In week 4 of “From the Yarn Studio,” I’m chatting all about crochet for charity—because sometimes the best part of making plushies and cozy things is knowing they can go out into the world and help someone. In this podcast-style episode, I walk through several organizations that accept crocheted and knitted donations, and I share links so you can check their guidelines before you start stitching. I compiled a list of charities that cover a bunch of different needs, from blankets and comfort items to specialized donations. I talk about Knots of Love, Project Linus, Warm Up America, Crochet for Cancer, the Red Scarf Project, Knitted Knockers, Comfort for Critters, and (for my California crocheters) Alice’s Embrace. My biggest takeaway is to pick a cause that speaks to you, then match your yarn and patterns to what that organization specifically requests—sizes, fiber content, and construction details matter. And if you want to support my channel while you’re making all the good things, you can shop my Etsy (code 10OFF), or send questions to my email—happy crocheting from me (and Snowball).