A generous spirit is the thread that binds the craft community together, and we continue to take inspiration year after year from the many ways stitchers put their needles and hooks to good use by contributing their time, love and talent for charitable causes. Whether it's newborn caps for hospitals, winter accessories for vulnerable communities or blankets for pet shelters, we can count on knit and crochet enthusiasts to mobilize and work together to meet a need. We love to recognize all the ways charity stitchers give back! Last summer we put a call out for submissions to be considered for our 2026 Community Spotlight. Between January and April, we'll be highlighting six local stitch groups that knit or crochet for charity and warm up the world in more ways than one. We're excited to introduce you to them and celebrate their amazing contributions. Be sure to revisit this page as it updates with the featured groups! We'll be spotlighting two each month. Read on to learn about their work, their projects, and their favorite Red Heart patterns for charity makes. The Philadelphia Drunken Knitwits Philadelphia, PA The Philadelphia Drunken Knitwits is a group of young crafters who meet weekly to knit and crochet over dinner and drinks in Philadelphia, PA. In 2024, the group completed its first public art exhibition, showcasing more than 500 nautical-themed pieces at Cherry Street Pier. The community's support for the project ignited a passion for yarn bombing, leading to a holiday installation at Fitler Square Park and two more extensive installations at the Singing Fountain in South Philadelphia. "Bringing joy to the community through fiber arts is the best part of what we do!" says Allison Cover, The Head Knitwit. The Drunken Knitwits recently created a Halloween installation featuring local statues dressed up in handmade costumes. “Bringing joy to the community through fiber arts is the best part of what we do!" says Allison Cover, The Head Knitwit. The Drunken Knitwits recently created a Halloween installation featuring local statues dressed up in handmade costumes. Originally founded in Oxford, England, in 2012, the Drunken Knitwits now span three continents with over ten groups.” charity pattern picks Looking for charity project ideas? We’ve pulled together the top Red Heart pattern picks from Clarkson Stitch to get you started! View Pattern Shop yarn
