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wool for charity knitting

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Familyfinder

Familyfinder Report 21 Oct 2009 18:46

Hi
I've recently been doing quite a lot of charity knitting hats,mittens etc for the Shoebox appeal-and baby things for the local neo-natal unit-I'm now thinking what to do next-But my yarn stash is going small! I love doing it though-at least someone will wear my knitting unlike my own family!!!

Has anyone got any ideas of any local places that might donate a few balls here and there?
or any ideas wher I can get any more -I alreaady buy quite a bit but it does mount up and got my own kids to clothe as well!
(I'm in Exeter Devon area.)

any tips gratefully received

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₪ TeresaW elite empress of deleted threads&# Report 21 Oct 2009 19:20

Maybe some on here will have some to send you?

Unfortunately, I've just promised my mum the few odd balls I've got, or you could have had those.

Rosi Glow

Rosi Glow Report 21 Oct 2009 19:45

Look on Freecycle there might be someone on there wanting to get rid of wool...You never know, its worth a try.

Maddiecow

Maddiecow Report 21 Oct 2009 19:48

Hi try a place called Freecycle you should find it if you google it and join your local area. Its a good place to give things away you no longer need and also if you are after things like wool people may have a bag or two to give away. You must arrange to collect stuff within 3 days though and no money must change hands - its recycling at its best. Its very good - ive given lots of things away I wouldnt have thought twice about taking to the skip before.

Also if you are interested I could pdf you some knitting patterns for premiture babies from the Tiny Lives appeal.

Researching:
Powell, Chappell, Haffenden, Elliot, O'Shaughnessy

Merlin

Merlin Report 21 Oct 2009 20:30

Try Looking in Charity shops could be some there.**M**.

Researching:
Vlad the Impaler and Dracula. Wend,Prickly,Island,GG.+CC.+DIZZY & Mersey.

MayBlossomEmpressofSpring

MayBlossomEmpressofSpring Report 21 Oct 2009 22:41

I am nudging this FFF I have lots of 4ply yarn, mainly strong colours as I used to do a lot of machine knitting, also hand knitting and would gladly send you some if you let me have an address later, not feeling too well at the mo, but as soon as I feef better I willl sort some out for you. Will be in touch to let you know what I have to give you.

May

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 22 Oct 2009 00:18

Ask on Gumtree - I am sure you will get some. Also places like Lidl and Pound stores often have cheap yarn, I think Lidl has some this week. Write to the letters page in your local newspaper, just give your phone number or ask if the wool can be dropped into the newspaper office to be collected by you if it's not too far for you to go.

Lizx