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? They have completed collection until September 2024 project must-knows We have met our group goal for Knit The Rainbow, however they are still collecting all winter gear. We still have other partners that we have not met our goals for. ​ ​ The following information comes directly from Austin Rivers, Founder of KtR. While you are welcome to use any color yarn for your projects, we are not literally "knitting the rainbow". 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. ​ Also, while unsheltered, they have little access to wash their clothing, so dirt shows. We recommend for these two reasons, using darker color yarns that will allow these youth to blend in to their surroundings and also retain dignity by not having dirt show. ​ Dark greys, dark blue, navy, forest greens, dark purple, black. Variegated yarns in this color family are strongly recommended. While we won't "forbid" yarns of other colors, we hope you can see why we suggest these colors. ​ Washable wools and acrylic are ideal for this project. While our focus is on fingerless gloves and headbands/earwarmers, they are accepting the following items during their winter collection and we hope you will consider sending in any items you have made: ​ Hats Scarves Socks Neck Warmers/Cowls Sweaters Gloves Scoodies Earwarmers+++ Fingerless Gloves+++ ​ +++Our focus this year as these items are the ones they receive the least of from other volunteers. ​ 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! ​ Okay to ship beginning September 15, 2023! ​ Ship to: Knit the Rainbow, Inc. 456 W 167th St Unit 1D New York, Ny 10032 ​ If your box will cost you more than $20 to ship, Knit the Rainbow is partnered with Give Back Box to get you a $20 UPS label from Give Back Box and ship up to 50 pounds and 108" in girth. After you receive your label, please immediately email Monika info@givebackbox.com and ask for a "fresh" label with an unused tracking number. You will get a new label in 1-2 days. This is the label you should use. ​ ​ Give Back Box Label Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Tally

~ Crafting Change ~ Swag Shop Hello and welcome to our swag shop! ​ We've added some of the most popular items with our logo. Our Logo Tees & Hoodies are for sale the lowest price we can offer so you can show off your love of Crafting Change! ​ Some items are special fundraisers for certain programs, like The Keep Girls In School Campaign. They will have a donation built into the cost of the item. The money raised from the sale of these items helps support that program. ​ ​ SHIPPING INCLUDED FREE ON ALL ORDERS! ​ We are partnered with Printful to print (or embroider) and ship our items directly for us. Because this is custom printed merchandise, printed on demand when you place your order, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges. All sales are final. Please read all policies here . ​ Filter by Category All Accessories Craftivist Collection Keep Girls In School Just For Fun Logo Sweatshirts T-Shirts Quick View Yarnicorn Inclusive Size Long Sleeve Shirt Price $25.00 Add to Cart Quick View Pride 204 Unraveling Hate Unisex t-shirt Price $26.00 Add to Cart Quick View Pride 2024 T-shirt Price $22.00 Add to Cart Quick View Hooked on Equality Pride 2024 All Sizes T-shirt Price $25.00 Add to Cart Quick View Be Kind T-Shirt Price $22.00 Add to Cart Quick View Slay the Day Unisex t-shirt Price $22.00 Add to Cart Quick View Equality T-Shirt Pride 2024 Price $26.00 Add to Cart Quick View Equality T-Shirt Price $22.00 Add to Cart New Arrival Quick View Yarnivore (Logo on Sleeve) Tee Price $25.00 Add to Cart Quick View Craftivist Cuffed Beanie Price $20.00 Add to Cart Quick View Craftivist All Gender Long Sleeve Tee Price $30.00 Add to Cart Quick View CRAFTIVIST 3/4 sleeve raglan shirt Price $28.00 Add to Cart Quick View Menstrual Hygiene Day We Bleed T-shirt Price $30.00 Add to Cart Quick View Do What You Love All Gender T-shirt Price $26.00 Add to Cart Quick View Me First Super Soft T-Shirt All Gender Price $26.00 Add to Cart Quick View Me First Knitting vs. Tea T-shirt Price $26.00 Add to Cart Quick View 3/4 sleeve raglan Logo shirt Price $28.00 Add to Cart Quick View Peace Love Knitting All Gender T-Shirt Price $26.00 Add to Cart See More Swag

the keep girls in school campaign We are proud to partner with The Yonkofa Project for The Keep Girls In School Campaign to help provide reusable cloth menstrual pads to junior high school girls in rural western Ghana. ​ According to UNICEF, 95% of girls in this region miss school the week of their period due to lack of access to period products and many drop out all together. ​ On a recent trip to this area of Ghana with The Yonkofa Project in September 2021 our Executive Director, Tiffany Herbert, had the privilege to speak to the Headmistresses from several local schools as well as the local Doctor about how our menstrual kits will impact their Village. She also had the great honor of visiting 3 local schools and meeting with classrooms of girls to talk about these kits and demonstrate how they work. what supplies do you need? Ready to start sewing? Please visit our The Yonkofa Project - Project Page for Must Knows, Patterns, VIdeo Tutorials and other helpful information. The Yonkofa Project Page supplies from us Click Here to Request Supplies If you have questions about this project or crafting these for us or about supplies please contact Tiffany@craftingchange.org ​ thank you for helping us! Do you want to help but don't sew? Please consider purchasing already made pads from our Amazon Wish List, or sending us supplies for our kits like the underwear or the items we use to make the pads! Amazon Wish List

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