It's a yarn store on a mission that goes way beyond knitting and crochet. North Seattle's 'A New Yarn' sells new and donated yarn, knitting accessories, books and bags. They host knitting circles and offer knitting classes. And 100% of their profits benefit victims of domestic violence through free, ongoing educational, advocacy and support groups offered by Northwest Family Life.
The organizations founder Nancy Murphy was looking for more than just a way to make money to help run the non-profit, she wanted to start something in the community to help women of all kinds. A survivor of domestic abuse herself, Murphy knew that knitting could give a woman something to focus on that went beyond her problems, helping to heal one stitch at a time. She hoped that for battered women in particular, that a knitting community could help break the isolation, and create a safe place for women to go.
A New Yarn opened its doors on Roosevelt Way NE about 2 years ago ?they keep the doors open and the needles clicking through generous donations from knitters across the city, state and country. So what can you do to help - donate, shop and knit.
The store gets a lot of its yarn through donations. Store manager Claudia Davidson says they'll take it all. Consider cleaning out your yarn stash ?full and partial balls of any kind of yarn that are just taking up room in your yarn bin could be making a difference in the lives of others. Donating knitting books, needles and other accessories is a great way to recycle things you're not using any more. Don't forget crochet and spinning accessories too. Right now she is in particular need of a yarn scale. Monetary donations are also appreciated.
If your stash is low and your pockets a little empty, you might want to consider donating your time. Davidson is looking for people to knit samples for the store - she will provide the yarn and the pattern while you provide the knitting expertise. She can always use help stocking he shelves. And if you're looking to share what you love with others, she's looking for knitting teachers.
Everyone is welcome at the store. They have a variety of yarns and accessories available including Cascade, Skacel, Dark Horse, Kertzer, Queensland, Mirasol needles, Clover needles and accessories and Empress needles. Those donated partial balls are a great deal ?you can fill up a bag of acrylic yarn, assorted wools, cotton and novelty yarns for only $3.50, a bag of natural fiber yarns is just $7.50. Wednesday night is the store's free knitting circle (spinners and crochet-ers are welcome too). On their free Friday knitting circle patrons knit shawls for those in needs, as well as items for Project Linus and the Cancer Care Alliance.
A New Yarn
12345 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
206.367.1112
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