And for pet owners who have been hoarding dog, cat or bunny fur, she founded Pet Yarn Chic: You send her $49.95 and she sends you back a handbook, shipping supplies and hair collection instructions.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hooks, yarn and patterns are what you'll find inside Park Hill High School's yarn club — a club that's quickly grown at the school. "We thought, sure we can scrape together ...