Crochet Service projects are a great way to help others and it is the season to think of others. If you are unable to get out, you crochet or knit then there are many things you make to help others.
Here is my list, it isn’t everything that is out there in the crochet or knitting universe but it will get you started.
-  http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/Little-Hats-Big-Hearts-Texas_UCM_477107_SubHomePage.jsp baby hats for heart patients
- http://www.projectlinus.org/ Â They accept blankets for children.
- http://www.warmupamerica.org/ They accept knit or crochet squares.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiUC0iDQtkA Sleeping mats for the homeless out of plastic bags
You can also check the Crochet Guild of America for their list of crochet for charity. http://www.crochet.org/
If these don’t have a chapter or donation center in your area, I am sure that there are local charities that will be glad for you to help. The local homeless shelters will be happy to accept scarves and hats for their donations. Women’s shelters will often accept donations of slippers, hats, and blankets. Local hospitals may accept premie hats, and blankets. You do need to be sure and contact them before you start. They may have rules on what they can accept or the type of yarns used. Our local women’s shelter will only accept donations of blankets if they have enough for everyone currently in the shelter. Be wise and make sure that they can actually use what you are wanting to create.
There are so many different ways that your stitching can warm and comfort others. Don’t get discouraged thinking that you can’t help others. Blankets and yarn items have been used for comfort for years. Keep up the good work!
Talk to you later,
Karen