Stitch Up Chicago 2025 was an unforgettable event filled with creativity, community, and crochet magic! From the vibrant atmosphere to the amazing people, every moment was a joy. One of the highlights? The generosity of the sponsors - including Universal Yarn! Now, I’m thrilled to share their generosity with one lucky Moogly fan in this special Universal Yarn giveaway!
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Universal Yarn and Stitch Up Chicago; all opinions are my own.
Save the Date for Stitch Up 2026!
Whether you went to Stitch Up Chicago 2025 or not, you *don't* want to miss Stitch Up Chicago 2026! Tickets won' t go on sale until October, but save the date now: Friday March 6 - Saturday March 7th with a special Sunday Shopping & mimosas at Nina Chicago Sunday March 8th!
Now, let's get to the giveaway!
What Is Included:
A black Stitch Up Chicago Tote Bag
1 skein of Universal Yarn Major in Mardi Gras
1 skein of Universal Yarn Major in Underwater
2 skeins of Universal Yarn Major in Lagoon
Universal Yarn Major is a bulky weight, 100% acrylic yarn, that comes in some lovely big skeins - 200g/328 yds! The four of them fill this tote quite nicely. And who doesn't want more yarn and a great tote!? Good stuff, great giveaway! The fine print is below, along with the entry form!
Universal Yarn and Stitch Up Giveaway Time!
The Universal Yarn and Stitch Up Giveaway is open to US addresses only. This giveaway ends June 24, 2025, at 12:15am Central US time. To enter, use the Rafflecopter form below. If you are on mobile and have difficulty entering, please try the link provided. If that does not work, please use a desktop computer to enter. Only the email option is mandatory – all other tasks are optional, for bonus entries only. If neither the form nor the link below work, the culprit is likely your browser - make sure you are on a standard browser like Chrome or Firefox, not caught within the Facebook browser.
The winner will receive a Stitch Up Chicago Tote Bag, 1 skein of Universal Yarn Major in Mardi Gras, 1 skein in Underwater, and 2 skeins in Lagoon, and will be notified by email.
If you have trouble getting the form below to load, please CLICK HERE to enter this giveaway!
Now, don't forget to enter all the other great giveaways happening now on Moogly!
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Favor Anna says
Thanks for all your tutorials and your kind giveaways
Carolyn says
What a wonderful giveaway, thank you!
Sharisse Triplett says
I plan to make a cozy throw blanket! Love this yarn!
Deb Rowley says
I will be crocheting and knitting baby items for our newest grandchild to be born this December!
Maggie Bean says
I am making a shawl for cancer patients with a hat to match.
Tracy says
My next few projects are summer tops - tunisian crochet and crochet.
isabelle Lemaire says
Thank you so much ... i'm in LOVE with the color Lagoon !!
Dawn Tenneson says
I have several WIPS but I would like to make a couple of granny square vests.
Bethany says
When I finish my (multiple!) WIPs I want to start a pair of socks and a sweater scarf.
Diane says
Always a challenge to decide which Moogly design to create next!
Tammi says
Thank you for this opportunity. I have two projects in mind currently: 1) a triangle shawl (drops pattern) in mohair kid silk (granny squares) and 2) a housewarming gift, a blanket in knitpal wool wonders. Hopefully will reach about a twin sized blanket. Very nice pattern from pattern princess: simple squishy crochet bulky blanket. It truly is exquisitely squishy and super simple 1 row repeat
aisha martowidjojo says
My next crochet project is a table runner!
Lily says
My next project will probably be either a sweater or a cardigan.
Miriam Lauer says
I love trying different yarns.
Kitten WAW says
I've got a nice knit shopping bag that is looking a bit shabby after 17 years, and others that are just plain falling apart. Considering the price of eggs nowadays, I don't dare trust these bags any more! Time for replacements!
MelodyJ says
Hat and scarfs for fall and winter. Never too soon to be prepared.
Emily says
I plan on knitting a few mug or cup sleeves next! Thank you for the giveaway!
Ada E Ardito says
I bet everyone had a great time!! Beautiful yarn.
Tonya says
My next project is crocheting a shawl.
Alysia says
I'm planning to make a summer vest! Thanks for the opportunity! That yarn looks so pretty!!!
Debi says
Working on a Premier Hipster Cotton Tulip Lace Cardigan.
Laura Salgado says
I always have one Knit and one crochet project in my bag. Crochet, a bathing suit cover-up. Knit a light weight scarf.
Kristy says
What a generous giveaway. Thank you moogly! Good luck to all!
Anne Haun says
My next project will be a christmas tree skirt - if I start now, maybe it will be done well before Christmas!
Lauren Wheeler says
A daisy square cardigan!
Kelsey says
Wow thank you for the opportunity to try out the yarn! I'd like my next project to be a shawl, so many beautiful patterns I'd love to try one!
monique s says
Making a baby blanket
Kimberly says
My next project will be a baby blanket
Taryn says
I'm currently working on a crochet sweater and have some other crochet sweaters and vests lined up to work on next.
Emery says
I make granny squares and baby blankets. 🙂
Carleen Roberts says
I would crochet hats, cowls, or scarves with these gorgeous colorways of Universal Yarns.
Annie Wei says
Love the yarn
Karen Poletti says
I am currently working on the matcha cream crochet tote bag. Love this pattern!
Kim Gyuran says
I have SO MANY projects started, lol. I love summer projects. The yarn you are so generously giving away is gorgeous. I'd like to make a matching beanie and scarf. Depending on the weight, I might make socks too. I LOVE making crochet socks! They are so much fun. Thank you again. The giveaway is the day before my BIG Birthday 🙂
Thank you for all of your online tutorials! They've been very helpful as I get back into crocheting! I've bookmarked many of them!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much, Kim! And Happy Birthday!!
Autumn says
I plan on making some bags, since I mainly do that with granny squares! If I were to knit something, I'd make a scarf probably, since I'm newer to knitting!
D.E. Kojelis says
Three projects - a cable headband that is a teaching project for two new knitters in our group; a test knit that is a cowl with ten different colors; and a test knit that is a hat pattern with multiple variations - one from column one, two, three and four - will I get through all versions? Enjoy your blog.
McKenna Skoczen says
Thanks for this awesome opportunity! I just bought a house so my next project is a nice throw blanket for the couch in my (new!!!!) house (: super excited to move in!
Haley Hickman says
My current project is a hexagon mosaic blanket and I hope to finish up a WIP shawl for myself after that!
Susan Izbiansky says
Great Giveaway!
Victoria Hager says
i plan to make a few star wars themed trinkets for friends. gifts and all that, dont really have room for all the things i want to make, so i make them for my friends and visit them lol
Theresa faria says
Finishing up a ripple baby blanket, then a bolero for me.
Heather says
Florida here would love to crochet through a hurricane with new yarn
Carri B. says
I’m doing a modern granny rectangle blanket. Such a fun two row repeat. I like the looks of this yarn. It reminds me of puzzle yarn which l love.
Teresa Knittingdancer says
My next project will be a mosaic shawl for charity.
Stephanie Cloak-Sander says
This months Work-In-Progress Project are small bags, wallets & coin purses.
Tina L Hairston says
I'm planning on a sweater for my dog. The entire month of May was below normal temps and more rain than not so there was a constant chill. I realized my 11lbs pup needed some extra warmth.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Elizabeth Brignoni says
Beautiful yarn love the coloways. I've never used this yarn and would certainly love to try it. Thank you
Abigail says
Beautiful yarn! My next project would probably be a summer-appropriate lacy cardigan
Sue says
Stitch Up looked like fun! Thanks for sharing!
Valerie Williams says
I'm working on your Sullivan Tunic and it's working up nicely.
Next is the Strawberries and Cream Blanket from @eclairemakery.
The colors you're offering here are my favorite.
Kassie Brown says
I’m just starting out and looking for inspiration for my first project.
Suzanne B says
I am trying to get brave enough to do a cardigan. I would like one, but my skills are on the weak side.
Darla Kidder says
Anything STAR WARS related or UFO or ALIENS related.
Lisa Vance says
Next up is a blanket
Michelle Johnson says
I’m currently working on a crocheted and embroidered wall hanging.
Thomas Gibson says
On my way to knit a Fall pumpkin pie sweater for my grandmother since she is a huge fan of pumpkin pie.
Cynthia Conley says
I will be starting hats for my nieces.
Renee Z says
My next project is most likely to be a hat, kind of as a palette cleanser once I finish the sweater I'm working on.
Angela Palmer says
Between projects right now, but it is about time to start Christmas presents.
Aulii says
I've always wanted to try Universal yarns! Thank you and keeping my fingers crossed!
Christine Voss says
I am switching to knitting here soon. I am making some cowls that are related to the book series. A Court of Thorns and Roses. I am obsessed with the story and so are my girls.
Tonya says
my current wip list is long.. all blankets at the moment. so i would probably try to make a shawl next.
Debbie Schisler says
This yarn looks lovely. Would make a shawl with it. Love following your site. Have a great day.
Ellen says
I don’t get to crochet much with bulky, it would be a treat! And those color ways are stunning!
Deb Akerman says
The next project I'm planning are some cotton tote bags! Love working with cotton in the 'hot months'.
Karen Bailey says
What beautiful yarn!
Roberta A says
love your patterns and tutorials!
giveaways are icing on the cake!
Mary D says
I am working on some crochet blankets for charity.
Verna says
I've been making bags, so when I finish one I start another.
Diane says
My next project is baby blankets...two new babies coming in the next 6 months, in the friends & family zone !
Diane says
My next project is baby blankets...two new babies coming in the next 6 months, in the friends & family zone !
Terri says
Thank you!
Chris says
Im Learning so not quite sure, may attempt those dish rags ive seen
Betty Curran says
I have to get started on a blanket for the newest great grandchild. I tend to procrastinate and at this rate she will be a teenager before I get it done.
Sand says
I'd like to do a cape of shawl.