Oakmont Yarn Collaborative (OYC) is a women-owned local yarn shop in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. In addition to a beautiful yarn selection, OYC offers in-person classes, stitch groups, project assistance, notions, and events while building an accepting, inclusive community for knitters, crocheters, and all fiber artists and crafters of all abilities!
OYC is supporting Apraxia Kids and Apraxia Awareness Month with an Apraxia Awareness Window Display in their Oakmont storefront, a Store Fundraiser and matching donation, and a Spring Shawl Make-Along this May. OYC will also have apraxia information available to customers, and help spread the word through their newsletter and social media following.
Apraxia Awareness Window Display
OYC will be turning their high-traffic storefront window located in Oakmont, Pennsylvania into an engaging display of apraxia information paired with beautiful blue yarns surrounded by paper apraxia stars. Those who donate to the store fundraiser “Oakmont Yarn for Apraxia” can have their name featured on a paper star in this display!
May 5, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Come see the window display in Oakmont, PA!
Address: 622 Allegheny River Blvd, Oakmont PA 15139
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm; Thursday 11am-8pm; Closed Sunday-Monday
Website: https://oakmontyarncollaborative.com/
“Oakmont Yarn for Apraxia” Store Fundraiser
OYC is generously matching donations from their “Oakmont Yarn for Apraxia” Store Fundraiser. ANYONE can donate cash while visiting the store or through their virtual fundraiser. Either way you donate you can choose to have your name added to a paper apraxia star and featured in the storefront window display.
May 1, 2026 – May 31, 2026
Visit to DONATE IN-STORE or ONLINE using their VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER & your name will be added to a paper star and placed in the window display
*Please fill in the “Name to appear on page” how you would like the donor or apraxia star name to be displayed on your star.
Spring Shawl Make-Along
Are you a crafter but not near the shop? That’s okay! You can stitch with us from anywhere! Oakmont Yarn is hosting a Spring Shawl Make-Along this May with two free pattern options available or use any pattern you like. Invite your fiber friends to stitch in public with you this May so when folks ask what you’re making, you can show off your yarn and shawl and raise awareness for apraxia!
May 1, 2026: Cast on your project
May 31, 2026: Share your finished project and tag us! @apraxiakids @oakmontyarncollab
Free Patterns available on Ravelry:
Crochet Pattern
“Not-Your-Granny’s Spring Shawl”
Pattern by Becky from Oakmont Yarn Collaborative
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/not-your-grannys-spring-shawl
Shown in light variegated blue with sparkles because our Apraxia Stars Shine!
Knit Pattern
“An Italian Spring Shawlette”
Pattern by An Italian Knitter
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/an-italian-spring-shawlette
Shown in navy blue
BECOME AN APRAXIA KIDS CAUSE PARTNER – Complete the online interest form and an Apraxia Kids staff member will be in touch!
