Charity Knitting
Knitters and fiber artists are incredibly generous with their time and talents. The AKG supports various non-profits that benefit residents in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Our Charities
Georgia Center for Child Advocacy
This is a longstanding program with the AKG. The GA Center for Child Advocacy is seeking knit and crochet sweaters for the Build-a-Bears that they give to each child in crisis who comes to the center.
Guidelines:
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Please knit and crochet sweaters to fit a 15-18” tall bear. Any yarn fiber is fine, however, the items should be new (odorless/clean).
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Feel free to attach a tag with your name and/or the knitting guild’s name if you choose.
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Donations of NEW 15-18” bears are always appreciated. Our Outreach Chair attends every meeting to collect donations.
Remember - if you are purchasing bears or other stuffed animals for the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy, please purchase NEW stuffed animals and bring them to a monthly meeting.
Suggested Patterns:
Kaia Babydolly (Dress) by Rachel Evans (Ravelry)
!8" Doll Summer Fun Ensemble by Caroline Hegwer (Ravelry)
Northside Hospital
The AKG provides knitted items for the nursery and cancer patients. but there are very specific guidelines for the items they accept.
Special Care Nurseries: There is a need for full-term baby hats (12” around by 5”-5.5” long) and blankets (19”x21” or 20”x24”). The baby blankets and baby hats are placed into a care package that goes home with each mom and baby once the baby is ready to leave the hospital.
Guidelines:
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Use any patterns you prefer but avoid adding choking hazards such as pom poms, tassels, buttons, or any other embellishments that can come off and cause a problem.
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Use soft, acrylic baby yarn (avoid using yarn with wool or anything itchy or fuzzy).
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Any color yarn is great except for yellow. A solid yellow hat or blanket makes the baby look jaundiced. Some accents of yellow are ok.
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No need to wash the items unless there’s a smoker or pets in the house.
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Please put your baby hats and blankets in a plastic bag with a note inside indicating your name, the Atlanta Knitting Guild, and how much time it took to make your items.
Suggested Patterns:
Baby Hat with Top Knot by Julie Taylor (Ravelry)
Ribster Hats - Baby by Marianna Mel (Ravelry)
Super Soft Merino Hats for Everyone by Purl Soho (Ravelry)
Cancer Patients: We also donate hats/caps to Northside’s adult & child cancer/chemo patients.
Guidelines:
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Use soft yarn/avoid wool and other scratchy fibers.
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Any pattern and color is fine.
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Please put your hats in a plastic bag with a note inside indicating your name, the Atlanta Knitting Guild, and how much time it took to make your hat(s).
Suggested Patterns:
Easy Ribbed Chemo Cap by Plymouth Yarns (Ravelry)
Waves of Hope Chemo Cap by Robin Celli (Ravelry)
Other Groups
If you want other knitters to know how to support an organization you care about with knitted items, email information including the nonprofits' name, mission, website and the type of knitted items they collect with any requirements, and we'll get the word out. Please email information to outreach@atlantaknittingguild.org.
Past Donations
Looking to get inspired? Have a look at some of our past donations and charity knitting efforts!
