How do you plan your fibercrafting projects?

Do you start with a pattern and find yarn for it, or start with a yarn and find a pattern? Do you make to-craft lists? Are there yarn weights, colors, or pattern types you're drawn to? Anything else you want to share about your process?

Reply to this post with your answer. All answers will be entered into a random draw for a pattern prize from one of our Participating Designers, drawn at 5pm Eastern time on Thursday, December 25.

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How do you plan your fibercrafting projects?

Do you start with a pattern and find yarn for it, or start with a yarn and find a pattern? Do you make to-craft lists? Are there yarn weights, colors, or pattern types you're drawn to? Anything else you want to share about your process?

Reply to this post with your answer. All answers will be entered into a random draw for a pattern prize from one of our Participating Designers, drawn at 5pm Eastern time on Thursday, December 25.

#FastenOffYAL

Stay warm while stargazing with Amarillo Starlight from Studio TwentyTwo. This bandana-style shawl with a lace motif evokes cozy nights under the stars. A beaded tassel adds a subtle sparkle.

Janet Clare is a lifelong knitter and crochet convert from New Zealand, where she lives and designs for Studio TwentyTwo in a renovated schoolhouse. Janet's versatile and easy-wearing accessory designs offer something for everyone.

Find more crochet patterns @ www.fastenoffyal.com #FastenOffYAL #Crochet

Stay warm while stargazing with Amarillo Starlight from Studio TwentyTwo. This bandana-style shawl with a lace motif evokes cozy nights under the stars. A beaded tassel adds a subtle sparkle.

Janet Clare is a lifelong knitter and crochet convert from New Zealand, where she lives and designs for Studio TwentyTwo in a renovated schoolhouse. Janet's versatile and easy-wearing accessory designs offer something for everyone.

Find more crochet patterns @ www.fastenoffyal.com #FastenOffYAL #Crochet

Time for a Fasten Off Random Question!

Part of the fun of FOYAL is seeing what everyone's working on! Share your FOYAL WIP as a reply to this post, and tell us which pattern and participating designer it's from.

Everyone who shares a project before 3pm EST on Friday, December 12 will be entered into a random draw for a pattern prize from one of our participating designers.

#FastenOffYAL #OffRav #giveaway

@MakersHour #MakersHour A2: Here's my main WIP for #FastenOffYAL . I've been having a lot of fun with it.

Time for a Fasten Off Random Question!

Part of the fun of FOYAL is seeing what everyone's working on! Share your FOYAL WIP as a reply to this post, and tell us which pattern and participating designer it's from.

Everyone who shares a project before 3pm EST on Friday, December 12 will be entered into a random draw for a pattern prize from one of our participating designers.

#FastenOffYAL #OffRav #giveaway

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES ON CYBER MONDAY!

There are lots of movements out there right now to counter the over-consumption/over-consumerism culture, and if you'd like to get in on that - or even if you just like supporting small businesses generally - or even if you just like getting patterns at a discount - the Fasten Off Yarnalong is here to help!

Read more ⬇️

#FastenOffYAL #WeAintBuyingIt #SmallBusiness #crochet #knitting #TunisianCrochet #patternSales

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES ON CYBER MONDAY!

There are lots of movements out there right now to counter the over-consumption/over-consumerism culture, and if you'd like to get in on that - or even if you just like supporting small businesses generally - or even if you just like getting patterns at a discount - the Fasten Off Yarnalong is here to help!

Read more ⬇️

#FastenOffYAL #WeAintBuyingIt #SmallBusiness #crochet #knitting #TunisianCrochet #patternSales

With its mirrored menorahs, the Festival of Lights cowl gives you a no-fuss experience when getting dressed: it looks identical no matter which way you wear it!

The Jewish Knitter offers colorwork knitting patterns celebrating every aspect of Jewish life—from Rosh Hashanah to Shavuot, from hamsas to pomegranates, and from alef to tav!

Browse https://www.fastenoffyal.com and use code FO2025 to get 25% off a selection of patterns from participating designers!

#knitting #yarn #FastenOffYAL

With its mirrored menorahs, the Festival of Lights cowl gives you a no-fuss experience when getting dressed: it looks identical no matter which way you wear it!

The Jewish Knitter offers colorwork knitting patterns celebrating every aspect of Jewish life—from Rosh Hashanah to Shavuot, from hamsas to pomegranates, and from alef to tav!

Browse https://www.fastenoffyal.com and use code FO2025 to get 25% off a selection of patterns from participating designers!

#knitting #yarn #FastenOffYAL

Does this picture give you arcade flashbacks? Us, too! Knit up the Old School Gaming Hat by @LaVisch for your favorite arcade hero or for yourself!

Each La Visch Designs pattern is carefully developed to ensure that instructions are as clear as possible. Also, where appropriate, links to photo tutorials are included.

Don't forget to browse https://www.fastenoffyal.com/script.cgi?TYPE=profile&VALUE=susanne-visch
and use the event discount code FO2025 to get 25% off La Visch patterns

#knitting #yarn #FastenOffYAL

Does this picture give you arcade flashbacks? Us, too! Knit up the Old School Gaming Hat by @LaVisch for your favorite arcade hero or for yourself!

Each La Visch Designs pattern is carefully developed to ensure that instructions are as clear as possible. Also, where appropriate, links to photo tutorials are included.

Don't forget to browse https://www.fastenoffyal.com/script.cgi?TYPE=profile&VALUE=susanne-visch
and use the event discount code FO2025 to get 25% off La Visch patterns

#knitting #yarn #FastenOffYAL

Need a quick gift? These fingerless mitts stopped us in our tracks. This is Twister, by Tanja Osswald. Our favorite part is the big eyelets leading to the thumb hole.

Tanja is a crochet designer (who also does the occasional knitting pattern). She makes sophisticated, unconventional and with plenty of new techniques. Her patterns come with extensive tutorials on all new aspects. Find more of her work at https://www.facebook.com/OsswaldDesign

#crochet #yarn #FastenOffYAL

Need a quick gift? These fingerless mitts stopped us in our tracks. This is Twister, by Tanja Osswald. Our favorite part is the big eyelets leading to the thumb hole.

Tanja is a crochet designer (who also does the occasional knitting pattern). She makes sophisticated, unconventional and with plenty of new techniques. Her patterns come with extensive tutorials on all new aspects. Find more of her work at https://www.facebook.com/OsswaldDesign

#crochet #yarn #FastenOffYAL

DESIGNERS: BARELY MORE THAN ONE DAY LEFT!

After Sunday, November 9 (ET), designer sign-ups close for 2025!

Don't miss out on all the fun, opportunities, and learning that come with being a participating designer in our event!

We welcome designers of all levels of experience and portfolio sizes.

- Info: https://www.fastenoffyal.com/fordesigners.html
- Sign-up form: https://www.fastenoffyal.com/designer-signup

But hurry! Time is running out.

#FastenOffYAL #crochet #knitting #TunisianCrochet #loomKnitting

DESIGNERS: BARELY MORE THAN ONE DAY LEFT!

After Sunday, November 9 (ET), designer sign-ups close for 2025!

Don't miss out on all the fun, opportunities, and learning that come with being a participating designer in our event!

We welcome designers of all levels of experience and portfolio sizes.

- Info: https://www.fastenoffyal.com/fordesigners.html
- Sign-up form: https://www.fastenoffyal.com/designer-signup

But hurry! Time is running out.

#FastenOffYAL #crochet #knitting #TunisianCrochet #loomKnitting

DESIGNERS: The deadline to join us this year is fast approaching; last day to sign up is Sunday, November 9!

We welcome ALL independent crochet and knitting designers, regardless of their level of experience or portfolio size.

- Sign up at https://www.fastenoffyal.com/designer-signup
- Find out more at https://www.fastenoffyal.com/for-designers.html

#FastenOffYAL #yarnalong #stitchalong #knitting #crochet #TunisianCrochet #loomKnitting #inclusiveYarnCommunity

DESIGNERS: The deadline to join us this year is fast approaching; last day to sign up is Sunday, November 9!

We welcome ALL independent crochet and knitting designers, regardless of their level of experience or portfolio size.

- Sign up at https://www.fastenoffyal.com/designer-signup
- Find out more at https://www.fastenoffyal.com/for-designers.html

#FastenOffYAL #yarnalong #stitchalong #knitting #crochet #TunisianCrochet #loomKnitting #inclusiveYarnCommunity

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

Our volunteer signup period has begun! Last day is Thursday, October 23. The signups we get during this period directly determine which activities, games, and platforms we can support during the event.

Sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ue5Z6mozIWFWDZVzbnuHsQtF_wnHIZySpNAs00fhwoc/preview

Thank you!!!

#fastenOffYAL #yarnalong #stitchalong #knitting #crochet #loomKnitting #TunisianCrochet #inclusiveYarnCommunity