I only have 1 grandchild, a little boy who I absolutely adore! I can only knit so many hats for him before my daughter is rolling her eyes and tsking at me. I enjoy making hats, so what do I do with these hats that have no babies attached to them? Donate Them!!
This is a great reason to get your girlfriends together every week or even once a month. You can even teach each other at these get-togethers. If that's not your cup of tea, you can knit and donate on your own. Either way, its an act of kindness; and kindness will not only raise the spirits of the receiver, it changes raises the spirits of the giver.
Kindness, have you ever really thought about kindness? It's amazing how a random act of kindness changes a moment in time, changes a mood, can change a life. I try hard to be a kind person; the more I try, the more joy I experience in my every day life.
If you decide to donate your knit goods, I encourage you to check out your local hospitals and community schools. They may accept donations for patients and students. Neonatal hospitals usually accept preemie and newborn knit hats. Elementary Schools usually accept hats, scarves, and mittens for their students; kids lose those items all the time during the winter months.
Knots of Love accepts knit caps for patients who struggle with hair loss due to medical treatment. They are distributed free of charge to hospitals and treatment centers throughout the country. Also, Knots of Love accepts Neonatal blankets fragile babies surviving in incubators.
Knit For Kids accepts knit blankets, baby caps, and sweaters for children living in poverty. Its a chance at better health, protection and warmth.
Warmth For Warriors accepts knit hats for active soldiers and lap blankets for our veterans. These are greatly appreciated and are great reminders that we respect them and their sacrifices.
Please check with each donation program. They all have certain requirements and patterns.
I would love to see some pics of your donations!! And stop by and see my creations in my shop!!
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