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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🧶CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Our volunteer signup period has begun! Ends Sunday, October 18. This directly impacts the activities, games, and platforms we can have. Sign up at www.fastenoffyal.com/volunteer-si... #FastenOffYAL #yarnalong #stitchalong #knitting #crochet

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today in Canada is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Reconciliation is everyone's responsibility. Please check out the links available from our "National Day for Truth and Reconciliation" Pinterest board: www.pinterest.com/fastenoff/na... #NDTR #inclusiveYarnCommunity #crochet #knitting

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

What are YOU doing New Year's Eve? Did you know that we have an all-day celebration on the #FastenOffYAL Discord server where you can chat, play games, and win prizes? We call it the New Year's Boonanza! Hop onto our Discord server and join the fun: www.fastenoffyal.com/discord

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

The Naples Cowl pattern from Jill Wolcott offers easy sophistication in your choice of three yarn weights. The deceptively simple cable and drop-stitch design will fly off your needles. Naples Cowl makes a chic and cozy gift — for yourself or someone special.

A medium blue knitted cowl, with an hourglass lace motif, is draped around a dress form and pinned with dark metal brooch.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 @nauset.bsky.social, come on down! Thank you for your enthusiastic participation during the Fasten Off YAL on Bluesky, you won a 1:1 session with a participating designer! 🧵

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Add a bit of glitz to your knitting life with the Glamour Clutch from YarnAddict by Anniken Allis. Using a crochet-bead technique and a metal frame, the Glamour Clutch knits up to create an elevated project bag or a glittery evening purse.

Two beaded and knit clutch-style bags, one yellow and one pink, sit on a table. The pink one is open and filled with yarn.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Cat friends of the internet, behold: The Cat Butt Sweater from An Caitín Beag. This whimsical intarsia design lets you show off your knitting skills and your feline friends. Made for DK weight yarn, with customizable charts and inclusive sizing, this knit will have you swishing your tale with pride.

A gray top-down pullover with balloon sleeves and two intarsia cats, one orange calico and one tuxedo.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Mackinac Mitts from Kate Atherley were made to highlight that skein of sock yarn you've been saving for something special. Great for first-time cablers, the sophisticated design makes it engaging for longtime knitters too.

A pair of hands models a pair of fingerless mitts, handknit in an understated cable pattern that evokes trees in winter.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Kids grow fast, and keeping them in well-fitting socks can be a challenge. Not anymore with Socks for Gnomes and Giants, from Red and the Wolf Designs. In sizes from newborn to adult, this inventive, spiraling tube-sock pattern lets you make stretchy fabric that will grow with your little ones.

Yvonne models a pair of handknit tube socks with a textural design that spirals up the leg made with periwinkle and grey yarn.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Tis the season to add an air of drama and elegance to your crochet. Ard Ri Shawl from Aoibhe Ní is a regal Tunisian-crochet stunner that will have heads turning. And, with Aoibhe's "short hook" innovation, you can make this shawl with a regular crochet hook—no special Tunisian hook required.

Aoibhe holds a large Tunisian crocheted shawl, in gold and burgundy, with arms outstretched to highlight the geometric, high-contrast colorwork.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

"Do you watch Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers on New Year's Eve just to hear Theoden say ""So it begins"" at midnight? No? Just us? Ah, well, nevertheless. Common Thread Fiber does a lot of LOTR related patterns, so read on!

Nicole wears a light olive green knit hat with a fluffy pom-pom and an allover chain-link cable motif.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Looking for a chic and inventive project for those accumulating yarnvent mini-skeins? Your search is over with the Ringle cowl from Liz Corke Knits. This soft and subtly striped cowl gently transitions from one color to the next with clever stranded colorwork motifs.

A pale gray and pastel striped cowl, with stranded colorwork details at each color change, wraps twice around the neck of a dress form.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Would you be surprised to learn that knitting is essentially creative math? And sometimes it's science too. Take the Harmonics mitts from Stitches and String Theory, an intriguing cable design inspired by the physics concept to keep your hands toasty and warm.

Two hands wearing gray cabled fingerless gloves hold a red coffee mug between them.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Called "A Very Useful Cardigan 507," this design from Michelle Porter certainly deserves its name. Knit in fingering weight yarn and featuring a V-neck, you'll find yourself reaching for it in all seasons. And it has pockets!

A woman wears a buttoned-up, long-sleeved cardigan featuring a V-neck and pockets, knit in semi-solid red yarn.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Who doesn't love to watch some anime, while knitting or crocheting things inspired by anime and nature? Then! Getting to wear your cozy gear while enjoying nature. It's the perfect win-win if you want to start living your best Ghibli life. Check out Norichan Knits for some awesome patterns.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

🧶LAST DAY OF THE SALE IS HERE!!! December 4 (ET) is LAST day of this year's #FastenOffYAL discount period! Once today's over (Eastern timezone), that's it! What's the code to get 25% off selected crochet and knitting patterns from our participating designers? FO2025 - just enter it at checkout.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Hot take: Tunisian crochet doesn't get enough love. And we're here to change that, along with Natalia Yarncraft! Pictured is her gorgeous Tunisian Uneek Cowl, the prettiest, squishiest, warmest, and biggest cowl we've ever seen! It looks incredible in a gradient set.

A large Tunisian crocheted cowl worn like a shawl, with multicolored gradient stripes in green, blue, and grays.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🧶SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES ON CYBER MONDAY! There's a trend now to counter the consumption/consumerist culture, and if you'd like to get in on that - or even if you just like supporting small businesses generally - the #FastenOffYAL is here to help! #crochet #knitting #WeAintBuyingIt #SmallBusiness

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Time to roll up your character; we're going on a knitting adventure. With the Crit Roll Socks from FlaviMakes, the TTRPG fan in your life will have cozy toes and be ready for anything!

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Looking for a practical AND creative knit? The Modular Bento Bag pattern from Shanalines Designs is for you. This innovative bag system has four sizes for all your carrying needs, and gives you the freedom to play with color and pattern. They also make beautiful gift bags! #knitting #yarn #crafting

Two hands hold the I-cord straps of a black, teal, and white striped modular-knit tote bag.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

While potato-chip knitting can be tasty and fun, sometimes the you want something juicier. Enter Paola Albergamo's Kryla lace shawl, in three delectable sizes. With a delicate motif echoing majestic mountains, this knit will satisfy your appetite, whether you want a nibble or a full-course meal.

Paola stands before a mountain sunset, with her outstretched arms showing off a blue and gold lace shawl with an intricate chevron motif.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Whether you land on the decorating-after-Halloween or the decorating-just-before end of the winter holidays spectrum, the Mistletoe pattern by Taylor Rutledge of Needle Fox Arts @needlefoxarts.bsky.social works for you! It knits up quickly, it can be reused, and it's not poisonous to pets!

A leaf-green knitted mistletoe made with icord and garter stitch, with little pearl berries

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

The worst part about sweaters is the sleeves. That's just science. Thanks to Helena from Colorway Knits, the sleeves of Amazing Lace sweater will keep you interested, AND there's a great lace panel, to boot!

A light gray knit sweater with a large lace leaf motif in an eyelet lace yoke with cables down the center front

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

🧶#FastenOffYAL HAS BEGUN! * Start your yarnalong projects * On our website: - Find out who our participating designers are - Search & shop for over 5,500 crochet and knitting pattern products * Use event code FO2025 to get 25% off a selection of those products (over 4,300 are code-eligible!)

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We're an accessible, inclusive stitchalong event geared to promoting and supporting independent crochet and knitting designers.<br>We also love building community and giving everybody a fun time.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🧶 ARE YOU READY? IT'S ALMOST HERE! The 2025 #FastenOffYAL starts at 9pmET today! While you're waiting, we want to know what questions YOU have of our designers, and what topics YOU would like to hear them discuss. Submit your questions and topics at www.fastenoffyal.com/ask-designers

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🧶Needle Fox Arts🧶 @needlefoxarts.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

🧶I'm so excited to be a designer in the Fasten Off Yarn Along. There are lots of designers involved, lots of pattern options, and it is going to be a lot of fun. More information over at @fastenoffyal.bsky.social for all your questions and sign up needs. 🧶

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🧶 So what IS the Fasten Off Yarnalong? This is an online stitchalong event (crochet and knitting) where, to participate, you make a project using a for-pay pattern from one of our participating designers. It starts at 9pmET on November 21 (Friday!), and runs until the end of 2025. #FastenOffYAL

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Fasten Off Yarn-a-long: An independent designer event

We're an accessible, inclusive stitchalong event geared to promoting and supporting independent crochet and knitting designers.<br>We also love building community and giving everybody a fun time.<br>I...

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

🧶DESIGNERS: BARELY MORE THAN ONE DAY LEFT! After Sunday, November 9 (ET), designer sign-ups close for 2025! Sign up at www.fastenoffyal.com/designer-sig... - we'd love to have you on board this year! #FastenOffYAL #crochet #knitting #TunisianCrochet #loomKnitting #yarnalong #stitchalong

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Being a participating designer | Fasten Off Yarn-a-Long

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🧶INDEPENDENT #CROCHET AND #KNITTING DESIGNERS (including #TunisianCrochet and #loomKnitting): Sign-ups for our annual yarnalong event are happening NOW! Don't miss this all-important sign-up window! Sign-up form: www.fastenoffyal.com/designer-sig... More info: www.fastenoffyal.com/fordesigners...

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2025 Designer sign-up

We're really excited you're signing up as a designer for the Fasten Off 2025 event! We'll email you once your submission has been processed to tell you about the next steps. We try to respond to all d...

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🧶Reminder: The Fasten Off Yarnalong is right around the corner! - We're an annual online stitchalong. Check out www.fastenoffyal.com for more info and 2025 schedule! - Follow our Bluesky feed at bsky.app/profile/did:... #inclusiveYarnCommunity #knitting #crochet #loomKnitting #TunisianCrochet

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Today is Canada's National Day of Truth and Reconciliation: to honour children who never returned home, residential school Survivors, and their families & communities. Reconciliation is everyone's responsibility. Our Pinterest board with helpful resources is at ca.pinterest.com/fastenoff/na... #NDTR

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29 sep. 2024 - September 30, 2024 is Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours children who never returned home; Survivors of residential schools; and their families & commu...

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

New feed which captures #FastenOffYAL, #FOYAL, and mentions of our event account! bsky.app/profile/did:... Follow to keep abreast of event info. Kudos to FOYAL organizer @anniebeeknits.bsky.social for this! (Caveat: It won't have everything from 2024, but it will be ready for 2025's kickoff.)

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

🧶HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE! With the ball dropping for 2025, that means the end of another Fasten Off Yarnalong. We hope you had a fabulous time in our 2024 event, and discovered crochet and knitting designers and patterns that you love! #FastenOffYAL

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

What are YOU doing New Year's Eve? Did you know that we have an all-day celebration on the #FastenOffYAL Discord server where you can chat to your heart's content, play games, and win prizes? We call it the New Year's Boonanza! Hop on anytime and join the fun: www.fastenoffyal.com/discord

Games & prizes -- Fasten Off YAL BOONANZA -- Celebrate December 31st in the FOYAL Discord community

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Britt (knotbadbritt.bsky.social) loves highlighting the beauty of crochet. She is deeply committed to uplifting and supporting BIPOC makers and designers. 🧶

A woman is standing in a field of wheat wearing black pants, a white shirt, and a chunky necklace with white balls. She is wearing the Winter Waves Wrap in the colour maroon. The wrap crosses the front of her body and features a wave pattern at the top. The wrap ends fit over her hand like sleeves. The wrap does not cover her shoulders but wraps around her body instead.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

🧶Sue at Granary Knits @veg-grower.bsky.social brings you the best of stranded colourwork and lace knitting. The Feather Cowl brings form, function, and technique together into a beautiful and warm piece. #FastenOffYAL

A cowl with a large scalloped bottom edge sits on a design form. The upper neck portion features black and cream stripes leading down to a feather motif and finishing with a wide scallop hem with a bigger feather motif and a colour change to cream and grey.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Aoibhe Ni (pronounced AY-vah NEE) (bsky.app/profile/aoib...) is a Tunisian Crochet, traditional crochet and knit designer from Ireland. She is a designer and teacher, with a range of published designs in an impressive teaching portfolio.

A woman with bright red lipstick looks into the camera with her head tilted to the side. She is wearing a yellow sweater. The top portion of the sweater is worked in crochet and the bottom is knit.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Today's featured pattern is Lady Aston socks by Kate Atherley! The design features a flap and gusset heel for best fit, with a band heel turn, a reinforcement pattern to both the heel flap and the turn, and there’s a no-graft toe! #FastenOffYAL 🧶

Strawberry red socks with two sets of zig-zagging columns with zigzagging eyelets in the center.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

🧶 Fasten Off - RANDOM QUESTION GAME :🧶 What's one pattern that has caught your eye in which you'd need to learn something new (a new technique, like brioche, or a new craft, like crochet!) See below for rules, we're keeping it open for 48 hours! #FastenOffYAL

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🧶THREE MORE CHANCES TO HANG OUT! See www.fastenoffyal.com/schedule.html for dates, times, and links: #FastenOffYAL #crochet #knitting #TunisianCrochet #inclusiveYarnCommunity

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Just a reminder that we're still filling out our bingo cards here in HQ! This game goes until New Year's Eve! Play with us! 🧶 #FastenOffYAL

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

🧶Katherine Matthews @kmatthews.bsky.social has been knitting since childhood, and first started noodling out her own patterns in the 1990s. She has a Master of Library Science degree and had some patterns in books by Knitter's Magazine. She self-publishes under the purl diving label. #FastenOffYAL

A headless mannequin wears a bright yellow shawl with a hint of a green tone. The edging of the shawl is done as a row of mitred squares in the yellow and a variegating yarn with pastels and greys. The same contrast colour runs in a single garter stitch ridge around the neck edge.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Lola Johnson is the Dyer and Designer behind Third Vault Yarns 🧶 (bsky.app/profile/thir...). Their knitting patterns often take inspiration from geeky things as well as playing with different techniques and construction.

A woman with a long triangular green shawl, with rows of twisted cables running along its length, a section of garter making up a smaller triangle next to the cabled rows. It's a variegated moss green.

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

🧶LAST DAY OF THE SALE IS ALMOST HERE!!! December 5 (ET) is our very last day of this year's #FastenOffYAL discount period! (Although of course there's nothing stopping you from continuing to buy crochet and knitting patterns and eBooks after that. We encourage it! :D )

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

🧶 Fasten Off - RANDOM QUESTION GAME :🧶 What pattern are you ready to cast on RIGHT NOW? See below for rules, we're keeping it open for 48 hours! #FastenOffYAL

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

🧶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. #inclusiveYarnCommunity #crochet #knitting #TunisianCrochet #FastenOffYAL

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Fasten Off Yarnalong @fastenoffyal.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

🧶Anniken yarnaddictanni.bsky.social is a Norwegian designer based in the UK, with many years of experience. Her professional patterns are easy to follow, and include patterns for lace knitting, stranded colour work, beaded knitting, brioche knitting for various experience levels. 1/2 #FastenOffYAL

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Knitting Patterns 🐑 Workshops Yarn 🐑YouTube 🐑 Online Courses 🧶 Love of Lace Knitting FB group 🧶 🇳🇴 Norwegian living in the UK 🇪🇺 www.yarnaddict.co.uk

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