Help us Spread the Warmth

Knit for Us!

We currently have over 10,000 knitters located all around Australia. However, the demand for our new hand knitted items is increasing. Include a note with your name and email address, so we can acknowledge your donation.

Find your closest drop-off point here

We need:

  • Scarves

  • Beanies

  • Socks

  • Gloves (including fingerless)

  • Adult blankets (approx. 1.6m x 1.2m)

  • Knitted squares that can be assembled by volunteers to make blankets

  • Children’s jumpers and cardigans

  • Knitted toys

  • Cot blankets (1m x 1.2m, SIDS guidelines)

  • Pram blankets

  • Baby cardigans (not jumpers)

  • Baby beanies

  • Baby booties

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept the following items:

  • Second hand items

  • Knitting and crochet needles

  • Pattern books

  • Half balls of wool

  • Items for premature babies (until further notice)

  • Shop bought items

  • Plastic buttons or eyes on hand knitted toys (SIDS recommend that toys should not have plastic buttons or eyes stitched to stuffed toys as they are a choke hazard for littlies)

  • Pins (please remember to remove all pins)

    We attach a KOGO label to each item individually so recipients are aware that each piece has been made for them with love and care – so there is no need to label the items that you donate. In our fight against waste we are encouraging a reduction in the use of plastic – there is no need to individually wrap knitted pieces.

Give a Baby a Warm Start

A heart-warming initiative that started in 2009, was to make up baby gift packs to support new mums undergoing financial hardship. These gift packs contain a hand knitted cot blanket, pram blanket, beanie, booties, baby jacket and small toy.