Have you knitted for your children? Your friend’s children? Your friend’s children’s children? Knitting baby clothes is quick and rewarding but sometimes there are only so many babies I could find to knit for so after some searching I found out about charity knitting for premature babies.

Do you want to knit for a good cause? Whether you are nutty about knitting or an eager novice with your needles paused there are lots of charities to choose from. If you are a knitter then knitting for charity can definitely be fun, but it can also be one of the most satisfying things you'll ever do.

Wondering where to start? Is there a need? Yes there is!

There are lots of ways that you can click your knitting needles for a good cause. The information here will help you start charity knitting for prem babies. There is something sweet about knitting a tiny item for the tiniest of babies. Not only are you providing a personal gift for someone who desperately needs it, but also baby clothes are quick and easy to make! So it's satisfying in more ways than one. Even if you're a beginner this is a project you can start and see through right to the end. Read on for some great general advice on charity knitting for prem babies and some details of specific charities you can have a look at before you decide who to get knitting for.

Operation Christmas Child

As Christmas creeps, or rather rushes ever closer some of you may be planning to do some Christmas charity knitting. I love filling shoe boxes for Operation Christmas child, and my son likes to help too. The link will take you to some simple and fun patterns for items that can be knitted and included in the boxes. Do remember that non CE marked stuffed toys can not be included, but the puppets are a lovely alternative.

charities

I have been reading some discussions about a charity mentioned in this blog called preemies uk. I do not know the details but urge everyone to check the charities registration before sending wool or garments. Thanks.