Improve Your Knitting & Crochet Skills While Making Like-Minded Crafting Friends Worldwide!
Knitting or crocheting on your own is no fun, so come and join the Stitching Squad today.
KNITTING AND/OR CROCHET IS YOUR PASSION...
Whether you picked up your first hook and needles last week, you've been crocheting or knitting for a little while or you’ve been following patterns for years,
you love the process, the touch of yarn, taking the time to craft and getting to gift something you made with your own 2 hands, am I right?
There are just a few things that you’re struggling with right now...
DO ANY OF THESE SOUND FAMILIAR?
There has got to be a better way!
Wouldn't it be amazing to wave a magic wand and turn all those hours of wasted stitches and frustration into knitting and/or crochet confidence?
HOW AWESOME WOULD IT FEEL TO ...
Have access to a library of easy knitting and crochet patterns to pick from knowing you can ask the designer for help when you need it.
Discover and demystify knitting & crochet techniques, experience and know-how.
Never craft alone again. Be part of a welcoming and warm community of like-minded crafters.
Have a place to ask all your yarn, knitting and crochet questions and actually get answers and help.
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE AS A MEMBER OF THE STITCHING SQUAD
AS A STITCHING SQUAD MEMBER YOU'LL
Find the inspiration and confidence to turn your creativity into beautiful creations
Gain years of stitching experience & add new skills and techniques to your crochet/knitting toolbox
Have fun, connect & make crafting friends worldwide who just get it
Have we not formally met?
If not, let's do something about it!
Hey! I'm Hortense
Mom, avid baker and lover of all things yarn
(he, I even have a pattern Etsy shop with over 8000 sales ;))
My mom taught me to knit, one summer when I was 10 bored on the beach. From there my love (some would say obsession) of yarn was born and I never stopped stitching.
I taught myself to crochet a few years ago thanks to blogs like mine and fell in love all over again.
You see, I used to stitch on my own. None of my friends and family were crafting (my mom had stoped a long time ago). I didn't have anyone with whom to exchange about projects, stitches or techniques.
Sure, I loved it, but I made a whole lot of plain garter stitch blankets, not knowing all the possibilities yarn had to offer.
That's when I started to dig into the online world of yarn and discovered so many techniques, constructions and concepts I had never heard about before.
Fast forward a few years and now I run my blog Knitting with Chopsticks fulltime where I share my easy knitting & crochet patterns.
My goal is to break down knitting and crochet so they become simple enough for you to create exactly what you want, the way you want it.
After a few years of sharing my patterns online, I realised it wasn't enough. Too many crafters are alone in their crafting journey. In September 2023, I hosted the Crochet Blanket Summit. That's when I truly realised the power of a loving community of crafters to cheer you on and learn with.
The day after the summit was over, I dove straight back in and started planning the next one but I knew that wasn't enough. A 3 day intensive event is amazing, but I needed and wanted to create an ongoing special place, for people like you, to expand their skills, learn, exchange and have fun in the process; to discover all the possibilities yarn has to offer with people who just get it.
That's where the Chopstick's Stitching Squad comes in!
Don't stay alone in your stitching journey!
MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
HERE IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN BECOME A STITCHING SQUAD MEMBER:
Pattern Library
Every month you get to download 2 of my existing pattern PDFs. Your choice from 150+ patterns (and counting).
New Patterns
For each and every new pattern released by Knitting with Chopsticks, you get the downloadable PDF.
On average, that's 2 to 3 new patterns per month.
Monthly Live Workshops
Broaden your crafting horizon and learn about a new aspect of knitting or crochet during our monthly workshops. Topics range from specific techniques to more general yarn know-how.
Workshops are taught by me or a guest speaker (I can't be an expert on every topic!). Each workshop will be followed by a live Q&A so you can get all your questions answered. Replays will be available in your member area if you can't make it live.
Each workshop also comes with course notes, you can download and print to take notes and refer to easily when working on your projects!
Workshop Library
As a Stitching Squad member, you get instant access to each and every single past workshop.
Workshops are taught by me or a guest speaker (I can't be an expert on every topic!).
Each workshop comes with course notes, you can download and print to take notes and refer to easily when working on your projects!
Sip & Stitch Parties
Once a month we meet on zoom for a live Sip & Stitch party. This is a great opportunity to truly connect with the other Squad members, exchange experiences, issues, tips and tricks all while having a good time and getting a few stitches in.
Private Community
A warm and welcoming, worldwide community of like-minded crafters to ask questions, share your makes and learn from.
You'll have easy access to help from me and other members. It's kind of like having a yarn bestie on speeddial!
Pattern Support
Need help with one of my patterns? As a Squad member, you'll get priority support from me in the community.
GET INSTANT ACCESS TO THE STITCHING SQUAD
IT'S YOUR CHOICE BETWEEN ...
STITCHING SQUAD MEMBER
Recurring payment, cancel anytime
$19/mo
Billed Monthly
Existing Patterns - 2 PDF Downloads of existing patterns of your choice per month [$11 value]
NEW Patterns - PDF of any new patterns released [$11-$22 value]
Monthly Workshop - 1 Live workshop on a knitting and/or crochet topic per month by Hortense or a guest speaker [$29 value]
Workshop Library - Access to all past workshops [$100+ value]
Sip & Stitch Parties - Live Sip & Stitch party every month [$20 value]
Private Community - Private community of like-minded crafters worldwide [$20 value]
Pattern Support - Priority support for any help / questions on my patterns [$15 value].
PATTERNS ONLY SQUAD MEMBER
Recurring payment, cancel anytime
$9/mo
Billed Monthly
Existing Patterns - 2 PDF Downloads of existing patterns of your choice per month [$11 value]
NEW Patterns - PDF of any new patterns released [$11-$22 value]
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
You are fully protected by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you don't feel like you've received value and you decide you want to cancel any time within the next 14 days, just let us know and we'll send you a prompt refund. No hassles, headaches or hoops to jump through.
YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS? I'VE GOT YOU COVERED
The Stitching Squad is a great place for any beginner to intermediate level knitter and/or crocheter looking to expand their skills, discover all the possibilities yarn have to offer and connect with other crafters.
Even if you only knit or only crochet you're more than welcome in the Stitching Squad and you'll find more than enough value for your craft!
The Stitching Squad is probably not a good fit for you if you're an advanced crafter looking for advanced techniques and intricate patterns.
You're in control. From your member area you can easily cancel your membership at any time in a few clicks!
Once you cancel you'll lose access to your member area and be removed from the community.
Chopstick's Stitching Squad welcomes new crafters!
However, please note this is not a complete beginner course. The absolute basic stitches of knitting and crochet are not included in the membership. We're always happy to point you to great YouTube tutorials and help you troubleshoot though along the way.
So have many Squad Members!
You'll probably already know a lot of what's being shared in the workshops as they are planned with less experienced crafters in mind, but I would be very surprised you didn't learn anything. There is always more to learn and some refreshers are often helpful.
In addition, you don't only get the workshops with the membership but patterns and Sip & Stitch parties are loved by members of all levels.
It's not mandatory!
Your member area on my website has all the workshop library, pattern download information etc.
Sip & Stitch parties are held on Zoom.
However, without joining the Facebook group, you won't fully enjoy the community aspect of the Stitching Squad has to offer.
Sure! Just send me an email with the patterns you want each month and I'll make sure you get them.
For new patterns, I'll add them in the member area to download directly.
The membership price will most likely increase as the content library grows, but once you sign up, you lock in the price for the entire duration of your membership (as long as your account is in good standing).
However, if you cancel your membership and would like to join again, it will be at the current price at that time.
The days and times of workshops will vary depending on speaker availability. We aim to pick a time that works for most people.
The Sip&Stitch parties are currently being held on Tuesday at 10 am EST.
If you still have questions, just send me an email at hortense@knittingwithchopsticks.com and I'll get back to you asap!
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