Happy new year, all! As usual, that means that the #FastenOffYAL is finished for another year. We had a great time. :)

We want to sincerely thank one and all who participated, whether as a maker, designer, or volunteer.

We really hope that everyone will provide us with feedback on their event experience this year, and any suggestions you may have for improving next year, via our event feedback form: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLu4V86um1sKVsmkVrNhpJy3McOQ7-zrwGkdAdDynTRt0w4Q/viewform

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FLASH GIVEAWAY

Welcome the 3rd Mastodon giveaway! During the Fasten Off YAL we love to gift pattern prizes on our social channels.

For a chance to win we are curious what you enjoyed about our event now it's coming to an end. Please answer in the comments with your favourite thing about the Fasten Off Yarnalong

Open 24h

Image: design by The Knit Savvy - Joyful Socks

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Designer profile: Bronwyn the Brave Designs

Bronwyn loves to create inspired #crochet and #knitting patterns with clever details, and which are clearly and thoughtfully written. She includes tutorials, video links, or tips, to help you be the superhero of your own craft!

In addition to beautiful accessories, Bronwyn is also skilled at creating super-cute toys. He Loves Me, shown here, is a classic example. https://payhip.com/b/9NdwI

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Yesterday's #Stitchspiration prompt in the Fasten Off Yarnalong was "Gather your WIPs" and show them so here are mine!

The cowl and mittens only need some final TLC by weaving in ends and the skeins of yarn will become fingerless mitts and a baby vest. All designs by participating designers ofcourse

#FastenOffYAL #FastenOff2022 #inclusiveYarnCommunity #Knitting #Crochet #WipWednesday @knitting @crochet @fiberarts

@WizardOfDocs @Maeveish @Bee @ericathemom @knitting @fiberarts @fibrearts @FastenOffYAL There's also the Yarn Database site, which is great and has some inclusivity search features that Rav has never had. You might also find #OffRav and #InclusiveYarnCommunity useful tags to follow! But there's no other site with such a complete database, alas.

FLASH GIVEAWAY

Welcome the 2nd Mastodon flash giveaway! During the Fasten Off YAL we love to gift pattern prizes on our social channels.

For a chance to win we'd love to get to know our followers a bit better. Describe yourself as a maker in 10 words in the comments for a chance to win

Open 24h

Image: design by @kathleensperling , participating designer and event host!

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@KororaKnits loves designs for items which are functional and beautiful, and she has #knitting patterns for all skill levels and difficulties.

We've picked her Winter Rose Cowl https://kororaknits.ca/b/KD4j to show you because it's just really pretty! How can you go wrong with lace and beads?

More of her work can be seen at https://www.fastenoffyal.com/korora-knits

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These two #FastenOffYAL wips have grown the most these past few days.

It's the Exoskeleton cowl by #ShanalinesDesigns and the Fine Feather mittens by #EatWanderCrochet I can't wait to wear them both in this freezing cold we're having in the Netherlands

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Our first designer video panel happened earlier today, and we had a great time! We hope our designers did, too.

If you missed it, don't worry - we recorded it! You can watch it any time at https://youtu.be/yWy5HRKjeDg

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@anniebeeknits isn't just an invaluable driving force beyond the #FastenOffYAL, but is also a #knitting designer of lovely things!

Her Hue and Value Shawl https://payhip.com/b/plZL lets you experiment with simple patterns and textures. Two colours play and mingle with each other without using the stranded knitting technique. In the two samples pictured here, the pink and purple together give a subtle effect, whereas the purple and chartreuse pack a punch!

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Our next designer Ask Me Anything is happening in 10 minutes on Discord ( https://discord.com/channels/769735278872100894/1050987383077752832 )

We'll be chatting with Yvonne from Red and the Wolf Designs ( @RedandtheWolfDesigns ) about her knit and crochet designs. Check out her stunning designs on our website: http://www.wipinsanity.com/indy-event/script.cgi?TYPE=profile&VALUE=red-and-the-wolf-designs

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My second finished object for the Fasten Off YAL was made in a couple of hours! This is Whimsy Sol by Fig and Filament Designs and the stars are prominent in my little tree this year

What's on your hook/neelde this #WipWednesday?

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FLASH GIVEAWAY

Welcome to our first Mastodon flash giveaway! During the Fasten Off YAL we love to gift pattern prizes on our social channels.

For a chance to win you only have to reply and tell us who your favorite participating designer is this year.
Find them all here: http://www.wipinsanity.com/indy-event/script.cgi?TYPE=search&VALUE=designer&SPEC=all

Open 24 hours

Image is participating knit designer @peridragon

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@LaVisch is a multicraftual designer, producing great patterns for both #crochet and #knitting! She particularly specializes in beautiful shawls, such as the STUNNING Half Fade Hap https://www.lavisch.com/site/half-fade-hap/ shown here, but she also has a great variety of other accessories, garments, and even toys. Check out her designer profile on our website at https://www.fastenoffyal.com/la-visch-designs

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So today's #Stitchspiration prompt in the #FastenOffYAL is "Share your fave discovered design in the YAL" and mine is definitely this dress by Talvi Knits. It's everything I want: easy stitching, gorgeous color, a little ease, #SizeInclusive and POCKETS
https://payhip.com/b/hf1d

What's your favourite design from our database this year? You can browse here:
http://www.wipinsanity.com/indy-event/script.cgi?TYPE=page&VALUE=search

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Our next designer Ask Me Anything is happening in 3 hours from now on Discord ( https://discord.gg/nJg9dBz9?event=1051155770772824115 ) Come join us at 8 am EST

We'll be chatting with Susanne from La Visch Designs ( @LaVisch ) about her knit and crochet designs. Check out her stunning shawls for instance on our website:
http://www.wipinsanity.com/indy-event/script.cgi?TYPE=profile&VALUE=susanne-visch

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#knitting #crochet #LaVischDesigns

Our first designer Ask Me Anything is happening RIGHT NOW! :) https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fo2022amasst/

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Heads-up: We're starting up designer Ask Me Anythings (AMAs)! These are events where stitchers can ask our participating designers questions in real time. They'll happen on either Discord, Instagram, or Twitter. The first one is later today on Instagram, see https://www.instagram.com/fastenoffyal for more info!

We're in the process of scheduling more, but you can also see the ones already on the calendar at https://www.fastenoffyal.com/schedule.html

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My first finished #FastenOffYAL project is the #CamdenCap by @WoollyWormhead
It was a joy to knit and an adventure to add the cap/brim. Unfortunately it turned out to big after a wash, I seem to have that with hats. I'm going to see if a sinch in the brim helps, but I'm definitely making another one too with a deeper brim cap.

#Foyal2022FO #FastenOff2022 #FOYAL
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#FastenOffYAL friends! We'd like your input.

We're planning some meet-the-designer events, so you can get to know more about our participating designers. We'd like to know: what questions do you have of our designers, and/or what topics would you like to hear them discuss?

Feel free to reply publicly or DM us, whatever you like best. Thank you!

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