Here’s a list, in no particular order, and definitely not exhaustive, of organizations we know of and/or have participated in. Please be sure to head to their respective websites to find more information and their guidelines. Many of them provide suggested patterns and material recommendations, some have required patterns and approved material lists. 

Since our group is based in the United States, our list here leans into where we can help within our own country. We encourage you to web search “crochet charity (your country)” if you are located elsewhere.

If you have an organization you have participated in, let us know! InTheThirdLoop@gmail.com

The CGOA has a great page here to help also: crochet.org/page/CharityDonate 

and another resource page here: allfreecrochet.com/Crochet-for-Charity/Crocheting-for-Charity 

ALSO, there is another organization that helps with the shipping costs for some charities! Please see this link for more the Give Back Box: https://givebackbox.shop/

• Little Pink Houses of Hope – https://www.littlepink.org/who-we-are/
  • Christine collects shawls for annual retreats for breast cancer survivors
• NJ Sharing Network Wrapped in Love Program – https://www.njsharingnetwork.org/wrapped-in-love/
  • Cara Louise sollects shawls and lap blankets for families of organ donors. A variety of sizes for adult sized shawls (60-70 inches for the length or long side of the shawl). For lap blankets, a wide variety of sizes is also accepted: 35” x 35”, 35” x 40”; 34” x 38”; 33” x 41”; 36 x 36, 36” x 42”
• Knitted Knockers (crochet too!) – https://www.knittedknockers.org/
  • Christine and Cara Louise – handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy, patterns and approved materials list on website
• Care Wear – http://carewear.org/
  • knit, crochet, and/or sew items for hospitals & social service agencies
• The Seaman’s Church Institute Christmas at Sea – https://seamenschurch.org/programs-services/christmas-at-sea/
  • Adult Winter Hats, Scarves, and Cowls for maritime workers (Give Back Box participant).
• Project Cool Our Soldiers – https://snappy-tots.com/project-cool-troops/
  • crochet cotton water bottle holders for active service members – May through September
• Beanies For Bravery – https://snappy-tots.com/beanies-for-bravery-sending-hats-to-soldiers/
  • hats for active service members – August through January 
• Knit Your Bit (crochet too!) – https://www.nationalww2museum.org/programs/knit-your-bit
  •  scarves for veterans
• Knit-a-Square (crochet too!) –  https://knit-a-square.com/
  • blankets to children in South Africa
• Crafting Change – https://www.craftingchange.org/
  • numerous different items
• Hugs Through Shrugs – https://hugsthroughshrugs.org/knit-%26-crochet-info
  • supports moms whose children are battling pediatric cancer.  20″ x 60″ knit or crocheted panels
• Crochet For Cancer – https://crochetforcancer.org/
  • chemo caps to cancer centers for patients coping with hair loss
• Binky Patrol – www.binkypatrol.org.
  • homemade blankets for children ages 0 to 18 with chronic or terminal illnesses, who come from bad home situations, or who are experiencing trauma of any kind. Blankets range in size from 36 inches square to twin size. 
• The Snuggles Project – https://snugglesproject.org/
  • Beds, mats, blankets, toys for animals in shelters
• Warmth for Warriors – http://www.warmthforwarriors.com/index.html
  • Hats and Christmas stockings for military personnel
• Knits For Kids (crochet too!) – https://www.knitforkids.org/
  • blankets, caps, mittens, scarves for vulnerable children living in poverty or other difficult situations around the globe
• Pink Slipper Project – https://thepinkslipperproject.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_17.html
  • Slippers (of any color) for women and children living in shelters for victims of domestic violence
• Octopus for a Preemie – https://www.facebook.com/groups/octoforapreemieus/
  • octopuses for NICU babies in the USA.
• Warm Hearts Warm Babies – https://www.warmheartswarmbabies.org/
  • Baby items for premature infants and babies in need in Colorado 
• Operation Gratitude – https://www.operationgratitude.com/volunteer/handmade-with-love/crochet-knit/
  • Scarves and hats for service members (Give Back Box participant).
• Comfort for Critters – https://comfortforcritters.org/about-us
  • Blankets for animals in shelters
• Warm up America – https://warmupamerica.org/
  • knitted and crocheted 7″ by 9″ sections, finished blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, clothing and accessories (Give Back Box participant).
• Project Linus – https://www.projectlinus.org/
  • handmade blankets to children 0-18 in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
• Knots of Love – https://www.knotsoflove.org/
  • Beanies and blankets for children, adults, and veterans going through chemotherapy and babies in neonatal ICU incubators
• Emily’s Hats for Hope Initiative – www.facebook.com/EmilysHatsForHopeInitiative
  • hats, scarves, and blankets to those experiencing homelessness and to the working poor
• Knit The Rainbow (crochet too!) – https://www.knittherainbow.org/
  • winter garments a year for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ Youth (Give Back Box participant).
• SACK Supporting A Community with Kindness  – www.soapsacks.com
  • Soap Sacks for local food pantries, homeless shelters, relief efforts, mission trips, social service agencies and veterans clinics (Give Back Box participant).
• Peyton’s Heart – https://thepeytonheartproject.org/
  • raise global awareness about suicide, bullying, and to help end the stigma surrounding mental health issues, through our campaign of distributing small, knitted and crocheted hearts with inspirational messages
• Loose Ends Project – https://looseends.org/
  • aims to ease grief, create community, and inspire generosity by matching volunteer handwork finishers with projects people have left unfinished due to death or disability.
• Each Stitch Counts – https://www.stitchesbydebbie.com/eachstitchcounts
  • dishcloths from volunteers that we attach to bottles of dish detergent and donate to our local food (Give Back Box participant).
• Salvation Knitters (crochet too!) – https://www.ravelry.com/groups/salvation-knitters–charity
  • Items for needy expectant moms and their babies through Hannah’s House and Shared Pregnancy Women’s Center in Lansing, MI (Give Back Box participant).
• Rachel’s Gift – https://www.rachelsgift.org/
  • blankets for treasured keepsakes to parents whose children were in their arms for only a matter of moments (Give Back Box participant).