Community Projects

The last two words of the Madison Knitters Guild mission statement are “community involvement.”
Here’s how Community Projects helps support our community:

• Donating handcrafted items
  We donate knit, crocheted, and woven items to local nonprofit agencies that serve individuals and families.
• • Examples include winter wear, shawls, baby items, dishcloths, and “critters” for summer reading programs.
  • See To Whom, What, and When Community Projects Donates Items and our list of Partner Agencies for more details.
• Donating yarn and notions
  The Madison Knitters Guild receives yarn and notions donations throughout the year. Some of this yarn is shared with other groups that create items for the community. See Partner Agencies for details. Some yarn is used by Guild members to create donated items. The bulk of the yarn is sold at the Member Only Yarn Sale. The proceeds from the sale are donated to local charities. Notions are sold at Guild Meetings or used for new knitting circles. 
• Sharing the joy of handcrafting
  Community Projects supports new knitting circles by providing supplies and experienced teachers.

How You Can Support Community Projects

Volunteer! There are many ways to get involved and make a difference:

• Become a Liaison
  Each Partner Agency works with an MKG liaison. Choose an agency that’s close to your heart and help coordinate donations.
• Join the Yarn Crew
  The Yarn Crew sorts donated yarn throughout the year.
• • High-quality yarn is set aside for the Members-Only Yarn Sale in May.
  • Some yarn is distributed to MKG members who create donation items.
  • Partner agencies also receive yarn for their own projects.
• Support Monthly Guild Meetings
  Help with set-up and tear-down at the Community Projects table. Greet members, collect donations, and answer questions.
• Maintain the Guild Storage Locker
  Sort, count, and organize donation items. Store them in labeled boxes for easy access.
• Join a Work Party
  Work Parties are held throughout the year. Tasks may include:
• • Making donation labels
  • Tagging donation items
  • Assembling project kits
  • Sizing and sorting winter wear
  • Counting and boxing donations for distribution
• Complete or repair unfinished donation items
• Test patterns for future donation projects
• Be a teacher support new Knitting Circles

Get Involved

Every stitch makes a difference. Whether you donate your time, talent, or yarn, you’re helping Madison Knitters Guild strengthen our community through creativity and compassion. Join us in keeping the spirit of community involvement alive—one project, one person, and one warm item at a time. You are part of what makes the Madison Knitters Guild so special. Together, we spread kindness, creativity, and comfort.

Updated 11/2025