As the holiday season approaches, the Craft Yarn Council is proud to celebrate the third year of Yarnsgiving, a collaborative campaign that brings together yarn lovers, industry members, and partner organizations to celebrate creativity, community, and generosity through yarn crafting.

Yarnsgiving runs from I Love Yarn Day through Giving Tuesday and encourages makers to create meaningful projects that can be shared with loved ones, used to decorate for the season, gifted to friends and neighbors, or donated to Warm Up America!, a national nonprofit distributing handmade items to people in need.

The heart of Yarnsgiving is simple: making with yarn and giving to others. This theme reflects the joy of handmade giving and the power of yarn crafts to bring people together during the holiday season.

Each year, Yarnsgiving features a variety of free patterns and project ideas designed to inspire crafters of all skill levels. From festive home décor to thoughtful handmade gifts, these projects offer fun and accessible ways for makers to get involved.

“Yarnsgiving continues to grow because it celebrates what yarn crafters do best—create with care and give from the heart,” said Jenny Bessonette, Executive Director at the Craft Yarn Council. “This campaign is about more than making; it’s about connection, kindness, and using yarn crafting to make a meaningful impact.”

Throughout the campaign, the Craft Yarn Council will share free patterns, ideas, and resources at yarnsgiving.com. Participants are encouraged to share their creations online using #Yarnsgiving to inspire others and help spread the joy of making with yarn and giving to others.