Tips for Donating:
- Yarn Requirements: Many charities, such as Knots of Love, require soft, washable acrylic yarns (e.g., Caron Simply Soft).
- Cleanliness: Ensure all items are clean, finished, and free of smoke or pet odors.
- Guidelines: Check specific websites for current needs, as some may have restrictions on colors or sizes.
Top Charities for Baby Items:
- Knots of Love: Focuses on blankets for newborns in the NICU and beanies for cancer patients. They have specific, approved yarn lists.
- Warm Up America!: Accepts blankets, clothing, and hats. They also accept 7″ x 9″ squares to be assembled into blankets.
- Project Linus: Specializes in creating handmade blankets for children in hospitals or in need.
- Care Wear: Provides handmade baby items specifically to hospitals for infants and children.
- Stitches from the Heart: Collects knitted/crocheted hats, blankets, and booties for NICU babies.
- Bundles of Love: (Minnesota-based) Accepts newborn-sized hats, booties, sweaters, and blankets to assist families in need.
- The Preemie Project: Accepts booties, bonnets, and blankets for premature babies.
- Threads of Love: Provides clothing and blankets for premature and sick infants. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]