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Knitters Needed!
We are currently in between Charity Knitting Drives, but the need for knitted items extends year-round.
Below are three charities that are actively accepting hand knit items.
Please do NOT knit items if you or anyone you have been in contact with is sick. Wait until you feel better please.
Located in Carrollton, Texas, is a national nonprofit organization who delivers hand knitted items to provide warmth and comfort to vulnerable communities. Since 1997, they have provided over 1.5 million handknitted and crocheted blankets and clothing made by volunteers to people in need.
Needs: Adult and child hats, mittens, scarves (6”x60” or 6”x70”), all sizes of blankets, and 7”x9” sections (with tails woven in) which will be sewn into full size blankets by volunteers.
Yarn: Medium weight, 100% acrylic, for easier laundering and less of a chance of allergies.
Recipients: Depending on the need, items are sent to women’s shelters, nursing homes, children’s hospitals, daycare centers, veteran’s homes, churches, AIDS facilities, homeless shelters or American Red Cross chapters.
Mail knitted items to:
Warm Up America!
ATTN: Yarnsgiving
3740 N. Josey Lane STE 126
Carrollton, TX 75007
VCU Health Hospice at Home by BAYADA
Located in Richmond, Virginia is a compassionate care organization dedicated to supporting patients and families during the end-of-life stages. They believe that dignity, comfort, and care are not luxuries, they are essentials.
Needs: They are looking for red, white and blue throw blankets and lap blankets for their veteran’s initiative.
Yarn: There are no yarn or fiber restrictions, as long as it is clean.
Recipients: The blankets will go to patients who are veterans currently on hospice. They have many who are at home, in facilities, and even in the hospital at VCU in Richmond, VA. They will be incorporated into their admissions for new patients, as a comfort item that is very much appreciated during a tough transition.
Mail knitted blankets to:
VCU Health Hospice at Home
Attn: Jo Bell, Volunteer Coordinator
6802 Paragon Place
Suite 230
Richmond, VA 23220
Iris House Cork Cancer Support
Located in Cork, Ireland, has been a safe space since 2012, for anyone impacted by cancer in Cork. They offer more than just services – they offer connection, care, and a community that understands. They are focused on building a supply of comforting handmade pieces for clients undergoing cancer treatment which are always deeply appreciated.
Needs: Full-size or lap blankets, and knitted squares which will be joined by volunteers into larger blankets.
Yarn: No yarn or fiber restrictions, but soft, washable yarns are ideal, especially acrylic or cotton blends that are gentle on sensitive skin and easy to care for.
Recipients: The blankets will go directly to individuals undergoing cancer treatment and their facilities, offering a tangible gesture of care and comfort.
Mail knitted blankets and squares to:
Iris House Cork Cancer Support
26 St. Paul’s Avenue
Off Lavitts Quay
Cork City, Ireland T12W294
Located in Felton, Delaware, this group tries to bring some comfort to those undergoing chemotherapy by providing stylish handmade caps to lift their spirits and keep them warm.
Needs: Adult hats for both men and women in all colors and styles of hats to satisfy a variety of personal tastes.
Yarn: Machine wash/dry yarn only. NO wool or hand-wash only items. Machine washable wool blends should be marked as such to avoid giving them to a patient with an allergy.
Recipients: The hats will go directly to women and men undergoing cancer treatment. Boxes of hats are shipped out to individuals and treatment centers across the U.S.
Mail knitted hats to:
Head Huggers
c/o Robin E. Agar
202 Acorn Forest Drive
Felton, DE 19943
Please fill out the Submission Form for Delaware Head Huggers located on this page and include it with your hats.
Thank you to each knitter who is able to knit something for those in need!
Our next drive will begin Fall 2026.