What can you do with unwanted yarn?
Here are some great ideas for places that you may find eager to take your yarn:
- Elementary schools. Many elementary schools use yarn for arts and crafts projects.
- Assisted living facilities. …
- Churches. …
- Thrift/second-hand stores. …
- Freecycle. …
- Ravelry groups.
Where do I send unwanted yarn?
Unwanted wool can be donated to local charity shops, textile recycling shops or community groups for re-sale and re-use. Some clothing and textiles collection bags or banks will allow you to put balls of wool in – always check first.
How can I sell my used yarn?
Try selling your yarn online at places like ebay, yarnfind.com, Ravelry, and Etsy. To keep things simple, you can also sell it in a garage or yard sale, though you probably won’t be able to get as much money for it.
How do I get free yarn for charity?
Here are Barbara’s Top Ten Tips to get FREE YARN:
- CRAFT/CHURCH GROUPS: Many churches, libraries, and non-profits have knitting/crocheting/craft groups. …
- GARAGE SALES: Visit Church and school garage/rummage sales on the very last day. …
- TELL YOUR FRIENDS: …
- ESTATES: …
- ONLINE FREEBIE GROUPS: …
- RAVELRY: …
- THRIFT STORES: …
- UPCYCLE YARN:
Who needs yarn donations?
11 Charities for Yarn Crafters to Support
- Knitted Knockers. Breast cancer has certainly touched all of our lives in one form or another. …
- Project Linus. Project Linus may be a crafting charity that you have heard of. …
- Snuggles Project. Speaking of blankets, have you heard of the Snuggles Project?
Can I put wool in the recycling bin?
Cotton wool is not recyclable and should be placed in your rubbish bin. Do not try to flush away cotton wool as it expands when placed in water and can cause blockages.
What charities can I knit for?
Related Items
- Project Linus. Over the last 25 years, Project Linus has donated more than 7 million knitted and crocheted blankets to children who are ill or are survivors of trauma. …
- Crochet for Cancer. …
- Snuggles Project. …
- Magic Yarn Project. …
- Soldiers’ Angels.
Can I sell my knitted items?
If you design your own knits, consider writing out the patterns for other knitters. You can often sell these in local yarn shops or on online marketplaces like Etsy or Ravelry. With a little promotion, you could potentially make a passive income to support your yarn addiction.
What is secondhand yarn?
This yarn can come from either a hand knit or machine knit item. It usually goes through a washing process to reset the fibers. Secondhand yarn: unused yarn acquired from secondhand sources. Buying someone else’s stash yarn, finding unused yarn at a creative reuse shop, or skeins found at a thrift store.
How do you market yarn?
Ensure people know how to find you and come looking for you
- Your website should list all the places that sell your yarn.
- Advertise in strategic places.
- Search engine optimise your website, tag it correctly, and advertise its presence. …
- Choose appropriate craft markets and knitting events that allow you to sell your yarn.
What is Destash yarn?
First off, destashing is when you sell, trade, donate, or toss (as in throw it in the garbage!!) your extra or unwanted yarn.
Where can I donate knitting wool?
If you would like to donate any of your knitting supplies to Age UK’s knitting groups, send your knitting needle, yarn and pattern donations to Age UK Kensington and Chelsea, 1 Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL.