Team Yarn

If you can crochet, knit or sew you can join Team Yarn! Our mission is to provide the comfort of hats, scarves, shawls and afghans to people who are fighting cancer. 

My mom was diagnosed with Merkel Cell Carcinoma in 2011, and she began chemotherapy in the winter of 2012. We quickly learned that a head without hair grows cold very fast! I began crocheting chemo caps for her right away, as did my sister-in-law, and my mom was also blessed to receive handmade gifts from the cancer support center in her hospital. Each gift was loved and appreciated. It's amazing how meaningful such a simple gift can be.

So, I'm asking you to join me in passing that gift on to others. Team Yarn is a satellite group of Head Huggers, a national organization. We have extended our mission beyond hats, and we invite you to also donate scarves, shawls & afghans. We are in the Minneapolis area, and all items will be distributed to hospitals and local organizations to support cancer patients here in Minnesota.

The guidelines are simple. Items should be...
- handmade
- new
- washable
- free of smoke and pet hair
- wool is OK but not preferred, as it is often an irritant & allergen.

We will have an informal monthly meeting where you can drop off your projects or stay and craft with us. 

Upcoming Monthly Meeting:

Date: Sunday, January 20th, 2013

Time: Noon-3pm - Stay the whole time or just drop in!

Location: Silverwood Cafe at Silverwood Park in St. Anthony, MN 
(Click on the link for directions and for the cafe menu.)

Feel free to email with questions or just to let us know you're planning to come: amyinthewind@gmail.com

You can also mail your projects to:
Team Yarn
c/o Amy Pass
2536 18th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Thanks!