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Knittin' for Kittens

Mar6
  • Date: 3/6/2025
    Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Location: ARL Main
    5452 NE 22nd St.
    Des Moines, IA 50313
Contact:
Volunteer Services Team (volunteer@arl-iowa.org)

Knitten for KittensKnit a cozy bed for a homeless pet

Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL. 

How To Join

  • Create your volunteer profile
  • After your application is approved, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event and log your hours from home!
  • When you are all finished,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours! 

If you are a current volunteer, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours. 

Yarn 

The ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Knittin' for Kitten volunteers have the option to use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 - 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on weekends. 

Interested in donating yarn or have a favorite yarn shop?

The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren't quite big enough to make a sweater, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! 

We accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e., eyelash yarn, roving wool, etc). 

Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!