#InclusiveYarnCommunity

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2025-11-01

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 fastenoffyal.com/designer-sign
- Find out more at fastenoffyal.com/for-designers

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

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2025-10-24

CALLING ALL DESIGNERS!

Our designer sign-up period has begun! Last day is November 9.

This is when independent #crochet and #knitting designers (including #TunisianCrochet and #loomKnitting !) sign up to be participating designers in our 2025 event. Don't miss this crucial sign-up window!

Info for designers: fastenoffyal.com/fordesigners.

Sign-up form: fastenoffyal.com/designer-sign

#fastenOffYAL #yarnalong #stitchalong #inclusiveYarnCommunity

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2025-10-02

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: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ue5Z6

Thank you!!!

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

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2025-10-01

The Fasten Off Yarnalong 2025 is right around the corner!

This year, it'll run from Friday, November 21 to Wednesday, December 31.

We're an annual stitchalong for knitters and crocheters to promote independent designers.

Right now, you can:
- Sign up for our mailing list: fastenoffyal.com/mailing-list
- Check out the 2025 schedule: fastenoffyal.com
- Use #FastenOffYAL to spread the word!

#inclusiveYarnCommunity #knitting #crochet #loomKnitting #TunisianCrochet

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-12-30

Giveaway closed, winner announced

Final Fasten Off Random Question of 2024!

We're curious how many times you've participated in the Fasten Off Yarnalong so far and how you were introduced to the event! Please share your answer below.

We'll draw a random winner amongst all entries to win a pattern prize by a participating designer.

#FastenOffYAL #OffRav #InclusiveYarnCommunity #FOYAL

a white square graphic with black text saying "Fasten Off Random Question". There are question marks spread over the image in several colors and in the middle is the Fasten Off Yarnalong game logo: a discoball with a crochet hook and knitting needle through it with music notes and stars around it]
Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-12-09

THREE MORE CHANCES TO HANG OUT!

See fastenoffyal.com/schedule.html for dates, times, and links:

1) We've put two new Ask Me Anythings on our schedule! These will be held as Instagram Lives with host Joanne.

2) Our very own Shana and FOYAL organizer @SolaceInStitches will be hosting a Stitch and Chat on Zoom for everybody who wants to join. All are welcome, and bring your projects!

@crochet @knitting #FastenOffYAL #TunisianCrochet #crochetalong #knitalong #stitchAndChat #inclusiveYarnCommunity

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-12-05

LAST DAY OF THE SALE IS ALMOST HERE!!!

December 5 (ET) is our very last day of this year's #FastenOffYAL discount period! Once December 5 is over in the Eastern timezone, that's it!

(Although of course there's nothing stopping you from continuing to buy patterns and eBooks after that. We encourage it! :D )

@crochet @knitting #TunisianCrochet #patternSale #inclusiveYarnCommunity

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-12-03

December 3 is the International Day for Persons with Disabilities
#IDPD. This day promotes an understanding of disability issues, and mobilizes support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of people with disabilities.

We're big into this kind of support - it's one of the principles (perhaps the most crucial principle!) upon which our event was founded.

#inclusiveYarnCommunity @crochet @knitting #TunisianCrochet #FastenOffYAL #inclusionMatters

2024-11-24

Join me! The Fasten Off Yarnalong has started, and I'll be a participating designer for the first time!

This event is about promoting and supporting independent crochet and knitting designers. This happens within a lovely community and make-along

During the event's discount period, you'll be able to get 25% off my design, the Deel Shawl.

solaceinstitches.com/b/bcQ6S
fastenoffyal.com

@fastenoffyal
@crochet @knitting

#TunisianCrochet #FastenOffYal #MakeAlong #InclusiveYarnCommunity

A graphic of the Fasten Off Yarnalong logo with text. The text, in purple, says "Fasten Off YAL designer 2024"A Tunisian crocheted shawl in purple and green stripes that are vertical on the left side and horizontal on the right side. The shawl is a symmetrical triangle, the stripes are narrow on the right and wider on the left. The shawl is held open in front of a woman.
Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-11-23

The 2024 #FastenOffYAL has begun! You can now:

- Start your yarnalong projects
- Find out who our participating designers are
- Search and shop for over 5,000 pattern products from our participating designers
- Use the event code FO2024 to get 25% off a selection of those products (almost 4,000 are code-eligible!)

Check out fastenoffyal.com for lots of information about the event - schedule, activities, searching, etc.

@crochet @knitting #TunisianCrochet #inclusiveYarnCommunity

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-11-20

How does the stitchalong part of our event work?

Let's pretend the event has started. You've hunted through the DB, you've bought patterns (maybe you're still buying 'em!), you've cast on for at least one project...now what?

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

2024-11-20

IT’S LIVE! My very first Tunisian crochet design is officially launched. I’m very proud 💜

The Deel Shawl is a symmetrical triangular design. It has a modular construction that creates two triangles that are joined halfway. One half is worked horizontally and the other half vertically. It uses the Tunisian simple stitch and is suitable for adventurous beginners and includes photo tutorials.

solaceinstitches.com/

@crochet @fiberarts

#TunisianCrochet #inclusiveYarnCommunity #Crochet

A Tunisian crocheted shawl in rainbow stripes that show vertical on the left side and horizontal on the right side. The shawl is a triangle shape worn on the back draped over shoulders. The rainbow colored stripes are broken up by a brown stripe between them.A Tunisian crocheted shawl in purple and green stripes that are vertical on the left side and horizontal on the right side. The shawl is a symmetrical triangle, the stripes are narrow on the right and wider on the left. The shawl is held open in front of a white woman.
Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-11-17

Want to know more about the #FastenOffYAL discount period?

Our stitchalong starts with a two-week discount period, so that you can get yarnalong-eligible patterns at a reduced cost! This year, the discount period runs from 9pm on Friday, November 22, to the end of Thursday, December 5 (all times ET).

@crochet @knitting #inclusiveYarnCommunity #stitchalong #yarnalong

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-11-10

LAST 24 HOURS!

The #FastenOffYAL designer sign-up window is about to close - after Sunday November 10 (ET), that's it for 2024!

If you're a #crochet or #knitting designer, including #TunisianCrochet and #loomKnitting, we'd love to have you join us in all the fun, opportunities, and learning that come with being a participating designer.

Details: fastenoffyal.com/fordesigners.

Sign-up form: fastenoffyal.com/signup

@crochet @knitting #inclusiveYarnCommunity

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-10-31

Why you would want to sign up as a participating designer in the #FastenOffYAL: A thread...

Here's some of the feedback we got from participating designers in 2023!

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

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-10-25

CALLING ALL DESIGNERS!

Our designer sign-up period has begun! It ends November 7.

This is when independent crochet and knit designers (including Tunisian crochet and loom knitting!) sign up to be participating designers in our 2024 event. Don't miss this crucial sign-up window!

Info for designers: fastenoffyal.com/fordesigners.

Sign-up form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI

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

Fasten Off Yarnalongfastenoffyal@mastodon.art
2024-10-02

Fasten Off Yarnalong 2024 is coming, and it will be our FIFTH year! 2024 yarnalong dates are Friday, November 22 to Tuesday, December 31.

WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW:
Planning! Your event organizers are hard at work.

WHAT'S HAPPENING SOON:
The volunteer sign-up period starts on Thursday, October 3

Our website is fastenoffyal.com - please spread the word to your fellow crafters and favourite designers! #FastenOffYAL

#inclusiveYarnCommunity #knitting #crochet #loomKnitting #TunisianCrochet

2024-01-12

Some colorplay to brighten your day!

Pattern is Brixel Hat by CrochETcetera
Part of the #MiniSkeinCal hosted by KnotBadBritt

@crochet @fiberarts
#Crochet #Rainbow #InclusiveYarnCommunity #CrochetHat #Handmade

A crocheted hat on a white sheepskin.
The hat is made in basketweave stitch and in a rainbow of colors. From bottom to top the brim is purple, then striped are blue, dark green, green, yellow green, yellow, peach, orange, red, fushia. Between each color is a black accent created through the stitch pattern. The top of the hat is purple again.
2024-01-07

So now the #FastenOffYAL is finished I still have several wips started during the yarnalong. One of them are these Tunisian crochet mittens. They are working up so toasty due to how Tunisian crochet creates stitches. Once the left hand is done, 2 thumbs and cuffs are all that's left.
#inclusiveYarnCommunity #WipDown #Crochet #TunisianCrochet @crochet #Mittens @fiberarts

Two Tunisian crocheted mittens worn on white hands in different stages of completion. The left mitten misses the top of the hand. Both mittens miss a thumb and cuff. The yarn used is a black and red marled aran weight. The hands rest on a white sheepskin and the left hand is holding the double pointed Tunisian crochet hook.
2023-12-29

Over the moon with my new hat! The design is Kourserb by @WoollyWormhead and it's such a fun knit, especially with this gorgeous handspun I acquired from a spinner. As you can see, the inside looks good to.

Finished project for the #FastenOffYAL #FOYAL2023FO

@knitting @handspinning #Knitting #InclusiveYarnCommunity #HandspunHandknit #YarnLove

Marieke, a white woman, wearing a knitted hat with a double folded brim. 
The hat is beanie shaped and made in black yarn and a purple and red variegated yarn. The pattern on the hat is somewhat similar to small stripes and dots, where the purple/red really pops. The double folded brim shows the inside of the hat that's more stripey.Marieke, a white woman, wearing a knitted hat with a folded brim. 
The hat is beanie shaped and made in black yarn and a purple and red variegated yarn. The pattern on the hat is somewhat similar to small stripes and dots, where the purple/red really pops. The brim is black

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