Orphan Foundation of America

Knit or crochet an OFA scarf from September 1 to December 15 each year.

Listen at Math4Knitters Crafty Living Show  for info and see some patterns.

Global Knit - warming the world one stitch at a time

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/volunteer-angels.html

Make slippers for women and children living in shelters:

http://www.pinkslipperproject.org/

Knit (or crochet) a  80″/20cm Square

…and make an AIDS orphan warm…

http://www.knit-a-square.com/index.html 

Guideposts volunteers have been knitting and crocheting sweaters for kids “across the country and around the world” since 1996.

For further information visit their website:

http://www.knitforkids.org/

For Sweater Pattern:

Classic T-Top Sweater Knitting Pattern (pdf format)

Crocheted T-Top Sweater (word doc)

Advanced Aran Knit Sweater Pattern (word doc)

10th Anniversary Knitted Sweater Pattern (pdf)

Patterns have the address as to where to send the completed sweater.

Knit a Square and help keep a cold child warm - knitting for charity:

http://www.knit-a-square.com/ 

About:

http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Features/Special+Olympics.htm

Knit & Crochet Scarf Pattern:

http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/Accessories/WR1704+Knit+and+Crochet+Special+Olympic+Scarves.htm

The Artists Helping Children Website

http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/charityknittingforchildren.html

gives suggestions for numerous patterns to knit, crochet, or sew for children.

It does not appear as if Artists Helping Children directly receive or give the items.  You donate them on your own.  They do have lists for suggested hospitals and shelters.

Knit or crochet a teddy bear for a child in an area of the world where tradgey has struck.

 Futher information at: 

http://www.teddiesfortragedies.org/

Patterns for knitting or crocheting a teddy bear:

http://www.teddiesfortragedies.org/pattern.htm