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🧶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
Being a participating designer | Fasten Off Yarn-a-Long
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November 9, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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🧶DESIGNERS: The deadline to join us this year is fast approaching; last day to sign up is Sunday, November 9!

- Signup: www.fastenoffyal.com/designer-sig...
- Info: www.fastenoffyal.com/for-designer...

#FastenOffYAL #TunisianCrochet #loomKnitting #knitting #crochet #inclusiveYarnCommunity
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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November 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
kathleensperling.bsky.social
The Fasten Off Yarnalong is an online stitchalong that takes place over about six weeks at the end of each year. We aim to promote indie #knitting and #crochet designers, and give the community a fun time! 🧶

And right now we're in our volunteer signup period - details below:

#FastenOffYAL
October 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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🧶 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

Our volunteer signup period has begun! The signups we get until October 23 determine which activities, games, and platforms we can support.

Sign-up form: docs.google.com/forms/d/1ue5...

Thank you!!!

#FastenOffYAL #knitting #crocheting #loomKnitting #TunisianCrochet
2025 FOYAL Volunteer Signup
We couldn't possibly run the event without our fantastic volunteers! The event is filled with lots of activities and games, and we need help to run them all. Volunteer responses will determine which...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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(And if I had actually included the #FastenOffYAL hashtag in the above post, it would presumably have actually SHOWN UP in the Bluesky feed. Facepalm. Using this reply to correct that error.)
October 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
anniebeeknits.bsky.social
Thanks for sharing! I set the feed up to capture posts from last year from the event account, but I didn't go through and manually add others' posts (because feeds don't just DO that here). But it should capture all things #FastenOffYAL going forward!
February 2, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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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.)
February 2, 2025 at 4:40 AM
rhapsody-rainbow.bsky.social
Hello to all of the crafty yarn lovers of Bsky! 🧶 Today I am sharing my finished "Himbeerwellen" mitts, a sideways-constructed slip-stitch #Crochet pattern by Osswald Design. This was the last project I cast-on in 2024 for the #FastenOffYAL and is my first finished WIP entry for the #BingoYAL2025. ❤️
A close-up first-person view shows a pair of gloved hands forming a heart shape. The person is wearing fingerless gloves made from red yarn with speckles of bright pink, orange, white and maroon tones. The gloves have a ribbed texture, and feature a flowing cable pattern down one side that opens up to allow room for the thumbs. The person wears shimmery blue nail polish. A green lawn and dense brush appear blurred out in the background.
January 9, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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WHAT'S NEXT?

- Last day to claim prizes is January 31, 2025
- You can search and shop for designers and patterns all year round at www.fastenoffyal.com/search.html !
- If you'd like to assist with event costs, we have a Ko-Fi at ko-fi.com/fastenoffyal
January 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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🧶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
January 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
la-visch.bsky.social
Happy New Year! I wish you all a wonderful 2025, may this year bring you joy, success, and new adventures 😃
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#HappyNewYear #LaVischDesigns #Cheer #KnittersLife #IndieDesigner #FastenOffYAL #FOYAL2024 #CheersTo2025 #Welcome2025
2 glasses with gold sparkly champagne on a cream background. There is also a golden ribbon, and gold glitter.
December 31, 2024 at 11:01 PM
figenfrance.bsky.social
Mirror mirror moebius designed by @kathandrews.bsky.social knitted in Eden cottage yarns Tempo 4ply shade salvia. My first ever Moebius cast on #FastenOffYAL
Purple lace cowl knitted in the moebius style, so rather than a loop, it is twisted. Shown laid out in a triangle to demonstrate the twist.
December 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM
figenfrance.bsky.social
Rinlet cowl designed by @lizcorkeknits.bsky.social knitted in Eden cottage yarns Bowland DK shade red goosefoot. Pattern was very easy to follow and I managed the garter tab start #FastenOffYAL
Reddish/pink lace knitted cowl with roll necked front and pointed at the centre front bottom.
December 31, 2024 at 7:55 PM
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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
December 28, 2024 at 6:56 PM
la-visch.bsky.social
Merry Christmas, have a lovely time together with family and friends! 😃
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#lavischdesigns #merrychristmas #Christmas #FastenOffYAL #FOYAL2024 #PimentoTheCat
A red cat, sitting on the armrest of a white leather couch, is looking into the camera. Next to the couch is a Christmas tree decorated in red and silver. There are also 4 big Christmas socks visible in the background.
December 25, 2024 at 7:10 PM
rhapsody-rainbow.bsky.social
I finally got pics of my first 2 finished knitting projects for the 2025 #FastenOffYAL. The "Arkenstone" sweater & "Arkenstone Hat" were designed by Orchard House Editing and Design. I love the combo of the intricate stitch pattern & overall shape of the sweater, plus the crown detail on the hat! 💙
A middle aged woman stands in a pasture. Behind her, early morning mist rises from densely forested hills. She wears a royal blue sweater with blue jeans, and stands proudly, one hand on her hip, and her head held high and to the side as she gases into the distance. The hand knit sweater features geometric cable and lace pattern. Her long grey bangs peek out from beneath a royal blue knit beanie. She is adorned with pair of necklaces, one a wire wrapped crystal pendant, the other a long loop of beads. A middle aged woman stands in a pasture with her back to the camera. Behind her, early morning mist rises from densely forested hills. She wears a royal blue sweater with blue jeans, and stands with one hand on her hip, and her head turned to one side. The hand knit sweater features geometric cable and lace pattern across the back. Her long grey bangs peek out from beneath a royal blue knit beanie that features the same stitch pattern. A middle aged woman poses in a pasture. Behind her, early morning mist rises from densely forested hills. She wears a royal blue knit sweater that features a geometric cable and lace pattern across the front, with reverse stockinette down the sides and on the sleeves. She stands at a slight angle to the camera, and gazes down to one side in a thoughtful pose with one hand stroking her chin. A close fitting beanie knit in the same stitch pattern covers her head. She is adorned with pair of necklaces, one a wire wrapped crystal pendant, the other a long loop of beads, a pair of dangly earrings, and a large amethyst ring. A close up photo of a woman from behind shows the crown detail of her hat. In the background, several chickens stand inside a wire enclosure, and one golden colored hen approaches the woman. The beanie hat is knit in royal blue yarn. The cable pattern forms a flower shape with 8 distinct petals separated by columns of eyelet lace.
December 24, 2024 at 3:34 AM
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Feast your eyes on the Winter Waves Wrap, featuring a beautiful wave stitch, a pattern that includes 11 sizes, and it can be worn 4 different ways. #knitsky #crochetsky #craftsky #FastenOffYAL
December 23, 2024 at 9:25 AM
figenfrance.bsky.social
Forestry slouch hat designed by @woollywormhead.bsky.social knitted in Eden cottage yarns Oakworth 4ply shade passionflower. Pattern and yarn both a pleasure to knit #FastenOffYAL
Image of a knitted hat with lace pattern in grey with speckles of mauve and pink.
December 19, 2024 at 9:38 PM
kathleensperling.bsky.social
The finished product! #FastenOffYAL
Reversible baby-size earflap hat, mostly-blue side showing. Hat has cheerful blue crown with the bottom part black. Latvian braids run around the bottom edge and between the change from black to blue. Reversible baby-size earflap hat, mostly-black side showing. Hat has black crown with the bottom part a cheerful blue. Latvian braids run around the bottom edge and between the change from blue to black.
December 17, 2024 at 5:02 AM
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🧶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.
December 16, 2024 at 3:01 AM
drfionac.bsky.social
I forgot to also add the #FastenOffYAL tag there
December 15, 2024 at 4:14 PM
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Pick a Lane, shown here, is a clever garment design using both crochet and knitting. Why stick to just one fiber craft when you can use more? Find all of Aoibhe's work at her website yarntowers.com and join the fun in Fasten Off YAL today. #FastenOffYAL
Aoibhe Ni
Tunisian crochet designs, patterns & tutorials from designer and tutor, Aoibhe Ni. Buy pattern pdf digital downloads. Craft blog. Tips, tricks & video help.
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December 12, 2024 at 11:05 AM
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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.
December 11, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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🧶 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
The Fasten Off Yarnalong logo, a disco ball/ornament/ball of yarn with a knitting needle and a crochet hook in it, surrounded by music notes, stars, and question marks. Text reads: "Fasten Off Random Question"
December 10, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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🧶THREE MORE CHANCES TO HANG OUT!

See www.fastenoffyal.com/schedule.html for dates, times, and links:

#FastenOffYAL #crochet #knitting #TunisianCrochet #inclusiveYarnCommunity
December 9, 2024 at 4:52 AM