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In June 1, 2013 the doors opened for the first time realizing my dream of Alliston Yarns!

 

We have hundreds of colourful yarns, buttons, books, patterns, needles, indeed all the accessories needed to work with yarns adorn the walls and shelving of this adorable nook.

 

Hand knit and chrochet shawls, blankets, sweaters, dresses and doll clothing cover the walls.  The shelves are topped with many  gifts ideas including stuffed animals, wooden toys and home-made accessories.  Five hat racks are kept filled with baby hats/bonnets, youth and character hats.

 

Our highly qualified staff have crochet, knitting and finishing classes available as well.

 

We are open 6 days a week.

About

Alliston Yarns Philosophy
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Our philosophy has been to somehow give back to the community.

 

This is why we started a program called " Head to Toes" and Alliston Yarns in the Headquarters of this Alliston charity.

 

What is "Head To Toes"?

Many people have unwanted yarns, crochet cotton, needles, and crochet hooks.  They are encouraged to drop them off at the store where they are picked up by caring people who manufacture items with these and then return the items to the store to be donated to Family Christmas Basket in the Alliston area.

 

To date, we have received 771 handmade items from scarves, hats, mitts, socks, sweaters, headbands, ladies' cowls, wheelchair blankets, blankets for babies, toys for children, slippers for adults/children 

 

We anticipate that every year going forward will be bigger and better and appreciated all the help we receive.

 

If you want to donate to the cause please contact us by clicking on our contact page or call us at 705-434-0880 

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YEAR-TO-DATE DONATIONS: 771 and counting!

 

Items Needed Now:

Community Help for the Fall/Winter season. Every donation counts so please donate what you are able! Thank you Alliston! 

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Recent Contributions: Our new total for 2023 is now standing at 771 donations!
Thank you all for your kind and generous donations!!! 


Our GRAND TOTAL Donations History throughout the years:
2021- 1722 items donated 
2022- 927 items donated
2023- ?

Charities we support

Childrens Aid Society

Salvation Army

Women & Children's Shelter of Barrie

Elizabeth Fry Society

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Alliston & District Humane Society

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