The joy of amigurumi!
Amigurumi (the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures and objects) is taking the world by storm!
These adorable creatures can be seen almost everywhere you look. We upleveled their cuteness by adding positivity sayings to help brighten your day even more!
There are three ways to participate in the yarn creature program: 1. Donate, 2. Create, 3. Adopt (see below for details).
*Open to all university students, employees, alumni, and friends.
Want to learn to crochet, or you already crochet and want to learn amigurumi techniques? Join one of our yarn-craft workshops!
Fall Dates
Waterloo Campus:
- Lunchtime: Every Monday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, Sept 14 to Dec 15 (no session Oct 12) in CPH 2376
- Evening: Wed, Sept 23; Mon, Oct 19, and Mon, Nov 9 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in CPH 2376
Cambridge Campus:
- Tues, Sept 29, 12:30 - 1:30 pm in the Library
- Tues, Oct 27, 12:30 - 1:30 pm in the Library
- Tues, Nov 17, 12:30 - 1:30 pm in the Library
Open to all university students, employees, alumni, and friends.
Use our (limited) supplies to create these adorable creatures (square for the Emergency Blanket Program), OR bring your own supplies and project and stitch and chat.
Tip: If you are using our supplies and patterns to make yarn creatures, you may still want to bring your own crochet hook or knitting needles.
The Community Yarn Creature Program supports our community in three ways:
1. Donate
Decrease your stress and anxiety by decluttering your home and donating unneeded creature supplies to us!
Do you have leftover supplies from a larger project that you won't use? Consider giving them to the Community Yarn Creature program, and we will make them fabulous creatures that spread joy, encouragement and support throughout our community!
Want to contribute to the program but don't knit or crochet? No problem! We always need supplies. See the list of needed items below for ideas.
Contributions can be dropped off at any of the locations listed below.
2. Create
Join us and create these adorable creatures. Research shows that participating in yarn crafts can improve mental health and well-being.
Do you love to knit or crochet? Join us at one of our regular "yarn-ins" and help us create more joy! Help create these adorable yarn (amigurumi) creatures. Make one for yourself and one to give to someone in our community. We have patterns for knitting and crochet. Feel free to bring your own crochet hooks or knitting needles. We also have some you can use while you are with us.
Prefer to knit/crochet on your own. No problem. Stop-by and pick up the materials/patterns. You can make the yarn-creature on your own and drop the critter and leftover supplies off when you are finished.
See above for dates.
3. Receive
Take one home with you. Yarn creatures can increase joy and comfort in your home or office!
Looking for some extra encouragement, a positive reminder to help keep you focused, or just think they're cute? Then you need a yarn creature!
These adorable creatures were made by members of our community for members of our community. We want to spread joy, encouragement and support one stitch at a time!
Stop by one of the pick-up locations or Community Well-being Events and adopt a yarn creature! (They deserve loving homes too.)
Please note: our community members are hobby yarners — yarn creatures might be imperfect, but they were made with love. Adopt a yarn creature today!
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