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Charity Knitting

Knitting for others, or charity knitting, has [been] recorded [throughout the] history [of] the United States as far back as the Revolutionary War. [It] is a way to share a skill and [also] supply a need. Today the reference of charity knitting encompasses knitting, crochet and sewing. Knitters donate their skill to a cause and many times they also donate their own supplies. There are some originations that offer yarns and findings in exchange for finished goods but they are not the norm.

Many charity knitting organizations have set guidelines and patterns that need to be followed while others only ask for certain items, such as hats or socks. People who wish to participate in charity knitting can do so in their own home or there are groups that knit together on charity items. Charity knitting is accepted for soldiers, the homeless, babies, children, teens, animals, the ill, those in need, and if you are not prone to tears you can even knit burial outfits for babies who have died in the hospital. It’s the purpose and the ability to share a talent that has kept charity knitting alive.

Gardner, Marilyn. “Charity Knitters Stitch Up The World”. The Christian Science Monitor. Nov. 02, 2006. July 10, 2008. [.]

["]Knitting for Charity["]. The Daily Knitter. 2007. July 8, 2008. [.]

“Knitting for Charity: Fun, Easy and Gratifying”. KnittingForCharity.com. 2008. 10 July 2008. [.]

["]Preemie Baby Patterns["]. Bev’s Country Cottage. 2007. July 8, 2008. [.]

Reilly, Emma. “Knitters Spread the Warmth”. Toronto Star. Living Section (22 Nov. 2007): p6. 10 July 2008. [.]