Here are some of the charities that will benefit from the Knit-A-Thon on October 14th:

Warm Up America
Sponsored by the Craft Yarn Council of America, this organization is committed to providing blankets for those in need. Make a single square or an entire afghan! Makes a great project for beginners and other groups, complete details on their website.

Happy Hats/Lids for Kids
Provides colorful hats and lapghans for kids and other cancer patients. Their site includes a few patterns and contact information.

Sweaters
Knit or crochet an easy T top sweater.