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Our friends at AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns have a big announcement! They have teamed up with Red Heart Yarns to sponsor a Charity Blanket Drive to benefit Project Linus!
Crocheting for charity is a great way to put your talents to good use. Project Linus is a nationwide organization whose goal is to comfort children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Just like Charles Schulz’s Linus character from the PEANUTS® comic strip was comforted by his blanket, the idea behind Project Linus is that children who receive donated blankets will be provided with love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort.
The afghan drive will run from June 1, 2012-July 15, 2012. Once you have completed your blanket, please ship it to us at the address below. We will then hand-deliver your blankets to the Chicagoland chapter of Project Linus. Before doing so, however, we will randomly select one (1) winner to be the recipient of Red Heart Yarns prize package! The details of the prize will be revealed at a later date, but we can promise you that it will be a prize package worth winning!
*UPDATE*
Enter to win this amazing prize package from Red Heart Yarn by donating a blanket to AllFreeCrochetAfghan’s Charity Blanket Drive!
Included in this prize package is:
- One (1) large red and black canvas tote bag with the Red Heart Yarn logo.
- Ten (10) skeins of Red Heart Plush Baby yarn in Kiwi, along with one corresponding crochet baby blanket pattern
- One (1) package of Susan Bates plastic yarn needles
- One (1) Susan Bates aluminum crochet hook (size I-9)
- Six (6) crochet magazines and brochures (including Crochet Today!) full of free tutorials and color photos
Enter to win this amazing gift, compliments of Red Heart Yarn, by making a blanket for Project Linus! Once your blanket is completed, simply send it to us and we will take care of the rest!
When making your blanket (knit, crochet, or otherwise), please keep in mind these important guidelines:
- Keep fabric designs age appropriate. For example, yellow ducks would be perfect for a baby blanket while a college sports theme design would be appropriate for an older child.
- The blankets must be washable and can be knitted, crocheted, quilted or crafted from fleece.
- There is always a need for large and unisex blankets. Please consider making a blanket that is appropriate for a girl or a boy.
Recommended Sizes:
- Mended Little Heart (Receiving Blankets) -36″ x 36″
- Baby/Toddler-36″ X 36″/36″x43″
- Preteen-40″ X 60″
- Teen-50″ X 72″
Please ship your completed blankets to:
Prime Publishing
Charity Blanket Drive
3400 Dundee Rd #220
Northbrook, IL 60062
Have any questions? Please visit the Chicagoland Project Linus homepage, or read their Frequently Asked Questions. Please help spread the word about this amazing opportunity to craft a homemade blanket for a great cause.
Will you be making a blanket for our Charity Blanket Drive? If so, leave a comment below and tell us about it!
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I will be more than happy to crochet a blanket for your cause.
Definitely hoping to get at least one done! Would love to make 1 for each size but that may take too long. Will try though!
I have a blanket already made that I just have to put the edge on.
I come from a giant family, so I try to make up a few baby blankets ahead so I have them available to give. I will be happy to send one along to this worthwhile cause.
Have a few on hand that I’ve made would love to donate them 🙂
I have 2 blankets I can donate and both would be appropriate for a pre-teen or teen. Both are multi-colored squares and are crocheted.
Yes, I will gladly make an afghan for this wonderful program.
I have two blankets ready to go. One for a boy and one for a girl. 😀
I am getting started on one tonight! I crochet fast so hoping to make more than one!
Im going to try, I have a Tot so it takes more time. But you guys wiling also to take crochet toys?
I have made over 20 blankets for Mended Little Hearts I can send you a blanket
I will be happy to donate an afghan to the Charity Blanket Drive. It will probably be appropriate for a preteen or teen.
Great blanket drive!! We LOVE Project Linus as they help us at Mended Little Hearts of Chicago (www.mlhchicago.org). The Mended Little Hearts’ mission is to provide hope & support to children, families and caregivers impacted by congenital heart defects (#1 birth defect in the US!) in order to extend and improve quality of life. One of the ways we provide support to heart families is through our care bag program which includes Project Linus blankets to over 1,000 families a year in the Chicago area. Thank you Project Linus!
I’ve made blankets for Project Linus in the past. Count me in!
I’m so glad I found a charity like this, I’ve always wanted to reach out to the little guys and share something that would make them feel more comfortable and bring a piece of happiness. Can’t wait!
Already have one for a girl, will get started on one for a boy. Great cause, glad to help.
Is there a form I should send in with my donation, or just send the blankets?
Put my other project on hold to do a blanket for this good cause!!!! Hope it will bring a baby in there hour of need. Not that any baby big or small should go thrue a hour of need.
Working on one now. Should have it done in a few days.
Will do my best to get one done.
I have a fleece tied blanket that is maroon on one side and dark green on the other….perfect for grown-up or college student. Will try to get a crochet or knit one done in time, also.
I will make a blanket also and I have some already made for donations so I can check the sizes on those and send a few of them too.
Would love to crochet blankets for your charity.
Can the Blankets of fleece be made so that they fold into a pillow pack?
Finally finished my blanket – it’s going in the mail today !!
Will be mailing my blanket tomorrow.