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SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
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URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-01-07/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. 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URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-01-28/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
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UID:10000868-1801764000-1801767600@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. 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URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-02-04/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001192-1803578400-1803582000@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-02-25/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000869-1804183200-1804186800@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-03-04/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001193-1805997600-1806001200@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-03-25/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000870-1806602400-1806606000@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-04-01/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270424T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T191900Z
CREATED:20260422T185817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T191900Z
UID:10000784-1808586000-1808604000@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Raise Your Paw Auction
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Save the Date!” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin us for the ARL’s largest event of the year supporting the thousands of pets who will enter our doors this year. Enjoy a night out at the disco with other animal lovers for a chance to win silent or live auction items\, meet the ARL’s TheraPet teams\, and more! \nThe love and care for pets provided by the ARL would not be possible without generous individuals – just like YOU! \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tickets & Tables – Coming Soon!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” css=””][vc_separator css=””][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Contribute to the Auction” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]We are seeking donations for the Raise Your Paw live auction\, and silent auction!  Donations are accepted through April 14\, 2027\, and can be dropped off at our Main location during normal business hours. \n\nGift Certificates or gift cards\nHome improvement items\nTickets to local events\nAnimal-themed artwork\nServices\nThemed gift baskets\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Donate to our Whine (wine) and Whiskery (whiskey) Wall\nWhen you donate bottles of wine or whiskey\, valued at $10 or more\, they will be featured in our Whine & Whiskery Wall to be raffled off to participants. Donations are accepted through April 14\, 2027![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Email our team” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:mailto%3Aevents%40arl-iowa.org%3Fsubject%3DDonating%2520to%2520Raise%2520Your%2520Paw%2520Auction”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Sponsor\, underwrite\, or advertise” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]If you’ve ever considered making an investment in the welfare of animals in central Iowa\, this is the place to do it. The Raise Your Paw auction is the most significant event for homeless pets in central Iowa and as a sponsor\, underwriter\, or program advertiser\, you or your organization will be highlighted and recognized for your support. \nSponsor \nA variety of sponsorships are available and offer an array of benefits to you or your business. Benefits may include: WHO radio commercials during the ARL’s Animal Connections show\, mentions in social media to 110\,000+ followers\, company name included in e-newsletter\, and so much more! \nUnderwrite\nThe underwriting donations help cover the cost expenses of the auction so that all funds raised at the event goes directly to the help the animals. You may make your underwriting gift in honor or in memory of a person or pet. \nProgram Advertisement\nThe program ads also help offset the event cost. Program ads are a wonderful opportunity for a business to show its support of the ARL. You have a captive audience of 900+. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Email our team” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:mailto%3Akmiller%40arl-iowa.org%3Fsubject%3DRaise%2520Your%2520Paw%2520Auction”][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Fine Print: \nThe ARL adheres to a no-refund\, no-credit policy. Once registered\, if you are unable to attend\, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. Tickets are non-refundable. \nDisclaimer: \nBy entering an event or program of the ARL\, you are entering an area where photography\, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed\, filmed\, and/or otherwise recorded which may be used for purposes connected to the ARL and its initiatives. Click here for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/raise-your-paw-auction/
LOCATION:The Meadows Events & Conference Center\, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr.\, Altoona\, 50009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RYP2026_EventHeader.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Event Team":MAILTO:events@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001194-1809021600-1809025200@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-04-29/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000871-1809626400-1809630000@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-05-06/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270527T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001195-1811440800-1811444400@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-05-27/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000872-1812045600-1812049200@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-06-03/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001196-1813860000-1813863600@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-06-24/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000873-1814464800-1814468400@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-07-01/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001197-1816884000-1816887600@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-07-29/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000874-1817488800-1817492400@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-08-05/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001198-1819303200-1819306800@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-08-26/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000875-1819908000-1819911600@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-09-02/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001199-1822327200-1822330800@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-09-30/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000876-1822932000-1822935600@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-10-07/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001200-1824746400-1824750000@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-10-28/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271104T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000877-1825351200-1825354800@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-11-04/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001201-1827165600-1827169200@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-11-25/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000878-1827770400-1827774000@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2027-12-02/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271230T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271230T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001202-1830189600-1830193200@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2027-12-30/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280106T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000879-1830794400-1830798000@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2028-01-06/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001203-1832608800-1832612400@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2028-01-27/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000880-1833213600-1833217200@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2028-02-03/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T174207Z
CREATED:20260625T172654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T174207Z
UID:10001204-1835028000-1835031600@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-13/2028-02-24/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20280302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20280302T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T173630Z
CREATED:20260625T173630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T173630Z
UID:10000881-1835632800-1835636400@arl-iowa.org
SUMMARY:Knittin' for Kittens
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Knit a cozy bed for a homeless pet at the ARL!” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Join a group of volunteers who knit or crochet blankets and beds for the cats at the ARL. The cats love these cozy pieces\, and it helps to give them a feeling of home while they are in our care at the ARL.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How to join” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nSubmit your volunteer application.\nAfter your application is approved\, you will receive instructions on how to sign up for the next event or log your hours from home!\nWhen you are all finished\,  kindly drop off any creations at ARL Main or ARL Animal Services during normal business hours!\nIf you are a current volunteer\, sign in to your VicNet Profile to log your hours.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Interested in donating yarn\, or have a favorite shop?” css=””]The ARL is looking for local yarn shops to host donation bins for yarn skeins that aren’t quite big enough to make a sweater\, but purr-fect for making a cat blanket! \nWe accept donations of standard acrylic yarn and knits. We cannot accept long-fibered yarn (i.e.\, eyelash yarn\, roving wool\, etc).[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-solid fa-cat” css=””]Yarn \nThe ARL receives generous donations of yarn from local yarn shops and local knitters. Volunteers may use their own yarn or the donated yarn. Donated yarn can be picked up in the Volunteer Services Office at ARL Main on weekdays from 12 – 6 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekends.[/vc_message][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Need inspiration? Download one of the patterns below to get started!” css=””][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”Toys” tab_id=”1766414495047-7dd171b3-eb77″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75959″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOYS.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Wine Cork Mouse Toy” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75948″ img_size=”800×462″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WINE_CORK_CAT_TOY_MOUSE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Snuggles and beds” tab_id=”1766414495059-2f1970c8-92a8″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Checkerboard” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75958″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Checker-Board.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diagonal Garter” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75956″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/diagonalgarterstitchkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75949″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDCROCHETKITTYSNUGGLE.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Seed Stitch Border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75953″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/seedstitchborderkittysnuggle_stockinette.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Garter seed stitch border” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75954″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Seedstitchborder-garter.png”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Kitty Bed” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75957″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/crochetkittybed.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75952″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singleanddoublecrochetkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Single and double (alt)” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75951″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/singledoublealt.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Double” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75955″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/doublecrochetedkittysnuggle.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Cowls” tab_id=”1766415970038-a56c29b4-f03c”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Stockinette Knit Cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75950″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/STOCKINETTEANDRIBKNITCOWL.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ribbed knit cowl” font_container=”tag:h6|text_align:left” css=””][vc_single_image image=”75962″ onclick=”custom_link” css=”” link=”https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RIBBEDKNITCOWL-1.pdf”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://arl-iowa.org/event/knittin-for-kittens-14/2028-03-02/
LOCATION:ARL Main; Humane Education Classroom\, 5452 NE 22nd Street\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50313\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arl-iowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/knittinforkittensarl.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Volunteer Services Team":MAILTO:volunteer@arl-iowa.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR