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Giveaway: A Charity Guide for Knitters

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Enter to win a copy of this great charity knitting book

Congratulations to MaryAnn.

One of my knitting-related resolutions is to knit more for charity this year. In particular I’m interested in knitting for preemies, since my daughter was one, but in general I just want to be more generous with my knitting for all sorts of people (and animals) who might need it.

This first giveaway of 2016 will help a charity-minded knitter get started or continue on their giving journey. It’s a copy of Knit Along with Debbie Macomber: A Charity Guide for Knitters.

The book is a guide both to what to knit for charity and which charities to knit for, including 18 projects and 14 charities to choose from (the book is a few years old, though, and information may be outdated, so always check websites or call to determine current needs and where to send items).

In addition to the book, I will probably throw in a gift of yarn that could be used for charity knitting. But it’s a surprise, so you’ll just have to win to see what you get.

If you’d like a chance to win this one, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, January 10. I’d love to know if you currently do any charity knitting and who you knit for, or if you’d like to start, what cause you’d like to contribute to.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

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Comments

  2. I only started knitting last February and find it therapeutic. I currently do a lot of charity work but hadn’t considered that my knitting could also have a use for charity. I am not fond of making baby stuff, never having been a mother but I would love to knit for homeless or elderly people

  3. I’m not sure if my last reply was logged, so apologies if this is a duplicate. I started knitting last February and while I do a lot of charity work I’d not considered that my knitting could also be used in this way. I don’t like knitting for children, but I would love to help homeless or elderly people if I can.

  4. I have been knitting for about 55 years and have given away many items. But I’ve often thought about knitting for charity. I think it would be very satisfying to know that someone who needs what I’ve created would truly appreciate it and treasure it.

  5. I made washcloths for Haiti. I would love to have this book. Thank you for the chance!

  6. I’ve been making baby hats (newborn & small child-size) for a couple of the local hospitals. The next bag of 100 will be brought in next week. It’s fun to try new patterns & yarns & be creative. The best part, though, is seeing a little one wearing what you’ve made with love.

  7. I love to knit for others and recently found a great charity (Alice’s Embrace). This group knits prayer shawls and lap blankets for facilities who care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Since I’m still a beginner, blankets and shawls are within my skills. I want to knit caps for those undergoing treatment for chemotherapy so I appreciate patterns for this purpose. Thanks!

  10. I am late to enter for the charity knitting book but I thought I would share my charity project. It is called Holy Sews and we make bereavement garments and donate them to hospitals, funeral homes, parents or wherever they are needed. They include tunics, a blanket, a wrap, teddy bear, knitted hats and sometimes little knitted booties. Also included is a Booklet for mom to record baby’s statics. They are given free of charge. These layettes are for babies 16-20 weeks gestation who pass on to the lord much too soon. We have a group of ladies who generously knit (or sometimes crochet) the needed hats and booties.
    I personally knit tiny booties and hats to donate to the NICU and when I get extra time I also donate cocoons to the NICU as well.
    Sheila Read. [email protected]

Have you read?

Knit and Felt Some Tabi Style Slippers

The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical. 

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique. 

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead. 

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit. 

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern. 

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like. 

[Photo: Maymade Knits]