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Ms. Catlin from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn

Help me give my students yarn supplies for their knitting and crocheting projects!

  • $410 goal

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My Project

My students LOVE Fiber and Textile Crafts. In both my seminar class and my textile club, students hone their skills in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, tatting, etc. by learning new stitches and patterns. Textile Crafts teaches my students the skills to create hats, blankets, scarves, purses, mittens, amigurumi, and garments of all types while also relieving stress, improving cognitive and motor function, and giving one a sense of pride. My students are inspired and motivated to learn and complete projects, but we desperately need more yarn. Thank you for your support!

Ms. Catlin Walter Payton College Preparatory High School Grades 9-12

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Chicago, IL View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

60 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hoooked DIY Animal Crochet Kit - Nora the Unicorn • Blick Art Materials $15.99 2 $31.98
Hoooked DIY Animal Crochet Kit - Ziggy the Giraffe • Blick Art Materials $11.99 2 $23.98
Acrylic Yarn Skeins Large 1.76 Ounce(50g) Each – 12 Multicolor Knitting and Crochet Yarn Bulk – Starter Kit for Colorful Craft - 7 Ebooks with Yarn Patterns - by Mira HandCrafts (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn Bundle Super Bulky #6, 3 Skeins, Taupe Grey 28048 • Amazon Business $18.11 1 $18.11
Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn - Gold Heather, 185 yds • Blick Art Materials $5.99 3 $17.97
Hoooked DIY Animal Crochet Kit - Joe the Donkey • Blick Art Materials $15.99 1 $15.99
Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn Super Bulky #6, Denim Ombre, 3 Skeins • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn, 3 Pack, Nature's Way 3 Count • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Amethyst, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 2 $9.16
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Grey Heather, 5 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 2 $9.16
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Fair Isle Calm, 5 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 2 $9.16
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Antique, 5 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 2 $9.16
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Neon Stripes, 5 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 2 $9.16
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Medium Purple, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 2 $9.16
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Turqua, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 2 $9.16
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Light Blue, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 2 $9.16
(1 Skein) Lion Brand Yarn Ferris Wheel Yarn, Evergreen • Amazon Business $8.03 1 $8.03
(1 Skein) Lion Brand Yarn Ferris Wheel Yarn, Cotton Candy • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
(1 Skein) Lion Brand Yarn Mandala Ombre Yarn, Harmony • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Soft Navy, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 1 $4.58
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - White, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 1 $4.58
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Aran, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 1 $4.58
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Macaw, 5 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 1 $4.58
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Paddy Green, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 1 $4.58
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Light Grey, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 1 $4.58
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Fair Isle Candy, 5 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 1 $4.58
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Flamingo, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 1 $4.58
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Cherry Red, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 1 $4.58
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Charcoal, 7 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.58 1 $4.58
(1 Skein) Lion Brand Yarn Feels Like Butta Yarn, Dusty Pink • Amazon Business $4.54 1 $4.54
Lion Brand DIYarn - Navy • Blick Art Materials $0.99 3 $2.97
Lion Brand DIYarn - Burgundy • Blick Art Materials $0.99 3 $2.97

Materials cost

$303.74

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.46

Total project goal

$409.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $409.71

2 Donors

-$376.00

Donations toward project cost

-$348.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.71

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