As someone who knits or crochets, have you ever thought about how you can use your craft to help others? You have skills to make much-needed items that are sought by charitable organizations. Time poor? Make a few baby premie caps. If you have more time, consider working on throws for groups like Warm Up America! or children’s sweaters for Guideposts.

Charity crocheting and knitting can be done by both individuals and groups. If you belong to a club, church group or guild, suggest that they might find it rewarding to take on a special project for charity. It’s fun to see how many different items you can create. The Coats office in Charlotte, NC has been making scarves for the Special Olympics and coming up with many different designs in the process. Local guilds often sponsor get-togethers to work on their projects much like the quilting bees of days gone by. It’s a fun time to work and catch up with friends at the same time.

Red Heart yarns recently created a booklet with 14 knit and crochet projects geared to charity giving. The booklet features 3 pages of charity information with everything from Newborns in Need to the Seamen’s Church Institute. Get It’s Great to Give.