Helping kids, one stitch at a time
Stitches
Forward
We create handmade crochet plushies for children in pediatric hospitals, bringing comfort, joy, and a little bit of handmade love to difficult days.
About us
Made by students.
Made with care.
“A small handmade gift can make a difficult day feel a little lighter.”
Stitches Forward is a student-led organization dedicated to creating handmade crochet plushies for children in pediatric hospitals.
Every plushie is made by hand by students who want to turn their time, creativity, and care into something that can bring comfort to a child.
- Student-led and community-focused
- Handmade crochet plushies
- Created for children in pediatric hospitals
- Built around kindness, creativity, and service
Our work
A gallery of comfort,
made by hand.
Explore the plushies and projects created by Stitches Forward.
How to help
There are many ways
to stitch forward.
Whether you can crochet, donate supplies, volunteer, or simply spread the word, you can be part of the movement.
01
Make
Join us in creating handmade crochet plushies for children in pediatric hospitals.
02
Donate
Support the materials and supplies needed to turn yarn into comforting gifts.
03
Spread the Word
Share Stitches Forward with your school, friends, family, and community.
Start a chapter
Bring the movement to your campus.
Want to start Stitches Forward at your school? Gather a few students, find a faculty sponsor if your school requires one, and get ready to make a difference together.
01
Gather your team
Find students who want to crochet, learn, organize, or help.
02
Connect with us
Reach out so we can help you get your chapter started.
03
Start stitching
Create plushies, organize your chapter, and share your impact.
Ready to start?
Tell us about yourself, your school, and why you want to bring Stitches Forward to your campus.
Start a Chapter ↗Donate
Help us turn yarn into comfort.
Your support helps Stitches Forward purchase yarn, stuffing, safety materials, packaging, and other supplies needed to create handmade plushies for pediatric patients.
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Contact
We'd love to hear from you.
Questions about volunteering, donating, partnering, or starting a chapter? Reach out and we'll get back to you.
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What we accept
Supplies
New or clean yarn, crochet supplies, stuffing, and other materials.
Contact us before sending supplies so we can coordinate.
Connect
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@stitchesforward