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? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Earwarmers/Headbands Knit/Crochet 150 15 Cowls/Neck Warmers Knit/Crochet 100 79 Fingerless Gloves/Wristers Knit/Crochet 150 81 project must-knows OKAY TO SHIP OCTOBER 1st 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 accepts packages anytime you are ready to ship them. We recommend working on multiple items and collecting enough garments at home and putting together a box or poly bag full prior to shipping so you have a full box, winters are long in NYC, there is time! Knit the Rainbow has many local drop off points at local yarn shops across the country, check them out here. Okay to begin shipping OCTOBER 1st! 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

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains 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 Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood has been a 501c3 nonprofit organization since 1978. They serve people in 3 states: Colorado, New Mexico and Las Vegas, NV. Planned Parenthood empowers individuals and families in the communities they serve to make informed choices regarding their health and wellness. They see a future where all people have equitable opportunity to experience health and wellness including high-quality sexual and reproductive health care provided with respect and without judgement. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Heart Hugs Sew 500 29 Heating Pads Sew 500 33 Bags (Adults) Sew 500 292 project must-knows We have been asked to help Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains with several items in assistance of patient care. First, we were asked if there is a reusable solution for patient care bags that would offer some happiness, dignity and discretion for patients leaving clinic with medication and materials and resources after medical appointments. Second, The Pocket Heart Hugs will be added to their resource pack given to patients with after their appointments. Prior to distribution, our laminated poem will be added to the Heart Hug by Martha. Third, patients are advised to use a heating pad after certain appointments to help with cramping. Many patients can't afford this. However a rice heating pad made out of flannel holds it's heat for up to an hour! 1) Tote Bags- Any pattern, any style. Preferred Pattern: The Crafting Change Easy Tote, Green Bag Lady, Crafting Change Taco Tote or Earth Day Jean Tote. Lined or unlined. Quilting Cotton, cotton/poly blends, Lightweight Canvas or denim (no upholstery fabric for this partner please). Sized between 16"x16" and 18"x18" Bright and cheerful fabrics like Superheroes, Florals, batiks in bright colors or denim jeans totes. Fabrics to Avoid: Pastels. Baby Prints Fabrics with words like mommy/daddy/family Drugs/Alcohol/Bad Words/Inappropriate Images 2) Pocket Heart Hugs - Bright and cheerful Heart Hugs bring comfort. Same fabric restrictions as the tote bags. You can see our video below on how to construct them or follow any pattern you find for "pocket prayer quilts" however we are only using hearts, no religious emblems allowed. Carol Grape and Deb Evans found a fun new way to do these with pinking shears, and we've now added a video for this to our patterns! 3) Rice Bag Heating Pads - These small flannel heating pads are super fast and easy to sew up. Our team on the ground in Colorado 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! These will go inside the patient totes we are crafting along with the heart hugs and given to patients to offer them additional comfort to help alleviate cramping and pain. As the patients served in this region are primarily low-income PPRM often has to provide financial assistance to patients to purchase heating pads however their funds are low due to increase requests to cover travel expenses of patients. This little item will go a long way to help. Rice is being provided by volunteers in Colorado. Please remember the following when selecting fabric: Fabrics to Avoid: Pastels. Baby Prints Fabrics with words like mommy/daddy/family/Grandma, etc. Drugs/Alcohol/Bad Words/Inappropriate Images Must Knows suggested patterns Tote Bags Pocket Hugs Heating Pads Patterns tote bags tote bags Fashion Crafting Change Easy Tote Our modification of the Green Bag Lady tote provides finished seams and option for longer handles. Serge or Sew! PATTERN Fashion Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. PATTERN Fashion Earth Day Jean Tote Easy reusable tote up-cycled from an old pair of jeans PATTERN Fashion Happy Scrappy Tote Bag & Backpack Zoom Room recording on how to make the scrappy tote bag and denim drawstring backpack. PATTERN Fashion Two-Tone Fabric Tote Cute two toned fabric totes made two ways PATTERN Fashion 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 Fashion Crafting Change Taco Tote This cute easy to sew tote bag is designed after the popular Burrito Pillowcase. PATTERN Fashion Easy Canvas Tote Bag with Pocket Super easy tote bag made from a canvas painting tarp! PATTERN Fashion 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 Fashion Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. PATTERN Fashion DIY Tote-Beginner Basic lined beginner friendly tote bag PATTERN Fashion Green Bag Lady Bag This unlined tote bag sews up super fast! PATTERN Fashion Scrappy Taco Tote Make our Taco Tote using scraps from your previous taco totes or other projects! PATTERN pocket heart hugs pocket hugs 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 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 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 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 heating pad shipping guidelines These donations are going to be distributed to various locations throughout the region PPRM serves. Martha R. is organizing donations for PPRM and prepping the rice bag heating pads and tagging your heart hugs. All donations are being sent to her. For privacy reasons, we are not publishing her address. Please tally when your box is ready to ship . After you tally, email martha@craftingchange.org and she will send you her shipping address! Thank you! If you have sent to Martha previously, her address has not changed. However, we ask that you still notify her when a package is on the way. 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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? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Cosmetic Bags Sew 1000 962 project must-knows THE NEXT DISTRIBUTION OF KITS WILL BE IN APRIL 2025 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 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. 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, 2025. There is on rush to ship quickly, feel free to sew and ship whenever you have a box full. 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

Bags Into Beds PAUSED! 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 Michael Montondon, Founder of Bags Into Beds , is on a mission to get single use plastic out of the landfills and natural areas as well as provide comfort for those experiencing homelessness. He's found a way to do both. He makes pillows and beds out of these plastics. Crafting Change has agreed to partner with Bags Into Beds by helping to sew the pillow shells that they will stuff! The plastic becomes downy soft and makes a great pillow. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed project must-knows Project Overview: Participants sew pillow covers and ship them empty with a hole along one end for stuffing. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, Michael will stuff and sew the covers closed, distributing them to shelters and tiny home villages across the area. Why Participate? By joining this project, you contribute to both environmental sustainability and aiding unsheltered individuals in Los Angeles. Pattern Instructions: Please use the provided pattern for the pillow covers, as it has been personally vetted by Michael for effectiveness. Detailed instructions, including pictures, are available to ensure ease of use. Michael conducted a special Zoom Room session to discuss the project and demonstrate the process; the recording is available for those interested in learning more. Guidelines: It's crucial to follow the provided instructions precisely to ensure the pillows fit into pillowcases upon completion. No deviations from the specified size are permitted. Avoid deviating or improvising from the instructions to maintain consistency and effectiveness. The pillow cover must be made from either one cut or two cuts of fabric only. Please use only the types of fabric and thread listed on the pattern. Questions or Concerns: For any inquiries regarding the project, feel free to contact Tiffany at tiffany@craftingchange.org . Who Can Participate: This project is suitable for novice and beginners. It is great for families or groups, offering an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact together. Connect with Bags Into Beds: Follow Bags Into Beds on Instagram for additional insights into their work and the possibility of seeing your pillows in action. Must Knows approved patterns Pillow Covers Patterns pillow cover Pillowcovers Sew Pillow Cover Pattern Easy to sew pillow covers, leave a small opening for Bags Into Beds to stuff! PATTERN Sew Bags Into Bed Zoom Room Zoom Room with Bags Into Beds Founder Michael Montondon PATTERN shipping guidelines ON HOLD! Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Tally

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 300 137 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 Overview Embracing the ICU Project Overview Sheet Project Overview Sheet for our NICU Octopus project Begin Here! 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

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 1500 276 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

Butterfly Haven 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 Butterfly Haven is a 501c3 nonprofit in St. Louis, MO. Butterfly Haven serves children impacted by Foster Care and families who have experienced a Crisis situation such as a house fire or the recent flooding that impacted the area. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed project must-knows We are helping Butterfly Haven with several needs for their closet that helps families with children newly entering foster care as well as families in crisis. For the summer months they are not as busy and their needs are much less. They would like to get the remaining quillows and receiving blankets. (updated 6/24/24) 1. Baby Items-Receiving Blankets. These are to help families with babies either in foster care or families in crisis that have lost everything. 2. Quillow - This fun blanket transforms into a pillow! Easy to make and handy for kids. suggested patterns Receiving Blankets Quillows Cosmetic Bags Must Knows Patterns Tote Bags Tote Bags Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Video Video Tutorial for this easy tote that uses heavier weight fabric. 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 DIY Simple Jean Tote Video tutorial for simple jean tote bag PATTERN Sew Crafting Change Super Tote Easy tote using heavier weight fabrics. 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 Earth Day Jean Tote Easy reusable tote up-cycled from an old pair of jeans 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 DIY Tote-Beginner Basic lined beginner friendly tote bag PATTERN Pillowcases burrito pillowcases Overview Burrito Pillowcase One Sheet One sheet with fabric choices, cutting directions, and how to lay out burrito pillowcases for kids in foster care PATTERN Sew Burrito Pillowcase Pattern Written Pattern for Burrito Pillow Case PATTERN Sew Burrito Pillowcase Video Tutorial The best video tutorial out there for making a burrito pillowcase! PATTERN hair scrunchies Scrunchie Sew Hair Scrunchie (The Burrito Method) Make a scrunchie in 5 minutes! PATTERN Crochet DIY Velvet Scrunchie (Crochet) This super simple crocheted hair scrunchie is a great stash buster for your bulky velvety yarn! PATTERN Sew Hair Scrunchie by Sew Very Easy This easy to make hair scrunchie takes a FQ and makes 4! PATTERN bibs and burps bibsburps Sew Easy Sew Baby Bib As written for 6-9 months, but easy to adjust for other sizes! PATTERN Sew DIY Hand Towel Baby Bib Easy DIY Bib PATTERN Sew Sew Very Easy Burp Cloth with Shoulder Protector Super Easy with no fabric waste! PATTERN Sew The Bigger Better Bib Bib for newborn to 4 mos. PATTERN Sew The Best Most Absorbent Burp Cloth Ever Super absorbent burp cloth using cotton chenille PATTERN receiving blankets Receiving Sew Receiving Blanket Tutorial This technique is stellar, you will need to modify the blanket size for this project. PATTERN Sew Reversible Blanket Reversible Blanket with decorative stitching PATTERN Sew Easy Baby Blanket This super easy blanket can be made in as little as 20 minutes! PATTERN quillow Quillo Sew Crafting Change Kids Quillow Video Tutorial for our new pattern! A quillow is a blanket that folds up into a pillow; this one has a handle and is sized just right for kids! PATTERN Sew How To Sew A Fleece Quillow Blanket that transforms into a pillow! PATTERN cosmetic bags cosmetic 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 washcloths Shipping shipping guidelines Whenever you have items ready to ship, they are ready to accept them: UPS/FedEX/USPS Butterfly Haven Inc 8505 Mid County Industrial Drive St. Louis, Missouri 63114 Please read Crafting Change's statement on Give Back Box Crochet 10 FREE Crochet Patterns for Face Scrubbies An assortment of free patterns to make 100% cotton, reusable face scrubbies PATTERN Knit Free Knitting Dish & Wash Cloths A page full of fun wash and dish cloths for the knitter! PATTERN Crochet 47 Crochet Washcloths 47 fun crochet patterns for cotton washcloths PATTERN TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

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 Warm Winter Hats Sew/Knit/Crochet/Loom 2000 1236 project must-knows 1. WINTER HATS: Winter in the Northern Rocky Mountains is LONG. We are working with Hopa Mountain to get them a large supply of winter hats for the Elementary aged children they serve. Our goal at Crafting Change is to keep Elementary age kids warm and healthy this winter so they don't miss any school. WINTER HATS KIDS AGES 5-12. As always, they will accept hats for all ages except newborns, but please remember our focus of keeping elementary kids warm and healthy so they don't miss school this winter. Our goal is to send "generational" ha ts. What does that mean? By generational we mean super high quality hats that are made with high quality yarn or fleece that have been made with great technique and have used a pattern and will last to be passed down from one sibling to the next after repeated washings. Hats that will last for years. Our requirements Are they functional and do they keep a person warm? Are they high quality and crafted using a pattern? Did you use good technique? Are your seams hidden and tails woven securely? Would you wear it or give it as a gift to your Mom or best friend? Are they durable and washable? These need to be a tight weave without holes that let the cold air in, but not so tight that the hat is a bowl or helmet. Are they safe and free of embellishments that would be a choking hazards for children? Poms are okay if they are washable; if they are not washable (like faux fur) they must be removable. Don't infantilize the kids, functionality and warmth trumps fun for the harsh weather they face. Please peek at our suggested patterns to get an idea of what Hopa Mountain has asked for. Hats need to cover the ears of the person wearing them. Use any pattern you like basing it off of what Hopa Mountain has suggested below. Our Advisory Board is continuously testing yarn by using it and washing/drying it at least 5 times to see how it holds up. Please review our Recommended & Tested Yarn List for our suggestions, though this list is by no means exhaustive. Recommended & Tested Yarn List As a reminder, using yarn that is more than 5 years old, yarn without a label or yarn from a thrift store is ill advised. Yarn technology has changed a lot in the last few years. If you are in doubt about your pattern or your yarn, please contact or Fiber Arts Advisory Board Member Robyn Peters robyn@craftingchange.org . We also have a few sewn patterns for polar fleece hats. We ask that you buy high quality fleece that does not pill and only use patterns that are 2 layers. Contact Kathy Lawrence if you have questions about sewing hats for Hopa at kathyl@craftingchange.org Must Knows suggested patterns Warm Winter Hats Patterns recommended and tested yarn list 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 shipping guidelines 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. Hopa Mountain 234 E. B abcock St., Suite E Bozeman, MT 59715 CRITICAL INFORMATION FROM CRAFTING CHANGE ON GIVE BACK BOX TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

The Foster Network 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 Foster Network (formerly The East River Foster Parent Network) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Foster Network’s mission is to empower and support foster parents so they can in turn provide a safe and caring environment giving each child and adolescent the opportunity to thrive. The Foster Network works to provide the following services for children in foster care: Activity reimbursement scholarships Camp reimbursement scholarships Clothing Personal hygiene items Beds Dressers While continuing to provide these ongoing services, the association has identified some important and unmet needs. As the number of children in foster care continues to climb, we believe this trend can be reversed. By identifying barriers to success, we believe we can take a preventative approach to ending the generational cycle of abuse and neglect among families in our community. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed project must-knows We will be helping The Foster Network with 2 items for their Welcome Bags. In each welcome bag they put a fresh pair of pjs, a new blanket, underwear, a pillowcases and a hygiene kit. They provide these to each child entering foster care. Please read the information for each project we are working on for important details so you construct items that will be helpful to this charity partner. UPDATE 8/21/23 THEY CURRENTLY DON'T NEED TOTE BAGS. Fabrics to avoid: our usual caveats: no drugs, alcohol, weapons or religion, no holiday prints. New Restrictions: Nothing with the words mommy, daddy or family on them. 1) Burrito Pillow Case - These are for all ages 2-18. All pillows are all the standard size pillow no matter the age you are making for. They distribute more of these than any other item. It is appreciated if fun fabrics are used, and kids love licensed prints like Marvel, Comic Book characters like Batman and Superman, Harry Potter, Disney. Please follow the same fabric restrictions as for our tote bags above. Ensure you read our project overview sheet for details about crafting this particular item for this particular charity before you begin sewing. 2) Cosmetic Bags - These are for girls ages 12 and up to use to hold their menstrual hygiene supplies. Teens really enjoy fabrics with licensed prints, denim and modern fabrics. Any cosmetic bag pattern is ok as long as it mets size guidelines of 9x7 when finished. The flatter styles are preferred vs. boxy styles so they easily fit inside a backpack or purse. Must Knows suggested patterns Burrito Pillowcase Cosmetic Bags Patterns burrito pillowcase Burrito Overview Burrito Pillowcase One Sheet One sheet with fabric choices, cutting directions, and how to lay out burrito pillowcases for kids in foster care PATTERN Sew Burrito Pillowcase Pattern Written Pattern for Burrito Pillow Case PATTERN Sew Burrito Pillowcase Video Tutorial The best video tutorial out there for making a burrito pillowcase! PATTERN cosmetic bags cosmetic 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 The Foster Network is ready to accept donations whenever you are ready to ship them. Please use the following address for your shipments. (updated 4/24/23) Please be sure to tally your donations and include a Crafting Change Care Slip in your package. The Foster Network 620 S. Cliff Ave, Suite 200 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Colorado Visiting Nurse Association 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 Colorado VNA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit home care, Hospice & Palliative Care, and wellness agency that provides care to the uninsured and to the under insured to the extent of its resources. They invest in innovative programs and health technologies, provide scholarships to their staff so they can advance their education and skills, and offer free- and reduced-cost care to thousands of clients. They provide hospice care wherever patients call home, from skilled nursing and assisted living facilities to family residences. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed Quilts Sew 45 8 Fiddle Mats Sew 30 9 project must-knows We have been asked by the Colorado Visiting Nurse Association to help provide quilts and fiddle Items for their Hospice patients. Their hospice census averages about 10 patients per month. 1) Quilts: (Sewn Only) Fabrics for any patient to offer comfort in Hospice. These will be used during care and given to the family to keep after the patient has passed. 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 is 36x48"; perfect for folks resting in bed or sitting in a chair. All quilts need to be between 36x48 the smallest and 45x60 the biggest. 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. 2) Twiddle Muffs: knit/crochet Twiddle muffs are wonderful at providing a comforting sensory experience. Patients will redirect their fidgeting to the muff. items on both the outside and inside keep it fun. 3) FIDDLE MATS Creating a mat is part art, part science. Following the motto "First Do No Harm," Crafting Change has developed this project using science-based research to complement our craftivists' creativity. Why Fiddle Mats? Individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or aging often show anxiety or agitation through their hands, fidgeting with clothes, blankets, wounds, or IVs. Fiddle mats provide different textures and activities—such as things to open, push, or slide—to help soothe this fidgeting and restore calm. Crafting Guidelines: Approved Squares: Use squares from our approved library only. Balance: Ensure your mat has a balance of elements from each category: Functional, Sensory, and Auditory. Color Choices: Read our entire document on color choices to ensure your mat soothes, rather than agitates, the patient. Must Knows approved patterns Quilts Fiddles & Twiddles Patterns Quilts Quilts 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 Rag Quilt DIY Tutorial Nice guide with options for block sizing. 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 Self Binding Blanket Easy peasy self binding flannel blanket! 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 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 fiddles and twiddles fids and twids Sew Fiddle Square Library Our library of squares to put on our Fiddle Mats PATTERN Sew Fiddle Mat Instruction & Overview START HERE! Detailed overview and instructions for making the Fiddle Mat for our charity partner PATTERN Knit/Crochet Twiddle Muffs This Project Sheet for Twiddle Muffs will give you many links to patterns to help you with this craft! PATTERN shipping guidelines Please ship your package to the address below. If you are in Colorado, you may deliver your item to Carol Grape or Martha Richmond and they will deliver it for you. Due to Covid protocols, their office does not allow drop ins and appointments are required for deliveries. Colorado VNA Attention: Mia Pinto 6750 W. 52nd Avenue Arvada, CO 80002 Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

want to support us? Compassion In Action Donate Money Your generous financial donation will directly support our mission to empower volunteers, increase the ways we help our partner charities, and provide essential resources to communities in need. Gift Money +We use Zeffy to process donations. Now, every cent donated to Crafting Change stays with us, NO FEES! When making your donation, you will have the option (but are never obliged) to contribute to Zeffy. These voluntary contributions from donors allows them to cover all of the fees for the 50,000+ nonprofits that fundraise with Zeffy. Donate Fabric Looking to declutter your fabric stash? We’d love to take those clean, high-quality quilting cottons off your hands. We need the fabric to be odor-free and from a smoke-free home. We also welcome sewing supplies like rulers, notions, and even working sewing machines. We promise to turn your donated fabric it into something special for our partner charities! Arrange Donation Shop our Wish List By purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List, you're directly supporting our efforts to empower volunteers, provide essential resources, and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. Amazon Wish List

Meet the Team CRAFTIVIST noun /craf-tuh-vist/ a creator, sewist, maker, or artist who uses their craft to change the world! executive board Tiffany Herbert (she/her) Oregon Founder, President & Executive Director BIO Taylor Herbert (they/them) Oregon Secretary BIO Robyn Peters (she/her) California Board Member BIO Martha Richmond (she/her) Colorado Vice President BIO Carol Grape (she/her) Colorado Board Member BIO Joy Russell (she/her) Colorado Treasurer BIO Mary Dredge (she/her) Pennsylvania Board Member BIO behind the scenes superheroes Kent Herbert, M.D. he/him Oregon Co-Founder & Medical Advisor Mary Dredge` she/her Pennsylvania Community Outreach Coordinator Martha Richmond she/her Colorado Planned Parenthood & Zoom Host Judy Streger she/her New Jersey Volunteer Liaison Carol Grape she/her Colorado Creative Director (You Tube) & Zoom Host Kathy Lawrence she/her Illinois Sewing Instructor Pat Bowman she/her Oregon The Keep Girls In School Campaign & Eugene Outreach Robyn Peters she/her California Zoom Host & Facebook Group Admin advisory board Robyn Peters she/her California Fiber Arts-Knitting Mary Dredge she/her Pennsylvania Sustainability Kathy Lawrence she/her Illinois Sewing Carol Grape she/her Colorado Sewing Melanie Shovelski she/her Wyoming Fiber Arts-Crochet Deborah Evans she/her Colorado Sewing want to join the team? Send Us Your Resume EMAIL US