Short Row Circle & Square Motif It’s Day Two of my End-of-Summer re-run series in which for a whole month I share new, daily knitting or crochet stitch patterns on Instagram. Today’s swatch is a circle within a square motif. It’s created with garter short rows forming a circle, bordered by picked-up stitches knit into a square. Go, geometric!⁣ NOTE: The entire pattern was too long to post on the grams, but here it’s posted in full.  ⁣ ???-??-?????? ????????, ??? ?⁣ ⁣ MATERIALS Plymouth Yarn Select Worsted Merino Superwash, in colors: (A) Lagoon and (B) Natural⁣ ⁣ Size 8/5 mm dpns ..read more

Mini Woven Patch Class: One & Done Series I’m happy to announce my Mini Woven Patch virtual class as the first installment of my “One & Done Series“, designed to give students just a taste of a technique. These classes are a great, low-commitment way to explore new crafts and skills. Learn more and sign up for this class through my Etsy shop HERE.  In this class, you’ll learn the basics of weaving on a mini, flat loom while making a small, woven patch. We’ll cover a few different, basic weaving stitches, as well as optional embroidery embellishments. These patches are great for ..read more

NEW CLASS: Toe-up, Two at-a-Time Socks! By popular demand, I’m happy to announce my latest, virtual workshop: Two at-a-Time Socks! In this 3-session class, I’ll walk you through knitting a pair of “dorm” (heavier weight) socks, from the toe-up. I’ll cover: Calculating the number of stitches for your size sock Casting on for TWO sock toes, at the same time., using Judy’s Magic CO Using the Magic Loop method for knitting two socks at the same time Increasing to create toes Working slipped stitch rib pattern How to know when it’s time to work the heel Working the Fleegle heel Decreasing for leg ..read more

5 Tips for Going Live for Your Business Here in Austin, Texas, it’s nearly time for SXSW (South by Southwest) which means droves of creative types — coming from sectors ranging from Tech and Thought Leadership to Film and Music — are descending upon our ever-evolving city. In years past, I’ve had the pleasure of being a SXSW mentor and official meet-up host, but I won’t be participating in the conference in that capacity this year. Nonetheless, I will be there with bells on, soaking up knowledge from the myriad of speakers, enjoying a few shows, and most importantly, supporting friends whose ..read more

YarnYAY! Quarterly Winter Box: Neutrals, Pastels & Pops The FINAL YarnYAY! Quarterly Box has arrived! For this season, we put together a cozy collection of knitterly goodies that will keep you company inside while it’s freezing outside. Here’s what we have in store for you in the Winter box! Everything from the Nordic-inspired cowl and to the squishy merino/alpaca yarn to the Winter Night candle and thematic stitch markers was curated with the intent of bringing icy beauty into your hot little hands! Owl | Quince & Co. Squishy, lofty, plump, little Owl is made from a blend of Americ ..read more

As we continue celebrating YarnYAY!’s 5-year anniversary, we decided what better time to give shout-outs to the 175+ individual small businesses we’ve partnered with over the years. Supporting fellow small businesses is a core value for my own business, and we’ve been honored to collaborate with so many amazing design, dye, and maker companies. This Small Business Saturday, and every day, shop small. Your purchasing power matters. Here’s an extensive list to consider choosing from. Happy Holidays! Fiber Industry-Specific Small Businesses Addi (distributed by Skacel) Afifa Knits Angela Tong A ..read more

YarnYAY! November Box #67 It’s time to reveal what we’ve selected for knitters and crocheters for the YarnYAY! November Box. This month, riding the wave of the current, fishermen’s cap trend with two pattern options, gorgeous, heathered Andean wool, and a few pro-yarnwear items! We’re also happy to report that the November Box supports SIX women-owned businesses. Here’s what’s inside. Highland Luxe | HiKoo A touch of Kid Mohair gives just the right amount of soft halo to this worsted-weight Andean Highland wool. We’re showcasing a few slightly heathered deep, berry shades which all add visua ..read more

YarnYAY! Fall Box: We’re Mad for Plaid! Every season, YarnYAY! presents a new box for knitters who are ready to dive into a more in-depth project than our regular monthly boxes. For Autumn, we’ve gone mad for plaid, and are thrilled to have partnered with FOUR other (besides mine) woman-owned, small businesses. Read below to learn more, then go here to grab your YarnYAY! Fall Box! Heritage DK | Northbay Fiber Co This quarter’s yarn selection is from longtime friend Jill Zeilinski’s (aka Kniterella) yarn company. Heritage DK is woolen spun yarn from Targhee-Polypay sheep that ta ..read more

Friday the 13th Sale! Happy FriYAY! The 13th, Ghouls and Gourds! To celebrate we’re giving you 13% OFF in my YarnYAY! Shop of our spookiest kits, patterns, and more all weekend long with code FRIYAYTHE13TH.  What better way to celebrate this eerie date than by indulging in an enchanting knitting or crochet project? From October 13th to October 15th, YarnYAY! is casting off regular prices and granting customers a wicked 13 percent discount on select kits, patterns, and other hair-raising products. Prepare to embark on a journey into the world of hauntingly beautiful yarn crafts!   ..read more

Macabre Macrame: Spooky Yarn Wall Hangings for Halloween It’s time to revisit an oldie, but goodie project, spooky yarn wall hangings perfect for Halloween. We got ferocious with fiber while I taught the simple, macrame knots used to make this creepy craft. Watch. Make. Enjoy! MATERIALS Macrame hoop (or embroidery hoop) YarnYAY! On the Daily (in colors, Laundry Day, or Family Meal) Scissors Craft felt Hot-glue gun DIRECTIONS Step 1: Hold four-six strands of yarn together, cut to twice the length you’d like your finished piece to be. Tie yarn onto top of hoop using the Larks Head Knot as ..read more