Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. This page is dedicated to our partnership with Embracing the ICU. Embracing the ICU 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Embracing the ICU is a 501c3 nonprofit. They are a team of parents that have walked the journey and continue to do so. Whether it's been for weeks, months or for some years in the ICU (NICU/PICU/CICU). They understand the stories, the strains, the sorrow, and strength these parents have; and are there to bring support in areas that they felt were missed in their journeys. They have a 4 pronged mission: Holiday's at the Hospital, Possible Bags, Parent to Parent, and Tribe Vibe. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed NICU Octopus Crochet 0 0 project must-knows We will be helping Embracing the ICU with one aspect of their "Possible Bags". They have asked Crafting Change to help make an Octopus to put in each bag for the babies in the ICU. These are not toys, these are medical devices placed in incubators. Fiber Arts Advisor Robyn Peters has drafted our approved pattern and with our Project Overview Sheet this gives you all the guidelines you need to craft a safe Octopus for the NICU. Our Crafting Change guidelines for yarn choices and our tips and tricks for completing this project are all listed on the Project Overview Sheet, be sure to read this first before beginning to craft this project to ensure your final product is up to the standards needed for these items that will go into an incubator. This project is not for beginning crocheters. We have an approved yarn list and only one approved pattern. Please adhere to our guidelines so your octopus is accepted by the receiving NICU. Before you begin this project, please read this FAQ. Must Knows approved patterns NICU Octopus Patterns nicu octopus Octopus Crochet The Crafting Change NICU Octopus The Crafting Change NICU Octopus Pattern by Robyn Peters PATTERN Crochet The Crafting Change NICU Octopus (DK Yarn) The NICU Octopus made with DK weight yarn! PATTERN shipping guidelines Please ship whenever you like. They are accepting these on an ongoing basis, year-round. Please consider checking shipping rates on Pirate Ship (pirateship.com) to get a better rate than at the retail counter. Ship via US Postal Service only NEW ADDRESS EFFECTIVE JANUARY !, 2024! Embracing the ICU PO Box 815 Omaha, NE 68101 Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. This page is for our partnership with Nashville Launch Pad. Nashville Launch Pad 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About The mission of Nashville Launch Pad is to create a network of temporary, safer, street-free sleeping shelters for unhoused young adults which are open and affirming to LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. The have 3 main programs: Emergency Shelter - up to 25 young adults in congregate shelter in local churches nightly from Nov 1 - March 31 Independent-Supported Living Program (ISLP)- up to 6 LGBTQ+ young adults supported in an apartment space Mobile Housing Navigation Center - up to 15 beds available through the Coordinated Care Entry system in partnership with Community Care Fellowship what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Quilt Twin Size Sew Only 12 8 project must-knows We are crafting for "Young Adults" this is ages 18-24. For 2 of their programs, The Independent Supported Living Program (up to a 6 Month stay) and the Mobile Housing Navigation Center (up to a 120 Day stay), the young adults have the opportunity to stay for longer periods of time and settle down while they look for permanent housing, educational opportunity and jobs. We will be helping the young adults in these 2 programs with blankets and pillowcases to make them feel more at home during this transition. CRITICAL INFORMATION: We have been asked to not use "Pride" themed fabric or fabric that in anyway would identify the owner of the items as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is important to remember that these young adults are in a very vulnerable situation often having been displaced from their home due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Twin Size Quilts They are looking for approximately 12 Twin Size Quilts per year. If you have any interest in constructing some truly lovely, warm, twin size quilts that residents of their Independent Supported Living Program could come home to, they would love that. Size: 70"x90" Fabric Restrictions: Avoid using fabrics that depict weapons, drugs, alcohol, or themes related to pride, rainbows, or any symbols that could "out" someone as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Fabric: Cotton & Batting Technique: Sewn Only Winter Collection Begins Again September 1, 2025 Winter Items For unsheltered LGBTQIA+ young adults in Nashville, please follow these guidelines: Accepted Items: We are looking for hats and gloves/mittens/fingerless gloves. Technique: Sewn, knitted, or crocheted. Color Preferences: Use subdued colors such as browns, blacks, navy blue, forest greens, etc. These colors help the young adults blend into their surroundings and feel safe. Fabric and Yarn Restrictions: Use washable wool or high-quality acrylic. Use colors that will help folks blend in. Quality: Ensure your items are well-crafted and durable, providing warmth and comfort throughout the winter months. Must Knows approved patterns Sewn Quilts/Blankets Patterns blankets Sewn:blankets Sew Crafting Change Potato Chip Quilt YouTube Short A quick video of how to make the potato chip quilt! Pattern Sew Patriotic Log Cabin Square Quilt As You Go A challenging and lovely quilt that will be adored. Designed patriotic, but you can easily swap out the colors for any charity partner. Pattern Sew Crafting Change Flip & Sew Lapghan This lapghan quilts itself as you go! Pattern Sew Rag Quilt Guide How to make a rag quilt the ultimate guide with step by step pictures. Pattern Sew Crafting Change Wavy Potato Chip Quilt Another great way to use potato chips! Can easily adapt for multiple colors as well! Pattern Sew Flip N Sew Lapghan Video Tutorials Flip n' Sew Lapghan Video Tutorial Playlist containing all 3 videos Pattern Sew Crafting Change Rag Quilt Helpful Files This file contains several helpful resources created by Crafting Change for making rag quilts! Pattern Sew Rag Quilt Zoom Class Rag Quilt Zoom Room Class with Crafting Change Pattern Sew Crafting Change Potato Chip Quilt The basic potoato chip quilt 1-sheet instructions and lay out Pattern Sew How To Bind A Quilt A great technique for binding blankets or potholders! Pattern Sew Quilt As You Go This quilt as you go method just needs some strips! Pattern Sew Rag Quilt Supplement Fabric choices and quilt math included in this Crafting Change supplement. Pattern shipping guidelines They do ask that you try to bundle your items into the fewest shipments possible as they use a partner church to collect their donations for them. Please do not ship any winter items until after 9/1/25. First Lutheran Church c/o Nashville Launch Pad 113 8th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Every Day Action 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care sli p & tally your donation this is how it works About We are proud to support Every Day Action in North Hollywood, CA. Every Day Action was created and founded by Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu, two Directors Guild of America Assistant Directors hoping to change the way Hollywood sees food waste. Both women, having worked over 10 years on sets, have continually asked why the leftover gourmet food from catering is thrown out and not donated. Now, this 501(c)3 organization takes perceived waste and redistributes it to the homeless throughout the Los Angeles area. Working closely with Film & Television sets, they take food that would have been thrown away and redistribute it directly to those in need in homeless camps and community fridges throughout the region. Hillary Cohen challenges everyone to ask yourself, "What did you do today to help your community or someone in need?" what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Bags (Upcycled Feed Bags) Sew 50 26 Beanie Hats (Winter Hats) Sew/Knit/Crochet/Loom 100 81 project must-knows Please always check their current needs list above to see what they are collecting as of today. Their "today's needs" change quarterly. We are partnered with Every Day Action to provide them bags for the Personal Care Kits they put together to distribute to the homeless encampments in the LA area they serve. These kits contain essential personal care items like toothpaste, socks, toothbrushes, combs, feminine hygiene products, soap sacks, and other essentials. We have 4 bag options: 1) Up-cycled Feed bags - Using the model of Every Day Action and taking perceived waste and redistributing it: Our primary bag patterns is an up-cycled bag that reclaims dog food or feed bags and transforms them in to reusable tote bags! We have videos below, here is the basic supply list and how to prep them for sewing: Materials: Feed bags (made of tarp-like plastic) Washing machine Tide with Oxyclean, Oxyclean, or baking soda Strong thread (Bonded UV thread recommended) Heavy Duty/All Purpose Polyester ok. Prepare the bags: Cut off the top and bottom of the bag, do not cut down the sides. Remove any remaining crumbs and food debris Clean the feed bags: Fill your washing machine tub as full as possible Y ou may have to override your tub's settings to ensure the tank is full Use Tide with Oxyclean, or Oxyclean or Baking Soda with your detergent Avoid harsh chemicals like Borax or bleach. Hang the bags to dry and i f there's still odor or oil, rewash Tips: If a bag doesn't survive the washing process, it wouldn't have survived as a bag for our partner. Toss it and be glad you didn't sew something that wouldn't last! To clean a large number of bags or to involve kids, consider using a kiddie pool outside to wash them. Fill it with water, add dish soap and scrub the bags. Rinse thoroughly and hang. By following these steps, you can transform old feed bags into durable and eco-friendly reusable bags to distribute with hygiene supplies to people experiencing homelessness. 2) Tote Bag from a Large Tarp - You can create tote bags that are functional, reusable and very sturdy using a tarp from the hardware store! A camo or dark one is preferred. 3) Large Heavy Duty Tote Bags - You can use our patterns for the Super Tote or similar pattern and create a large heavy duty bag. See the list under backpacks for fabric to use. 4) Adult sized drawstring backpacks - Sewn drawstring backpacks are a great option as they pull close and keep items from getting lost. Our neighbors who are unsheltered need bags that are strong and weather resistant. Please use darker colors so they are less likely to show dirt and and stand out, which can be important for safety. Great fabrics for this project are: 5) Soap Sacks - Knit/Crochet soap sacks will be placed in hygiene bags. 6) Warm Winter Hats- Collecting beanies year round to distribute September 15th through January 30th. Items are only for unsheltered adults and will be skewed 70/30 male. Please use darker colors to hide dirt and not stand out, which can be important for safety. Hats: Knit/Crochet or single layer fleece "Beanies" are okay here as the cold winters are not harsh like some climates. Upholstery Waterproof Canvas Denim Duck cloth Ripstop Nylon Polyester Twill Sailcloth approved patterns Up-cycled Feed Bags Backpacks & Totes Soap Sacks Winter Hats Must Knows Patterns up-cycled feed bag and camo-tarp totes Bags Sew Tote from a Camo Tarp A fun new way to make a tote bag from a large tarp from a hardware store! PATTERN Sew Feed Bag Tutorial (Assembly Line) This video shows how to make the totes in an assembly line fashion. PATTERN Sew Feed Bag Tutorial The best video on how to make a feed bag into a tote! PATTERN backpacks and tote bags backpack Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Project Overview Project Overview Sheet & PATTERN for ADULT drawstring backpack PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. PATTERN Sew Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Video Tutorial Video tutorial for our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Class Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Video with Kathy Lawrence PATTERN soap sacks SoapSacks Crochet BLOOMS Soap Sack A fun variation showcasing lovely tulips. The color change might be a bit time consuming, but not too bad for the effect! PATTERN Crochet Hear Me Roar Soap Sack by Melanie This adorable dino soap sack pattern was created by Melanie Shovelski. It will make washing up so much more fun! PATTERN Crochet Major Stitches Soap Sack Lovely military themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski PATTERN All Craft Types Soap Sack Resources Resources from S.A.C.K. including many crochet and knit patterns. PATTERN Crochet Knotty Soap Sack This sack is easy to make and has a fun new type of handle! PATTERN Crochet Crafting Change Sudsy Soap Sack by Denise Smith This fun soap sack uses the Herringbone Half Double Crochet to give it a great textured look. Designed for Crafting Change by Craftivist Denise Smith PATTERN Crochet Soap Sack Video Tutorial Crochet a soap sack with Melanie Shovelski PATTERN Crochet Granny Square Soap Sack Granny Square Pattern designed by Melanie Shovelski PATTERN Crochet Kitty Sack This adorable kitty cat soap sack is cute all year round, but especially during the Fall! PATTERN Crochet Lil Ripples Soap Sack This super cute sack uses the sedge stitch. PATTERN Knit Knit Soap Sacks A folder full of different knit soap sack patterns PATTERN Crochet Splish Splash Soap Sack This mermaid themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski is easy and fun! PATTERN WINTER HATS winter hats Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Shipping shipping guidelines We are no longer collecting EDA donations at CCHQ Please ship to them directly in California. Every Day Action accepts shipping whenever you complete your donations. they make kits approximately 4 times a year so it is okay to save up what you are making and ship occasionally. Please include a care slip and be sure to write the date on it. Every Day Action can only accept USPS at this time because they only have a post office box. Ship via United States Postal Service (USPS) to: Every Day Action PO Bo x 5591 North Hollywood, CA 91616 TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Find out what we are doing with Cascade Health in Eugene/Springfield, OR. Cascade Health (Pete Moore Hospice House) 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 0 2 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works Section1 Cascade Health is a local, nonprofit health care organization founded to fill the unmet health needs and make life better for those we have the privilege to serve in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. Services Offered: Hospice, Palliative Care, Physical Therapy, Counseling, Diabetes & Nutrition, Travel Health, Occupational Health . Our people are caring, qualified professionals. Our programs are innovative, patient-centered and focused on outcomes. Together, we touch lives and create a stronger, healthier community. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Quilts-Patriotic Sew Only 25 2 Quilts Sew Only 250 225 project must-knows Please do not send them anything they do not currently show as needed. Please no glitter or sparkles in your fabric. SEWN QUILTS ONLY 1) Quilts (Lapghans)- (Sewn) Fabrics for any patient to offer comfort in Hospice. These will be used during care and placed over them for walk-out then presented to the family to take home. A variety of fabrics for all genders and interests are appreciated. Nurses pick out just the right quilt for the right patient. Approximate Lapghan size 36"x48" to 45"x60"; perfect for folks resting in bed or sitting in a chair. Styles such as Quilts with batting, rag quilts, fleece/flannel/cotton blankets as long as they are special and will make an impact for the family. 2) Patriotic Lapghans for Veterans-Our goal is that every Veteran entering Hospice receives a patriotic quilt Red, white and blue fabric ~ Patriotic colors, Army/Navy/Marines/Air Force fabric. Patriotic panels. As of 3/12/24 They are not taking knit and crochet. They may resuming taking these later. Check Nashville Launch Pad or The Remissionaries for current need or hold on to it. not taking no-sew Approximate Lapghan size 36"x48" to 45"x60"; perfect for folks resting in bed or sitting in a chair. All styles such as Quilts, rag quilts, fleece/flannel/cotton blankets as long as they are special and will make an impact for the family. Want a free quilt kit? Thanks to a generous Grant from Hearts For Hospice we have supplies available for making quilts for Cascade Health. To receive fabric from this grant, a donation history with us is required, so please ensure you have made and tallied donations in some other way prior to your request. 🇺🇸 Items for Veterans- When you tally your item, please indicate on the tally sheet that it is an item for a Veteran so we can keep track of how many Veteran themed items they have received. Thank you. Must Knows Patterns suggested patterns Quilts/Blankets blankets Blankets Sew Crafting Change Potato Chip Quilt The basic potoato chip quilt 1-sheet instructions and lay out Read More Sew Quilt As You Go This quilt as you go method just needs some strips! Read More Sew Crafting Change Wheelchair Warmer with Pocket It's easy to make a wheelchair blanket with a pocket in a variety of fabrics! Read More Sew Easy Sewn Blanket Techniques with Martha Richmond Video Tutorial with Craftivist Martha Richmond showing a variety of simple techniques to quickly sew up and bind off blankets for charity! Read More Sew Crafting Change Rag Quilt Helpful Files This file contains several helpful resources created by Crafting Change for making rag quilts! Read More Sew Rag Quilt Supplement Fabric choices and quilt math included in this Crafting Change supplement. Read More Sew Crafting Change Flip & Sew Lapghan This lapghan quilts itself as you go! Read More Sew Crafting Change Potato Chip Quilt YouTube Short A quick video of how to make the potato chip quilt! Read More Sew Patriotic Log Cabin Square Quilt As You Go A challenging and lovely quilt that will be adored. Designed patriotic, but you can easily swap out the colors for any charity partner. Read More Sew Blanket Sizing Chart Blanket Sizing Chart Read More Sew Rag Quilt DIY Tutorial Nice guide with options for block sizing. Read More Sew Rag Quilt Zoom Class Rag Quilt Zoom Room Class with Crafting Change Read More Sew Flip N Sew Lapghan Video Tutorials Flip n' Sew Lapghan Video Tutorial Playlist containing all 3 videos Read More Sew Crafting Change Wavy Potato Chip Quilt Another great way to use potato chips! Can easily adapt for multiple colors as well! Read More Sew How To Bind A Quilt A great technique for binding blankets or potholders! Read More Sew Machine Binding Your Blanket How to machine bind a blanket Read More Sew Rag Quilt Guide How to make a rag quilt the ultimate guide with step by step pictures. Read More shipping guidelines Items for all programs at Cascade Health will be shipped directly to them at their main office. Please ensure you put a Care Slip in with your donations so they know who they are from, what is included and materials used. Please send your donations via USPS/FedEx/UPS to: Cascade Health Attention: Preeti Yonjon Feist 2650 Suzanne Way, Suite 200 Eugene, Oregon 97408 If you have lots of large items you are welcome to use a Give Back Box label and send to CCHQ along with any other items you have coming to HQ. We will have a delivery to them in person at least once per month from local Craftivists. ShippingN TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Mental Health Resource Center 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Mental Health Resource Center provides a wide range of behavioral health services for adults, adolescents, children and families. During 2020, MHRC provided services to more than 10,000 people. MHRC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation based in Florida that provides a wide range of behavioral health and social services to the community. Included in MHRC’s service array are 24-hour emergency services; inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults; and numerous outpatient services, including medication management, case management, counseling, supported housing, psychosocial rehabilitation, two programs for the homeless, and a therapeutic family program. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Backpacks (Adults) Sew 100 78 Bags (Adults) Sew 150 91 Bags (Kids) Sew 150 0 Blankets (Adults) Sew 100 93 Blankets (Kids & Teen) Sew 100 48 Fiddlers Sew 150 0 project must-knows MHRC Admission Statistics Adults: Approximately 200 per month Children: Approximately 90 per month How We Are Helping Fiddlers These are small, hand-held pillows with a small item placed inside. They are used during inpatient therapy sessions to help children engage and participate more effectively. Blankets We create sewn blankets for both children and adults in the inpatient units. These blankets offer comfort to children dealing with mental health issues away from their families or foster homes, and serve as incentives for cooperation and participation. For adults, the blankets provide comfort during their stay. Note: Only sewn blankets are permitted; knit or crochet items are not allowed. Tote Bags & Backpacks Tote Bags: Provided to adults and children upon discharge from inpatient care, offering a dignified way to carry their belongings. Backpacks: Given to adults in the street outreach outpatient program after they attend three appointments, these bags offer long-term utility and dignit y. Warm Winter Items (Seasonal: November - February) For Adults who are unsheltered as part of their outreach program Hats, earwarmers/headbands, scarves, and gloves/mittens (full or fingerless). Material Requirements: Adult items: Fleece, flannel, or yarn. Must Knows suggested patterns Fiddlers Blankets Bags & Backpacks Winter - Fleece Winter - Yarn Patterns fiddlers Sew Crafting Change Fiddlers These little pillows will help kids in therapy focus their attention. PATTERN fiddler BLANKETS blankets Sew Project Overview Sheet Project Overview Sheet for Lapghans & Blankets for MHRC Pattern Sew Self Binding Blankets Simple technique for a beautiful blanket Pattern Sew Binding A Blanket with Martha Richmond How to bind a blanket with Martha from Crafting Change Pattern Sew Receiving Blanket Tutorial This technique is stellar, you will need to modify the blanket size for this project. Pattern Sew Quilt As You Go This quilt as you go method just needs some strips! Pattern totes and backpacks Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! Patttern Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. Patttern Sew Crafting Change Taco Tote - Scrappy Make our Taco Tote using scraps from your previous taco totes or other projects! Patttern Sew Earth Day Jean Tote Easy reusable tote up-cycled from an old pair of jeans Patttern Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Video Tutorial Video tutorial for our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! Patttern Sew Crafting Change Taco Tote This cute easy to sew tote bag is designed after the popular Burrito Pillowcase. Patttern Sew DIY Simple Jean Tote Video tutorial for simple jean tote bag Patttern Sew Easy Canvas Tote Bag with Pocket Super easy tote bag made from a canvas painting tarp! Patttern Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. Patttern Sew Crafting Change Taco Tote - Grande This is a larger version of the crazy popular Crafting Change Taco Tote. It is crafted identically, but with larger cuts of fabric! Patttern Sew DIY Tote-Beginner Basic lined beginner friendly tote bag Patttern Sew Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! Patttern BAGS Sew Unlined Drawstring Backpack Video Tutorial and Pattern for the unlined drawstring backpack PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Class Adult Drawstring Backpack Quick Video with Kathy Lawrence PATTERN Sew Adult Drawstring Backpack Project Overview Project Overview Sheet & PATTERN for ADULT drawstring backpack PATTERN winter fleece Sew Fleece Ear Warmer Headband Simple fleece ear warmer headband modified from original pattern to hide the back seam to make it more comfortable for the wearer! PATTERN Sew Ear Warmer with Contrasting Binding Modification of original pattern to add this cute contrasting binding and hidden back seam! PATTERN Sew Quick Sew Video Tutorial For Fleece Fingerless Gloves Quick Sew Video Tutorial For Fleece Fingerless Gloves PATTERN Sew Easy Fleece Mittens by Charmed by Ashley Super easy single layer fleece mitten pattern in adult sizes PATTERN Sew Easy Fleece Hat Pattern Easy sewn fleece hat pattern PATTERN Sew Making Balaclavas for Kids or Adults Super warm winter item that fully covers the head! PATTERN Sew Fleece Hat with Flaps Video Video Tutorial for the fleece hat with flap pattern PATTERN Sew DIY Infinity Scarf An amazingly easy tutorial to cut 2 infinity scarves out of 2 yards of flannel! PATTERN Sew Tips & Tricks for Working with Fleece Watch this if you are new to working with fleece or looking for great tips or tricks to make it easier! PATTERN Sew Fleece Ear Warmer with Bow Styling Super easy headband with a bow detail PATTERN Sew Fleece Headband with Front Knot Easy fleece headband with cute knot up front! PATTERN Sew Easy Fleece Mittens by Charmed by Ashley Video Easy single layer Adult fleece mittens video tutorial PATTERN Sew Fleece Mitten Pattern Tutorial (link to download FREE pattern on this page). Super easy to follow tutorial! SIngle layer adult. PATTERN Sew Fleece 2 Layer Hat Simple 2 layer fleece hat that is reversible for all ages. PATTERN Sew Fleece Hat This easy fleece hat takes just minutes! PATTERN Sew Easy Fleece Hat Video Tutorial Video tutorial for Easy Fleece hat pattern PATTERN Tags Crafting Change Care Tags (Avery) This specially designed care tag will let recipients know what your item is made from and how to take care of it. Print on Avery Perforated Business Cards. PATTERN Sew Fleece Ear Warmer Super simple Ear Warmer, link includes a You Tube video as well as tutorial. PATTERN Sew Mad Cap Hats Best Fingerless Gloves Ever (Fleece) Easy, warm and fun to wear pattern from Mad Cap Hats, Link to .pdf in description of Video PATTERN Sew Fleece 2 Layer Mittens Nice, thick and warm, easy to sew. PATTERN Sew Easy Fleece Mittens for Kids by DIY Crush Multiple sizes, single layer. Pattern Templates can be downloaded in this link! PATTERN Sew Fleece Hat with Flaps Fleece Hat with Flaps pattern PATTERN Sew Fleece Hat With Earflaps Written pattern and YouTube tutorial for a fun fleece hat with earflaps. PATTERN Sew Fleece Neck Gaiter (not a mask) A cozy neck warming tube for any charity requesting a scarf or neck warming device! PATTERN Sew Warm Winter Wear Class Zoom Room Video Kathy Lawrence Zoom Room Class recorded unedited video of winter wear class PATTERN winter yarn Crochet Suzette Stich Ear Warmer This beginner friendly pattern uses only single crochet and double crochet stitches. Includes multiple sizing options and video tutorial. PATTERN Crochet Gender Neutral Ear Warmer This easy to make tube is great for men or a nice gender neutral choice! PATTERN Knit Basic Plain Gloves simple, easy glove pattern for anyone PATTERN Knit Fast & Easy Fingerless Mitts This easy peasy pattern will yield a lovely pair of fingerless mitts in very little time. PATTERN Crochet Super Simple FIngerless Mitts Crocheted in the round, an easy fingerless mitt pattern. PATTERN Knit Mrs. Murdock's Mittens Fun easy mitten pattern for children PATTERN Crochet The CC Beanie This popular beanie is trendy, warm and easy to knit. PATTERN Knit Warp Speed Hat by STASH One hat fits most adults, super fast and easy. Basic ribbing, worked in the round and simple decrease! PATTERN Knit Nice & Knit Beanie Stylish, easy beanie PATTERN Knit Easiest Knit Hat Ever Easy knit unisex hat for any size. Our #1 preferred hat style. Also visit the You Tube Tutorial here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-OYMix6bPI PATTERN Knit How To Knit A Hat For Beginners Great Video Tutorial for beginners! PATTERN Crochet Caron Beginner Beanie This basic beginner beanie is fast and easy for any crocheter! PATTERN Crochet Ribbed Beanie Hat by Melody Crochet Video Tutorial How to crochet a beanie with a ribbed brim PATTERN Knit Skyping All Purpose Beanie This gender neutral option can be made in a variety of sizes. PATTERN Crochet Double Fringe Neck Cowl A super easy and fast, stylish cowl PATTERN Knit Straightforward Cowl Super easy pattern for beginners. Can knit it with your favorite stitch pattern (knit/purl, cables) on the center stitches instead of garter stitch. PATTERN Crochet Amplitude Scarf Knit the Rainbow designer donated pattern! Vertical stripes on a fun and easy scarf with a thick fringe. PATTERN Knit Knit Ear Warmer An easy, beginner project of a basic ear warmer written by Robyn Peters. PATTERN Crochet Thick & Quick Twisted Headband by KAME Crochet Easy for beginners and works up in about 30 minutes. PATTERN Knit Topless Mittens Knit The Rainbow Designer pattern. These fingerless mittens make a quick and low-cost project. PATTERN Knit Cozy Thermal Mitts Textured mitts with an easy to follow pattern PATTERN Knit Simple Textured Mitts (2 Ways) Versatile unisex mittens in a variety of sizes PATTERN Crochet Hands Full Crochet Mittens Beginner easy crochet pattern PATTERN Knit Sunflower Hat Beautiful knit hat in the colors of Ukraine with their national flower PATTERN Crochet Basic Crochet Hat This simple crochet pattern is sure to please your tweens, teens or adult friends who receive it! PATTERN Crochet Basic Hat with Earflap Option Children's hat with optional earflap! PATTERN Knit Traditional Ear Flap Hat An easy ear flap hat PATTERN Crochet Simple Crochet Hat Easy crochet hat for kids with a pompom PATTERN Knit Garter Ear Flap Hat For the adventurous knitter ready to take on a challenge, look at this ear flap pattern in 5 sizes! PATTERN Knit Basic Beginner Hats for the Family Basic hat in 6 sizes! PATTERN Crochet Easiest Crochet Hat Ever Easy unisex for all sizes. This is our preferred crochet hat. It has good stretch, is warm and versatile. PATTERN Knit Neck Thingum This unisex, cozy tube helps fight off the bitter elements. PATTERN Crochet Undulating Cowl Knit The Rainbow Designer donated pattern! This more challenging pattern is good practice at increasing and decreasing stitches! PATTERN Crochet Lion Brand Homespun Fabia Cowl This beginner project is worked back and forth in rows, then sewn together to make a ring. PATTERN Crochet Lion Brand Ribbed Headband Easy ribbed gender neutral headband. PATTERN Crochet Ear Warmers 3 Ways This basic ear warmer pattern has 3 unique finishing techniques! PATTERN Crochet Crafting Change Wristers Easy wristers by Melanie Shovelski done in a rectangle and seamed up the side. PATTERN Crochet Super Simple Fingerless Gloves Quick, easy fun to make with endless color combinations. PATTERN Knit The World's Simplest Mittens Quick and easy mittens to knit up! Beginner friendly. PATTERN Crochet Chunky Crochet Beanie This easy, chunky hat will keep teens toasty this winter! PATTERN Crochet Classic Ribbed Beanie This easy pattern for beginners is a classic ribbed beanie for everyone! PATTERN Knit How I Knit The CC Beanie Great version of the classic CC beanie PATTERN Crochet Basic Hat with a Brim Basic Hat in the round with a brim. PATTERN Crochet Slouchy Beanie Easy slouchy beanie for kids and adults PATTERN Crochet Give It A Whirl Beanie The swirling ridges of this hat will take you just a few hours to complete! PATTERN Crochet Caron Slouchy Beanie A slouch beanie is fun and oh so comfortable! Teens love its casual style to stay warm on cold winter days. PATTERN Knitting Machine Make a 2 Layer Hat on the Addi 2 layer hat with a brim on the Addi Knitting Machine. PATTERN Crochet Seamless Earflap Hat This pattern comes in all sizes Newborn-Adults! PATTERN Knit Mariner's Cowl This fast and easy cowl with 2x2 ribbing will fit any neck! PATTERN Crochet 1-Hour Pull-Over Scarf Super easy beginner pattern! PATTERN yarn Fleece Shipping shipping guidelines They are hap py to take your donations whenever you have them ready to ship: Mental Health Resource Center Attn: Leah Guthrie 10550 Deerwood Park Blvd Ste 600 Jacksonville, FL 32256-2811 Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. This page is for Knit the Rainbow. Knit The Rainbow 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Knit The Rainbow is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in New York City. At least 40% of the homeless youth in New York City identify as LGBTQ+. Knit the Rainbow works to empower and protect these youth by providing them with handmade knit & crochet winter clothing accessories. Knit the Rainbow (KtR) is the first organization of its kind in the United States, providing thousands of hand-made winter garments a year for homeless LGBTQ+ Youth. Our programs are dedicated to giving these youth a warm and fashionable protective layer of clothing that is imperative to their comfort and survival during harsh winter months. what are we crafting? Collection over until Fall 2025 project must-knows COLLECTION OVER! WILL BEGIN COLLECTING ITEMS AGAIN FALL 2025 The following information comes directly from Austin Rivers, Founder of Knit the Rainbow during my 1:1 Zoom with him as well as when he spoke during one of our Sew-A-Thons. LGBTQIA+ youth living on the streets are trying to blend in. They have been thrown out of their homes for their sexuality or gender identity. They don't want a rainbow on their body to further target them on the streets. Colors that both hide dirt and help them blend in keep them safe. COLORS : For safety and no access to washing facility, please use Black Forest Green Dark Purples Dark Blues Darker Grays Browns Camouflage Yarns Verigated Yarns in these color families Fiber Type : Washable wools and acrylic are ideal for this project. What are WE making? We keep a focus on the items they receive the least of from other volunteers. 1. Fingerless Gloves/Wristers 2. Earwarmers/Headbands 3. Cowls/Neck Warmers While our focus is on cowls, fingerless gloves and headbands/earwarmers, KtR is accepting the following items during their winter collection and we hope you will consider sending in any items you have made: Hats Scarves Socks Sweaters Gloves Scoodies Earwarmers+++ Fingerless Gloves+++ Neck Warmers/Cowls+++ +++Our focus this year as these items are the ones they receive the least of from other volunteers. TINY HEARTS: Feel free to include some tiny hearts with your items. DO NOT attach them to your item and do not leave long strings as they attach with a tag gun. You can tally them with us, but we are not adding them as an item we are collecting because we are not encouraging people to send them unless they are already sending donations of winter items. Must Knows suggested patterns Fingerless Gloves/Mittens Beanies/Hats Earwarmers-Headbands cowls-scarves-scoodies Patterns cowls - scarves - scoodies Cowls Crochet Double Fringe Cowl This is a super easy cowl that you can make quickly Pattern Crochet Lion Brand Homespun Fabia Cowl This beginner project is worked back and forth in rows, then sewn together to make a ring. Pattern Crochet Undulating Cowl Knit The Rainbow Designer donated pattern! This more challenging pattern is good practice at increasing and decreasing stitches! Pattern Knit Neck Thingum This unisex, cozy tube helps fight off the bitter elements. Pattern All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarns Our recommended and tested yarns for our partner projects! Pattern Crochet 1-Hour Pull-Over Scarf Super easy beginner pattern! Pattern Knit Straightforward Cowl Super easy pattern for beginners. Can knit it with your favorite stitch pattern (knit/purl, cables) on the center stitches instead of garter stitch. Pattern Crochet Kodiak Hooded Pocket Scarf This is an easy level crochet pattern and the techniques involved are half double crochet and seaming. It's also super fast to work up! Pattern Crochet Amplitude Scarf Knit the Rainbow designer donated pattern! Vertical stripes on a fun and easy scarf with a thick fringe. Pattern Knit Mariner's Cowl This fast and easy cowl with 2x2 ribbing will fit any neck! Pattern fingerless gloves/mittens - earwarmers/headbands Gloves Earwarmers All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarns Our recommended and tested yarn list for our partner projects. Pattern Crochet Super Simple FIngerless Mitts Crocheted in the round, an easy fingerless mitt pattern. Pattern Crochet Suzette Stich Ear Warmer This beginner friendly pattern uses only single crochet and double crochet stitches. Includes multiple sizing options and video tutorial. Pattern Crochet Ear Warmers 3 Ways This basic ear warmer pattern has 3 unique finishing techniques! Pattern Crochet Super Simple Fingerless Gloves Quick, easy fun to make with endless color combinations. Pattern Knit Topless Mittens Knit The Rainbow Designer pattern. These fingerless mittens make a quick and low-cost project. Pattern Crochet Gender Neutral Ear Warmer This easy to make tube is great for men or a nice gender neutral choice! Pattern Crochet Crafting Change Wristers Easy wristers by Melanie Shovelski done in a rectangle and seamed up the side. Pattern Crochet Lion Brand Ribbed Headband Easy ribbed gender neutral headband. Pattern Knit Crafting Change Knitted Ear Warmer An easy, beginner project of a basic ear warmer written by Robyn Peters. Pattern hats and hearts hats hearts All Fiber Arts Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarn List Our recommended and tested yarn list for our partner projects Pattern Crochet Tiny Hearts 3 Ways Melanie Shovelski shares 3 patterns for tiny hearts and diagrams. Pattern Crochet Caron Beginner Beanie This basic beginner beanie is fast and easy for any crocheter! Pattern Knit The CC Beanie This replica of the the popular CC beanie is super easy and popular! Pattern Crochet Basic Crochet Hat This simple crochet pattern is sure to please any person that receives it! Pattern Crochet Tiny Hearts Video Tutorial This video shows how to make tiny hearts easily! Pattern Knit Skyping All-Purpose Beanie This gender neutral all purpose beanie is great for knitters of all skill levels! Pattern Crochet Classic Ribbed Beanie This easy pattern for beginners is a classic ribbed beanie for everyone! Pattern Crochet Give It A Whirl Beanie The swirling ridges of this hat will take you just a few hours to complete! Pattern Crochet Chunky Crochet Beanie This easy, chunky hat will keep teens toasty this winter! Pattern Knit How To Knit A Hat This is beginning video tutorial teaches anyone how to knit a ribbed hat! Pattern Crochet Caron Slouchy Beanie A slouch beanie is fun and oh so comfortable! Teens love its casual style to stay warm on cold winter days. Pattern shipping guidelines Knit the Rainbow has many local drop off points at local yarn shops across the country, check them out here. Ship to: NEW 2024 ADDRESS, PLEASE CHANGE IN PIRATE SHIP! Knit the Rainbow, Inc. 4650 Broadway #2003 New York, NY 10040 For our statement on Give Back Box go here. Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Tally

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. This page is dedicated to our partnership with Patient Pet Advocates in Eugene, OR. Patient Pet Advocates 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works Patient Pet Advocates is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps to rehome pets for patients that have passed away after terminal illnesses. Instead of going to a shelter or pound, the pets are placed in foster homes until a permanent home can be found. They rehome approximately 12 pets per month. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Pet Blankets (L/XL Dog) Fleece Sew/No-Sew 20 3 Pet Beds (Med or Large) ALL 15 14 project must-knows Must Knows To craft for this charity, please read our Project Overview Sheet thoughtfully put together by our Advisory Board. It includes all the details and patterns. While our overview sheet includes MANY items, please check their needs list before beginning to craft to see what they currently need. 1) Pet Toys We have curated a variety of patterns for some great toys. When making ANY pet toy do not include squeakers or bells or anything that could be swallowed if the pet was able to open the toy for the safety of the pet. 2) Pet Beds - Please check their needs list to see what size beds they currently need. 3) Pet Blankets - these can be sewn, knit, crochet or no-sew. Please see our guidelines for sizing and then see what size is currently needed. suggested patterns Pet Patterns Patterns pet patterns Pet patters Crochet Patient Pet Advocates Project Overview Sheet & Patterns Project Overview & Links to ALL patterns for Patient Pet Advocates PATTERN Shipping shipping guidelines Items for this partner will be shipped directly to Patient Pet Advocates at their Post Office Box. At this time, they can only accept US Postal Service packages and they are not set up with Give Back Box. Shipping Address: Patient Pet Advocates PO Box 23 Springfield, OR 97477 TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Hopa Mountain 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Supporting the coordination of local response efforts in rural and tribal communities across the Northern Rockies and the Great Plains, Hopa Mountain is a 501(c)3 organization doing great work. They invest in rural and tribal citizen leaders working primarily in the areas of early childhood education, informal science education, service-learning, ecological and human health, and non profit development. They have been integral in the pandemic relief efforts for the Tribes in the entire region. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Winter Hats Sew/Knit/Crochet/Loom 200 0 project must-knows Focus: Warm, high-quality winter hats for elementary-aged children (ages 5–12) in the Northern Rocky Mountains. Hopa Mountain will also accept hats for teens and adults, but our goal is to keep younger kids warm and healthy so they don’t miss school. NOTE FROM HOPA MOUNTAIN: In April of 2025 they notified us that the knit and crochet hats are the most helpful for their harsh winters. The double walled Addi Hats are really popular with the kids as they are very warm. We are not removing sewn hats from our list, however, please note their strong preference for yarn based hats. (Your sewn hats will still be very much appreciated and used!) What We Need: Hats must cover the ears and be functional, warm, and durable. Use high-quality yarn or fleece and follow a tested pattern. Aim for “generational quality” — hats that hold up to repeated washings and can be passed down. Tight weave to block cold air (but not stiff like a helmet). Fleece hats should be 2 layers. Safe construction — no embellishments that could be choking hazards. Poms are okay if washable or removable. Do Not Use: Yarn over 5 years old, unlabeled yarn, or yarn from thrift stores. Fleece that pills or patterns with only a single layer. Helpful Resources: Suggested Patterns Recommended & Tested Yarn List Questions? Knit/Crochet: Robyn Peters robyn@craftingchange.org Sewing/Fleece Hats: Kathy Lawrence kathyl@craftingchange.org suggested patterns Warm Winter Hats recommended and tested yarn list Must Knows Patterns Knit/Crochet Recommended & Tested Yarns Crafting Change recommended and tested yarn list sorted by project type. PATTERN Hats warm winter hats Knit Easiest Knit Hat Ever Video Tutorial Easy knit unisex hat for any size. Our #1 preferred hat style. Make sure non washable puffs are removeable. Pattern Knit Basic Beginner Hats for the Family Basic hat in 6 sizes! Pattern Knit Easiest Knit Hat Ever Easy knit unisex hat for any size. Our #1 preferred hat style. Also visit the You Tube Tutorial here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-OYMix6bPI Pattern Crochet Easy Child's Hat Easy child's crochet hat Pattern Crochet Simple Crochet Hat Easy crochet hat for kids with a pompom Pattern Crochet Seamless Earflap Hat This pattern comes in all sizes Newborn-Adults! Pattern Knit Skyping All Purpose Beanie This gender neutral option can be made in a variety of sizes. Pattern Crochet Caron Slouchy Beanie A slouch beanie is fun and oh so comfortable! Teens love its casual style to stay warm on cold winter days. Pattern Sew Easy Fleece Hat Pattern Easy sewn fleece hat pattern Pattern Sew Balaclava Kids Hat Great super warm hat that covers the entire face! Video Tutorial in link too! Pattern Sew Making Balaclavas for Kids or Adults Super warm winter item that fully covers the head! Pattern Knit Garter Ear Flap Hat For the adventurous knitter ready to take on a challenge, look at this ear flap pattern in 5 sizes! Pattern Sew Fleece 2 Layer Hat Simple 2 layer fleece hat that is reversible for all ages. Pattern Crochet Basic Hat with Earflap Option Children's hat with optional earflap! Pattern Crochet Silas's Snow Day Hat Cute ear flap hat for children Pattern Sew Fleece Hat This easy fleece hat takes just minutes! Pattern Crochet Basic Crochet Hat This simple crochet pattern is sure to please your tweens, teens or adult friends who receive it! Pattern Crochet Give It A Whirl Beanie The swirling ridges of this hat will take you just a few hours to complete! Pattern Sew Fleece Hat with Flaps Video Video Tutorial for the fleece hat with flap pattern Pattern Crochet Basic Hat with a Brim Basic Hat in the round with a brim. Pattern Knit Traditional Ear Flap Hat An easy ear flap hat Pattern Knitting Machine Make a 2 Layer Hat on the Addi 2 layer hat with a brim on the Addi Knitting Machine. Pattern Crochet Striped Band Earflap Hat Cute crochet children's hat with a stripe and earflaps Pattern Crochet Slouchy Beanie Easy slouchy beanie for kids and adults Pattern Sew Fleece Hat With Earflaps Written pattern and YouTube tutorial for a fun fleece hat with earflaps. Pattern Crochet Caron Beginner Beanie This basic beginner beanie is fast and easy for any crocheter! Pattern Sew Easy Fleece Hat Video Tutorial Video tutorial for Easy Fleece hat pattern Pattern Sew Fleece Hat with Flaps Fleece Hat with Flaps pattern Pattern Shipping Ship items whenever you are ready to send them, we advise when you have a large package. Remember, we are a team and many people will be helping with this need. This is a long term project that will continue through May 31, 2025. NEW NEW NEW NEW New Shipping Address effective 2/27/25! Hopa Mountain 509 S. 22nd Ave. Bozeman, MT 59718 CRITICAL INFORMATION FROM CRAFTING CHANGE ON GIVE BACK BOX TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP shipping guidelines

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. This page is for our project for partner Path & Green. Path & Green 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collec tion 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Path & Green is a non profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to provide hope and a future to Lorain County girls in need by ending hygiene insecurity and period poverty. We partner with local school districts and community-serving organizations to provide personal care items. Beyond meeting their basic needs, Path & Green wants girls to know they are worthy, loved, valued. what are we crafting? We will begin collecting cosmetic bags for Path & Green again in the Fall of 2025 for their April 2026 Distribution! Our tentative goal for next year is 1,000 cosmetic bags. project must-knows THE NEXT DISTRIBUTION OF KITS WILL BE IN APRIL 2026. We will begin shipping to them again in the Fall of 2026. Path & Green works in partnership with multiple local school districts and organizations in Lorain county to provide hygiene kits. For the 2nd school year, Crafting Change is helping by providing cosmetic bags to put products in. 1) Cosmetic Bags - You can use any pattern for cosmetic bags. The recommended size is 7"x9" or 9"x7". This size holds just the right amount of supplies. Please see our pattern section below for our suggested patterns! Boxed bottoms are always welcome and preferred, but not required. Fabrics: Nothing babyish and nothing old-fashioned. These are tween and teen girls. Use fun, bright fabric. Use licensed prints. No fabrics with references to drugs, alcohol or inappropriate sayings or words. Nothing political or religous in nature. Additional Items: If you have like new IPSY bags, they are also accepting these! Must Knows suggested patterns Cosmetic Bags Patterns cosmetic bags Cosmetic Bags Sew Beginners Cosmetic Bag by The Sewing Room Channel This Beginners Cosmetic Bag tutorial by The Sewing Channel on YouTube will show you how to make a cosmetic bag size 7 1/2" x 10". You can make it with 2 fabrics on the outside or use just one fabric, zipper closure, very detail sewing instructions. Read More Sew Easy Zipper Pouch by Missouri Star Quilt A cute zipper pouch when you use custom design zippers that show on the outside of the bag! Read More Sew 15 Minute Zipper Pouch Fast & Easy cosmetic bag Read More Sew Scrappy Cosmetic Bag Fun way to use your scraps to make a colorful cosmetic bag Read More Sew Making A Triangle for The Snappy Sack Video Tutorial to make the triangle for the Snappy Sack with Carol Grape Read More Sew So Sew Easy Cosmetic Bag This fast and easy zippered cosmetic bag is roomy and fun to make! Check out this video tutorial! Read More Sew Fancy Zipper Bag A easy to sew cosmetic bag using a lacy zipper that doesn't require a zipper foot! Read More SEW Snappy Sack This fun and easy cosmetic style bag closes with a snap bracelet instead of a zipper! Read More Sew Crafting Change Zippered Cosmetic Bag Drawn pattern for easy cosmetic bag by Kathy Lawrence Read More shipping guidelines The next school distribution is April, 2026. Please hold on to any bags you make over the summer and begin shipping in September 2025 for 25/26 school year. As the school year goes on, there is no rush to ship quickly, feel free to sew and ship whenever you have a box full as they only distribute once per year in April. However, please tally as you go. UPS/FEDEX/USPS Path & Green 506 Seaton Ct. Amherst, OH 44001 Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Shipping

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Each Stitch Counts 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About The mission of Each Stitch Counts is to alleviate hygiene insecurity by providing food pantries with dish and laundry detergent. Containers of dish detergent include a handmade dishcloth donated by crafter volunteers. Households dealing with food insecurity often deal with hygiene insecurity. They reach this community by supplying these products. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Dish Cloths Knit/Crochet 900 595 Must Knows project must-knows We have partnered with Each Stitch Counts to help bring awareness to the issue of hygiene insecurity. People facing poverty are not allowed to use their food stamp benefits to purchase personal hygiene products like shampoo, soap, tampons or household hygiene products like laundry or dish soap with their monthly benefits. Food pantries often don’t have these items either. These items provide dignity. Each Stitch Counts encourages you to donate your dishcloths along with dish soap to your local food pantry. However, if you prefer, you can ship donations to their HQ in New Jersey. They are currently supporting 4 food pantries in their local area on a monthly basis and need 50-100 dishcloths per month. 1) Crochet and Knit Dish Cloths - any pattern accepted, typically 8"x8" made from cotton yarn. We have provided some suggested patterns, but feel free to use any pattern you like. This project is only for handmade knit and crochet dishcloths. suggested patterns Dishcloths Patterns dish cloths Dishcloths Knit/Crochet Fan Favorite Dish Cloth Patterns This document contains multiple patterns from our Scrub-a-dub-dub Zoom where many craftivists shared their favorite dishcloth patterns! PATTERN Overview Every Stitch Counts Project Overview Sheet Read this first before starting this project! Full of helpful info. PATTERN CROCHET Sunny Day Crochet Dish Cloth Features the front post double crochet stitch and shell border to create a cute sun dishcloth! PATTERN KNIT 15 Easy Knitting Patterns 15 free knit dishcloth patterns PATTERN Crochet Kitchen Lovelies This fun pattern starts the same way, but gives you 4 options for edging! PATTERN CROCHET 13 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns Dishcloths are terrific projects when you want to practice new stitch techniques, play with color changes, and explore how various ideas work in combination with one another. PATTERN CROCHET Beginner Crochet It uses basic crochet stitches, works up fast and creates a textured washcloth pattern that is great for cleaning dishes! PATTERN KNIT 10 Knit Dishcloths Patterns These 10 free dishcloth patterns offer options for beginning knitters and those who wish to learn a few new skills. PATTERN Crochet LeSha's Dish Cloth This easy and fun dish cloth gives you a beautiful design! PATTERN CROCHET 51 Crochet Dishcloth Patterns May great patterns including: herringbone and an even berry dishcloth, single double, or blue wave dishtowel. PATTERN CROCHET 40 Free Crochet Patterns 40 Easy crochet dishcloth patterns PATTERN KNIT Grandma's Favorite Striped Dishcloth Textured garter stitch dish cloth. PATTERN shipping guidelines You are encouraged to donate your dish cloths locally to a food pantry near you along with a bottle of dish soap! However, Each Stitch Counts gladly accepts donations of your handiwork, please ship your dish cloths to: USPS, UPS or FEDEX: Each Stitch Counts 1358 Hooper Ave - PMB 125 Toms River, NJ 08753 Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Grace Upon Grace Project 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collec tion 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Grace Upon Grace Project is a 501c3 founded in 2019. It is their dream to provide under-served people in their community with diapers, wipes, and period products to live and grow with grace and dignity while addressing the roots of social inequities. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Cosmetic Bags Sew 4200 758 project must-knows The Grace Upon Grace Project has The First Period Project in partnership with multiple local school districts in Northern Colorado. In conjunction with health educators they provide several thousand menstruating persons their first period kits in conjunction with menstruation education. These kits need cosmetic bags to store all the period products and educational materials in and this is how Crafting Change can help. FOR THE 2025 SCHOOL YEAR THEY HOPE TO RECEIVE 4200 COSMETIC BAGS FROM US FOR ONGOING DISTRIBUTIONS! 1) Cosmetic Bags - The recommended size is 7"x9" or 9"x7". Slightly bigger is okay, but not smaller. This size holds just the right amount of supplies. Boxing the bottom is not required, but is always a nice addition if you choose. You may make ANY pattern you choose if it meets the size guidelines. We have some suggested patterns here, and we welcome suggestions from you to add to our library! We really want to make bags girls will love, so please look at our carefull cultivated list of fabrics to use! IMPORTANT This list was generated from the trends and styles that are popular for the 2025 school year for our target age group. FABRIC The Y2K Aesthic is all the rage: Tie-dye: A classic Y2K pattern that comes in a variety of colors and designs. Animal prints: Leopard, zebra, and tiger prints were popular in the 2000s. Floral prints: BRIGHTLY COLORED Large, bold floral patterns (no pastels) Geometric shapes: Triangles, squares, and circles in contrasting colors. Licensed Prints: Anime, Manga & K-Pop Video Games like Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Fortnite Nickelodeon & Cartoon Network: Steven Universe, Adventure Time and The Loud House Disney/Marvel Frozen Characters: Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf continue to be beloved by many young girls. Encanto Characters: The vibrant characters from the animated film Encanto have gained popularity due to their diverse representation and catchy songs. Moana: This strong and independent Polynesian princess has resonated with many young girls. Raya and the Last Dragon: The titular characters from this animated adventure film have also captured the hearts of many middle school girls. Marvel Characters: Superheroes like Captain Marvel, Black Widow, and Shuri have a strong following among young girls. Fabric Textures/Content 100% cotton; See the list below for styles of fabric popular with ages we are making for, this is really important, no your audience, we want the girls to be PROUD of their bags. Great chance to use rescued fabrics (not couch fabric!): Velours in fun colors-line the bags with cotton/nylon/poly Upholstery fabric samples with some metalic streaks (NOT GLITTER) or neon/bright colors Distressed Denim lined with cotton/nylon/poly *Additional Items: If you have like new IPSY bags, they are also accepting these! Must Knows approved patterns Cosmetic Bags Patterns cosmetic bags Cosmetic Bags Sew Beginners Cosmetic Bag by The Sewing Room Channel This Beginners Cosmetic Bag tutorial by The Sewing Channel on YouTube will show you how to make a cosmetic bag size 7 1/2" x 10". You can make it with 2 fabrics on the outside or use just one fabric, zipper closure, very detail sewing instructions. PATTERN Sew Easy Zipper Pouch by Missouri Star Quilt A cute zipper pouch when you use custom design zippers that show on the outside of the bag! PATTERN Sew 15 Minute Zipper Pouch Fast & Easy cosmetic bag PATTERN Sew Scrappy Cosmetic Bag Fun way to use your scraps to make a colorful cosmetic bag PATTERN Sew Making A Triangle for The Snappy Sack Video Tutorial to make the triangle for the Snappy Sack with Carol Grape PATTERN Sew So Sew Easy Cosmetic Bag This fast and easy zippered cosmetic bag is roomy and fun to make! Check out this video tutorial! PATTERN Sew Fancy Zipper Bag A easy to sew cosmetic bag using a lacy zipper that doesn't require a zipper foot! PATTERN SEW Snappy Sack This fun and easy cosmetic style bag closes with a snap bracelet instead of a zipper! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Zippered Cosmetic Bag Drawn pattern for easy cosmetic bag by Kathy Lawrence PATTERN shipping guidelines Our new goal is 4200 over the entire 2025 school year, so please ship batches as you get them done, but please don't feel like you need to ship 10 at a time. It is more cost effective to ship a larger batch if you plan to sew more. They will have 2-3 distributions during the year and if they think they will be short for a particular distribution they will reach out well ahead of time and we will have a "PALOOZA" sewing day to get a bunch sewn for them! UPS/FEDEX/USPS Grace Upon Grace Project First Period Kit Program 5398 Centennial Court Windsor, CO 80550 Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Shipping

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. The Remissionaries 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation About The Remissionaries is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Las Vegas, NV. Founded by a breast cancer survivor/thriver, and aimed at helping women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Providing a comfort crate at the beginning of or during treatment can help alleviate some common side effects of chemotherapy. A small gesture that can make a big impact in the life of a woman with breast cancer. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Soft Cotton Beanies Knit/Crochet 50 22 Bags (Adults) Sew 50 0 Quilts/Afghans ALL 50 33 project must-knows Before you begin crafting, please read the Project Overview Sheet. There are lots of details for each item. Because you are crafting for patients going through cancer treatments, special care needs to be paid to the yarn you use, etc. Please ensure you have read ALL the details for the patterns and yarn choices before you begin! The Remissionaries Project Overview Sheet Updated 4/1/24: currently their only need is Lapghans: Lapghans (Knit/Crochet) for snuggling with during chemotherapy, no color restrictions, in fact The Remissionaries tells us they LOVE bright colors! Try for a finished size of 36” to 45” wide by 6 0 ” to 70” long. Any pattern is fine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Soft Cotton Beanies -(Knit/Crochet) These need to be made with soft cotton yarn or cotton/bamboo yarn for patients going through chemo treatments. Make sure the ‘cotton’ yarn you use is 100% cotton and please do not use any ‘craft’ yarn. Our partner has requested NO polyester, so check the label as some of these brands have a “cotton blend” that looks very similar to all cotton. Choose undyed, or pale-shade yarn, to minimize the amount of dye in the yarn that might be in contact with sensitive skin. As you look at hat beanie patterns, please bear in mind that ones with a lot of ‘texture’ can be irritating to sensitive skin so try to keep your pattern as smooth and bump-free as possible. Info sheet Tote Bags - Cute tote bags made from quilting cotton or lightweight canvas or tasteful denim are perfect for patients to carry items with them to chemotherapy appointments. Any pattern is ok. Pocket Prayer Quilts( Heart Hugs) - The Remissionaries would like all of the pocket quilts they receive to have hearts attached so they can go to anyone, no matter their religious preference. You can use buttons, charms, be creative just ensure they are securely fastened. We have a thoughtful Project Overview Sheet put together by Kathy Lawrence for this project, please review! You can attach the poem yourself by laminating it, or know that we will send them a stack of ready to attach poems if you aren't able. 4) Quilts - (Sewn) A snuggly blanket is always appreciated by those going through chemo. They have asked for quilted cotton type lapghans and not fleece. We recommend a lapghan designed in your choice of pattern with two layers of quilting cotton, batting or fleece in the middle and a binding. They can be machine quilted, or ‘sew as you go’ strip quilts. Aim for a finished size of 36”x48 to 45”x60" Port Pillows - (Sewn/Crochet)- This project is fast and easy. If you are sewing, The Remissionaries strongly prefers the Port Pillow with wings. . Port pillows really need to be stuffed FIRMLY to be effective. Please ensure you are really stuffing your port pillows nice and firm! Mini Tissue Holders - (Sewn/Crochet) This is a great scrap busting project! We have both crochet and sewn patterns available. Please ensure to check the seam allowance on the sewn pattern and to buy one pack of tissues to use at home to ensure your tissue holder fits a pack before you send it. Soft Scalp Washing Pads These are like a face scrubby, but need to be made from organic cotton worsted yarn, that stays soft for the sensitive scalps. Please choose un-dyed, or pale colors, so as to limit the amount of dye that may come in contact with sensitive skin. Rice Bag Heating Pads - These small flannel heating pads are super fast and easy to sew up. Christina will fill them up with rice and sew them closed, so all you have to do is create the empty shells following our super easy pattern and video tutorial created by Carol Grape carol@craftingchange.org Please remember to use COTTON THREAD and leave one entire short end open for filling with rice. Other Items they collect: Inside the comfort crates The Remissionaries distributes, they include many easy to find items! If you have extra room in your box, maybe you will consider including a few or check around your house to see if you have extras laying around! Fuzzy socks, puzzle books, lip balm, journals, small lotions, mini tissues, hand sanitizer, Ginger chews & cough drops, and reusable water bottles. Must Knows suggested patterns Project Overview Sheet Quilts & Lapghans Port Pillows Soft Cotton Beanies Pocket Heart Hugs Tote Bags Heating Pads Soft Scalp Washing Pads Tissue Holders Patterns Project Overview Sheet Project Overviw Overview The Remissionaries Project Overview Sheet Read this before crafting for The Remissionaries! Read More Knit/Crochet Recommended & Tested Yarns Crafting Change recommended and tested yarn list sorted by project type. Read More small items heart hugs ~ port pillows ~ tissue holders Sew Hourglass Heart Hug This hourglass heart hug will make 2 each time you sew it up! PATTERN Tags Heart Hug Poem This poem can be printed, laminated and attached to heart hugs for our charity partners. PATTERN Knit/Crochet Recommended & Tested Yarns Crafting Change recommended and tested yarn list sorted by project type. PATTERN Sew Port Pillow with wings by LeSha Port/PICC pillow with wings by LeSha PATTERN Sew Decorative Tissue Holder by Debs Days Easy decorative pattern for mini tissue holder PATTERN Sew Heart Shaped Heart Hug Template The heart shaped template for the heart shaped heart hug PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Pocket Heart Hug Easy to craft pocket heart hugs for a non-religious PATTERN Crochet Crochet Port Pillow Crafting Change Port Pillow by Melanie Shovelski PATTERN Sew Tissue Holder with Buttons by Owl Be Sewing Tissue Holder with Buttons that is fun to sew and use fun buttons! PATTERN Sew Heart Shaped Heart Hug Video Tutorial Beautiful Heart shaped heart hugs quilted, decorative stitched and thoughtfully done. PATTERN Sew Video Tutorial Pocket Prayer Quilts Video Step by Step on how to construct our Pocket Prayer Quilt PATTERN Sew Fabric Mini Tissue Holder This sewn mini tissue holder is real scrap buster! PATTERN quilts and lapghans quilts&lapghans Sew Crafting Change Potato Chip Quilt The basic potoato chip quilt 1-sheet instructions and lay out PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Potato Chip Quilt YouTube Short A quick video of how to make the potato chip quilt! PATTERN Sew Easy Sewn Blanket Techniques with Martha Richmond Video Tutorial with Craftivist Martha Richmond showing a variety of simple techniques to quickly sew up and bind off blankets for charity! PATTERN Crochet Cross Double Hatch Blanket You will get a beautiful texture from the crossed double crochet stitch in an easy two row repeat. PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Flip & Sew Lapghan This lapghan quilts itself as you go! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Wavy Potato Chip Quilt Another great way to use potato chips! Can easily adapt for multiple colors as well! PATTERN Crochet Quiet Ripple Crochet Lapghan This lovely textured blanket has been amended to use a lighter DK weight yarn. PATTERN Sew Quilt As You Go This quilt as you go method just needs some strips! PATTERN Sew How To Bind A Quilt A great technique for binding blankets or potholders! PATTERN Knit 38 Knit Blanket Patterns This link will connect you to 38 great knit blankets, all approved patterns for our charity partners requesting knit blankets! PATTERN soft cotton beanies softcottonbeanies Knit Barely Light Hat In the Simple Collection this Learn To Knit Hat is easy! PATTERN Crochet The Simple Cotton Cap This easy to crochet cap will become your favorite! PATTERN Crochet Any Size Shell Stitch Hat This basic hat uses only a few crochet stitches to make a beautiful cap PATTERN Knit/Crochet Recommended & Tested Yarns Crafting Change recommended and tested yarn list sorted by project type. PATTERN Knit Lace Brim Worsted Weight Beanie Plymouth Yarn Company lovely knit beanie with a cute lace brim uses worsted weight yarn. PATTERN soft scalp washing pads scalp Crochet Easy Crochet Face Scrubby This pattern makes a great scalp pad using our selection of yarn. PATTERN Crochet Free Face Scrubby Crochet Pattern This pattern makes a great scalp pad using our selection of yarn. PATTERN Knit/Crochet Recommended & Tested Yarns Crafting Change recommended and tested yarn list sorted by project type. PATTERN tote bags Sew Crafting Change Super Tote - Directional Fabric Video Video tutorial and making our super tote with a directional fabric! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. PATTERN Sew Easy Canvas Tote Bag with Pocket Super easy tote bag made from a canvas painting tarp! PATTERN Sew Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Taco Tote - Grande This is a larger version of the crazy popular Crafting Change Taco Tote. It is crafted identically, but with larger cuts of fabric! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Taco Tote - Scrappy Make our Taco Tote using scraps from your previous taco totes or other projects! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Video Tutorial Video tutorial for our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Taco Tote This cute easy to sew tote bag is designed after the popular Burrito Pillowcase. PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. PATTERN Sew Martha's Quick & Easy Two-Toned Lined Tote This is a fast and simple way to make a lined 2 toned tote with french seams PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Sew DIY Tote-Beginner Basic lined beginner friendly tote bag PATTERN TOTE Shipping rice bag heating pads Sew Rice Bag Heating Pad Instructions Written instructions and overview for rice bag heating pad PATTERN Sew Rice Bag Heating Pad Video Tutorial Video Tutorial for Rice Bag Heating Pad PATTERN HeatingPads shipping guidelines The Remissionaries is happy to accept your donations when you are able to send it. Please include a Crafting Change Care Slip in your package and mail to: The Remissionaries ATTN: Christina Wu 6440 Sky Pointe Dr Ste 140-PMB 255 Las Vegas NV 89131 Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP