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Knit or Crochet a Garment, then Donate!

https://www.knittherainbow.org/get-involved

Duration

3 - 4+ hrs

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How Often Is This Offered?

Seasonally (Spring, Fall, Winter)

Age Range

  • 3rd - 5th
  • 6th - 8th
  • High School

Help Required

Adult

Description

We need your help to craft thousands of handmade knit and crochet winter garments. If you know how to knit or crochet or know someone who can teach you, all you have to do is craft whatever kind of garment you would like! Some examples of things we usually get are: scarves, beanies, socks, gloves, mittens, fingerless gloves, ear warmers, and sweaters. 

What's Needed To Complete

Keep in mind that we only accept handmade and unworn winter garments for distribution. If you need help picking a pattern, visit our website for some free patterns!

Special Requirements

None

How It Makes A Difference

This activity is the main program at Knit the Rainbow. We use the donated garments to provide essential warmth to houseless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth around the country. 

Where to Serve

From Home/Anywhere*

Instructions

Craft as many garments as you'd like. Optional: Take pictures of your crafts and post to social, tagging us. Once you have an item or collection of items, you can mail them (between the months of September-March) to Knit the Rainbow, 456 W 167th St. Apt 1D, New York, NY 10032 For those of you who have a number of items, you can opt to o ship them to us for only $15 per box through our partnership with https://givebackbox.shop/collections/lgbtq/products/knit-the-rainbow-shipping-labelGive Back Box. Please let us know you learned about us through Create the Change® ® ® ®. Craft some more!

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