TOTs Blanket Challenge

Started in 2017 after an extremely cold snap before winter was supposed to officially start, the Think Outside the Square (TOTS) Blanket Challenge was born. Debbie O'Connor, CEO of multi-award winning coworking space, The Creative Fringe made a decision that would change lives forever. 

The request is simple. Knit or crochet 20x20cm squares that can be joined into blankets. These blankets are distributed to the homeless, domestic violence survivors, youth in crisis and cancer patients. Volunteers from across Australia have joined the 4 month challenge that runs from 1 April to 31 July every year. In our first year we donated 49 blankets. In 2025 we donated 1025! This challenge has unravelled into a movement. A movement that you can be part of.

Whether it's one square or an entire blanket - any contribution is welcome.

Find out more at https://totsblanketchallenge.org.au