Last week we officially said “so long” to ourStitch.Rock.Knit-along. Unofficially however, it lives on. The threads on both Ravelry and Facebook are still up as well as the how-to cable video on YouTube, so feel free to continue working on cowls and sharing pictures–we love seeing ’em!
Just like any host, I was nervous that no one would show up to the knit-along party. I was overwhelmed (in a good way) by the response, though! I truly enjoyed virtually hanging out with everyone, and watching their progress (and sharing mine)! Here are just a few KAL finished projects.
L-R Mine, knit in Coral(ish), Tina Lindquist’s, Renee Blankenship’s & Michelle Kovach’s (all via Facebook)
L-R Jessoliel, AnaBC, LiteraryLady & MamaKaren (all via Ravelry)
Here’s what people are saying about the knit-along:
“Thanks for the great pattern and KAL!-“-Debbie Jarmusik
“I already wore [my cowl] before I blocked it, because it’s so cute I couldn’t wait!”
–Michelle Kovach
“The [how-to] video was great, thanks for the cable refresher…!”– Alice Reagan
“Please do knit-alongs more often. I don’t have friends who knit and this was really fun!”–Allison McCallister
“[Sheep(ish)] colors are just beautiful and vibrant!” –Stazerd (Ravelry)
“I have to say I am loving this yarn! I plopped on my couch last night and watched tv and knit the ribbing section up and I really loved the feel of the yarn–very soft. And am very pleased with the Gun Metal(ish) color.”
–Literary Lady
“Loved this project. Now I can have fun making myself one!–Jmacal9425
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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Get this limited edition run of Sputnik Spruce in the YarnYAY! December box. Now available at YarnYAY.com (link in bio)!
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Looks like everyone had fun. I’m so glad you showed other people’s finished objects. Just lovely.