Across
- 2. UK yarn company and Loose Ends sponsor.
- 3. Small sample used to test yarn, fabric, or gauge.
- 9. Cocoknits and Loose Ends' collaborative project-tracking tool.
- 12. Olympian, knitter, and Loose Ends finisher.
- 13. Shop known as a "no-kill shelter for your stash."
- 14. Supporters whose gifts make Loose Ends possible.
- 17. Tunisian crochet designer, educator, and Loose Ends supporter.
- 18. A volunteer who completes an unfinished project.
- 21. One of the co-founders of Loose Ends.
- 22. Loose Ends' regional outreach teams.
- 24. The "P" in WIP.
- 27. Craft involving a top layer, batting, and backing stitched together.
Down
- 1. What the founders call themselves when connecting project owners with volunteers.
- 4. Essential tool used for crochet.
- 5. General term for materials such as wool, cotton, and yarn used in many Loose Ends projects.
- 6. A type of embroidery in which yarn is stitched through a stiff open-weave canvas.
- 7. The lasting impact of a handmade item passed down through generations.
- 8. Ancient Viking-era fiber craft and a classic Loose Ends stumper.
- 10. Craft known for tiny Xs.
- 11. Craft supply retailer that helped Loose Ends get off the ground.
- 15. The art of repairing worn or damaged textiles.
- 16. Selfless giving of time, talent, and care to a stranger.
- 19. The feeling often experienced when wearing or using something a loved one made for you.
- 20. The number of staff at Loose Ends
- 23. The ideal number of Loose Ends staff.
- 25. The number of projects we are able to match each year
- 26. Washington Post journalist who published an article about Loose Ends in 2023.