Links to free patterns for charitable projects
These patterns are published for free by various charities. If the links are no longer active, please let us know so we can update this page.
If you know of more projects to include, please get in touch.
Before you decide to take on a craft project to assist a charity, we would like to encourage you to please get in touch with that charity first to determine what is their most pressing need.
People
Sewing for Charity Australia - page listing projects which are most needed currently, and with links to various patterns.
https://sewingforcharity.com/ongoing-needs/
Sewing for someone with cancer:
https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/sew-goodness-breast-cancer-awareness-sewing-service/
https://knitpal.com/blogs/knitpal/your-guide-to-knitted-and-crocheted-chemo-hats-and-other-items-for-cancer-patients
Animals
C- Crochet
K - Knit
S- Sew
Cat protection Society https://catprotection.org.au/craft-club/
From toys to blankets - C,K,S
Wires how to crochet a bird’s nest https://www.wires.org.au/wildlife-information/general-information/making-nests-for-wildlife-in-care - C
Knitted pouch for a joey https://www.wires.org.au/wildlife-information/making-pouches - K
Penguin foundation “knits for nature” https://www.penguinfoundation.org.au/knitsfornature C,K
Lamb coats for graziers NZ Life and leisure https://ourwayoflife.co.nz/knit-lamb-jacket/ - K
Animal Rescue Craft Guild patterns for wildlife and domestic animals. https://arcsupport.org.au/craft-guild - C,K,S