Every year, we’re blown away by the kindness and generosity of the fiber arts community — and this year’s Knit for the Girls fundraiser was no exception. Together with our incredible partners, sponsors, and all of you who donated, shared, and cheered us on, we helped raise vital funds for breast cancer research on both sides of the globe. 🌎 A Worldwide Effort for a Cause That Touches Us All In North America, thanks to the amazing support of the knitting and crochet community, we raised $48,160.73 CAD for Breast Cancer Canada—our biggest fundraising year yet! Our friends and counterparts in Australia, led by Karina of Louie & Lola Yarns, raised an incredible $66,039 AUD for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) Australia. Together, that’s over $116,922 AUD / $106,913 CAD raised worldwide this year—an extraordinary total that will help fund life-saving research and provide hope to those affected by breast cancer. In total, our community has raised nearly $319,000 CAD over the last five years. We are overwhelmed by your support! Over the course of the week, we gave away 28 daily prizes and 13 grand prizes, made possible by the generosity of 83 incredible sponsors from around the world. Every skein, stitch marker, pattern, and prize came from someone who wanted to help make a difference—and you all did, in the most beautiful way. We’re truly overwhelmed by the response to this year’s Knit for the Girls fundraiser bundles — they sold out in just minutes! We’re so sorry to those who missed out. Unfortunately, due to the situation in Ukraine, we weren’t able to produce more of the pink suede leather needed for the Flow Bags this year. We wish we could have offered more, but we’re deeply grateful for your enthusiasm and support. We will have the bags available in 3 new colors, along with matching Needle Cozies by the end of November (fingers crossed!) The Dotty Socks pattern by Tracie Millar is available on Ravelry, and Karina’s beautiful Louie & Lola Yarns set can be pre-ordered directly from her website. 💗 With Love (and a Little Friendly Competition) A heartfelt thank-you to Tracie and Jodi of the Grocery Girls, our ever-enthusiastic partners and champions of this fundraiser, for helping us rally the North American community once again. We’re endlessly inspired by Karina of Louie & Lola Yarns and the Aussie team’s energy and generosity—and we’re already vowing to give them a real run for their money next year! 🎁 To Our Sponsors: Thank You from the Bottom of Our Hearts To the many makers, dyers, designers, and small businesses who donated prizes—your generosity made this event shine. From hand-dyed yarns and project bags to handcrafted tools and one-of-a-kind notions, every prize told a story of creativity and care. You’ve reminded us just how strong and supportive our crafting community can be. 🏆 And the Winners Are... Congratulations to all of our daily prize and grand prize winners! Your names were drawn from thousands of entries, and we loved seeing your excitement as those packages began to arrive. We hope each prize brings a little extra joy to your making this season. ✨ Daily Prize Winners ✨ Prize Day Thread & Maple Winner #1 Thread & Maple Winner #2 Grocery Girls Winner #1 Grocery Girls Winner #2 Day 1 Evelyne Borkowski-Parent Chelsea Sheehan Lisa Reynolds Jocelyne Blais Day 2 Brittney Pelletier Cara Trotter Dominik Viel-LeBlanc Tracy Kuzniak Day 3 Debrah Nyquist Karin Jackson Ellen Lovell Andrea Morrow Day 4 Candace Brodie Jennifer Berry Karen Ganderton Mamie Armaly Day 5 Nicole McConnell Carla Sturman Lucy Ann Stoop Sherry Ylioja Day 6 Sara Weiss Patricia Fedler Jody Ford Robin Comingore Day 7 Holly Matheson Darby Bates Susie Van Acker Vila Menezes ✨ Grand Prize Winners ✨ Grand Prize 1: Mary BGrand Prize 2: Diane MazurkewichGrand Prize 3: Petra VanderMeulenGrand Prize 4: Joanna OksanenGrand Prize 5: Deborah ButtkeGrand Prize 6: Wendy CookeGrand Prize 7: Star AthenaGrand Prize 8: Chantelle LajoieGrand Prize 9: Victoria DillmanGrand Prize 10: Melody NealGrand Prize 11: Kathryn TurpGrand Prize 12: Elaine HollanderGrand Prize 13: Anne Priestman 💕 Until Next Year From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping make this year’s Knit for the Girls fundraiser such an incredible success. Every donation, share, and stitch helps fund research that will change lives. If you’d like to keep supporting this cause, you can sign up to become a sponsor for our 2026 fundraiser here. With endless gratitude, (and our friends at Grocery Girls and Louie & Lola Yarns)

Each October, our fiber arts community comes together for something bigger than the craft itself: raising funds for breast cancer research. What began as a small idea among friends has grown into a cherished annual tradition connecting knitters, crocheters, dyers, and makers around the world. We’re proud to share that the 5th annual Knit for the Girls fundraiser is officially underway. From October 23 to 31, every contribution supports life-saving research through: Breast Cancer Canada National Breast Cancer Foundation (Australia) Donate just $5 to enter into our sweepstakes for dozens of incredible raffle prizes, made possible thanks to our generous sponsors. The more donations you make, the more chances to win!   As always, we’re partnering with our dear friends Jodi and Tracie of the Grocery Girls and Karina of Louie & Lola Yarns to bring you this year’s special edition bundle — created with heart, craftsmanship, and purpose. The Fundraiser Bundle This limited-edition set blends thoughtful design, exquisite materials, and the shared spirit that defines this campaign year after year. The Flow Bag Artisan crafted in Ukraine from soft suede leather with rose Crazy Horse leather straps and details, the Flow Bag was designed to help you stay in your creative rhythm. It features a clever yarn-through tab at the zipper mouth, allowing yarn to glide freely without snagging. AND an interior snap loop to hang your WIP neatly inside — keeping your project tangle-free and organized as you work.  Inside, it’s fully lined with two compartments: a large magnetic slip pocket and a secure zippered pocket for notions and accessories. Available in Rose and Fuchsia suede, this special edition handbag is as functional as it is beautiful — a piece you’ll treasure long after the fundraiser ends. Louie & Lola Yarns – Merino Yak Nylon Sock Spun from 70% Superwash Merino, 20% Yak, and 10% Nylon, this luxurious blend is both soft and strong, with a subtle warmth and natural depth from the yak fiber. Each bundle includes a 2 × 50 g set (200 m / 218 yds each) in Blush & Bashful, two exclusive colourways created for this collaboration. Tracie Millar’s Dotty Socks Pattern (PDF) Designed exclusively for this year’s event, Tracie’s Dotty Socks feature a charming mosaic dot motif, soft ruffled cuff, and stretches of soothing stockinette — a balanced, relaxing knit that’s perfect for showing off your Blush & Bashful yarns. Bundle Price: $165 CAD / $150 USD (tariff included)Donation: $30 CAD / $25 USD from every bundle sale will go directly to the Knit for the Girls fundraiser. Optional Add-Ons To complete your set, we’re also introducing two brand-new accessories in matching Rose leather, available as optional add-ons. The Needle Cozy A compact leather sheath that keeps your sock WIP tidy and tangle-free. It fits needles from 4" to 6" and works beautifully with DPNs, Flexi-Tips, or Magic Loop. Two openings allow you to clip in your sock and neatly coil circulars, while a small handle lets you hang it inside your Flow Bag.  The Sidekick Pouch A snap-open pouch that transforms into a small magnetic tray with hidden hotspots for your essential notions. Inside are four magnetic zones for your mini scissors, stitch markers, tape measure, and tapestry needle slip. Clip it to your bag or belt for easy access — because good design should work wherever you do. 20% of all add-on sales will also benefit the fundraiser. When & Where The Knit for the Girls 2025 Bundle will be available starting Thursday, October 30 at 12 PM EDT / 11 AM CDT / 10 AM MDT / 9 AM PDT, exclusively through: Thread & Maple Grocery Girls Knit Shop Louie & Lola Yarns (launching at 12 PM AEDT) The bundles will be available via this link Thursday, Oct 30th at 12pm EDT: Buy Bundle Quantities are limited, and we won’t be offering pre-orders this year due to limited availability of the pink suede — so set your alarm if you’ve got your eye on one! Raffles & Grand Prizes Don't forget - your donations to our fundraiser page also enter you into the daily raffles and grand prize draws taking place throughout the campaign. You can find full event details, including prize lists, rules, and sponsor highlights, on our Knit for the Girls event page. To make a direct donation or track our fundraising progress, visit our Breast Cancer Canada fundraiser page or Louie & Lola Yarns’ Australian fundraiser page. A beautiful project, a worthy cause, and a reminder of what we can create together. Thank you for being part of this community and for helping us continue this tradition of craft and compassion. 💗

This week, we’re shining our Maker Spotlight on Elysia of Yarn Ink, a woman-owned and operated hand-dyed yarn company based just outside of Calgary, Alberta. Elysia’s colorways are every bit as bold and expressive as her creative spirit. What began as a stay-at-home mom’s experiment in hand-dyeing has grown into a thriving business celebrated for its vibrant hues, fearless messages, and heartfelt connection to the fiber community. From her unforgettable F*ck Cancer colorways to her love of collaboration and color, Elysia’s work reflects both resilience and authenticity -- two things we can never get enough of. She was randomly selected from the generous group of sponsors who donated prizes to this year’s Knit for the Girls fundraiser in support of breast cancer research, and we’re so thrilled to share a glimpse into her journey. Q. How did your business get started? It all started after my daughter was born and she’d wear wool longies I knit over her cloth diapers. At the time I was a stay at home mom and we were on a limited budget so I couldn’t afford the super fancy hand dyed yarn. A friend of mine learned how to hand dye yarn and taught me the basics and the rest is history. Q. Do you have a favorite project or piece that you've ever worked on?  Honestly my favourite project has been f*ck cancer and I was so nervous when I first shared it because it’s a super sensitive topic (for obvious reasons) but I was shown nothing but insane support. So many vulnerable stories were shared about themselves, friends, family. I realized that I hit something with it because so many people felt that was the only way to say it. Q.  If you could collaborate with any designer, dyer, or maker, who would it be, and why? Oh wow this one is tough, there are so many! If I could only choose one though…. Wool & pine would be one of them for sure! I love their aesthetic and style. Q. What do you like to listen to while you're working? Honestly a huge mix, podcasts including Mel Robbins, The Birds Papaya, music if I just need to zone out and recently I’ve been rewatching Desperate Housewives. Thank you, Elysia, for sharing your color, creativity, and heart with the fiber community. Your work reminds us how making can spark connection and joy in so many forms! You can discover Elysia's vibrant creations -- and bring a little of that color into your own projects -- on Instagram and at Yarn Ink. love,