babies as they are small, fast to knit up and only take 10 grams of wool.  Rita said “I chose something easy and light so that [...]

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