Community Knitting

Opportunities for participating in group knitting projects for charity, knitalongs, and yarn swaps.

Resources in this category:

Afghans for Afghans
http://www.afghansforafghans.com/

Join this grassroots, humanitarian effort inspired by the person to person efforts of Red Cross volunteers. Simple knitted and crocheted woolen items in any size are needed to help the displaced and impoverished people of Afghanistan.

Dulaan Project
http://www.fireprojects.org/dulaan.htm

"Dulaan is the Mongolian word for WARM." Use your craft to warm those who need it most, in a part of the world that is always cold. This project accepts all projects in all sizes of clothing (including hats, socks and sweaters), from newborn to adult.

Knit for Ships
http://www.theshipsproject.com/Home.htm

Help a soldier directly--knit for the military men and women. Read thank you testimonials—sailors themselves describe how a warm hat can make a huge difference in their daily lives. Care packages are sent from a central location; specific guidelines for knitted items are on the web page.

Warm Up America
http://www.warmupamerica.com/home.html

People all over America go to bed cold. Knit a blanket—on your own or with others—and help those who need warmth and comfort. This project accepts blankets of any size in machine washable wools.