Charity Work at Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe
We offer a 10% discount on yarn purchased for charity projects, and have a large selection of donated yarns that are free for charity work. Below is a list of groups in the mid-Missouri area who ge
t together to knit and crochet projects for local or global charities.
If you would like to work on your own charity project, these links can get you started:
KnitForKids.com
WarmUpAmerica.com
Chemocaps.com
Headhuggers.org
Or ask us about making blankets for Project Linus, chemo caps for Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, helmet liners for troops in Afghanistan, baby hats for Boone Hospital, lapghans for the VA hospital, and prayer shawls. We also are involved in projects for the local Boys and Girls Club and women's prison, and will accept squares for assembly for the Warm Up America program. If you have any leftover yarn, feel free to donate it for use in these charities!
Mid-Missouri Knitting/Crocheting Groups:
We're coordinating information on local knitting/crochet groups. Please let us know if you have a group you'd like to add! Here's what we have so far; contact us for the e-mail address of the contact in your area:
Knitwits Knitting Circle
Columbia, MO
Every Tuesday at Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe
5:30 - 7:30 PM
* Visit the web site or send an e-mail for more information.
Boonslick Yarn Crafters
First Thursday of month
6-8 p.m.
First Methodist Church, 4th and Spring, Boonville
Contact Nancy Ward
Callaway Stitchers
Mondays
5-6:30 p.m.
Fulton Library
Contact Kathy Hill
Kirksville
Mondays
(starting May 18th)
6-ish p.m.
Washington Street Java, Kirksville
Contact Elizabeth Gregory
Hermann Strings Attached
Thursdays
12:30 - 2:30,
Kaffee Haus at the Junction, Highway 100, Hermann.
Contact Marsha Nyberg
Several people in Sedalia and Jefferson City want to meet. Anyone interested in coordinating those areas please contact us!