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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.
What can I do with tiny yarn scraps?
Read on to discover a few of the uses for those small amounts of yarn.
- Seaming. It’s not always necessary to match your seaming yarn with a color that’s totally identical to the project.
- Edgings. Photo via Oge Knitwear Designs.
- Amigurumi. Photo via Cheezombie Patterns.
- Stuffing.
- Pom poms.
- Repairs.
- Lifelines.
- Embroidery.
Where can I donate unwanted wool?
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.
Do nursing homes take yarn?
Donate your unwanted yarn to charity. Some organizations, such as Goodwill Industries and The Salvation Army, resell donated yarn and use the profits to benefit local communities. Other community knitting groups or clubs accept donated yarn and make afghans for local hospitals, nursing homes or homeless shelters.
Can you throw away yarn?
It’s probably at least partially this trend that makes you stand in front of your garbage can, look at your yarn scraps and wonder, “Can yarn be recycled?” The truth is that unfortunately, no, yarn cannot be recycled… at least, it can’t be thrown in the recycling bin and magically turned into new yarn.
What can I do with old acrylic yarn?
1. Acrylic Yarn Knitting Projects
- Blankets to donate for kids in need.
- Animal shelter blankets.
- Hats for charity.
- Shawls for the homeless.
- Yarn bombing and other public artworks.
- Holiday projects.
What can I make with one ball of yarn?
With one ball of yarn you can make a hat, a snood, a scarf or even a pair of mittens.
How do you store wool skeins?
Store all yarn in a climate controlled environment, not in a damp basement or hot attic. Store yarn in an extra closet (hanging shoe holders work great for this) or in plastic tubs out of direct sunlight. Do not store yarn in baskets on rugs. Carpet beetles love to eat yarn!
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:
What is the best way to store yarn?
Store all yarn in a climate controlled environment, not in a damp basement or hot attic. Store yarn in an extra closet (hanging shoe holders work great for this) or in plastic tubs out of direct sunlight. Do not store yarn in baskets on rugs.
Where can I find discontinued yarn?
Although you can often find yarn at local swap shops, thrift stores, and yard sales, odds are you are looking for a very specific brand that is going to be best matched by doing an online search. Sometimes, all hope for finding a discontinued yarn is lost.
Can you use yarn that has dry rot?
If so, that is dry rot and should not be used. 3) Look the yarn over and check for bugs or moth damage. If you find broken or weak areas, that is a sign of an infestation and the yarn should be thrown away. If your yarn passes all of these tests, you are safe to use it for your projects.
How do you revive a yarn that has dried out?
Not knowing more about your yarn, I would soak the hanks in lukewarm water for about 20 minutes, squeeze out excess water, roll in a towel to remove as much water as possible, gently shake them and lay the hanks on a dry towel to finish drying. That should revive them.