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Stretch your Tunisian crochet skills with the Rusty Beech cowl from Yarnandy. Worked in two-color colorwork, the modern beech-leaf motif pops off a solid background. Try colors with good contrast for a vibrant, eye-catching make.

Yarnandy, aka Andrea Cretu creates absorbing Tunisian crochet patterns to get lost in. Designed with the maker in mind, their patterns come with tutorials and easy-to-read options for accessibility. Get all the Yarnandy news.

There's just one more day to join the Fasten Off YAL fun and games. Visit FastenOffYAL.com to ring in the New Year with yarny events and patterns from our participating indie designers.

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It's cozy-beverage-by-the-fire season in the Northern hemisphere. And whether your yule log is actual or virtual, you'll want to be snuggled up with a mug of hot cocoa while making a pair of Hot Chocolate socks from Classical Songbird Designs.

Classical Songbird Designs believes that making should be a joyful pursuit. That's why their design focus is practical, approachable patterns that bring calm to your creativity. At ClassicSongbird.ca, you can find more delightful designs and sign up for her newsletter.

The cozy Fasten Off YAL vibes continue through Dec. 31. Join us at FastenOffYAL.com, where you can take part in our events and browse thousands of patterns from our participating indie designers.

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A creative spark can take us to unlikely places. Take the VLSI Wrap from little acorn creations. Inspired by Lynn Conway's paradigm-shifting very-large-scale integration innovation, this elegant, transitional crochet wrap transforms science into art.

Penny Shima Glanz of little acorn creations designs timeless knit and crochet patterns that combine beauty, order, and practicality. Sign up for her newsletter for inspiration, tutorials, and more.

You can join the Fasten Off YAL to browse thousands of indie-designed knit and crochet patterns, like the VLSI wrap, at our event page, FastenOffYAL.com, through Dec 31.

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Who doesn't know someone who loves reading and adores cats? Utterly charming and a quick knit, the Cat Bookmark is the perfect gift for the bookish cat lover in your life. Offered in two versions (garter stitch or stockinette in the round), choose your favourite… or make both and keep one for you!

Stana D. Sortor's grandmother taught her how to knit and crochet when she was a little girl. After some sidesteps on her knitting path, like trying to be an artist, photographer or writer, she returned to her favorite activity, for our greatest pleasure! Find out more at stanascrittersetc.com

The Fasten Off YAL fun continues through December 31. Visit www.fastenoffyal.com to browse thousands of patterns from our 90 participating indie designers, and see our event schedule.

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Take your creativity on the go with the Falling Leaves Tote from Azariah's Fibre Arts. This crocheted bag is as beautiful as it is practical, with plenty of room for toting your projects wherever you roam. The pattern includes a captioned instructional video too!

Sara of Azariah's Fibre Arts is a long-time crochet designer who loves helping makers improve their skills. Check out AzariahsFibreArts.com for more patterns and helpful tutorials. And don't forget to get sign up for Sara's mailing list.

Fasten Off YAL fun continues through Dec. 31. Join us at FastenOffYAL.com, where you can participate in our events and browse thousands of colorful patterns from our participating indie designers.

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Have you ever had trouble finding a Very Specific knitting pattern that matches an exact vision? That's how Sarah Dawn's Designs came to create the Necessity of Innovation Legwarmers — that can be put on while wearing boots! (photo credit: Stephanie Wallace)

Sarah Dawn's Designs inventive patterns come from her love of all-things fiber arts — knit, crochet, and now spinning. Find other Sarah Dawn's Designs at www.sarahdawnsdesigns.com or her newsletter for tutorials, pattern sales, testing calls, and more!

The Fasten Off YAL fun continues through Dec. 31. Join us a www.fastenoffyal.com, where you can browse thousands of thoughtful patterns, like Necessity of Innovation, from our participating indie designers.

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Inspired by the beauty of nature, the Hollyhocks & Moon Rabbit cardigan from bunnymuff designs is sure to please knitters who love color and whimsy. This eye-catching knit is worked top down with a center steek — and it has pockets!

The artist behind bunnymuff designs is Mona Zillah, whose inclusive designs celebrate wool from small, sustainable farms. That's why their knits are so wonderfully sheepy! Step into the world of bunnymuff designs.

For 25% off Hollyhocks & Moon Rabbit, use our discount code FO2025 at www.fastenoffyal.com by the end of Dec. 4. There you'll also find discounted patterns from all of our participating designers.

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We don't know about you, but we love to ring in the new year watching the Lord of the Rings, and the Rosie Cotton Shawl is the perfect companion! Refracted Light Fiber Arts was inspired by the simplicity of hobbits for this lovely crescent shaped shawl.

Predictably, Refracted Light Fiber Arts is a confessed big nerd and designs a lot of Tolkien-inspired patterns. Find more at refractedlightfiberarts.com!

Don't forget to browse our website and use the event discount code FO2025 to get 25% off a selection of patterns from our participating designers!

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The weather is getting chillier in the Northern Hemisphere, the perfect time for a cute warm beanie! Kate of ItWasYarn has hooked us up with the perfect specimen: a mosaic crochet beanie with endless customization options!

Kate loves when crocheting feels like both a calm meditation and an engaging adventure. Her patterns include step-by-step instructions and sometimes charts. Most of them are designed for intermediate makers who value inspiration in every stitch. Find more at https://www.facebook.com/itwasyarn

Don't forget to browse www.fastenoffyal.com and use the event discount code FO2025 to get 25% off a selection of patterns from our participating designers!

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DESIGNERS: BARELY MORE THAN ONE DAY LEFT!

After Sunday, November 9 (ET), designer sign-ups close for 2025!

Don't miss out on all the fun, opportunities, and learning that come with being a participating designer in our event!

If you're thinking, enh, I don't know if this is for me, because I'm too new, or too small...think again! We welcome designers of all levels of experience and portfolio sizes.

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But hurry! Time is running out.

We would love to have you on board this year!

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DESIGNERS: You know what you could do this weekend?

The deadline to join us this year is fast approaching; last day to sign up is Sunday, November 9!

We welcome ALL independent crochet and knitting designers, regardless of their level of experience or portfolio size.

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CALLING ALL DESIGNERS!

Our designer sign-up period has begun! Last day is November 9.

This is the pre-event period of time where independent crochet and knit designers (and yep, that includes Tunisian crochet and loom knitting!) sign up to be participating designers in the Fasten Off Yarnalong event. Don't miss this all-important sign-up window!

Signups are done via a Google form. You can also find out more information about being a participating designer.

We welcome all independent designers, regardless of their level of experience or portfolio size!

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Calling all volunteers!

Our volunteer signup period has begun! Last day is Thursday, October 23.

This is the pre-event period of time where folks interested in volunteering tell us what activities they can help with. The volunteer signups we get directly determine which activities and games we can have, and which platforms we can support them on. Use our sign-up form to tell us how you'd like to help!

Thank you!!!

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Have you noticed that it's October? That means the Fasten Off Yarnalong 2025 is right around the corner!

This year, the yarnalong will run from Friday, November 21 to Wednesday, December 31.

What is it? We're an annual stitchalong for knitters and crocheters, which includes a 25% discount on selected patterns! The yarnalong happens across multiple online platforms, so that as many people as possible can participate in the place(s) where they feel most comfortable. We aim to promote independent crochet and knitting designers, and create a community of crochet and knitting makers, all in an accessible and inclusive event.

Here's what you can do to get ready:

Sign up for our mailing list so you don't miss a thing

Check out our website for our 2025 schedule

Spread the word to your fellow crafters and your fave designers, because the more the merrier! Our social media hashtag is #FastenOffYAL

If you're interested in volunteering, our volunteer sign-up period is coming up fast: it's scheduled for October 2 to 23 (more info coming to our website very soon)

If you'd like to be a participating designer, that sign-up period will be October 24 to November 9; keep watching our website over the next few weeks for all the info that designers will need

Looking forward to making with you!

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Random question time!

How are you ringing in 2025? Whether you're joining our New Year's Boonanza on Discord, getting together with friends and family, or thinking up resolutions, we'd love to hear your plans!

Reblog or reply with your answers before 12:00 PST / 15:00 EST on January 1. Everyone who does will be entered in a random drawing to win a pattern prize!

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We have a winner!

Congratulations @miss-sholia, you are our randomly selected winner! Please DM us your email address and preferred craft so we can get you your prize!

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Happy new year, everyone!

We hope you had a fabulous time in our 2024 event, and discovered designers and patterns that you love! Please fill out our feedback form to let us know how the event went for you! We really value what folks have to tell us about the event, positive or otherwise. We're committed to making improvements every year, and communication from our audience is how we know what we can work on. Please fill out the form while everything is still fresh in your mind!

Remaining prizes

Please give us some time to draw for and communicate with the final prize winners of the event. This includes:

Boonanza prizes

Bingo prizes

FO prizes

Our 5th anniversary grand prize

What's next?

Last day to claim prizes is January 31, 2025.

You can search and shop for designers and patterns all year round!

If you'd like to assist with event costs, we have a Ko-Fi.

Join the Inclusive Yarn Community on Discord.

Follow us on social media - links are in the footer of our website.

We hope you and yours have a safe, healthy, happy, and wonderful 2025!

~ The Fasten Off Yarnalong team

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Random question time!

How are you ringing in 2025? Whether you're joining our New Year's Boonanza on Discord, getting together with friends and family, or thinking up resolutions, we'd love to hear your plans!

Reblog or reply with your answers before 12:00 PST / 15:00 EST on January 1. Everyone who does will be entered in a random drawing to win a pattern prize!