Threads of Kindness is a new club that gives students a place to unwind, learn crochet skills and connect with others. Meetings take place on Tuesdays after school from 3:35 to 4:30 in D118. Advisory meetings during ‘A’ weeks are still being arranged and members hope to receive permission for cords.

The organization currently has 15 members and relies on donations to resource their necessary materials. Members work on knitting, cross stitching and macrame. Though there are experienced members, beginners are encouraged to join. 

Sponsor DeAnna Francis began learning crochet last year, leading her to create an appealing environment for students regardless of their skills.

“The reason I learned crochet was because I was tired of mindlessly watching YouTube, and I needed a hobby,” Francis said. “Then I found it actually made me less anxious and thought the students needed a place to go and learn how to get rid of their anxieties too. You don’t have to know how to crochet. The point of it is to help you with anxiety.”

Senior president Emma Elizondo joined the club with her sister Emily Elizondo, who helped found it along with senior Adrianna Silva. Her responsibilities as president include talking to new members, delegating tasks and giving announcements in each meeting. Assignments often involve creating items from yarn such as gloves and blankets to donate or sell. Members have also discussed making hats for donation centers and items for breast cancer awareness.

“I do not really know how to crochet or do anything involving yarn, but I enjoy talking to people,” Emma Elizondo said. “It’s really just a club where we all sit around and enjoy each other’s company. The goal this year is to get it more afloat because this is the first time it’s been published. We want more people to join because it’s new and fun.”

Beyond crafting, the club maintains engagement through online surveys and assignments on Canvas to track progress. Members work on projects like blankets, keychains and pillows. Each creation represents both skill and self-care. Senior member Victoria Bush, who joined just three weeks ago, has already completed her own star blanket.

“The club has benefitted me by giving me a place where I can have people to talk to and know they won’t judge me for what I like,” Bush said. “If you’re having a hard time relaxing, this would definitely be the club for you.”

Looking ahead, Emma Elizondo hopes the club continues to thrive even after she graduates. She’s even donated a pin machine for members to express their creativity in different ways and is optimistic about the club’s future growth.

“You get to learn a new skill and make things for yourself,” Elizondo said. “Crocheting is very engaging and arts like this help the brain, as well as encouraging others to find new people. It’s very profitable whether you want to do this as a business or a job.”