A non-profit made by hand

Ava's BlanketsKnitted with Love

Every stitch is made by hand for babies, families in need, and elderly neighbors who deserve a little extra comfort. No two are alike — just like the people who receive them.

A stack of soft pastel hand-knitted blankets tied with ribbon

What we make

Baby blankets

Soft, colorful blankets knitted for newborns and families welcoming a new little one.

Blankets for people in need

Warmth for shelters, hospitals, and neighbors going through a hard season.

Seat cushions for elders

Hand-knitted cushions that make everyday chairs kinder for elderly residents.

Girls learning to knit together around a table of colorful yarn

20+ girls. One big donation.

Ava taught a knitting class where more than 20 girls learned to make seat cushions — and every single cushion was donated to elderly residents of The Bristal assisted living center in North Woodmere, NY.

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Colorful hand-knitted seat cushions on wooden chairs

Comfort you can feel

Ava's seat cushions were designed for elderly residents who spend long hours in chairs. Bright yarn, sturdy stitches, and a note of love with every one.

Knitted with Love

Straight from the knitting table

Pastel knitted blankets wrapped in ribbon with Ava's Blankets tagsNavy and white knitted blanket tied with a blue ribbonCream knitted blanket with a Knitted with Love tag and pink ribbon