How does this all work?

We are matchmakers.

In knitting patterns, this is noted as K2Tog (knitting two together).

When Loose Ends receives a project submission, we look through our database of finishers to find a good match. With an eye toward geography, skill level, and druthers, we will identify a good fit based on the information volunteer finishers submitted in their profiles. The next step is running this by the finishers themselves to find out if they’re feeling it too.

Once a finisher says yes to a project, we make the connection by introducing the finisher and project holder in an email. Then… we step away and let the project evolve within this new connection. We are always here to troubleshoot, advise or reassign if needed.

Note to project submitters: we can usually find you a match within a week or two. If 3 weeks have gone by and you have not heard from us, please reach out.

Note to volunteer finishers: it can take some time to receive a project. You can increase your chances of getting a project more quickly by sharing our flyer with your neighborhood cafe, library, senior center, and yarn and fabric shops.