Vickie Howell

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Vickie Howell

Knitting, Crochet & Craft Ambassador
Stitchwell Social Club, Founder Hi there! Come knit, crochet and craft with me!

My mission is to make creativity accessible to all through encouragement, education, cool projects and inspirational interviews.

06/19/2026

Oooooh, I’ve got something gorgeous up my sleeve(less)!

Coming soon(ish).

06/17/2026

Did you know that U.S. government subsidies like SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) don’t cover toiletries, like soap? 🧼 Neither did I until Stacy Wiener, the founder of the 501(3)(c) charity, S.A.C.K. reached out to me.

Join me and my Stitchwell Social Club community to do our part to help unserved humans not to have to choose between nourishment and cleanliness.

Knit or crochet soap sacks to act as heartfelt vessels for “wrapped” soap bars. Donate them to your local shelter, food pantry, or other aid organization, or send them to S.A.C.K. and Stacy will make sure they get distributed.

To get more information about S.A.C.K., go to the link in the bio.

To download the two, free soap sack patterns I designed, go to their site, my blog (link in my bio), or (if you’re a member) StichwellSocialClub.com.

Let’s make it a soap sack summer! 💪

(Psst…we’d love it if you tagged us to let us know when you make them and, if applicable, where you’ll be donating them.)

06/11/2026

For a good portion of the two years since we shut down my business, YarnYAY!, I thought I’d come to hate designing. I suppose, though, that designing, pattern draft writing, photographing, promoting, and sourcing the yarn for an average of two knit and crochet projects per month for six years straight will do that to a person. For a long minute, I mostly stopped producing designs.⁣
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Recently, though, I decided to release a crochet pattern for a chunky, cropped, open-weave tee that I’d originally just created for me. And now, getting to see photos of beautiful humans proudly modeling something I had a hand in, but they made themselves and feel cute in — well, that feels to me like a glimpse of light at the end of a burnt out tunnel.⁣
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Pattern: 𝗧𝗲𝗲-𝘀𝗲𝗿 (https://vickiehowell.com/product/tee-ser-chunky-crochet-tee/
[Includes 9 sizes, and video tutorial]
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Yarn: 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗵𝗼 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗳 (Affiliate link in bio) 🧶⁣
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𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀
* Olga (🧶 Pouf, Wild Watermelon)
* Mylynka (🧶 Pouf, Dark Denim & Heirloom White)
* Kerrie⁣ (🧶Unknown)
* ⁣Liv (🧶Unknown)

05/12/2026

NEW PATTERN 🚨

It’s been a whole lotta minutes since I’ve published a design that’s not an accessory, so I’m happy to announce that the crochet pattern + tutorial for Tee-ser are now available! →

🔗 in bio

This boxy, cropped, open-weave top is crocheted quickly with Purl Soho Pouf — a super-chunky, light and lofty yarn. →

(🧶 Affiliates link in bio. Thank you for using it!)

The Tee-ser pattern is inclusively sized for bust/chest from 30- 64″/76-163cm, and can be lengthened or shortened for comfort. →

This crochet tee is great for beginners making their first garment, or for more seasoned crocheters who want to stitch up something stylish in a flash.→

The Tee-ser Crochet Chunky Tee looks cute over a 3/4-length sleeve top paired with a handmade skirt (I love this one by Alice Irvine), cozy over a long-sleeved thermal with jeans, and chic with a cami and wide-leg trousers.

I can’t wait to see what you wear with your Tee-ser!

Get the pattern on Ravelry or at www.vickiehowell.com

05/03/2026

It’s a Tee-ser teaser, live from !

05/02/2026

Looking for a quick and cushy project for a craft night with friends, or to make with the fam that requires ZERO experience to knit? I’ve got you — both in my book, 𝙉𝙤 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙡𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜, and in the class I teach tomorrow (Sunday) at 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 & 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼! ⁣
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At the fest? There’s still time to grab a spot. I’ll bring the kits, you’ll leave with the knits! ⁣
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🧶 Yarn: Bernat Plush Big⁣
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✂️ Bias Tape from The Satin Bee⁣

04/27/2026

Sending these off for the copies of 𝙉𝙤 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙆𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 that will be in the Quartos Books booth. Unfortunately, I won’t be at that part of the show in person to sign them. ⁣
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I WILL, though, be at the Fabric & Fiber Craft Festival portion teaching a couple of projects from the book, and will have a limited amount of copies with me there that I’d love to sign for you. 💗⁣
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𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼.

04/22/2026

KITS LINK IN BIO

Knit Collage Knit-Alongs (and the owner, my buddy Amy Small) are bright spots during times that are less so. I’m happy to once again, be partaking in the light by participating.

Last Spring, I made a head-turning cardigan, then in the Fall a gorgeous Rodeo Vest in my dream color combo. Now, I’m back again, needles at the ready for my next Knit Collage adventure!

The Willow Wrap will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine. 😉

Want to knit-along with us? Then grab your kit while you can. Sales are only open for 1 week!

(Oh, and thank you for using the affiliate link in my bio to purchase your kit. With just one click you’re supporting two, women-owned businesses!)

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