LOCATIONS
Brick-and-mortar Yarn Stores and other Community Partners have started to join us! If you are a craft-related business/organization in the physical and/or digital realm, and want to be listed, contact us here. If you don't see your local yarn store or other business/organization listed, get in touch with them and let them know about us. Perhaps, they will want to join!
Here are various ways our Allies can help you:
Beginners Welcome!
This Ally welcomes beginning crafters (knitters, crocheters, quilters, weavers, etc.)! They will happily answer your questions about how to make a #welcomeblanket.
Gatherings! and Knit-Alongs!
This Ally welcomes crafters of all levels to knit together! (also see GATHERINGS for additional options)
Discounts/Promotion!
This Ally offers a #welcomeblanket related discount.
Donations Accepted!
This Ally allows you to call in and buy yarn (or other blanket-making materials) for them to give to others to craft a #welcomeblanket, if you wish to contribute that way.
Drop off Location!
This Ally will allow makers to drop off their blanket packages and coordinate shipping/delivery.
Community Partners
AL, AK, AS, AR coming soon!
AZ
Purl in the Pines, LLC
2544 N. 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 USA
http://www.purlinthepines.com
(928) 774-9334
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
CA
The Little Knittery
3195 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
https://thelittleknittery.com/
(323)663-3838
Beginners Welcome / Knit Alongs / Drop Site / Promotion/ Donations Welcome
Piedmont Yarn & Apparel
4171 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 102
Oakland, California 94611 United States
http://www.piedmontyarn.com
(510) 595-9595
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Cast Away
100 4th Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401 USA
http://castawayandfolk.com
(707) 546-9276
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Note: We have plenty of space for gatherings, just come on it anytime, or contact us if you'd like to host a larger group
Quilt'n'Things Fiber Arts
2411 Honolulu Avenue
Montrose, CA 91020 USA
http://www.quiltnthings.com
(818) 957-2287
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
The Knitting Tree, L.A.
1031 W. Manchester Blvd., Suite 2
Inglewood, CA 90301 United States
http://theknittingtreela.com
(310) 395-3880
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs
Wildfiber Studio
1453 14th Stt, Suite E
Santa Monica, California 90404 United States
http://www.wildfiberstudio.com
(310) 458-2748
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Note: Join our knit-alongs every Thursday evening 6pm-8pm. Beginners are welcome to join and learn to knit or crochet the Welcome Blanket.
We have plenty of room for private group gatherings Tuesdays - Sundays. Call us to schedule.
CO
The Yarn Studio
126 Elk Ave 1W, PO Box 3027
Crested Butte, CO 81224 United States
(970) 201-5760
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
CT
Madison Wool
56 A Wall Street
Madison, CT 06443 USA
http://www.madisonwool.com
(203) 245-5921
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
GA
The Craftivist
743 Edgewood Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307 USA
http://thecraftivist.com
(404) 330-8023
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
DE, DC, FL, HI, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, coming soon!
IA
The Knitting Shoppe
2141 Muscatine Ave.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 United States
http://theknittingshoppe@etherbiz.net
(319) 337-4920
Beginners Welcome / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
IL
Sister-Arts Studio Inc.
721 W Wrightwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614 USA
http://www.sisterartsstudio.com
(773) 929-7274
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Firefly Fiber Arts Studio
2052 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60647 USA
http://www.fireflyfiberarts.com
(773) 697-4046
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Nina Chicago
1256 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60642 USA
http://www.ninachicago.com
(773) 486-8996
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Knit Nirvana
7453 W. Madison
Forest Park, Il 60130 United States
http://Knitnirvana.com
(708) 771-5232
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Note: 10%off of all yarn for this project!
MA
Mind's Eye Yarns
22 White St.
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 354-7253
http://www.mindseyeyarns.com
Beginners Welcome/ Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Drop-off Location
Uncommon Yarn
1386A Beacon St.
Brookline, MA 02446
(857)352-4281
WWW.UncommonYarn.Com
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Drop-off Location
Note: We will be hosting a Welcome Blanket knit circle from 1-3 on November 11th and 12th!
Gather Here
1343 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139 USA
http://gatherhereonline.com
(617) 714-4880
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Elissa's Creative Warehouse
220 Reservoir Street, Suite 10
Needham, MA 02494 USA
http://www.weloveyarn.com
(781) 444-9341
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Note: We will be hosting 2 Gatherings at the shop, Sundays, October 3 & 17 from 7-9:00. For a more informal get-together, knitters are welcome to join us at the Creative Warehouse on Sundays in October from 1-3:00 to work on their blankets or just knit a couple of rows on one we have started.
ME
HILLTOP HANDSPUN
16 Lucy Lane
Lovell, ME 04051 USA
http://hilltophandspun.com
(207) 928-2000
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
(Note: Please call ahead, hours by appointment!)
Eastport Fabric Emporium
52 Water Street
Eastport, Maine 04631 USA
http://eastportfabricemporium.com
(207) 214-6505
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
MD
Lovelyarns
3610 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21211 USA
http://www.lovelyarns.com
(410) 662-9276
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
MI
Spun
407 N. 5th Avenue, 2nd Floor
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 United States
(734) 780-7867
Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
GarenHuis Yarn Studio
27 W. 9th St Ste 110
Holland, MI 49423 USA
http://garenhuis.com
(616) 294-3492
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Woven Art
325B Grove
East Lansing, MI 48823 USA
http://wovenartshop.com
(517) 203-4467
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
MN
Northfield Yarn
314 Division St. S.
Northfield, MN 55057 United States
http://www.northfieldyarn.com
(507) 645-1330
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome
NC
Purl's Yarn Emporium
10 Wall street
Asheville, NC 28801 USA
http://www.purlsyarnemporium.com
(828) 253-2750
Beginners Welcome / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Cheers To Ewe!
9856 Gilead Road, Suite E105
Huntersville, NC 28078 USA
http://www.cheerstoewe.com
(704) 706-9425
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Kniticality
55 Robin Lane
Saluda, North Carolina 28773 United States
http://kniticality.com
(828) 749-3640
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Note: Check our online calendar at www.kniticality.com/classes for group meeting times or come on in and stitch a while!
NE
Yarn Charm
5930 S 58th St, Ste N
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516 United States
http://yarncharm.com
(402) 858-6300
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Note: Welcome Blanket volunteers are meeting at our Tuesday knit/crochet night from 6-8pm. We're happy to have anyone join along!
NH
Scratch
18 Hanover St
Lebanon, NH 03766 USA
https://www.scratchsupplyco.com
(603) 727-9528
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
NM
Yarn & Coffee
1836B Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505 US
http://www.yarnandcoffee.com
(505) 780-5030
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
NY
Knitty City
208 West 79th Street
New York, NY 10024 USA
http://www.knittycitynyc.com
(212) 787-5896
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Notes: We will host KALs on Thursdays from 5:00 - 6:00. 10% discount on yarn. Bring donation yarn and drop off blankets during store hours. Thanks for your contributions!
Kettle & Thread
1219 Church Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11218 United States
http://www.kettleandthread.com
(347) 515-3540
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Healingwithspirits
4810 Beach 48th st
Brooklyn, NY 11224 United States
http://healingwithspirits.com
(718) 872-6268
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Knit
1353 Old Northern Blvd
Roslyn, NY 11576 USA
http://knitlongisland.com/
(516) 625-5648
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Note: We will be collecting 10” blanket squares at Knit through August 1st. At the August 2nd Knit Night (6:30-9pm)
Slip Stitch Needlecraft
450 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11216 United States
http://www.slipstitchneedlecraft.com
(347) 789-5371
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Note: 10% discount on yarn. Beginners welcome. Our KAL and CAL Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:30pm
OH
Silk Road Textiles
6106 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45224 United States
http://silkroadcincinnati.com
(513) 541-3700
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Donations Welcome
Wholly Craft!
3515 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43214 USA
http://www.whollycraft.com
(614) 447-3445
Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Drop-off Location
HARPS & THISTLES YARN EMPORIUM
129 PORTAGE TRAIL
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44221 United States
http://www.harpsandthistles.com
(234) 208-9482
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Fine Points Inc
12620 Larchmere Blvd.
Cleveland, Oh 44120 USA
http://www.finepoints.com
(216) 229-6644
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
OR
Fiber Rhythm Craft & Design
2505 SE 11th Ave, Suite 124
Portland, Oregon 97202 United States
http://FiberRhythm.com
(503) 236-7318
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Starlight Knitting Society
7028 SE 52nd Ave
Portland, Or 97206 US
http://www.starlightknittingsociety.com
(503) 777-1715
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Note: Welcome Blanket Parry on 7/12/17!
PA
The Steel City Fiber Collective
5817 Ellsworth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 USA
http://www.steelcityfiber.com
(412) 362-7222
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Yarns By Design
622 Allegheny River Blvd.
Oakmont, PA 15139 United States
http://www.yarnsbydesignpa.com
(412) 794-8332
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Mountain Knits & Pearls
114 Washington St.
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 USA
http://www.mtnknitspearls.com
(570) 424-7770
Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
McWalker Yarns
303 Grant Ave
Millvale, PA 15209 USA
http://www.mcwalker.us
(412) 821-5000
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
TX
Hill Country Weavers
4102 Manchaca Rd
Austin, TX 78704 United States
(512) 707-7396
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Notes: 10% discount for Welcome Blanket participants, and we are accepting donations of 10" x 10" squares through August 18th!
Klaus Insurance Agency
1501 Goforth Road, Suite 104
Kyle, TX 78640 United States
https://wordpress.com/page/hankandgracie.com/65
Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Drop-off Location
VA
House Mountain Yarn Co.
117 S. Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450-3781 United States
http://Housemountainyarnco.com
(540) 462-2931
Beginners Welcome / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
VT
Yarn
80 S Main Street, Suite 3, WATERBURY, VT 05676
(802) 241-2244
FB: yarnvt IG: yarnvt9
Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
A Quilter's Garden, Inc
342 River St, Montpelier, VT 05602
(802) 223-2275
FB: aquiltersgardeninc
IG: aquiltersgardenvt
Beginners Welcome / Space for Gatherings / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
10% off supplies purchased for making a Welcome Blanket.
Northeast Fiber Arts Center
7531 Williston Rd., Williston, VT 05495
(802) 288-8081
IG: northeastfiberarts
Beginners Welcome / Discounts
10% discount on the purchase of 7 balls of Encore, a machine washable and dryable yarn. (7 sks is about what it will take to make a 40 x 40 blanket).
Grand Isle Art Works
259 US Rte 2, SOUTH HERO, Vermont 05486-4911
(802) 734-7448
FB: GrandIsleArtWorks
IG: 1797house
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
We can offer 10% off any of our Vermont made yarns.
Hermit Thrush Fiber Co.
25a Main Street, Bristol, VT 05443
(603) 397-7202
FB: hermitthrushfiberco
IG: hermitthrushfiberco
Beginners Welcome / Space for Gatherings / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
10% off yarn purchases for folks making Welcome Blankets. We are happy to host space for any groups!
Must Love Yarn
2438 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, Vermont 05401
(802) 448-3780
IG: mustloveyarn
Discounts / Drop-off Location
10% off yarn purchases for folks making Welcome Blankets.
Green Mountain Yarn & Fiber
259 Woodstock Ave, Rutland, VT 05701 US
(802) 775-7800
FB: GreenMountainFibersYarn
IG: greenmountainyarnandfiber
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts
10% off yarn used to make a Welcome Blanket.
Yankee Pride Quilts
9 Main St, Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 872-9300
FB: yankeepridequilts
IG: yankeepridequilts
Beginners Welcome / Space for Gatherings / Discounts / Drop-off Location
10% off fabric purchased for Welcome Blanket projects.
WA
Northwest Yarns
1401 Commercial st
Bellingham, Washington 98225 United States
https://nwyarns.com/
(360) 738-0167
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
Note: Please let us know you are knitting squares for Welcome Blankets and we will be sure to give you a discount on your yarn.
Seattle Yarn
5633 California ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136 US
http://www.seattleyarn.com
(206) 935-2010
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
The Weaving Works
http://weavingworks.com
Beginners Welcome / Discounts / Donations Welcome
Acorn Street Shop
2818 NE 55th Street
Seattle, WA 98105 United States
(206) 525-1726
Beginners Welcome / Gatherings and Knit-A-Longs / Discounts / Donations Welcome / Drop-off Location
MS, MO, MT, NV, NJ, NC,ND, OK, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, WV, WI, WY coming soon!
*Updated August 25, 2022