Indie Untangled 2025 Year In Review: Make-along winners

As I mentioned last week, one of the best traditions of the annual Indie Untangled Rhinebeck show is the make-along. This year, we received more than 100 entries in seven categories.
To close out 2025, today I’m sharing the winners of the MAL, chosen at random! Also, if you missed our faves from the MAL, you can check them out by clicking here!
Cowl
Alexandra’s Test Bandana
Lauren’s Watering the Trees Cowl
Hat
Tara’s October Hat
Marina’s Apple Crisp Hat
Mitts/Mittens/Gloves
Halea’s Blooming Fine Mitts
Alexa’s Smiths Gloves
Shawl/Wrap/Scarf
Samantha’s Fun Sized Scarf
Vanessa’s Small Shawl
Socks
Emily’s Gelato Socks
Kim’s Cherry Cobbler
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Indie Untangled 2025 Year In Review: Make-along faves

One of the best traditions of the annual Indie Untangled Rhinebeck show is the make-along. This year, we received more than 100 entries in seven categories.
To continue our yearly tradition, I am sharing my faves and the winners for 2025!
Today, I’m sharing my faves of the MAL. However, if you want to see the winners, make sure you come back next Tuesday (December 30th)!
Cowl
Jen’s Halloween Party Cowl
Jessica’s Lollygag
Elizabeth’s Asti *Test Knit*
Hat
Haela’s Liana Hat (Test Knit)
Alison’s Rhinebeck Friendship Hat
Marina’s Fun at Rhinebeck Hat
Mitts/Mittens/Gloves
Tara’s Underwing Mitts
Elizabeth’s Hemma
Elizabeth’s Mighty Mittens
Shawl/Wrap/Scarf
Marina’s Hudson Leaf Rustler
Marina’s Sea Swash
Linda’s Traveling Solo
Socks
Lauren’s Color Palette Socks
Marina’s DVD 2025 October socks
Liene’s Rami Socks
Sweater – Adult
Vanessa’s Light Easy Cardigan
Julie’s Nightline Sweater
Liene’s Ghali Sweater
Andrea’s Renaissance
Top
Rachel’s Geddy Tee
Andrea’s BFF Tee
Erin’s Bay Breeze Tee
Tina’s London Sky Top
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Indie Untangled 2024 Year In Review: Make-along winners and faves

One of the best traditions of the annual Indie Untangled Rhinebeck show is the make-along. This year, we received more than 160 entries in seven categories.
To close out 2024, I’m sharing the winners of the MAL, chosen at random, and also some of my personal favorites from among the entries.
Cowl
Winner: Kayli’s Granger Bandana Cowl
Winner: Erin’s Pick A Pop
Fave: Marina’s Exact Opposite
Hat
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What to stash this week: If the sock fits…

Sizing is a challenge for sock knitters, especially when you’re knitting socks for someone else. Even if they’re conveniently around, you don’t necessarily want them constantly trying on the WIP. Dawn of Twice Sheared Sheep has a new Sock Sizing Ruler. To use it, you place the ruler with the arrow snug into the heel or toe of your sock and knit until you reach the line for your desired size. Then, you begin working your toe or heel….
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Indie Untangled 2022 Year In Review: Indie exclusives

Projects always seem more special when you use a unique colorway that has meaning behind it. I always love seeing projects made with Indie Untangled Knitting Our National Parks yarns, or the other special colorways I’ve offered in partnership with indie dyers.
Here are some projects using special Indie Untangled colorways that were finished in 2022. Some, including the Circus Tonic Handmade and Lanivendole yarn, is still in the shop,…
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An Indie Untangled gift guide for yarn crafters

With all the great indie made goodies out there, it can be hard to find the perfect gift for your fellow maker (or decide what you want yourself). I’ve put together a selection of products from Indie Untangled vendors, and the Indie Untangled website, to help you narrow things down. Happy shopping!
These bags from Crista Jaeckel are all ready for gifting! They are block printed on fabric by hand —…
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The 2022 KAL/CAL winners!

We’re so excited to share the winners of this year’s Indie Untangled make-a-long! This KAL/CAL included projects completed between June 1 and Indie Untangled on October 14. There were 14 winners in seven categories, chosen by random number generator. Here is their beautiful work.
Cowl
Hat
Mitts/Mittens/Gloves
Shawl/Wrap/Scarf
Socks
Sweater – Adult
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What to stash this week: Socktober

Carolyn and Michelle of Olive & Two Ewe Studios are ready for a month that is all about the socks. They have Socktober Sock Sets that come with a full hank of sock yarn, a coordinating mini, a “Welcome to the Sock Side” bag and an exclusive Socktober acrylic pin. They also have two free downloads — a Socktober Sock Coloring Page that allows you to plan out future socks and a Sock Journal Page that you can use to jot down notes,…
What to stash this week: Where We Knit 2022
I’m thrilled to open sign-ups today for Where We Knit 2022. This quarterly club, which will begin shipping in February, brings together four dyer/designer dream teams: Plies & Hellhounds and Milly’s Knit Designs, Émilia & Philomène and Marion Em Knits, Neighborhood Fiber Co. and Julie At Work, and Kokon Yarn and Eri Shimizu.
Each pair will collaborate on an exclusive colorway and an accompanying accessory design inspired by their favorite spots to whip out their WIPs….
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Pre-Spotlight Untangling: Jilly & Kiddles
This is the second in a series of blog posts featuring the fabulous sponsors of Indie Spotlight, taking place from May 14-16, 2021.
I first met Jill of the yarn company Jilly & Kiddles at a Brooklyn yarn event (remember those?) a couple of years ago, and she is just as fun and approachable as the name of her company would suggest….
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