At ImagiKnit, we are very committed to the idea of sharing with the community. As knitters, we have a special opportunity to send both material and spiritual support to people in our neighborhoods, cities, other countries and beyond. Charity knitting is fulfilling for so many reasons. First and foremost, of course, is the contribution. Secondly, charity projects are a great chance to try out new stitches, yarns, colors, shapes, etc., not to mention it's a guilt-free excuse for a new project!
Donating finished garments is not the only way to contribute. Old, unwanted needles or yarn can be donated to jails, women's centers, schools and other groups. Just bring them in and we will make sure they go to a worthy cause (specify if you have a preference). There are also a number of yarns that are hand dyed in cooperatives, the sale of which greatly contributes to the self-reliance of whole populations.
On this page are some charity projects that we support and/or for which we knit.
KNITTING PALS BY THE BAY The Pals came into being with one purpose, to knit chemo caps for Bay Area cancer patients
of all ages. They have now expanded their mission to include other types of patients that lose their hair. Hospitals and clinics from Marin to
San Jose are receiving donated caps for children, teens, and adults. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Pals at their
website at www.knittingpals.org/.