Knitting For Peace

believer · 04-09-2014, 07:38 AM

I got this book free to review from Netgalley and I am not finished reading it yet, but just wow. It is so not what I was expecting. http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Peace.../dp/1584795336
It has stories of and links to different organizations that either knit items to give to charities or use knitting as a job for women and it is just amazing. I never thought I would be almost in tears from a knitting book. It is really inspiring and makes me wish I could do something helpful like that.
Have any of y'all read it or are any of you involved in charitable knitting groups?

Punkie · 04-09-2014, 07:47 AM

I've read it, and I am involved in several charity knitting groups. I really love charity knitting.

I run a local Head Hugger chapter for distributing chemo caps, and I also send bears and have volunteered time with MotherBear. I've donated to other charities in the book (isn't Wool Aid in there? I'm trying to remember who else....) and have had nothing but great experiences. There are some wonderful charity knitting revelry groups, too.

believer · 04-09-2014, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Punkie

I've read it, and I am involved in several charity knitting groups. I really love charity knitting.

I run a local Head Hugger chapter for distributing chemo caps, and I also send bears and have volunteered time with MotherBear. I've donated to other charities in the book (isn't Wool Aid in there? I'm trying to remember who else....) and have had nothing but great experiences. There are some wonderful charity knitting revelry groups, too.

That is so neat! I am not a very good knitter and knitting too much makes my arm hurt (car wreck several years ago) but I would love to do some charity knitting. I would really like to do the chemo caps but am not sure if I am even good enough to do that.
How do I find out if there are charity knitting groups in my area?

Punkie · 04-09-2014, 07:59 AM

Many charities will also accept items that are sewn, if that is any easier for you.

Most of the charities pick incredibly simple patterns, so you can have little or no knitting experience and still complete the project. We receive a wide variety of hats, from incredibly simple (just a knit rectangle seamed up the side) to quite complex. They are ALL equally loved and appreciated. You do not need to make anything fancy. For chemo caps, many charity groups will also accept loom-knit items, which can be easier on the arms to make.

A good way to find local chemo cap knitting charities is to either search on revelry under their groups (there is even a search option for groups within a certain number of miles of you) and searching the national headhuggers site.

I wrote a small blog post on charity knitting a few years ago, and included a bunch of links that might help: http://www.hippiemommy.com/2012/02/2...-you-can-help/

Wonder Woman · 04-09-2014, 08:07 AM

One of the knitting groups I'm in knits for http://www.clickforbabies.org/ very year, and most years we pick an additional charity project.
As well, we knit hats for a fundraiser where people take donations to shave their heads for a local group helping people who have cancer.
I also enjoy knitting prayer shawls as I feel led, and passing them around

megbar548 · 04-09-2014, 09:16 AM

I love the idea of charity knitting! How have I never heard of this before?? I knew about charity sewing things, specifically Project Linus. Don't know why it never occurred to me that of course there's similar things for knitting...

Does anybody know if you can knit or crochet blankets for Project Linus?

My daughter received a Linus blanket during her stay for meningitis as a neonate, and thinking about seeing her wrapped up in that warm fuzzy blanket when I came to see her in the PICU still makes me tear up 3 years later.

I've thought about making some of those, but I don't sew. Well, I've tried to sew. It doesn't usually end well...

04-09-2014, 07:38 AM	#1
believer Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,130	Knitting For Peace I got this book free to review from Netgalley and I am not finished reading it yet, but just wow. It is so not what I was expecting. http://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Peace.../dp/1584795336 It has stories of and links to different organizations that either knit items to give to charities or use knitting as a job for women and it is just amazing. I never thought I would be almost in tears from a knitting book. It is really inspiring and makes me wish I could do something helpful like that. Have any of y'all read it or are any of you involved in charitable knitting groups? __________________ Dana INTJ widow of Big Bear, mom to: B. - 16 y.o. dd J.-19yo ds M.- 25 (MIL to) A - 24 2 white cats, 3 dogs http://becauseisaidsothathswhy.blogspot.com/

04-09-2014, 07:47 AM	#2
Punkie Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,092	Re: Knitting For Peace I've read it, and I am involved in several charity knitting groups. I really love charity knitting. I run a local Head Hugger chapter for distributing chemo caps, and I also send bears and have volunteered time with MotherBear. I've donated to other charities in the book (isn't Wool Aid in there? I'm trying to remember who else....) and have had nothing but great experiences. There are some wonderful charity knitting revelry groups, too. __________________ GCM Admin and Moderator in Questions About the Message Board, Drawing Closer, Let's Talk, Weight Management, In the News, and Electronics. Homeschooling mom to 4, certified herbalist, homesteader, and overly ambitious crafter

04-09-2014, 07:59 AM	#4
Punkie Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,092	Re: Knitting For Peace Many charities will also accept items that are sewn, if that is any easier for you. Most of the charities pick incredibly simple patterns, so you can have little or no knitting experience and still complete the project. We receive a wide variety of hats, from incredibly simple (just a knit rectangle seamed up the side) to quite complex. They are ALL equally loved and appreciated. You do not need to make anything fancy. For chemo caps, many charity groups will also accept loom-knit items, which can be easier on the arms to make. A good way to find local chemo cap knitting charities is to either search on revelry under their groups (there is even a search option for groups within a certain number of miles of you) and searching the national headhuggers site. I wrote a small blog post on charity knitting a few years ago, and included a bunch of links that might help: http://www.hippiemommy.com/2012/02/2...-you-can-help/ __________________ GCM Admin and Moderator in Questions About the Message Board, Drawing Closer, Let's Talk, Weight Management, In the News, and Electronics. Homeschooling mom to 4, certified herbalist, homesteader, and overly ambitious crafter

04-09-2014, 08:07 AM	#5
Wonder Woman Deactivated Yep. I'm a 3. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 19,140	Re: Knitting For Peace One of the knitting groups I'm in knits for http://www.clickforbabies.org/ very year, and most years we pick an additional charity project. As well, we knit hats for a fundraiser where people take donations to shave their heads for a local group helping people who have cancer. I also enjoy knitting prayer shawls as I feel led, and passing them around

04-09-2014, 09:16 AM	#6
megbar548 Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 939	Re: Knitting For Peace I love the idea of charity knitting! How have I never heard of this before?? I knew about charity sewing things, specifically Project Linus. Don't know why it never occurred to me that of course there's similar things for knitting... Does anybody know if you can knit or crochet blankets for Project Linus? My daughter received a Linus blanket during her stay for meningitis as a neonate, and thinking about seeing her wrapped up in that warm fuzzy blanket when I came to see her in the PICU still makes me tear up 3 years later. I've thought about making some of those, but I don't sew. Well, I've tried to sew. It doesn't usually end well... __________________ Miriam(INFJ) Wife to Noah mama to my 3 DD's: Kelley 5.5 years Nora 4 years Hazel 1 year still waiting to hold Sophie Grace (2/10) David Jonathan (4/10) and twins Ephraim James (7/12) and Jacob Ebenezer (8/12)

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