I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again; Robyn Chachula is one of the most talented crochet designers in the industry. Her sense of accessible, yet modern fashion mixed with architectural structure is truly impressive. As a dive-right-in-and-wing-it designer myself, I’m fascinated by (and a bit jealous of) her ability to map out ahead of time, the most tedious aspects of a pattern and thereby make them easily understandable for every type of crocheter– the “blueprint” approach to design that she’s now known for!
My first real exposure to Robyn’s work was when she contributed a beautiful, lacey cashmere sweater to my book, Pop Goes Crochet. I immediately became her fan. In the years since, she’s designed for magazines, a booklet for Mission Falls (whose yarns are gorgeous, btw), and written books of her own. It’s her latest project though, Baby Blue Print Crochet, that has to be my favorite. Because I, like Robyn, have a wee daughter (and am otherwise surrounded by friends’ babies of all ages), every pattern in this book speaks to me. Here’s a sneak peek of a few of my faves that, if time were no object, I’d most certainly make for every baby I know!
Joni Dress
Popsicle Boot
Charlie Vest
Callum Pull-Over
Burb Cloth Bib
If you’re looking for something to buy with those Amazon or BN.com gift cards from the holidays, Stitchers, you’ve found the book!
These are adorable! Definitely going to have to get this book and make some of these for my nieces and nephews! Also Vickie, I realize that you are busy, but is there a pattern for the scarf you wore on the Knitty Gritty Reindeer Games episode? This one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sbw65n8b6k I really love it and would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks!
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Dear YarnYAY! Community & Supporters,
It’s with all of the feels, and a deep breath, that I announce that month’s will be the last monthly box, as we begin the process of closing YarnYAY! by Vickie Howell.
Five and a half years ago, this business essentially fell into my lap. I was just wrapping a tour promoting the launch of The Knit Show, and in the middle of writing my 13th book, The Knit Vibe when an executive from CrateJoy approached me about co-founding a subscription box for knitters. The arm of their company that ran subscription box businesses with creators and entrepreneurs who already had a following would handle the capital, fulfillment, customer service and sourcing. I would be in charge of project design, pattern writing, product curation, marketing, media content, and anything else creative. I had longtime been wanting to add a retail aspect to my overall offerings, but with a very full plate hadn’t yet figured out a viable, responsible way to do that. This seemed ideal.
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Have you met her? This is final shade of VH Montoya Merino, Sputnik Spruce, and she’s practically perfect in every way. Hand-dyed by the amazing @spunrightround I could not love this non-traditional, holiday palette more!
Get this limited edition run of Sputnik Spruce in the YarnYAY! December box. Now available at YarnYAY.com (link in bio)!
Second only to the #dollyparton costume exhibit, a highlight of our trip to Nashville was a tour of @hatchshowprint . I wanted to move in! *sigh* Block printing is dreamy. 😍...
Ok, reposting the December Unboxing, because it looks like I chose the wrong posting option last time, so only 90 seconds came through. The vid’s 7 minutes, so hopefully this time it works! (It’s posted in full on my Facebook page, YouTube, and YarnYAY.com, too.) Thanks for your patience!...
These are adorable! Definitely going to have to get this book and make some of these for my nieces and nephews! Also Vickie, I realize that you are busy, but is there a pattern for the scarf you wore on the Knitty Gritty Reindeer Games episode? This one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Sbw65n8b6k I really love it and would appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks!