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Holiday Cheer of All Sorts

By Ann Shayne and Kay Gardiner   1

Anticipation is high—we've got a party planned for Dec. 14 in Nashville and on Zoom. Plus, settle in with the tour of our Holiday Shop.

You've Got Snippets: December 6, 2026

By Array   0

MDK Holiday Party coming Dec. 14! Please join us. BYOK—Bring Your Own Knitting. Plus 6 new posts that we’re especially proud of.

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IN TOWN? COME SEE US IN NASHVILLE!

We’ve created a little shop at MDK World Headquarters, 441 Atlas Drive, filled with special things you won’t find online, plus our exclusive yarns, tools, and notions. Open just a bit, Mondays and Fridays, 11:00-3:00.

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OR NEED A REFRESHER?

Skill Set: Beginning Knitting is a perfect little book—and a YouTube channel with 44 perfect little videos! You got this.

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Ashleigh-ellan Kavanagh

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Felix (Felicity) Ford is an artist living by the sea.

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Toronto, Ontario

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