I ‘m a bit sentimental about my knit and crochet swatches. No matter how ordinary the stitch pattern; regardless of the content of the yarn — more often than not, I just can’t seem to part with them. Since having my own yarn line especially, the swatches have become abundant! I’m definitely not organized enough to keep a scrapbook of them, but I at least have a drawer that I stash them in. After all, (I reason with myself) there are tons of potential uses for tiny, yarn fabric, right? Well, my stitching friends, today I have validated my swatch-hoarding, by repurposing (notice the “green” term which makes this notion appear modern) a few pieces-from-projects-past into dollhouse blankets. It’s a day-after-Christmas miracle!
The master bed in my daughters new dollhouse is now covered with the knit-to-crochet conversion swatch I made for the Sheep(ish), Color Card scarf. It’s the perfect size, and I *heart* how it looks. If I had a spare 80 hours in my life, I would definitely make a King-sized version for my own bed!
The top-bunk blanket, is a product development test swatch. The bottom bunk is the teaching swatch I used during the double-crochet lesson in Crochet Lab on Craftsy.
Tiny squares emerging from the dark depths of the craft closet to find a new life, makes both mama and girlie happy.
Stitch.Rock.Love, Vickie
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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.
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
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!
Oh so lovely tiny litle blankets!
Neat Bloggin’ “stuff.’ Thanks.
What is the EASIEST pullover sweater for a beginner knitter to make?
People always say, oh this is simple, but to me it’s not. Help!
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