Here at Knit for Peace we believe that knitting (and crochet) is good for people. As well as being fun and therapeutic, knitting brings people together and gives a way of helping others in need, providing benefits both to the knitter and the recipient. Based on our experience of developing Knit for Peace over the last few years, we have learned that knitting is extremely important as an activity t
hat can be carried out right into extreme old age and helps improve long-term health, both mental and physical. Our policy is to encourage people to give, whether it is time or money. We now distribute regularly to outlets including hospitals, women’s refuges, refugee drop in centres, prisons, community groups, and hospices. We send the knitting (and crochet) to where it's needed. We also pass on donations of yarn and needles to enable people on low incomes to knit. The operation has grown organically, and we estimate we have over 22,000 knitters. Send your knitting to us and we will make sure that it goes to a good home.
