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Afghans for Afghans - http://www.afghansforafghans.org/index.html
Humanitarian and educational project sending hand-knit and crocheted blankets, hats, mittens, socks, sweaters, and vests to needy people of Afghanistan. |
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Blankets for Canada Society - http://www.blankets4canada.ca/
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. |
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Binky Patrol Comforting Covers for Kids - http://www.binkypatrol.org/
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. |
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Warm Up America Foundation - http://www.warmupamerica.org/
Nonprofit organization to distribute afghans to the needy. Volunteers knit and crochet squares. Includes patterns, tips, and information on forming a local group. |
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The OFA Red Scarf Project - http://orphan.org/index.php?id=40
Providing scarves to foster kids as they go off to college. Includes guidelines and patterns for knitters and crocheters. |
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Mother Bear Project - http://motherbearproject.org/
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. |
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Rectangle 6 x 9 - http://www.rectangle6x9.org/
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. |
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One Square at a Time Project - http://onesquareatatime.wetpaint.com/
Providing crocheted, knit, and loomed blankets, hats, and booties to newborns in Montgomery County, Virginia. Includes patterns and discussion group. |
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Interweave Knits: Knitting Charities for a Better World - http://www.interweaveknits.com/community/charities.asp
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. |
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The WinterWarm Project - http://www.winterwarm.org/
Australian group that knits and crochets items for children in Afghanistan. Includes guidelines and patterns. |
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Bev's Country Cottage - http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/
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. |
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The Preemie Project - http://thepreemieproject.com/
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. |
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Knots of Love - http://www.knots-of-love.org/
Crocheting and knitting caps for people with life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Includes patterns, guidelines, and affiliated treatment centers. |
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Teddies for Tragedy - http://www.teddiesfortragedies.org/
Canadian chapter, knitting and crocheting teddy bears for children in developing countries. Includes patterns and photographs. |
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The National World War II Museum: Knit Your Bit - http://www.nationalww2museum.org/education/for-general-public/knit-your-bit.html
Project that distributes knit and crocheted scarves to veterans in a veterans center in the US. Includes patterns, FAQ, and a blog. |
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http://cuddles-uk.org/ - http://cuddles-uk.org/
Group providing knit and crocheted premature-sized burial garments and blankets to hospitals in the UK. Includes guidelines, patterns, and discussion group. |
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TLC for Angels - http://tlcforangels.tripod.com/index.html
Charity group crafting knit and crocheted baby clothes and items for preemies and hospital confined children. Includes patterns. |
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Hat Box Foundation - http://www.hatboxfoundation.org/
Nonprofit organization of volunteers who knit and crochet hats for people with life-threatening illnesses. Includes a list of affiliated treatment centers. |
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Angel Hugs Canada - http://www.angelhugs.ca/index.html
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, and photo gallery. |
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The Warm Hands Network - http://www.findingfortygatheringknitting.blogspot.com/
Group based in Ottawa, Ontario, providing hand-knit hats, socks, mittens, gaitors, sweaters and blankets to selected organizations. Includes photographs and patterns. |