By Emily VanSchmus July 20, 2022
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
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Here are five charities to consider donating your finished projects to. Of course, you can also contact your local shelters and ask what their needs are, too. Be sure to check how each charity prefers to collect their supplies, whether that's through the mail, drop-off, or pick-up.
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Project Linus
Over the last 25 years, Project Linus has donated more than 8 million knitted and crocheted blankets to children who are ill or are survivors of trauma. Through them, you can donate completed blankets, drop off supplies, or volunteer your time coordinating and delivering the blankets directly to the children. The organization accepts all kinds of blankets, so bust out your knitting needles or start arm knitting a cozy blanket. When you're done, find a blanket drop-off location near you or get in touch with your local Project Linus chapter.
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Crochet for Cancer
Send some extra comfort to someone battling cancer by donating a cozy hat to Crochet for Cancer. The non-profit delivers warm knitted and crocheted caps to adults and children who are going through chemotherapy. If you're a beginner, a knitting loom (such as Knit Quick Loom Set) is easy to use and can help you quickly whip up hats of all sizes.
03of 05 Snuggles Project Right now, shelters are encouraging people to foster dogs to get them out of shelters and into a loving home. If you're not in a position to bring a pup into your home right now, you can still help by knitting or crocheting a blanket to donate. The blankets will be used to provide comfort and warmth to crated animals, many of whom may be scared or lonely. The Snuggles Project has crochet, knit, and no-sew patterns available on their site that make it easy for anyone to participate. 04of 05 Magic Yarn Project Take your knitted caps up a notch by adding braids, princess hair, and pirate caps. The Magic Yarn Project collects playful crocheted headwear for children battling cancer to help keep them entertained during their time in the hospital. The organization is all about making the crochet process fun, too: They have live workshops on their site, plus plenty of other resources to help you get started. 05of 05 Soldiers' Angels Soldiers' Angels is an organization that provides support for veterans, active military members, and their families by organizing volunteers and various kinds of donations. They have several teams of volunteers, including a sewing and crafting team that makes and delivers handmade blankets to military members. Knit, crochet, or sew a blanket for a soldier deployed overseas or make a baby blanket to be donated to an expecting military family.
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