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including 18 projects and 14 charities to choose from (the book is a few years old, though, and information may be outdated, so always check websites or call to determine current needs and where to send items).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

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]

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.