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I’m excited to officially share this with everyone! I recently asked our Premium and VIP members if they’d be open to one of our January classes being shared with the entire community… and the response was a big YES. 💛 Thank you to our paid members for being so generous and supportive — this is a beautiful example of the heart of this community. 🧶 What’s Coming: In January, we’ll be running a 5 day Sweater Designing Challenge for everyone. 📅 Challenge Details: 🗓 Dates: January 5th – January 9th ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM EST each day ⏳ Length: 1 hour per session Please go ahead and add this to your calendar so you don’t miss it! ✨ Can’t attend live? No worries — replays will be available so you can watch and catch up at your own pace. This challenge is my way of giving back, welcoming new members, and celebrating my birthday month with all of you. 🎂 💛 Whether you knit just for fun or dream of designing your own pieces, I think you’ll get a lot out of it. More details will be shared closer to January, but I wanted you to save the dates now! I can’t wait to design together. 🧶✨

I’m going to be very honest with you on this one…I am so glad this project is DONE 😅 This Cat Pillow was one of the more challenging Knitmas makes, and it definitely pushed my skills as a designer and knitter. There were moments of frustration, re-thinking, and “Why did I choose this?” — but I’m also incredibly proud of how it turned out. 💡 Quick behind-the-scenes note: When I was stuck and feeling frustrated trying to figure out one tricky part, my husband made a suggestion that completely unlocked the solution. So a big thank-you to him for the fresh perspective when I needed it most ❤️ 🧶 Important to know before you start: - This project is for experienced knitters only - It is not beginner-friendly - You’ll be working with shaping, assembly, and multiple elements - Take your time — this one is about patience and precision 🐱 Why you’ll love it (once it’s finished): - A bold, modern knit toy/pillow - Perfect as a statement piece or handmade gift - A true “I made that” project that stretches your skills - This Knitmas pattern is available to Premium and VIP members by going to the Classroom Tab - Knitmas 2025 - Cat Pillow 👉 Free members: You can upgrade at any time to unlock this pattern plus all of the Knitmas projects released so far for $9 a month or $79 a year (don't forget that the prices are going up Jan 1st). ➡️ Click here to upgrade: https://www.skool.com/circular-machine-knitting/plans If you tackle this one, please share your progress (and your victories!) in the feed — this is the kind of project that deserves to be celebrated. 🖤🐾