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YarnYAY! August Box #40

August Box #40

The YarnYAY! August Box #4 has arrived and we’re all about being pool-side! Bright colors, fruity cocktails, and windswept wavy hair is the vibe! Scroll down to see the box of happy we’ve put together, including the small businesses we’ve partnered with, to bring a summer smile to any stitcher’s face!

100% Tencel | Bzy Peach

Everything about this month’s featured yarn says. “summer vibes”. Dyer Bzy Peach has hand-dyed for us a silky smooth, DK-weight Tencel, in our exclusive color, Fruity Cocktail. You’ll feel tipsy with joy, stitching with this beautiful yarn!

Bzy Peach is a Georgia-based, BIPOC woman-owned and operated dye-house.

 

Lacy Headband Patterns | designs by Vickie Howell & Designer in Residence, Natalie Thomas

This month’s projects are pool party-ready lacy headbands. The knit version, designed by Vickie, is worked in a lattice lace stitch, with a ribbed border. The crochet version, designed by Natalie Thomas, uses a combination of chain and shell stitches to create a climbing, almost flower-bud motif.

See more of Vickie’s designs on her personal website. Follow Natalie at @detroitknots

 

Yarn Sock | Slipped Stitch Studios

Harness that hank with a sleeve for your yarn. Made in this month’s fruity cocktail (or mocktail) print fabric, this handy tool will keep your slinky yarns snuggled instead of tangled!

Slipped Stitch Studios is based in Huntington Beach, California, and owned by Laura Lundy. 

 

 

Macra-Yay! Necklace Kit | YarnYAY!

Kaftan accessory, anyone? YarnYAY! teamed up with Flax & Twine and Plaid Crafts to create a necklace kit that is mostly knit or crochet, but with an intro to macrame to finish it off. Make it, wear it, flaunt it.

 

 

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Sunburst Summer Scarf

Sunburst Summer Scarf

The crochet Sunburst Summer Scarf is a perfect accessory for the warmer months. Wear it with tees, tops, and tanks.

MATERIALS

Vickie Howell for Mad| Tosh Tosh Merino Light Unicorn Tails (100% superwash merino wool; 52 yds), in colors: 2 mini-hanks each of (A) Snaps, (B) Pinky Swear, and (C) Heart Hands. — or equivalent fingering weight yarn

Vickie Howell for Mad| Tosh Tosh Merino Light (100% superwash merino wool; 420 yds), in colors: 1 hank of (D) Shush Finger. — or equivalent fingering weight yarn

Size US G/ 4mm

Tapestry needle

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTSApprox 4″/10 cm wide x 80″/203 cm long, excluding fringe

 

SPECIAL STITCHES

Starter Puff Stitch (SP) = ch 3, [YO, insert hook in stitch and draw up loop] THREE times (7 loops on hook), YO pull through all loops; ch 1 to close.

Puff Stitch= [YO, insert hook in stitch and draw up loop] FOUR times (7 loops on hook), YO pull through all loops; ch 1 to close.

Cluster Stitch (CS) = [YO, insert hook in stitch and trap up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops] 4 times (5 loops on hook), YO pull through all loops, ch 1 to close.

Looking for a tutorial? Check out this episode of Ask Me Monday, in which I show how to crochet Sunburst Granny Squares!

 

DIRECTIONS

Sunburst Granny Squares (Make 20):

Rnd 1: Using Color A and the Magic Circle method, ch 3 (counts dc), 15 dc in center loop. With Color B, join rnd with a sl st. — 16 sts

Cut A.

Rnd 2: With B, SP, Puff Stitch in the next st and every st around. Join rnd with a sl st.

Rnd 3: Sl st to first, ch-1 sp (joining Color C with the last sl st). With C, ch 3 CS , [CS, ch-1] in every ch-1 sp around. 

Rnd 4: Sl st to first ch-2 sp (joining Color D with the last sl st). With D ch 4 (counts as tr), 2 tr in same sp as ch, *3 dc in next ch-2 sp, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, [3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr] in next ch-2 sp; rep from * TWICE more, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, 3 hdc in next ch-2 sp, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, [2 tr, ch 2] in the same space as the beginning. Join with a sl st.

Fasten off.

Assemble squares:

With D, sc squares together, end-to-end.

Edging:

Join D at top edge of scarf, ch 2, hdc evenly down one side. Fasten off. 

Repeat for the opposite side.

 

FINISHING

Fringe: (make 26)

Cut two, 10″/25 cm pieces. Hold two pieces together as if they were one; fold fringe in half. Using the crochet hook, *insert hook from WS to RS into short end of scarf and into fold of fringe, pull fold through edge of scarf, forming a loop, insert fringe ends into loop and pull tight against edge; repeat from * working 13 pieces of fringe evenly spaced across end of scarf. Repeat across other end of scarf.

Weave in ends. Block scarf.

Looking for yarn for this project?

 

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Wine Cork Knit Trees

Wine Cork Knit Trees

This week on Ask Me Monday, we’re celebrating Christmas in July with a sweet, scrap-buster project for the holidays. Wine Cork Knit Trees make adorable ornaments, magnets , and even stand-along decorations (wine cork tree forest, anyone). Decorate them for Christmas, with sequin and beads, or keep them plain for Winter or Earth Day. Regardless, you’ll love these cu-tree-pies!

This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by  Knitter’s Pride /  KnitPro

See more KP products during “Vic’s Tips” segments of The Knit Show!

Products shown in this video: Smart Stix Double-Pointed Needles

 



 

MATERIALS

Scraps Bulky (5) Yarn

Size US 9/5.5 mm double-pointed needles

Tapestry needle

Wine cork

Hot glue gun

Optional: sequin or beads

Wine Cork Knit Trees: Directions

STOCKINETTE TREE

CO 14 sts. Distribute sts evenly over dpns. Join rnd, taking care not to twist.

Rnd 1: Purl.

Rnds 2-5: Knit.

Rnd 6: [K2tog, k3] TWICE, k2tog, k2. — 11 sts

Rnds 7-8: Knit.

Rnd 9: [K2tog, k2] TWICE, k2tog, k1. — 8 sts 

Rnds 10-11: Knit.

Rnd 12: K2tog around. — 4sts

Rnds 13: [K2tog] TWICE, BO last st.

 

WELTED VERSION

CO 14 sts. Distribute sts evenly over dpns. Join rnd, taking care not to twist.

Rnd 1: Purl.

Rnds 2-4: Knit.

Rnd 5: Purl.

Rnd 6: [K2tog, k3] TWICE, k2tog, k2. — 11 sts

Rnds 7-8: Knit.

Rnd 9: [K2tog, k2] TWICE, k2tog, k2. — 8 sts

Rnd 10: Knit.

Rnd 11: Purl.

Rnd 12: K2tog around. — 4sts

Rnds 13: [K2tog] TWICE, BO last st.

 

SEED STITCH

CO 16 sts. Distribute sts evenly over dpns. Join rnd, taking care not to twist.

Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * around.

Rnd 2: *P1, k1; rep from * around.

Rnds 3-4: Rep Rnds 1-2.

Rnds 5: Rep Rnd 1.

Rnd 6: [K2tog, p1, k1] FOUR times.

Rnds 7-8: P all knit sts, k all p sts.

Rnd 9: [K2tog, p1, k1] TWICE, k2tog, k1, p1.– 9 sts

Rnds 10-11: P all knit sts, k all p sts.

Rnd 12: [K2tog] THREE times, k1. — 5 sts

Rnd 13: [K2tog] TWICE, k1. — 3 sts

Rnd 14: K2tog, BO last st.

Looking for more Christmas is July Crafts? Try these Broomstick Lace Trees & Wine Cozies!

 

 

Pre-Sale Starts on July 27th!

 

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Granny Square Scrunchie

Granny Square Scrunchie

Granny squares are having (another) moment right now. This week on Ask Me Monday, I show a clever way to create a granny square around a hair band to create a uniquely shaped hair tie. A Granny Square Scrunchie is a great, quick way to use up those DK weight summer yarn scraps, and a fun project for teens and maker parties. Make one in every color!

 

This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by  Knitter’s Pride /  KnitPro

See more KP products during “Vic’s Tips” segments of The Knit Show!

 

Products shown in this video: Zing Crochet Hook Set and Ginger Crochet & Waves Hooks



Granny Square Scrunchie Pattern

MATERIALS

Small amount (approx 8 gr) Forbidden Fiber Proverbs, or equivalent DK Weight cotton and/or linen

Size G/4 mm crochet hook

Tapestry Needle

Medium hair elastic

Abbreviations

DIRECTIONS

Sc 80 sts OVER hair elastic. Join rnd with sl st in beg ch.

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in same space as ch (corner created), [sk 4, 3 dc in next] 3 TIMES, sk 4, *[3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next st, [sk 4, 3 dc in next st] 3 TIMES; rep from * twice more. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg-ch. — 4 corners, 12 dc clusters

Rnd 2: Sl st to first corner, ch 3, [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in same space as ch, [3 dc in next space in between dc clusters] 4 TIMES, *[3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next corner space, [3 dc in next space in between dc clusters] 4 TIMES; rep from * twice more. Join rnd with a sl st in beginning ch. — 4 corners, 16 dc clusters

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

 

Looking for more scrunchie patterns? Try these!

 

 

Hip to be Granny Square. Pillow Patterns by Vickie Howell

 

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Checkered Lace Stitches: Knit & Crochet

Checkered Lace Stitches: Knit & Crochet

This week on Ask Me Monday, we explore Checkered Lace Knit & Crochet stitches, a great pattern alternative for those picnicwear-worthy projects. Have fun!

This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by  Knitter’s Pride /  KnitPro

See more KP products during “Vic’s Tips” segments of The Knit Show!

 

Products shown in this video: Smart Stix Circular Needles, Mindful Collection



 

NOTE: These swatches will need to be blocked heavily to open up their shape.

Checkered Lace Knit Stitch: Swatch it!

Multiples of 10+ 4  (plus optional 2 border stitches).

CO 26 sts.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2 (and all WS rows): K1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3: K5, *yo, ssk, k1, (k2tog, yo) 2 times, k3; rep from * to last st, k1.

Row 5: K4, *(yo, ssk) 2 times, k1, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 7: K3, *(yo, ssk) 3 times, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, yo, ssk, k1.

Row 9: K2, *(yo, ssk) 4 times, k2; rep from * to last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k2.

Row 11: Repeat Row 7.

Row 13: Repeat Row 5.

Row 15: Repeat Row 3.

Row 17: K1, k2tog, yo, *k4, (k2tog, yo) 3 times; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 19: K2, k2tog, yo, *k2, (k2tog, yo) 4 times; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 21: Rep Row 17.

Row 22 (WS): K1, purl to last st, k1.

Repeat rows 3-22 until you have a square, ending with a Row 21.

Last RS Row: Knit.

Last WS Row: K1, purl to last st, k1

BO.

 

Checkered Knit Lace Project Inspo: Checks Knit Bandana by Vickie Howell for YarnYAY! July Box

 Checkered Lace Crochet Stitch: Swatch it!

Multiples of 18 + 1, plus 1 more for foundation ch.

Ch 38, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. 37– sts

Foundation Row: Ch 1 (does not count as first st throughout), sc in first st, *sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 5, sk 5 sts, sc in next st, sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, sk 2 sts, sc in next st; rep from * to end, turn.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 5 (counts as [dc, ch 2] throughout), sk first 3 sts, *sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next ch5-sp, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc**, ch 5, sk 5 sts; rep from * across to last 3 sts, ending final repeat at **, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in last st, turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 5, sk ch2-sp, sk 3 sts, *sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5**, sk 3 sts, sc in next ch5-sp, ch 5, sk 3 sts, rep from * across to last ch5-sp, ending final repeat at **, sc in third ch of the ch-5, turn.

Row 3: Ch 5, *sk next sc, sc in next ch5-sp, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next ch5-sp**, ch 5; rep from * across to last st, ending final repeat at **, ch 2, dc in last st, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, sk ch2-sp, *5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, sk 5 sts, sc in next dc, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc**, sc in next ch5-sp; rep from * across to last ch5-sp, ending final repeat at **, sc in third ch of the ch-5, turn.

Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in the same st, *sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in next ch5-sp, ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in next dc**, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc; rep from * across to last 3 sts, ending final repeat at **, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in last st, turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, *sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next ch5-sp, ch 5, sk 1 sc, sc in next ch5-sp, 5 dc in next sc, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * across, turn.

Repeat Rows 1-6 until you have a square.

Last Row: Ch1, sc in every st to end.

Fasten off.

 

Checkered Crochet Lace Pattern Inspo: Aces Bandana by Natalie Thomas for YarnYAY! July Box

 

 Want to learn a new stitch pattern every month, and build modular projects with your progress? Then join my Block Builder Club!

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July YarnYAY! Box

July YarnYAY! Box

It’s time for the 2nd box in our Wool Free Summer series. We’re extra excited about this one because we got to work with 4 other women-run businesses, bring a shade-premiere in a delightful linen/cotton yarn, share a vintage-inspired kit, and introduce our new favorite, body healing product. Here’s what’s inside the July YarnYAY! Box!

But first, a moment to check in with our July Vibe!

Now, onto the goods!

Exclusive Color: Daly Lilies & Denim

PROVERBS | FORBIDDEN FIBER CO.
Spun in Canada and hand-dyed in Tennessee, this month’s yarn is a lovely sport-weight blend of organic cotton and linen. Our custom shade Day Lilies & Denim reminds us of vintage dungarees and gingham.

Forbidden Fiber Co. is a woman-owned and operated dye-house, based in Brighton, TN.

 

 

BANDANA SCARF PATTERNS | DESIGNS BY VICKIE HOWELL & NATALIE THOMAS

This month’s projects are square bandit scarves inspired by the checkered fabrics of summer BBQs. 

 

Checks Bandana by Vickie Howell Yarn: Forbidden Fiber Co. Proverbs

The knit version, designed by Vickie, is worked in a combination of Stockinette and Checkerboard Lace stitches. 

 

Aces Bandana by Natalie Thomas Yarn: Forbidden Fiber Co. Proverbs

The crochet version, designed by Natalie Thomas, evokes negative-space-argyle translated into lace. 

 

HELLO CREWEL KIT | BETTY CRAFTER VINTAGE

Say hello to your new favorite quickie craft. Vintage-inspired crewel kits bring a little sunshine into any crafter’s life!

Betty Crafter Vintage is based in Austin, TX and owned by Andee Cooper. 

 

CHIKI CANA BLISS TRAVEL SIZE | CHIKI BUTTAH

Cana Bliss will cure the stitcher aches that ail you! This muscle- and joint-comforting blend of arnica and CBD oil is a project bag necessity! Chiki Buttah is an Austin-based, family owned company.

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Knit Rainbow Pillow 🌈

Knit Rainbow Pillow

This week on Ask Me Monday we round out Pride Month with some rainbow love. We’re diving into our yarn stashes, grabbing all of the primary colored yarns we have, and stranding them together to create a knit rainbow pillow that, because of the scraps it’s made of, will be uniquely beautiful.

This project is a super-sized variation of a past Ask Me Monday project, the Scrap Bin Heart Plushie. It’s a great pattern to use in any color variation — rainbow, V-day colors, your love’s favorite shades, whatever. Have fun and share the love!

This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by  Knitter’s Pride /  KnitPro

See more KP products during “Vic’s Tips” segments of The Knit Show!

Products shown in this video: Smart Stix Circular Needles

 


How to Knit a Rainbow Heart Pillow

 

Before you get started, dive into your stash! Your goal is to create different super-bulky stripes, created by using single, double, or triple strands of yarns in each of the 6 rainbow colors. This is the perfect project for using up those scraps. Have fun, mixing and matching yarns, creating something as unique as you are!

 

MATERIALS

Super bulky (or strands held together to created that weight) yarns, of any type, in colors: (A) Purple, (B) Blue, (C) Green, (D) Yellow, (E) Orange, and (F) Red

Size US 15 needles

Large-eyed tapestry needle

Stitch marker

Stuffing (Polyfill, scrap yarn, roving, etc.)

Optional: Coordinating fabric scrap

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

 

ABBREVIATIONS 

Go here.

DIRECTIONS (Make 2)

With A, CO 40 sts, placing marker at center point (after 20 sts.)

Row 1: With A, k to 2 sts before marker, ssk, sl m, k2tog, k to end. –38 sts

Row 2: Knit.

Rows 3-4: Rep Rows 1-2. –36 sts

Cut A; join B.

Rows 5-8: With B, rep Rows 1-2. –32 sts

Cut B; join C.

Rows 9-12: With C, Rep Rows 1-2. –28 sts

Cut C; join D.

Rows 13-16: With D, Rep Rows 1-2. –24 sts

Cut D; join E.

Rows 13-16: With E, Rep Rows 1-2. –20 sts

Cut E; join F.

Rows 17-18: Rep Rows 1-2. –18 sts

Row 19 : Ssk, BO to 2 sts before marker, ssk, remove marker, k2tog, BO to last 2 sts (there’ll also be 1 st on your RH needle), k2tog, BO rem sts.

NOTE: If you’re working in an Aran weight or lighter, BO leaving a long tail for seaming. For heavier weight yarns, I suggest using a separate, lighter weight yarn for seaming.

FINISHING

With WS facing, place two hearts together; stuff ends so they’re sandwiched inside. Using the Wool Needle and strand of yarn, seam to pieces together while also adding more yarn scraps or stuffing as necessary.

Weave in remaining end.

 

Looking for more rainbow projects? Here are a few!

     Knit Rainbow HeartLove is Love         Chevy Baby Blanket10 Row Crochet ScarfKnit Baby Bundle Set       High Five Crochet Wrist WarmersVivid Valentine Knit ScarfHigh Five Knit Wrist Warmers

 

What’s in an acronym?

Not sure what all of the the letters mean in LGBTQIA+? I’ve got you.

L = lesbian (cisgender or transgender woman who is attracted to the same sex)

G = gay (generally used to describe a cisgender or transgender man who is attracted to the same sex. Also used as a broad term to describe any human who is attracted to the same sex as they identify as.)

T = transgender (a person who identifies as a different sex than the body they were born into.)

Q = queer (an umbrella term for any sex or gender minority who are not heterosexual and/or cisgender.)

I = intersex (a person born with both the sexual organs that identify a male and female body.)

A = asexual (not feeling sexually attracted to any person on the sexual or gender spectrum.)

+ = As we evolve as a society, we’re learning that binary definitions are a societal construct. We’re learning more every day about the spectrum of sexual identity (who one goes to bed as) and sexuality (who one goes to bed with). The + gives nod to that spectrum.

Listen while you stitch.

Here are just a few of our favorite musicians from the LGBTQIA+ community. Enjoy!

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I-cord Variation Knit Rope Jewelry

I-Cord Variation Knit Rope Jewelry

Now that summer’s here, I always like to play with projects that are fun and doable for kits and adults alike. This week on Ask Me Monday
we’re a combining a few unexpected supplies with our knitting needles to make i-Cord Variation Rope Jewelry.  We’ll learn a few variations —  Garter i-cord, Twisted Knit i-Cord, and Twisted Rib i-Cord — of a tried and true technique that can be applied to making a bangle, bracelet or necklace. These nautical-meets-Palm Beach pieces make for a good wear to your next pool party. Did someone say, kaftans? 

Have fun, and don’t forget to tag @vickiehowell on Instagram with your finished Knit Rope Jewelry!

This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by  Knitter’s Pride /  KnitPro

See more KP products during “Vic’s Tips” segments of The Knit Show!

Products shown in this video: Smart Stix Circular Needles



I-Cord Variations

Garter i-Cord

Garter Stitch i-Cord

CO 3 sts. Slide sts to opposite end of needle.

Row 1: Bringing yarn around back, purl. Slide sts to opposite end.

Row 2: Bringing yarn around back, Knit. Slide sts to opposite end.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until Garter Stitch i-Cord is desired length. 

Fasten off.

 

Twisted Knit i-Cord

Twisted Knit i-Cord

CO 3 sts. Slide sts to opposite end of needle.

Row 1: Bringing yarn around back, k1tbl (knit stitch through the back loop) to end. Slide sts to opposite end.

Repeat Row 1 until Twisted Knit i-Cord is desired length. 

Fasten off.

 

Twisted Rib i-Cord

Twisted Rib i-Cord

CO 4 sts. Slide sts to opposite end of needle.

Row 1: Bringing yarn around back, [p1, k1tb] twice. Slide sts to opposite end.

Repeat Row 1 until Twisted Rib i-Cord is desired length. 

Fasten off.

I-Cord Variation Knit Rope Jewelry: Make it

MATERIALS

Approx 3 yds, 1/4″ cotton rope (clothesline works great!)

Size US 15 circular (or 2 dpns) needle

Sewing needle and thread

2, 10mm or larger jump rings

Lobster clasp

Jewelry pliers

NECKLACE ONLY: 2, wooden beads with 1/4″ (6mm) holes (don’t be afraid to drill the holes yourself!)

Optional: Craft paint and brush

 

DIRECTIONS

Garter i-Cord Necklace

If you’re painting your beads, do that first and set them aside to dry.Leaving a long tail, cast on 3 sts and work 7″ of Garter Stitch i-Cord. 

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Slide a bead onto one end of necklace so it butts up against i-cord. Make a knot. Repeat on opposite side.Using jewelry pliers, attach lobster clasp to one of the jump rings.Trim end to about 1/2″ longer than desired rope length. Slide jump ring onto end, and fold over 1/2″. Using needle and thread to sew down end and secure jump ring. Repeat with lobster clasp and ring on opposite end.

Twisted Knit Bangle

CO 3 sts and work Twisted Knit i-Cord for as many inches as you need to be able to fit over your hand when closed (approx 6″-8″).
Fasten off.Using needle and thread sew i-cord ends together to form bangle. Bury ends by weaving.Optional: Using paint, brush on some color over the twisted “V” stitches.

Twisted Rib Bracelet 

CO 4 sts and work Twisted Rib i-Cord for approx 2″ LESS than your wrist measurement. Fasten off.Trim end to about 1/2″ longer than desired rope length. Slide jump ring onto end, and fold over 1/2″. Using needle and thread to sew down end and secure jump ring. Repeat with lobster clasp and ring on opposite end.

 

 

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YarnYAY! Maker Business Grant Winners

YarnYAY! Maker Business Grant Winners

The team and I were so overwhelmed and inspired by the participation and applicants for our very first (of what we plan on being many) YarnYAY! 2021 Maker Grant, that we decided that we simply couldn’t stick with our initial plan of having only one winner. (We’re makers, right, so we can be creative with our plans!) That said, we would like to honor makers in three categories: Makers Grant, Runner Up, and Honorable Mention. We’re also using this opportunity to highlight a handful more of small businesses.

Without further ado, we’re thrilled to announce the 2021 YarnYAY! Makers Grant recipients. Read on to meet your maker(s)! 

With love and appreciation,

 GRANT GRAND PRIZE

Having learned about the sustainability movement in college, Cyrina Thomas knew she wanted to contribute. So, in 2020, she joined the Precious Plastic ecosystem, starting Precious Plastic Cincy (Cincinnati) with a vision is to see the world without plastic waste and to reimagine the lifecycle of consumer products.

Since opening their doors, the concept and purpose of Precious Plastic Cincy has evolved to be more than just a workspace. It is a hub for artists and designers to collaborate, an educational opportunity for the next generation and, a working example of circular recycling.

Cyrina and her team at Precious Plastics Cincy will be awarded a $1,000 grant intended to aid her maker-oriented small business, two online mentoring sessions with me and the opportunity to partner with YarnYAY! on a product feature in a specialty or subscription box. Stay tuned to see more of Precious Plastic Cincy!

Learn more about the phenomenal things Cyrina and the rest of the Precious Plastic community is doing with recycled plastics by clicking here or on the video below.

RUNNER UP

 

Originally from the Lone Star State, Allison and her family now reside in Southern California where she, a formally trained artist + art education specialist, enjoys the warm fuzzy goodness that is fiber art.

Stichery & Co. will receive two free mentoring sessions with Vickie, as well as assistance with a product development opportunity for a future YarnYAY! box.

HONORABLE MENTION

Dina Rudeen’s small business, Hola Luna began as a labor of love in early 2017 when her lifelong penchant for creating things with her hands coalesced with a growing disinterest in buying mass produced items that have a toxic effect not only on the environment but our minds as well. 

Hola Luna will receive two free mentoring sessions with Vickie and the opportunity to promote her jewelry on Vickie’s social media.

BRANDS YOU WANT TO KNOW

Here’s a glimpse at some of the other makers we met during this process – please take a few and go check out their websites.

GoodeWeavings: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GoodeWeavingsUntangledYarn: Www.Untangledyarn.comLowlander Yarns: www.lowlanderyarnstudio.comImaginarium Wonder Emporium: https://imaginariumwonderemporium.weebly.com/Jaimee Makes: www.jaimeemakes.comKnitting & Yoga Adventures: www.peacetreefiberadventures.comTranscend Fiber Studio: www.transcendfiberstudio.comKatie Campbell Illustration: https://www.katieillustrates.com/Origin Threadcraft: https://www.originthreadcraft.com/PanFran Knit Co: www.panfranknitco.com

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Crochet Wide Herringbone Stitch

Crochet Wide Herringbone Stitch

This week on Ask Me Monday I show how to crochet the Wide Herringbone Stitch, as used by designer Natalie Thomas in her Arrows Scarf design for YarnYAY! This stitch has a cool, lacy woven look that looks great in any weight of yarn. Watch the episode, then work a practice swatch using the instructions below. Have fun!

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 Crochet Wide Herringbone Stitch: Swatch it!

Arrows Scarf by Natalie Thomas for YarnYAY!

Multiples of 10 + 1, plus 1 for foundation row.

Ch 22.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch fr hook, *ch1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * to end. Turn. — 21 sts.

Row 2: Ch1, sc in same st as ch, *ch1, sk ch-1, sc in next sc; rep from * to end. Turn.

Row 3 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 5, (sk next ch 1-sp, sk next sc) twice, sl st in ch-1 sp two rows below, ch 5, (sk next sc, sk next ch-1 sp) twice, sc in next sc; rep from * across, turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *(ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, hdc in next hdc two rows below) twice, ch 1, sk next sl st, (hdc in next hdc two rows below, sk next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice, sc in next sc; rep from * across. Turn.

Repeat Rows 3-4 until piece is square.

Fasten off.

Pro Tip: Going with a heavier weight yarn? Substitute all hdcs for dcs, to add a little breathing room!

 

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