Macramé Charger Cord Need a weekend project? How about a macramé 🔌 charger cord? Using scraps of yarn from your stash, and one simple stitch, make your cord more visible! Never again will those pesky kids you live with, or…
Spirals, Puffs, and Points This week on Ask Me Monday, we’re playing with the sculptural aspect of crochet and learning how to stitch spirals, puffs, and points. These stitch patterns would work great on their own as ribbons and adornments,…
This week on Ask Me Monday we dive into the first part of how to knit socks two-at-a-time on a circular needle, and using the Magic loop method. In this episode, I go over prepping your yarn, choosing a needle,…
How to Make Plarn (Plastic Bag Yarn) The first time I learned about plarn (yarn created by cutting and tying together strips of plastic grocery bags), was in 2005 when British designer, Erika Knight was a guest on a TV…
Bind-Off Solutions This week on Ask Me Monday, the focus was on Bind-Off Solutions to make your knitted cast-off edges tidier, stretchier, or sturdier. Watch the recorded version of the broadcast to learn the: Wendy’s SSK Bond-Off, Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy…
Two Color Brioche in the Round This week on Ask Me Monday, we explored the basics of knitting two color Brioche in the round. I much prefer this method to it’s flat counterpart, and in this video I show you…
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It was so fun meeting some YarnYAYers IRL. Thanks to all who were able to come out to the YarnYAY! studio Open House, and to all who continue to support my small business! 💓
This just in: pre-sales for our 2023 Pride Box are now open (link in @vickiehowell bio)! This year's box features items from queer and ally-owned businesses including:
* 11 (inclusive pride flag) shades of Teacup Pigtails yarn from @oinkpigments
*Inclusivity (knit) Scarf and Intersectionality (crochet) Scarf patterns, by me
* Don't Standby canvas and vegan leather tote from @lanternpress
* Rainbow Pins from @battlebornpins
* Safe Space sticker from @ownyourpridemo
A percentage of proceeds from this box will go to benefit @outyouth, an organization supporting LGBTQ+ youth in central Texas.
#pride2023 #yarnyay
We're continuing the celebration of YarnYAY!'s 5th anniversary, by entering every single subscriber to the May Box into a giveaway of FIVE, great prizes:
👉Grand Prize: 6 mo subscription ($244 value)
👉2nd prize: Choice of Shawl Kit (summer love knit scarf & gumdrop crochet scarf kit)
👉3rd prize: Hello Bargello prize - Any Kit up to $75 in value
👉4th prize: Vickie Howell Aqua Wooden Swift ($75 value)
👉5th prize: Hank of Urth Yarns 16 Worsted
If you're already one of our monthly subscriber, then you don't need to do a thing. You're already entered to win. If you're, though, subscribe at yarnyay.com (link in bio).
New to YarnYAY? Get 15% off your first box with code FIRSTYAY15
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We're readying the studio for this weekend's YarnYAY! Open House. Will you be joining us? See below for details!
Psst... fans of fellow Buda-based businesses! We're sharing some of that community love. The first 20 people who mention @clubpilatesbuda @mercantileatmillandgrain or @budasreddoor will get a hand-crocheted scrunchie!
STUDIO OPEN HOUSE DETAILS
WHAT: Come celebrate YarnYAY!’s 5th anniversary and enjoy…
👀 A look at our cute space
🥂 Bubbly beverages & light snacks
🧶 Pop-up shop of yarn, kits & more
🧘🏽 Hangout and knit/crochet time in our comfy sitting area
🩳 YarnYAY! Trunk Show
✂️ Make your own stitch marker station
...and more!
WHEN: Sunday May 21st, from 12pm-5pm
WHERE: 503 S. Loop 4, Unit B, Buda, Texas
#atx #budatx #budafultx #visitbuda #knitting #crochet #yarn #visitBudaTX #supportsmallbusiness
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