As we wrap up another whirlwind 12 months, it’s time to hit pause, celebrate you, and reflect on everything we’ve achieved together as a community
But first, something exciting… YOUR 2024 RIBBLR RECAP IS HERE! 
We’re super excited to launch our first-ever Ribblr Recap – your personal highlight reel of the year! Discover your stats, patterns tested, milestones reached, and all the crafty memories you made in 2024 
Click for your very own Ribblr Recap.
Share your Ribblr Recap on Instagram, tag @ribblr_it, and you could WIN a $100 yarn gift card! 
TLDR? Here’s the short version
- 9.6 million patterns currently in wishlists (!!!)
- 1.4 million shop followers – that’s nearly 4x more than last year!
- Over 1 million freebie patterns gifted to Ribblrs
- 10 million+ $elFee points shared with designers to reduce fees
- 20 Ribblr Shows, 100+ giveaways, and partnerships with friends like JOANN, Lion Brand, Mary Maxim & Katia
But honestly? This community is about so much more than stats – so here’s a look back at the heartwarming moments, exciting events, and game-changing features that made 2024 unforgettable
2024 in Numbers (for our stat enthusiasts)
This year, our community grew faster than ever:
- 1.4M shop followers (385K last year – whoa!)
- 9.6M patterns in your wishlists – that’s millions of dreams waiting to be stitched
- 100+ ePatterns added daily, fueling your creativity nonstop
- 4,000+ patterns tested by an incredible 27,000 testers. Your feedback = priceless.
And because we LOVE giving back:
- Over 10 MILLION $elFee points shared to reduce designer fees
- 300,000 spins on Spin the Wheel, with thousands of goodies won
2024’s Unmissable Events
From monthly freebies to show-stopping giveaways, 2024 was packed with moments of pure magic:
- 1 million+ freebie patterns gifted with the help of our amazing designers – thank you!
- 36 Award winners and over 100 nominees. You guys inspire us every day!
- Over $3,000 given for yarn shopping sprees, plus weekly freebies for our Ribblr+ Gold & Platinum members.
- Iconic regular events such as Lucky Sunday and Flash Thursday, and mega moments such as Black Friday deals, Summer Goodies, Ribblr Treat, 12 Days of Ribblr and more saved you tens of thousands.
- Special collabs with our friends at JOANN, Lion Brand, Katia, Mary Maxim, and more!
- 20 Ribblr Shows packed with special guests, games, and awesome prizes.
Oh, and let’s not forget the wild giveaways:
A Nintendo Switch, a Kindle, a massive bean bag, SEVERAL pairs of Crocs (yes, really!), and SO much more.
Some honorable mentions:
- Make Your Own Ribbot Challenge
- Ribblr Journal Playoffs
- Easter Egg Hunt
If you know, you know – and if you don’t, we hope you join in next year!
Game-Changing Features You Loved
We heard your suggestions loud and clear, and 2024 saw some big upgrades:
- Ribblr+ launched with exclusive perks just for you.
- Yummy Friends made crochet more fun (and adorable) than ever!
- Smart Match & video yarn reviews helped you find the perfect materials.
- Improved testing tools (like deadlines & block testers) made crafting smoother.
- Social links in shops so you can connect with your favorite designers.
Oh, and you voted to pick our new app icon – great choice, BTW!
Ribblr: Powered by you!
Everything we do starts and ends with this incredible community.
Special shoutout to the designers, testers, shop owners, and craft enthusiasts who make Ribblr what it is – a place of creativity, connection, and endless inspiration.
And to our incredible Community Leaders: thank you for being the glue that holds this special space together. Your dedication, kindness, and support keep the Ribblr spirit alive and thriving.
Whether you spun the wheel, tested a pattern, joined an event, or just popped in to say hi this year: thank you. You’re the reason we do what we do.
A final toast to 2024 What were your highlights this year? And what’s your big crafty goal for 2025? Drop your resolutions below – let’s make them happen together!
I am enjoying meeting and getting to know other crafters and seeing what everyone is creating.
