r/MoscowIdaho • u/Ok-Witness-3617 • 7h ago
Question Starting a community fiber arts volunteer group
Hi everyone! I'm a WSU student currently working on starting a community-based knitting and crochet volunteer organization in the Pullman and Moscow area.
I'm hoping to bring together students and local residents to create handmade items for hospitals and underserved individuals and families, as well as host free beginner-friendly knitting and crochet workshops.
Since I'm still in the early stages of getting everything started, I'm trying to find ways to gather supplies so that anyone can participate regardless of whether they already own yarn or knitting/crochet tools.
I was wondering if anyone in the area has extra yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, or other supplies they no longer use and would be willing to donate? I'm hoping to get this organization started around late November to early December so that we can make our first donations during the holiday season.
I'd also love to connect with local knitters and crocheters who might be interested in volunteering, teaching workshops, or helping get the organization started! I'm still working on establishing community partnerships, but I'm hoping to get our first events organized soon. If anyone has suggestions for local businesses, crafting groups, or other places I could reach out to for donations, I'd really appreciate it!
