The fall make-along (MAL) is ALMOST HERE and I so hope you'll consider joining me! My goal is to serve you with so much value - inspiring patterns, zoom help sessions and tutorials galore. As always, my hope is that by creating, connecting and taking time out for ourselves, we'll be able to cope just a little better with whatever daily and world stresses we are wrestling with. Get ready for all of this while having a whole lot of fun too! 

Many past participants shared invaluable feedback from the last MAL, much of which we are implementing for this fall's event. We'll be upping our virtual community in new and special ways which means more opportunities to share, connect and cheer each other on. Also new this fall, we have a fun companion book club (totally optional!) for you to join in on. The book we'll be reading is the The Art of Aliveness by Flora Bowley - prepare to dive deeper into your creativity and all the things that make you come alive!

In the next video, coming out on Friday, you'll get more info into the exact yarns and designs, shown above. I will have an accompanying blog post with color options, fit and pricing details so that if you decide to pick your style and color in advance, you can! This is also a great opportunity for you to email us any questions that might come up. We are happy to help with custom color, although each style has around 10-20 color options. Hopefully there is something that will excite you is an available already combo too! If you want to peruse the winning styles in more detail now, follow the link here. 

I so hope you'll consider joining in. Let me know in the comments what it would feel like to complete a knitting or crochet project that filled you with confidence, joy and creativity. I am so excited for it! AND If you are a beginner knitter or crocheter, this is for you. Our team plus the video tutorials are there to guide and support you. When you're starting out, you need the most help and support - that's what our MALs are all about!

Amy

I'm so excited to share the Fall Make-along design winners with you today - chosen by you by popular vote! The design results this time were so surprising. What I thought would win didn't make it and vise versa. That said, I'm so thrilled about these designs and cannot wait to see them come to life. So without further ado - here are the winners AND the four bonus patterns you'll get when you sign up. Next week I'll kick off my intro video series where you'll get to learn more about our make-alongs and what sets this one apart. I'd love to hear what style you plan on making in the comments below and of course if you have any questions.  Keep in mind that all you really need to have to join in is a desire and openness to learn something new. We will teach you the rest in our online classes that are yours forever, including basic knit and crochet classes where we start from zero. To be the first to know the details, sign up here. 

Main MAL Design 1~ Willow Cardi by Laurel Gervitz

 The Willow Cardi is a beautiful, textured cardigan that is worked flat in one piece, horizontally across the body, beginning with the right cuff and ending with the left cuff. It is worked entirely in a feather and fan lace pattern, changing colors/yarns, to create wavy stripes. This is a wonderful design for all levels of knitters, and a perfect piece for beginner lace knitters to shine.  In this pattern, you'll use a mix of our Spun Cloud Light and Serenity yarns.

Main MAL Design 2 ~ Willow Wrap by Laurel Gervitz

The Willow Wrap is a colorful, textured piece to keep you warm and in style all winter long. It is worked entirely in a feather and fan lace pattern, changing colors/yarns, and creating wavy stripes. For the wrap, the cuffs are added on after the length is worked in order to achieve the best fit. There are various options for this design, as well as different ways it can be worn, making it customisable. This is a wonderful pattern for all levels of knitters, and a perfect piece for beginner lace knitters to shine. In this pattern, you'll use a mix of our Spun Cloud Light and Serenity yarns. 

Main MAL Design #3: Rhinebeck Cardi by Cheryl Kubat

Meet the Rhinebeck Sweater with Detachable Collar, a cropped boxy V-neck cardigan with a unique twist-a detachable fringed collar. This stylish and versatile garment combines classic design elements with a modern touch, making it a must-have addition to any fashion-forward wardrobe. This cardigan is crafted using garter stitch, which is known for its rows of knit stitches and creates a beautifully textured fabric, giving this cardigan a cozy, yet sophisticated look. This design knits up in our Spun Cloud or Sister yarn. The color can either match the body of the sweater or you could go for the contrast option and make it in a Mini Skein Sampler Kit.

Main Design Option 4 ~ Dumpling Bag by Vanessa Reyes

AND we have one repeat and much loved project from spring, meet the Dumpling Bag designed by Vanessa Reyes! Crochet yourself the sweetest bag around in our Wildflower yarn. I especially love the shoulder strap and all the hardware details. If you've never crocheted this would be the perfect project to learn!

Bonus Design 1 ~ Desert Highway Cardi by Julia Norris

The Desert Highway Cardi is perfect blend of knit and crochet, this cardigan mixes the best of both disciplines to create a one-of-a-kind, statement piece to add to your wardrobe. A pieced mosaic of crocheted hexagons comprises the back of the cardigan, adding structure and giving our creative art yarns their chance to shine. The remainder of the cardigan is worked using Spun Cloud yarn, giving it a super cozy feeling. Don’t let the unique construction intimidate you! Beginner crocheters and knitters alike can absolutely tackle this design.

Bonus Design Option 2 ~ Desert Highway Scarf by Julia Norris

The Desert Highway Scarf is a simple, beginner-friendly pattern but the finished result screams statement! The classic crochet granny square technique gets a major glow-up in the form of a funky, geometric hexagon motif. These individual hexagons are joined together with an unusual, tapered seaming technique, giving a lace-like, airy drape to this chunky, crocheted number. The unique textures and trims of art yarn really get a chance to shine in this design and it is an opportunity to let your creativity run wild when it comes to mixing yarns!

Bonus Design Option 3 ~ Happy Dance Cardi by Amy Small

The Happy Dance Cardi is all about the Happy Dance Yarn! Embrace this fun, unique yarn in a simple, wear-everywhere design. This design has an oversized cocoon-like fit that is cozy to throw over anything. If short rows scare you or if you've never knit a sweater before, then the Happy Dance Cardi is for you. We'll tackle short rows together, in the best way, a super simple pattern in a large gauge.

Ok I think that is it!!! I'm so excited to share more about our upcoming make-along next week in a three part video series! Stay tuned. To be the first to know about the MAL, sign up for updates here. 

Thanks to all that weighed in on the make-along survey! I'm excited to announce the design winners next week. There is one VERY CLEAR winner but the others keep swapping spots - your vote ensures that we get the most popular designs included in the make-along, so please vote here!

In this giveaway, enter to win a make-along yarn and pattern kit of your choice.

Once the make-along designs are chosen and announced, the giveaway winners will pick out a design, color way and size of their choice as the prize! This is valued at $158 to $408 depending on the design chosen by the winner! We are giving away two kits to two lucky winners. The more times you share the giveaway, the more times chances you have to win!

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Thank you!

Amy