Gather Round DIY Yo Yo Bandana Kit

A little nostalgia. A beautiful new skill. And everything you need to gather, stitch and create.

The Gather Round DIY Yo-Yo Bandana Kit is an elevated take on one of America’s most charming hand-sewing traditions. Designed for creative women who are ready to slow down, work with their hands and happily embrace the return of “grandma hobbies,” this kit guides you through creating a colorful, fringed accessory from individual hand-stitched fabric yo-yos.

No sewing machine is required—and no advanced sewing experience is necessary. The included Quick Yo-Yo Maker helps create consistent yo-yos, while the paper pattern guides the placement of your finished pieces. Stitch a few while watching television, take the project along when you travel or invite your favorite people over, pour something delicious and make an evening of it.

Choose from two color stories:

Blue: A thoughtfully coordinated mix of artwork and shades centered around beautiful blues.

Multicolor: A lively assortment of color and original artwork for the true maximalist.

Each kit contains a curated selection of fabric circles featuring Alana Kay Art artwork. Because the prints and coordinating trims are individually selected, the exact assortment will vary from kit to kit. Fringe may differ from the product photographs, but it will always be tastefully chosen to complement the artwork in your selected color story. That bit of variation is part of what makes every finished piece wonderfully individual.

What’s Included

• 25 pre-cut fabric circles

• Quick Yo-Yo Maker

• Two sewing needles

• Thread

• Coordinating fringe

• Coordinating ribbon

• Full-size paper pattern

• Drawstring project bag for keeping everything together

• Fabric glue with each of the first 25 kits ordered

Please note: Fabric glue is a special bonus included only with the first 25 kits sold. After those kits have been claimed, fabric glue will need to be purchased separately to complete the project.

A Hand-Sewing Tradition Worth Revisiting

Fabric yo-yos rose to particular popularity in American quiltmaking during the 1930s and 1940s. Small circles of fabric were gathered by hand into dimensional rosettes, allowing makers to transform even modest scraps into colorful quilts, coverlets, clothing and decorative pieces. The technique was economical, portable and wonderfully social—women could carry a small sewing project almost anywhere and stitch while visiting with friends and family.

Nearly a century later, the appeal feels surprisingly modern. Yo-yo making invites us to use what we have, appreciate the beauty of handwork and enjoy creating without rushing toward the finish line. Each small circle becomes part of something far more interesting when it is gathered together—just like we do.

Made for Gathering

This is a beautiful project to enjoy on your own, but it becomes even better when shared. Order kits for a girls’ weekend, creative evening, birthday gathering or holiday get-together. It also makes an unexpected and thoughtful gift for the woman who loves art, fashion, textiles or simply trying something new.

The finished piece is more than a handmade accessory. It is proof that you made time to learn, gather and create something entirely your own.

Pre-Order Information

This item is available for pre-order and will ship on or before November 15, 2026. If your order includes additional products, the complete order may be held and shipped together when the kit is ready.

**Artwork and Kit images are mock ups. All components of the kits are still en route to me and I will get real images as soon as I can get 1 complete kit assembled. Thank you for your understanding.

Retail price: $174

Due to the inclusion of needles and the nature of the project, this kit is intended for adults.