DESIGNERS: The deadline to join us this year is fast approaching; last day to sign up is Sunday, November 9!

We welcome ALL independent crochet and knitting designers, regardless of their level of experience or portfolio size.

- Sign up at https://www.fastenoffyal.com/designer-signup
- Find out more at https://www.fastenoffyal.com/for-designers.html

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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 designers within 1-2 business days, so keep an eye on your inbox! There are five sections in this form. Basic business information Details and extra information (optional) Socials (optional) Discounted patterns and other prizes Additional purchasing info (optional) REALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ THIS! Information Accuracy Information is pulled from this form and used in event material EXACTLY as you provide it. If a specific format is needed, but the data you gave us doesn't match that format, it may not display properly in FOYAL content. But if you make a mistake, don't worry - you can edit your inputs after you submit - Google will send an automatic email containing an editing link. Please also be sure to read the notes that come with each input field on the form - there's a lot of important information in those notes to help you provide your data to us properly. Privacy and Data Sharing The shop links, social links, bio, and photo permissions you provide in this form will be shared to the event website and to a public spreadsheet which all participants will able be to view. The info you provide may also be used to share posts about you and your designs on the 2025 Fasten Off Yarnalong social channels. Communication Please be sure to provide an email address you check regularly. Your email address will only be used for event communication, specifically: The 2025 designers email list Communicating & connecting you with pattern prize winners FOYAL volunteers who are helping to compile and organize information The FOYAL general mailing list (event milestones and announcements) PLEASE MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU GIVE US IS SPELLED CORRECTLY! If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected] with the subject line 'Designer Signup Question {your brand name}.

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CALLING ALL DESIGNERS!

Our designer sign-up period has begun! Last day is November 9.

This is when independent #crochet and #knitting designers (including #TunisianCrochet and #loomKnitting !) sign up to be participating designers in our 2025 event. Don't miss this crucial sign-up window!

Info for designers: https://www.fastenoffyal.com/fordesigners.html

Sign-up form: https://www.fastenoffyal.com/designer-signup

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Being a participating designer | Fasten Off Yarn-a-Long

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

Our volunteer signup period has begun! Last day is Thursday, October 23. The signups we get during this period directly determine which activities, games, and platforms we can support during the event.

Sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ue5Z6mozIWFWDZVzbnuHsQtF_wnHIZySpNAs00fhwoc/preview

Thank you!!!

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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 activities we're able to have this year, as well as which platforms we can support them on. If you'd like to help out, please let us know what you're interested in doing. Everything is optional, please don't feel obligated to volunteer for things which don't interest you! You're able to tell about your availability for the amount of tasks you want to help out with and the amount of time you are available at the end of the sign up, so feel free to pick as many things as you like during signing up. We always respect boundaries and spoon level. We need to be able to make these decisions in time for the start of the yarnalong, so although you can absolutely fill this form out at any time throughout the event, we do need to know early on whether we have enough volunteers for: Moderating/monitoring for the various platforms Posting designer promotions and/or stories on the various platforms Hosting random giveaways on the various platforms Writing designer promotions for the various platforms Running interactive designer events Other volunteering tasks are: Data entry Website testing Organizing prizes Hosting giveaways and running games Creating sharable creative assets Before you continue we'd like to tell a bit more about each volunteer task and what you can expect and is expected when you sign up for one or several of them. You can read about the tasks in this document This form is made in sections. To know what to expect in this form here's an index of what each section is about. Hopefully you won't have to circle back to earlier sections with this information. Page 2: signing up for data entry, website testing and/or creating shareable creative pieces Page 3: signing up for moderating Page 4: signing up for writing and/or posting promo's and stories Page 5: signing up for helping with interactive designer events Page 6: signing up for helping with giveaways, games and other fun ideas Page 7: your availability before and/or throughout the event You only have to fill in your answers on the pages you're interested in helping out and your availability. We're collecting your email address so that we can reach out to you.

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Welcome to the FOYAL Bingo!

There are two bingo cards again this year! Download the card of your choice or both, and do your best to fill it up!

The first bingo card is Try All Things. This is for folks who make a bunch of projects and want to try out everything.

The second bingo card is Take Your Time. This lets people focus on a big project or just enjoying a calmer pace during the event.

Continue reading in replies!

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How does the stitchalong part of our event work?

Let's pretend the event has started. You've hunted through the DB, you've bought patterns (maybe you're still buying 'em!), you've cast on for at least one project...now what?

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Want to know more about the #FastenOffYAL discount period?

Our stitchalong starts with a two-week discount period, so that you can get yarnalong-eligible patterns at a reduced cost! This year, the discount period runs from 9pm on Friday, November 22, to the end of Thursday, December 5 (all times ET).

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Why you would want to sign up as a participating designer in the #FastenOffYAL: A thread...

Here's some of the feedback we got from participating designers in 2023!

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CALLING ALL DESIGNERS!

Our designer sign-up period has begun! It ends November 7.

This is when independent crochet and knit designers (including Tunisian crochet and loom knitting!) sign up to be participating designers in our 2024 event. Don't miss this crucial sign-up window!

Info for designers: https://www.fastenoffyal.com/fordesigners.html

Sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeciZR_hR9G7dNeP7kNjYM34rWzdWYd1ZHCB25dwFhGAXm0EQ/viewform

#fastenOffYAL #yarnalong #stitchalong #knitting #crochet #TunisianCrochet #loomKnitting #inclusiveYarnCommunity @crochet @knitting

Being a participating designer | Fasten Off Yarn-a-Long

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My second finished object for the Fasten Off YAL was made in a couple of hours! This is Whimsy Sol by Fig and Filament Designs and the stars are prominent in my little tree this year

What's on your hook/neelde this #WipWednesday?

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Come join our end of the year event #FastenOffYAL ! It's a great spot to discover new indie designers, meet fellow makers, play games and have fun. Everything is off-Rav and we aim for an accessible event for everyone. Reach out if you need help or have questions.

All the info about the event can be found at www.fastenoffyal.com

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