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As we approach the start of the Fasten Off Yarnalong, we wanted to do some posts to explain more about it.
We're an online stitchalong for crocheters and knitters. To participate: make a project using a for-pay pattern from one of our participating designers during the event. You can do as many projects as you can fit into the event period!
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Note: It's okay if you yourself didn't pay for the pattern (e.g. you got it as a gift, or won it, got it free as part of a test knit, etc.). Our designers have thousands of patterns to choose from, and once the event starts, you'll be able to search for their patterns and ebooks on our website.
What do we mean by "participating designers"? We have 77 participating designers this year. They're all independent crochet and/or knitting designers who are really looking forward to seeing crafters make their designs! Once the event starts, you'll be able to search them on our event website.
What do we mean by "during the event"? The 2026 Fasten Off Yarnalong runs from 9pm November 20 to the end of the 2026 calendar year (all times ET).
Of course, there's more to the event than just making projects. There's sharing your projects; seeing projects that other participants are making; joining in on discussions within the community; finding out more about the designers; etc.
You'll also have the opportunity to buy a lot of the patterns and ebooks from our participating designers at 25% off during the first two weeks of the event. And on top of all of that, we have games and giveaways, and there are prizes to be won!
What do we mean by "make a project"? Either cast on during the event period, or - new this year - continue working on a qualifying project which you started any time after 9pm November 21 of LAST year.
What do we mean by a "for-pay pattern"? Any pattern which you would normally pay money to get, whether you'd buy it individually from the designer or a third party, buy a magazine or book that it came in, have access to the pattern via a for-pay subscription-like service such as Patreon, etc.