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[REQUEST] Extra yarn for my grandma! (self.RandomKindness)

submitted ago* by evilrickRECEIVED

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Hi everyone. I am just wondering if anybody has extra yarn of any color floating around their home that they'd like to give to someone that would appreciate it. My SO's grandmother lives with us and she has recently started crocheting again. She's been making blankets for everyone, and is constantly asking us to get her more yarn, or look for it at the Salvation Army store, etc. If anybody has some they'd like to send, we'd definitely appreciate it and I'd try to come up with a way to help with shipping costs if needed :).

Sorry, I'm in Indianapolis, IN. Zip 46237 if that helps. Thank you!

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[–]perrla 4 points5 points ago

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http://www.reddit.com/r/crochet/comments/lpyhh/a_lesson_on_recycling_yarn_get_1000_in_yarn_for/ is r/crochet's secret for recycling yarn.

[–]evilrickRECEIVED[S] 0 points1 point ago

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Thanks! I'm limited without reliable transportation, but I definitely want to do this for her. She's a beast with yarn! It amazes me how fast she gets things done.

[–]CrochetniacOFFERED | RECEIVED 0 points1 point ago

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Yay! I'm glad other redditors are spreading my secret to successful crocheting on a budget :)

[–]Kaidenshiba 2 points3 points ago

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theres a yarn gift exchange thats going down soon... could be fun for her

[–]LieutenantTaters 1 point2 points ago

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Try xpost in r/crochet? I'm sure someone has a 'stash!' I am so beginner that I have a ball of yarn for every project I am ADDing. I don't have a yarn library yet.

[–]SweetKri 0 points1 point ago

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Do you know if she likes working with acrylic? I have some that I was going to give to Goodwill that I might be able to pass along.

[–]evilrickRECEIVED[S] 0 points1 point ago

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That's what she prefers, she says cotton is too hard to work with.

[–]SweetKri 0 points1 point ago

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Interesting! Acrylic makes my hands itch, but I sometimes use it for the color. The the project is done and I have a giant bunch of acrylic yarn to never use! I may have some I can pass along! Can you PM an address where I should send it?

[–]GrayMorningOFFERED | REQUESTED 0 points1 point ago

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You should x-post this to /r/crochet and /r/knitting! Most of the good folks there have a stash and I'm sure some would be willing to part with pieces :)

[–]Gypsy_LizSENT | REQUESTED 0 points1 point ago

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I probably have some that I could send her way. Shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can do!

[–]ageeksgirl08 0 points1 point ago

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There's a subreddit called random acts of yarn. Also, PM me. I can definitely send some.

EDIT: I'm sorry. It's r/yarnswap. Try posting in there.

[–]squidgirl 0 points1 point ago

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Hi.... umm... did you ever get the things I sent you? I messaged you around a week ago with the delivery confirmation number and I was just wondering. If you didn't like the coasters... I can make you something else? Please just let me know.

[–]ageeksgirl08 0 points1 point ago

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Yes, I did! I am so sorry! Things have been crazy here. My step grandpa is in the hospital and isn't doing very well.

I love them, though! I'll make sure I post them in the subreddit first thing tomorrow morning.