Together against loneliness: A Christmas card that brings a smile

Christmas is fast approaching, and festive preparations are already underway. While many spend the holidays with their loved ones, some people experience this time alone. This is precisely where the "Post with Heart" campaign comes in: With a simple Christmas card, you can bring joy to someone who is lonely and provide a little light and warmth during the Advent season. Gründl has supported this heartfelt initiative for years, as it combines creative design with social commitment. We warmly invite you to craft your own Christmas cards and spread Christmas cheer.
Together against loneliness: A Christmas card that brings a smile

Every year we design the green women's power sock, and this year Claudia from the knitting design team came up with an exciting pattern that is also a lot of fun to knit.

Instructions for the Women's Power Sock 2025

Thousands of cards, thousands of moments of joy - countless happy moments

What is "Post mit Herz"?

is a nonprofit organization committed to making sure lonely people are not forgotten during the Christmas season and do not feel forgotten. Its goal is to give these people new hope and joy through heartfelt mail. To do this, "Post mit Herz" connects volunteer card writers with social institutions that pass the cards directly on to the recipients. After registering, you receive the address of a social institution to which you can send your Christmas card. The staff there then distribute the cards to the people who will benefit most. This ensures that no one is left without a loving message at Christmas.

How to take part in 3 simple steps:

  1. Sign up: Register from 03/12/2025 at www.postmitherz.org
  2. Receive an address:You will be sent the address of a social institution.
  3. Send your card: Create your personal Christmas card and send it to the address provided.

DIY tutorial: Christmas card with a crocheted heart

Give your card a personal touch with your favorite hobby: crochet a small heart to decorate the Christmas card.

What you need:

  • Christmas card here you will find free designs to print
  • Yarn (e.g. Gründl Cotton Quick uni or Gründl Glitter uni in festive Christmas colors)
  • Scissors, glue or needles and thread

  • How it works

    1. 1. Crochet a heart - you can download our free pattern here and crochet it with either Häkelgarn 100 or Cotton Quick uni. In Christmas colors, your heart will shine especially brightly.
    2. 2. Attach the crocheted heart: you can glue it on or fasten it to the card with a thread, so it remains removable and can later be used as a pretty decoration.
    3. 3. Write your personal Christmas wishes or encouraging words. Let your card become a true message from the heart. Whether your own words, a Christmas poem or inspiration from the internet - the main thing is that your message brings joy and courage.
    4. 4. Write down the address, add postage and send the card - that is how easy it is to create your gift from the heart!

    A big thank-you to all supporters

    The entire Gründl team would like to sincerely thank everyone who enriches "Post mit Herz" and makes it so special with their lovingly written cards and crocheted hearts. Your commitment gives lonely people not only beautiful moments, but also makes the world a little kinder and warmer. We truly appreciate your creativity and your time - thank you for enriching this wonderful initiative with your dedication and bringing so much joy!

    We would like to further support this campaign and will therefore donate for every green* sock yarn ordered from the Gründl online shop between February 4th and March 4th, 2025. 100% of the proceeds will go to the German Association for Gynecological Cancers (Verein für Gynäkologische Krebserkrankungen Deutschland e.V.).

    0.50 euros per ball → Green sock yarn 50 grams
    1.00 Euro per ball → Green sock yarn 100 / 150 grams

    Instructions for the Women's Power Sock 2025

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