I’m Vickie, a mom of three, award-winning broadcaster, author, designer & entrepreneur. Over a decade and a half, through various television shows, YouTube videos, online courses, conference tours, books, and my subscription club and curated kit business, YarnYAY! – I’ve had the privilege of teaching hundreds of thousands of stitchers new yarn-y skills. It’s my mission to empower people to lean into creativity by making DIY totally doable. Welcome to my online home!
YarnYAY! October Box #66 Oh, October, how I love you. The YarnYAY! October Box #66 is a direct expression of that! Including cozy (and sustainable) yarn in autumnal shades, perfect-for-gifting two wrist warmer patterns, kitty cat stitch markers, and a…
I am devastated by the loss of Hill Country Weavers founder, Suzanne Middlebrooks. When I moved from L.A. to Austin 20 years ago, I was a new knitter and young mom who didn’t know many people. I felt lonely, isolated,…
How to Seam a Knit or Crocheted Twisted Headband As we (hopefully) tiptoe into the possibility of cooler weather, can can also ease into knitting and crocheting warmer garments with something simple and stylish like a headband/ear warmer. That’s exactly…
YarnYAY! September Box #65 — Subscription Box for Knitters and Crocheters Curl up cozily with this month’s twisted headband projects in smart, classic, Woolstok Tweed from Blue Sky Fibers! Keep your notions near in a gorgeous little square olive wood notions bowl from Naturally Med. Put up your…