Web Directory

» Afghans for Afghans
   Humanitarian and educational project sending hand-knit and crocheted blankets, hats, mittens, socks, sweaters, and vests to needy people of Afghanistan.
   http://www.afghansforafghans.org/index.html

» Afghans for Afghans Knit- and Crochet-Along
   Items for children and women in Afghanistan. Includes individual's projects and patterns.
   http://afghansforafghansknitalong.blogspot.com/

» Angel Hugs Canada
   Knit or crochet items for those that have suffered a severe trauma or serious life threatening illness, young mothers at risk, and the homeless in the in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada area. Includes announcements, patterns, media coverage, meeting schedule
   http://www.angelhugs.ca/index.html

» Bev's Country Cottage
   Free charity knitting and crochet patterns. Also includes sizing charts for premature babies through adults, newborn intensive care units in need, and a directory of charities that accept crafted items.
   http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/

» Binky Patrol Comforting Covers for Kids
   An organization that knits, crochets, sews and quilts blankets for children and teens who are seriously ill, hospitalized, in foster care, in shelters, abused, or homeless.
   http://www.binkypatrol.org/

» Blankets for Canada Society
   Non-denominational organization devoted to creating blankets for those Canadians who need the warmth they provide. Includes knit and crochet patterns, local chapters, and a discussion group.
   http://www.blankets4canada.ca/

» Care To Knit, Inc.
   New York based non-profit organization that provides knit and crocheted items to people in shelters, hospitals, nursing homes and hospices. Includes patterns, events, volunteers of the month and photos, and a newsletter.
   http://www.caretoknit.org/

» Christmas at Sea
   Providing knitted and crocheted gifts to deep-sea and river mariners. Includes guidelines, patterns, and a newsletter.
   http://www.seamenschurch.org/christmas-at-sea

» Compassionate Creations
   Volunteers knit and crochet scarves for victims of sexual abuse and assault.
   http://compassionatecreations.cfsites.org/

» Cuddles
   Group providing knit and crocheted premature-sized burial garments and blankets to hospitals in the UK. Includes guidelines, patterns, and discussion group.
   http://cuddles-uk.org/

» H.A.T.S.
   Knit and crochet hats and other items made by inmates at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women to raise funds for Our Children's Place. Includes overview and supplies needed.
   http://www.ourchildrensplace.com/pdfs/HATS.pdf

» Hat Box Foundation
   Nonprofit organization of volunteers who knit and crochet hats for people with life-threatening illnesses. Includes a list of affiliated treatment centers.
   http://www.hatboxfoundation.org/

» Interweave Knits: Knitting Charities for a Better World
   Listing of organizations that accept knit and crocheted items and distribute them to people in need. Also includes a list of correctional facilities that accept donations of yarn and supplies.
   http://www.interweaveknits.com/community/charities.asp

» Knit a Square
   Accepts knit and crocheted squares that are made into blankets for abandoned babies and AIDS orphans in Africa. Garments are also accepted. Includes forums, patterns, tutorials, and guidelines.
   http://www.knit-a-square.com

» Knots of Love
   Crocheting and knitting caps for people with life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Includes patterns, guidelines, and affiliated treatment centers.
   http://www.knots-of-love.org/

» Miles of Smiles
   Group making scarves for the Special Olympics 2011 Washington State Winter Games. Includes knit and crochet patterns.
   http://www.milesofsmiles4charity.blogspot.com

» Mother Bear Project
   Provides crocheted and knit bears to children with HIV/AIDS in emerging nations. Includes pattern and kit ordering, photo gallery, bear sponsorships, list of monthly knitting groups, and FAQ.
   http://motherbearproject.org/

» One Square at a Time Project
   Providing crocheted, knit, and loomed blankets, hats, and booties to newborns in Montgomery County, Virginia. Includes patterns and discussion group.
   http://onesquareatatime.wetpaint.com/

» Rectangle 6 x 9
   Volunteers knit and crochet rectangles to be joined into afghans which are distributed to wounded members of the armed forces. Includes guidelines and patterns, photo gallery, and events.
   http://www.rectangle6x9.org

» Scarves from the Heart
   Provides knitted and crocheted scarves to cancer centers and homeless shelters in the Stockton, California area. Includes patterns.
   http://www.scarvesfromtheheart.com/index.html

» Stitchers of Love
   A ministry of knitting, crocheting, and needlework for those in need. Includes patterns, pictures, and prayers.
   http://www.christchurchvaldosta.org/stitchers/index.htm

» TLC for Angels
   Charity group crafting knit and crocheted baby clothes and items for preemies and hospital confined children. Includes patterns.
   http://tlcforangels.tripod.com/index.html

» Teddies for Tragedy
   Canadian chapter, knitting and crocheting teddy bears for children in developing countries. Includes patterns and photographs.
   http://www.teddiesfortragedies.org/

» The Bridge Project
   Collecting knit and crocheted items for the homeless in central Ohio. Includes links to patterns and photographs.
   http://www.homelessbridge.blogspot.com/

» The National World War II Museum: Knit Your Bit
   Project that distributes knit and crocheted scarves to veterans in a veterans center in the US. Includes patterns, FAQ, and a blog.
   http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-general-public/knit-your-bit.html

» The OFA Red Scarf Project
   Providing scarves to foster kids as they go off to college. Includes guidelines and patterns for knitters and crocheters.
   http://orphan.org/index.php?id=40

» The Preemie Project
   Provides knit and crocheted items for premature and critically ill infants and their families at The University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. Includes guidelines, size charts, patterns, and a blog.
   http://thepreemieproject.com/

» The Warm Hands Network
   Group based in Ottawa, Ontario, providing hand-knit hats, socks, mittens, gaitors, sweaters and blankets to selected organizations. Includes photographs and patterns.
   http://www.findingfortygatheringknitting.blogspot.com/

» Warm Up America Foundation
   Nonprofit organization to distribute afghans to the needy. Volunteers knit and crochet squares. Includes patterns, tips, and information on forming a local group.
   http://www.warmupamerica.org/

» Yahoo Group: Caps for a Cure
   Knitting and crocheting hats for chemotherapy patients.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/capsforacure/

» Yahoo Group: LoveAfghans For Pine Ridge Reservation
   Knits and crochets squares and afghans for PRR residents.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/loveafghans4prr/

» Yahoo Group: Macuwita Sni
   Group that crochets and knits for children on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/macuwitasni/