Calling all knitters and crochet enthusiasts to create warm winter clothing for low-income families!
About Knit-It-Alls
Knit-It-Alls Volunteers knit and crochet throughout the year to create warm winter clothing for low-income families and/or people experiencing homelessness in Seattle/King County. Solid Ground then distributes the items in the winter to people we serve as well as other nonprofits to pass out to their participants. Groups are welcome!
Tasks include:
- Knitting or crocheting a range of warm items like hats, scarves, mittens, clothing (e.g., sweaters, vests), and blankets. We accept adult, children’s, and infant sizes. Things to note: Please don’t donate used store-bought knitwear to us – we accept new, handmade items only. Also, please make sure the bags, packaging, and materials are unscented – some staff, volunteers, and recipients have sensitivities, allergies, or physical reactions to various fragrances or scented products.
- Counting, tagging, and sorting donations: If interested, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteers@solid-ground.org.
Time Commitment
As long as you would like to volunteer! Hours vary based on your schedule. We can also coordinate one-time tagging opportunities for individuals or groups, both in person and remotely.
Qualifications
- Ability to knit, crochet, or sew items for donation, or willingness to learn a new skill
- Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, gender identities, and sexual orientations, and of all ages
Delivery & Drop-off
Mail or drop off items:
Solid Ground
ATTN: Carol-Ann Smith, Volunteer Services
1501 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Steps to Become a Knit-It-Alls Volunteer
1) Complete the online One-Time Volunteer Intake Form and have any of your friends/coworkers who are volunteering also fill out one. If you’re 55 or older, please fill out the RSVP Volunteer Registration Webform. If you’re under 18, please fill have your parent/guardian fill out a Youth Volunteer Waiver (General).
2) Print and fill out a Knit-It-Alls Volunteer Report to indicate the number and type of donations. Please include one report within each bag/package.
3) Email our Volunteer Coordinator at Volunteers@solid-ground.org to plan a drop-off if you’re not mailing items, coordinate a group counting/tagging/organizing project, or ask any questions.