Have you ever made a crochet prayer shawl? I’m not sure what the origin of prayer shawls is, but these comfort shawls are made for people going through difficult times, including medical treatment, mourning, and other crises. This post contains affiliate links. Yarn for the sample was generously provided by Red Heart Yarns. Shawl photos … Read more
I first learned about Project Night Night back in 2013 when it was the featured charity for Crochetville’s A Tour Through Crochet Country blog tour for National Crochet Month. A few months back, I had the chance to interview Jessica Silverman Bryan from Project Night Night about the great work this charity is doing to … Read more
Since this summer, I’ve been writing a monthly guest post on charity crochet for Oombawka Design Crochet. The Drawstring Beanie with Yarrow Flower pattern was originally published as one of those posts, and I’ve updated the pattern to include four additional sizes. This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to … Read more
This simple crochet pattern for a mitered square pet blanket can be adjusted to the perfect size for your furry friend or to donate to an animal shelter. This post contains affiliate links. The yarn for the sample was generously provided by Lion Brand. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you may … Read more
Today is International Day of Charity. This annual event was first established by the United Nations in 2012. The date was selected in honor of the passing of Noble Peace Prize winner, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who devoted her life to helping others. The UN invites everyone to commemorate the day by encouraging charity and … Read more