Charity
How to crochet a poppy
Learn how to crochet a poppy for Remembrance Sunday with our two Free Crochet Poppy Patterns.
Knit to raise funds | Free poppy knitting pattern
Knit a Remembrance Day poppy with our collection of free poppy knitting patterns, including easy designs for beginners
Brighten up breakfast with our egg cosy knitting pattern
You'll want to knit a whole set of these cute colourwork egg cosies from Patons, topped with tiny pompoms! Why not make some for charity too?
How to make a twiddlemuff
Use our twiddle muff pattern to bring comfort to patients with Alzheimer’s, arthritis and dementia
Free bobble hat knitting pattern
Knit this hat by Rico Design, free as part of UK Hand Knitting's Commit to Knit charity campaign, to help someone keep warm on a cold night.
Free pattern | Premature baby hat
Knit a textured hat for premature babies with this pattern from Sirdar, free as part of UK Hand Knitting's Commit to Knit charity campaign.
Join Knitting Kittens and knit for Battersea cats
Do your bit for our feline friends by joining Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s knitting club with a difference, says Poppy Benner.
Crafting to help Australian Wildlife
In light of the recent bushfires in Australia, we've put together a handy list of ways you can use your crafting skills to help.
Free Pudsey Bear knitting pattern
Get your needles out for a great cause when you knit this Pudsey toy, designed by Val Pierce, for BBC Children in Need.
Knit for charity with Loving Hands
Join in with the latest Loving Hands challenges and use your yarn stash to help those in need!
Knit an Izzy Doll for charity
Judy Darley finds out how these knitted dolls are bringing comfort to children around the world.
SPANA charity knitting patterns
Support international charity SPANA in their mission to raise funds for sick and injured working animals by making these cute toys!
Stitch a pink ribbon for charity
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so why not show your support in stitches with this free pink ribbon cross stitch pattern?
Innocent smoothie hat patterns
Help raise money for Age UK with the Innocent Big Knit. Follow Mary Szabó's pattern to make these adorable animal hats in no time.
How to crochet a twiddlemuff for dementia patients
A crochet twiddlemuff can be useful for people with dementia or learning difficulties, and therapeutic for people with Alzheimer’s disease.