Hello Fiber Fashionistas!!!!

Now that we are well into the holiday season, with still a moment to breathe before the frenzy hits, it’s time to give thanks… but instead of only giving thanks for the big/usual things like friends, family, health and safety… let’s take a moment to give thanks to YOURSELF! I mean, have you ever taken stock of how much you accomplish every year, let alone every month, week, and day? A lot right?  

The basic everyday things that are expected of us are still a very big deal… and being the CEO of your life is a whole job in itself, especially as of late, with the state of the world. Just getting out of bed some days is not easy! Life is heavy, give yourself all the love!

In this week’s newsletter we want to help you celebrate YOU! Please take this chance to not only appreciate yourself, but also take the steps necessary to make it through this holiday season without getting burnt out.

We hope you enjoy these suggestions for giving yourself the care you so very much deserve! GO YOU!!!

It's the VanRey (Kn)IT LIST, Self-Care Edition!!

But First, Let’s Dress for Comfort . . .

Whether going glam for your everyday, killing it with style at school pickup or sporting sequins to prepare your holiday meal, we here at Vanrey Knits believe heavily in the phrase Go Big or Go Home, at home!

Here is some runway outfit inspo to help you fashion yourself into a cozy creature during all this holiday hullaballoo. Wrap it. Tie it. Work it!

1. Missoni

2. Norma Kamali  

3. Alexander McQueen

Here are a few cozy items to cast-on for yourself to find a little bit of grounding when everything else seems to be up in the air. ❤️

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✨ A few adorable items to help you take care of yourself and make sure you sparkle just a bit brighter this season! ✨

Tools to Help You Be Your Best Self

You are long overdue for a pampering!!!

BTS (behind the scenes) here at VRK!

☀️ Behind the scenes we are at the halfway point in testing the 7 Wonders Shrug! It has been so inspiring and such a joy to see this design come to life. Testing a design is such an important part of bringing a pattern into the world, especially if it’s size inclusive. I want to make sure the fit is perfect across all ten sizes and that the pattern directions are clear and concise.

I have started testing another sample to make sure all the pattern revisions are correct and I’m happy to report they are working famously!  I am so grateful to all of the testers for their hard work and honest feedback. I absolutely could not do any of this without them.

☀️  Le Backpack is being written up and formatted as you read this. I am hoping to get this fun new bag pattern out to you in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for more details in our coming newsletters.

** Per our new newsletter release format, we will see you again next week for a Mini BTS Update.

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Have an incredible week full of indulgent self-care, and joyful crafty prep for the holiday season!

See you soon!

♥️ Vanessa