Ravelry has been around for nearly 2 years now but the idea was actually dreamed up on April 11th, 2005. You can see the original baby of an idea over on Jess’ blog.

Ravelers have since dubbed April 11th “Bobmas” which means that today is Bobmas Eve. Last year, yarn shops and knitting and crochet groups got together and celebrated with yarn, cupcakes, bobtinis (really!), pints, and um… silly hats?

This time we put together a short video message for everyone. It’s a little hello from the 4 of us (+ dogs) along with some photos from some meetups and events from the last year. Thank you to redplaid Kellie and The Superior Crafters of the North for giving us us the idea!

Thank you all so much for spending time with us and Ravelry this year!

– Casey, Jess, Mary-Heather, Erica and Bob

Comments…

435 Responses to “A video message on a special day”

  1. Emily Says:

    Hooray! Happy Bobmas Eve, and thanks for bringing such a wonderful, awesome community to life!

  2. TheBon Says:

    This is so awesome! Happy Bobmas!

  3. katkoe Says:

    sweet! love the video :D

  4. JoAnne (HappyHooking) Says:

    Great song choice! Thanks for putting up with all the different strokes! Happy Bobmas!

  5. sue Says:

    I LOVE this picture of BOB. If this was made into cards…I’d be first in line!

  6. Cindy Says:

    Happy Bobmas!
    Great video - and…you guys are still the cutest revolutionaries of awesome ever! xo!

  7. sue Says:

    oh and I forgot…Happy BOBMAS!

  8. Ragdoll Says:

    Spencer and Katie want want to wish everyone a Happy Bobmas!

  9. Zaynab Says:

    YAY! Happy Bobmas! Thanks for the great video and only the best site on the web!

  10. Judy (SoxManic) Says:

    Happy Bobmas Eve to all of you. This is the greatest site, I am so happy to be on here. Great song choice also.

  11. sue Says:

    We want Ravelry to visit in Marin County California and knit with us!

  12. Pam Says:

    Nice! Love the video - you guys rock! err. . .I mean, you guys KNIT!

  13. juliecazknits Says:

    You all are all absolutely awesome! Great video! What was life before Ravelry? Not at all the same. Happy Bobmas!

  14. mechanicaldoll Says:

    happy bobmas! i’d -love- to know what’s in a bobtini…

  15. pie Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Love the vid - you guys are just too cute for words :D

  16. keren Says:

    Happy Bobmas Eve to ya’ll! Love the video! Thanks for all you do to make Ravelry possible. Thank you for letting me be a part of it!!Love this community!!

  17. Jenn (stellanite) Says:

    You all are adorable :)
    Happy Bobmas !

  18. queenofnebraska (Tori) Says:

    Happy Bobmas to all of you!
    Thanks for spending the last 2 years helping all of us! :)

  19. Kimber Says:

    So Cool! I hope everyone has a great Happy Bobmas day full of fiber and love!!

    Thanks for everything you guys do.

  20. Kathi Says:

    Happy Bobmas!
    What a true gift you have given the knitters of the universe…

  21. sheknitsone Says:

    Awww, that almost made me cry!

    Bob bless us, every one. :)

  22. swandive00 Says:

    Happy bobmas! Get tipsy on wool fumes and pass out with your lip on a softball in celebration!

  23. pocketsize Says:

    That was awesome. Happy Bobmas to you, and to everybody! I shall wear my disagree t-shirt tomorrow :)

  24. Susanne (caliknits) Says:

    Congrats on a wonderful two years!! You are the best, and you have been able to help me somewhat organize my life and allow me to enjoy my yarn over and over again by viewing the stash.

    Here’s to many, many more years full of fiber goodness, inspiration, yarn love and Bob.

    All the best-
    Susanne of Hacienda Heights, California

  25. CArol Says:

    Happy, Happy Bobmas to everyone. What a fantastic community Ravelry is. Love Ya All!

  26. vermontgirl Says:

    Aww, Happy Bobmas!

  27. Alarming Female Says:

    Beautiful video—I’m all choked up! Must be the Corinne Bailey Rae. . .and, of course, Sly. You two are such a gift to all of us—bringing together the best people to help you pull it off—thank you so much. Happy Bobmas to you, too, and, again, thank you.

    Laurie (& Cosmo)

  28. Andrea Says:

    Happy bobmas from Argentina!

  29. Lora Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

  30. Marga Says:

    Happy Bobmas to all the Ravelers!

  31. Sanna Says:

    Merry Bobmas, guys! And thank you!

  32. Ahava Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

  33. Barbara Says:

    Happy Bobmas! I really appreciate Ravelry.com. You’ve helped me find some wonderful friend and kept my knitting fever high. Bob is adorable.

    Barbara, from Ohio

  34. Kim Says:

    Very cool. Happy Bobmas!

  35. Michael-Lyn Says:

    Happy Bobmas! I don’t think I would have gotten into knitting if it hadn’t been for Ravelry.com. It has been so great to have a community of knitters/spinners to be in touch with! Thank you so much!

  36. Woolly Woman Says:

    The pleasure is all ours. You have opened up limitless opportunities and at the same time made us all feel part of a close “knit” community. Many, many, thanks!

  37. Katrina Stelzner Says:

    It’s Saturday evening here so it’s been Bobmas Eve all day and I didn’t even know it. Bless you all for all your hard work and dedication. I love Ravelry.

  38. Rayme Says:

    Happy Bobmas, everyone! Tons of kudos to everyone at Ravelry for making not only an awesome knitting resource, but also a great place to make new friends!

  39. 2ply Says:

    A very happy Bobmas to you all, too! Thankyou for Ravelry, what would I do without it? XXX

  40. birana Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Big hug to lovely Bob ;) It`s really a pleasure to be a member of Ravelry and to “meet” knitters from all over the world.. and sometimes neighbour! Long time to Ravelry and congrts to Ravelry team!

  41. mstutzmn Says:

    Happy Bombas! Thanks for the cool video, and for everything you do for us! What did I do with all my time before Ravelry???

  42. Gaile (Vancouver BC) Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

    Now please come visit us in Vancouver BC!! (and bring Bob)!

  43. Mandy Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

  44. Chrisbar Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!! I hope you all have a great weekend, too.

  45. Carolenj Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Love the video.

  46. Esther Says:

    Happy Bobmas! We love Ravelry!

  47. KnitCave Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thank you for developing an international community and for spreading yarny loveliness. I feel fortunate to share in such an awesome way.

  48. sillyfru Says:

    Happy Bobmas!! I cannot begin to tell y’all how grateful I continue to be for the time and effort you put into this awesome site. The friendships I’ve made on ravelry have been just awesome. Thank you thank you thank you!!

  49. Kim Says:

    Love Bob, love the video, love Ravelry!!!
    Thanks SO much!

    Happy Bobmas!

    from owned by Figo

  50. Ravelrandje Says:

    Hi Jess, Casey, mary Heather and Bob
    A very Happy Bobmas to you all and thanks very very much for 2 years Ravelry!! It’s still awsome and getting better everyday.
    Watching the video I envy you all living in the States.
    Wished I could have been there but it’s a long way from the Netherlands :(

  51. arangirl Says:

    Great video! Happy Bobmas to you all and thanks for creating such a great website. It has been an absolute inspiration to me since I joined last year.

  52. Pupomatic Says:

    Awesome vid! Happy Bobmas, everyone!

  53. Jacqueline Says:

    Whoohoo!! Love your website…has given me much joy…keep it up!!! Happy Bobmas and Happy birthday to me!!!

  54. ThePaintedTiger Says:

    Congrats on another year!

    (And I’m glad Bob is ‘Bob’. Mr. Snicklefritz McFluffypants-mas wouldn’t quite have the same ring to it!!)

  55. 1d3c Says:

    Happy Bobmas everyone! Thank you for creating such a wonderful place to spend time, and thank you Bob, just for being you!

  56. Cathy Says:

    Awesome video!! Thanks so much for giving us Ravelry, and a happy Bobmas to all!

  57. Darrell aka darrlaa Says:

    Hi Casey, Jess, Mary-Heather, Erica and Bob. Thank you for such a sweet addiction as Ravelry. You guys are doing a great job, especially you Bob.

  58. annofgreencables Says:

    I am so happy to be able to thank all of you for the wonder full site you created. It has brought me such great information, new interests, and excellent people to interact with. I could go on and on, but, I will close with a HAPPY BOBMAS and many more to come!

    P.S. My family has noted the positive change in me since I joined Rav. ;o)

  59. Amaranthology Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

    Such a sweet video you are all just so sweet and cute I’d love to meet you all someday!

  60. Toni Says:

    Happy Bobmas…
    I don’t know what we would have done without Ravelry the past few years… it changed our world.

  61. Sarah Says:

    Congratulations on two years. We appreciate your hard work so very much. Happy Bobmas!

  62. Naomi Says:

    Happy Bobmas, Ravelry!!!! Thanks for the wonderful video!

    Ravelry has been a tremendous blessing in my life. I’ve connected with knitters in my new city, grown my skills and made new friends online and in-person. I am so grateful to all of you who power this wonderful creation. Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to bring this to fruition and to keep it going!!! It brings a great deal of joy to my life and I imagine the lives of other Ravelers.

    THANK YOU!!!

  63. Julie (jewelknits) Says:

    Thank you so much for this wonderful gathering place!! Happy Bobmas!!

  64. Momartfully Says:

    Happy Bobmas everyone - such a wonderful community, great job!

    Needs more cats, though. (wink)

  65. Vismajor Says:

    Aw! What a cool video greeting.

    Happy Bobmas, everyone! Wishing everyone many more years of yarny & Ravelry goodness!! :)

  66. Mom2PBJ Says:

    Love the video. Bob is such a natural, and his co-stars weren’t bad, either.

    HAPPY BOBMAS!!!

  67. YarnLuvOr Says:

    Happy Bobmas everyone!
    The video is fantastic!! Silly grins and kinda choked up here.
    Much love for you all and what you’ve done for all of our little corners of the world.
    *muuuuwah*

  68. Knitwitchery Says:

    How pathetic am I that I teared up a little…or maybe more than a little?
    I love you, man!

  69. Brendij Says:

    Happy Bobmas!
    Ravelry is just the best!!

  70. Carrie Says:

    I too am pathetic cause I teared up a little too!!
    I am having a Bobtini in a few hours Cheers and Thanks

  71. Mark and Sophie Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Next year I’ll put up some black and white decorations!

  72. LindaV Says:

    Woo Hoo! Happy Bobmas to all!!!

  73. Amby Says:

    You guys are awesome! Happy Bobmas!!!

  74. Kyle Kunnecke Says:

    what a cute video… thanks for everything you do to make our crafting even better. we can’t remember life before Ravelru (or Bob!)

  75. Romi Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Yay for great ideas!!!!

  76. Pam Says:

    Happy Bobmas right back at ya!

  77. amber Says:

    loved the video! thanks so much for making a place for all of us to come together, i can’t believe it’s already been two years!! i don’t know what i did before ravelry. love you guys, happy bobmas!!!!

  78. corinne Says:

    Joyeux Bob mas à vous tous !
    HUGS

  79. Kim VB Says:

    How fun to be part of such a wonderful group. Thanks for all that you do to support us.

  80. Candi Says:

    Thanks so much for the video. It reminds me that you are actual real people and not just some website that helps me out so much! It helps to realize that. Thanks for all that you do! ILU

  81. theirishknitwit Says:

    Happy Bobmas to all and to all a good night of knitting!

  82. Robin Says:

    Happy Bobmas! I just wanted to say how great it is that you were able to bring your idea to fruition in such a fabulous way. So many people have great ideas, but not so many are executed, and especially not so fabulously!

  83. Cyd Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thanks once again for everything - developing the site, providing such support and caring and humour, putting up with all of the hassles and creating the place where I’ve made so many wonderful friends. Oh, and the cupcakes and goodies and food at Rhinebeck!

  84. Kate Lathrop Says:

    Happy Bobmas, and thank you for Ravelry!!!!

  85. Cindy (blackmoondog) Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!! Thank you so much for creating my favorite place to be online! You all rock!

  86. (LouieLouie)E. Louie Eisentrager Says:

    This video is absolutely charming. I’m enjoying my experience with Ravelry so much that my knitting is being neglected. There are so many wonderful people and ideas on the site. My brain is full. I’m celebrating Bobmas by taking a class at Ancient Pathways.

  87. Lynne Says:

    Knittin’ around the Bobmas tree
    At the Ravelry Bobmas Hop…

    Lotsa yarn hangin’ everywhere
    And folks are tryin to shop!

    Happy Bobmas, Everyone!

  88. helsbels Says:

    Love it!! Having a bad time at the mo but as always ravelry has really lifted my spirits. Happy bobmas from Warrington, England x

  89. Dodgecreations Says:

    Happy Bobmas!
    This video is wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to do it, for always being wonderful, for trying to consider all options when making decisions, for being so nice when I know it must be so difficult, for making a really bad day turn out great, for ….on and on…. you guys are just too wonderful for words especially Bob.

    Debbie

  90. beanz Says:

    As a newbie in the last year I just want to say thanks for a great site.

  91. Bogiesgirl Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!!! That was awesome! Joined Ravelry in September; Addicted!~

  92. "Mo" Galbreath Says:

    Love his ears. Bob’s that is.
    Thank you for creating this fantastic resource for yarn enthusiasts.
    “Mo”

  93. jackie Says:

    thank you! thank you! thank you! wouldn’t be having so much fun as a knitter if it weren’t for you! love the video. thanks! thanks! thanks!

    happy bobmas!

  94. Melissa Says:

    That was so awesome! I love Ravelry - Bobmas rocks. Thank you for all of your hard work!!!

  95. Elizabeth Says:

    omg! LOVED this– happy Bobmas! What a wonderful holiday — I am definitely going to spend time knitting tomorrow in celebration of the creation and magic that is RAVELRY!!!!!!!

  96. youluckypeople Says:

    Happy Bobmas from Illinois!
    Those cupcakes were awesome!

  97. Oscara Says:

    Happy Bobmas from Madison, Wisconsin! Those cupcakes made me hungry! How long did it take Bob to bake all of those?

    Great Video!

  98. Cereja Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

  99. Karyn Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!! Thank you for making my knitting life that much more awesome!

    -JerseyKaryn

  100. Julie Says:

    Happy Bobmas to you all!

  101. Stitchntime Says:

    Happy Bobmas to all!!! Wonderful site. Opens up the whole world to all of us. Thankyou to the Team!!

    - Stitchntime

  102. yarndancer Says:

    What a lovely video! Would it be terribly embarrassing to admit I teared up a little watching that? Oh well, I don’t care, I did!! Beautiful! Thank you for making Ravelry the awesome place it is, and HAPPY BOBMAS!!!!

  103. Alice Says:

    Happy Bobmas eve!

    only been on Ravelry a little over half a year and it already feels like home! :D

    …….now i want a cupcake…..oh well…cookies will have to do!

  104. Cheryl S. Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

    Thank you so much for all of the work and love that has gone into Ravelry.

    And I want to know how to make a Bobtini.

    Whatever it is, I’m sure I want one.

  105. Lesley Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thank you so much for all you do for ALL of us Ravelry users out there. We love you!

  106. DeeDee Says:

    Awesome! Casey, my husband says if he ever met you in person he would totally give you props for the technical end of the site. He thinks it great. I’m pretty impressed too. Happy Bobmas!!

  107. Brigitte17 Says:

    Thank You.

    Tears (109090890218938718)

  108. dotsydoodle55 Says:

    Wow, two years already! That’s amazing. Want to say Happy Bobmas to everyone in Ravelry land! I love you guys!!

  109. Pippy Says:

    Awww… could you guys be any cuter!??
    Marcel and I were rocking out to the soundtrack!
    Thanks so much for all you do and Happy Bobmas, Feliz Robertomas, Froelich Bobnacht, Joyeux Bob–um.. mas!!!!

  110. Deathcabber Says:

    Yay!!! Happy Bobmas :) What a cute video. Thanks so much for Ravelry and all it has to offer!

  111. Marcela Says:

    Happy Bobmas!! Thank you for 2 years of fun, friends and 24/7 enabling. Lots of Love!:D

  112. Theresa Says:

    How sweet! I’m so thankful for Ravelry, it has really opened up my eyes to all of the wonderful knitting/crocheting possibilities out there, and there are so many great people here as well! Thanks so much to Casey, Jess, Mary-Heather, Erica, and of course, Bob for your hard work! Happy Bobmas everyone!

  113. Mary Beth Says:

    8-( I cant see it….just a big black blob (and no Bob) after it loads. why???? is this my sticks and lumps of coall for not finishing my WIP in the Ravelympics?

  114. Denise Says:

    Bobmas is one of my favorite ‘holidays’, second only to my birthday (4/12)!!! Like my birthday, BOBMAS will be celebrated all month- Cupcakes and cocktails for all!!!

    Thanks for the Ravelry…and revelry it provides me on a daily basis.

  115. Lucy Says:

    Hi Guys :)

    Love the video, it was so sweet.

    Hope you all had a wonderful day too. Best Wishes.

  116. Suzanne Says:

    Happy Bobmas!
    Love the video.

  117. mikki Says:

    Thanks for giving us a place where we can do just about everything!!!

    Happy Bobmas!!!!!

  118. Gillian Hull Says:

    Oh you guys! I got all teary-eyed. I looooove Ravelry. Thank you for another year of community.

  119. Kellie/redplaid Says:

    Woo Whoo! Happy Bobmas gang!

  120. feathersong (benne) Says:

    You guys rock! Awesome video, made me smile and get little teary. Thanks for ravelry and Happy Bobmas!

  121. Jo/halfasheep Says:

    Happy Bobmas to you!
    Happy Bobmas to you!
    We’ll knit and we’ll partly
    And eat some cakes too!

    Thank you Jess & Casey! And most especially Bob!

  122. Su Says:

    Thanks for giving purpose to my knitting :) The stuff of legends

  123. knittingrandma Says:

    Thank you SOOO much for ravelry! It truly has changed my life and brought so many great people into my life.

  124. wildnwoolly Says:

    ‘Twas the Night before Bobmas, and all through the House
    Not a creature was stirring, not even a crazed, stick-addicted fibergeek with two balls of alpaca-angora crackyarn unwound and rubbed all over themselves….

    …..um, er, something like that.

    Happy Bobmas to All, and to All a Good Night!

    Will someone post the Bobtini recipe?

  125. stariel Says:

    I alwasy forget that Ravelry has the same birthday that I do!

    Happy Bobmas!

  126. thegirlpurls Says:

    Twas the Night Before Bobmas!

    Thank you Jess, Casey, Mary Heather and Claudia…we are soooo lucky to have you and Ravelry … And BOB!

  127. Chriss Says:

    That is so great that Ravelry was started on my birthday-WHAT A PRESENT!! Thanks for having such wonderfully creative minds!! Ravelry is simply the best site out there for fiber artists!! THANK YOU!

  128. chb Says:

    I’m as cynical and untrusting as they come, but damn you people are just super.

    PS, hope the new hire is a cat person and then you will be perfectly super.

  129. SissyWoo Says:

    Merry Bobmas! to one and to all

  130. Val (nimbleneedles) Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!!! There is always reason to celebrate - maybe I’ll just have to buy more yarn!

    Loved the video and having some voices to your pics. Bob and his dog pals sure are cute (as are all of you)! :-)

  131. SallyT Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thanks for the Ravelry. Yes we can knit, crochet, spin and poetry too.

  132. Bowen Says:

    Happy Bobmas Eve!

  133. Cathy S Says:

    A great video. I am very thankful that I have Ravelry in my life. I call it a Myspace for knitters. Happy Bobmas to everyone at Ravelry!!

  134. Cathy aka armydentalchick Says:

    Wow only two years old??? Hard to believe Ravelry you are such a big wonderful website already! Happy Bobmas fellow fiber artists, and yarn on!

  135. SpiritWings Says:

    You guys are wicked cute :) Thanks for an absolutely brilliant job!

  136. PaulaK Says:

    Happy Bobmas to all!!! Am I the only one that got teary while watching this video? RAVELRY_LOVE!

  137. Biddie Says:

    You all never disappoint! Yet, another excellent feature! Thank you!

  138. Wendy Says:

    This kind of joy is better than the geek joy I get when things like the kindle, flip, etc. come out. It’s pet joy!! Cute. Cute. Cute.

  139. Michelle Says:

    I can’t believe you guys used my cupcakes from last year on the home page. Needless to say I’m so shocked and surprised. Thanks you all of you who make Ravelry so very special to all of us. Happy Bobmas-eve to all.

  140. Cricket54 Says:

    How wonderful! I’m new at Ravelry and already love it so much. Everyone here is so kind and helpful….Bobmas is another wonderful fun surprise! Happy Bobmas-eve!

  141. Susan / susiekrochets Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thank you for putting Ravelry together and keeping it going. I love Ravelry! You are all the best!

  142. Missallen Says:

    OOOOOOO SHA SHA! Happy Bobmas to everyone, cause we ARE the everyday people on Ravelry! And Love (1 to the infinite) for Casey, Jess, and Mary-Heather!

  143. Vicky Says:

    Happy belated Bobmas Awesome video! Thank you for Ravelry

  144. merryblues Says:

    Thank you for all the great work, and happy Bobmas!

  145. missmaxx Says:

    We wish you a Merry Bobmas,
    we wish you a Merry Bobmas,
    we wish you a Merry Bobmas,
    and many, many more!

    Cheers! (Please pass the bobtinies)

  146. pattyb Says:

    Love the video- thanks for all that you do!!

  147. 2muchfun Says:

    I can’t tell you how much Ravelry has meant to me this past year. It has expanded my life, my knowledge, my circle of friends and my appreciation for the fiber world and its inhabitants. None of that would have happened without Ravelry. Happy Bobmas to you all. Thank you.

  148. Dina (dinaknitsinmd) Says:

    Such a brilliant idea you guys had for Ravelry. Love everything about it. You enriched my life tremendously. Through Rav I met and joined local knitting groups and made a lot of friends. This near hermit now regularly goes out and it’s all due to you and Ravelry. So, thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

  149. Lynn (katinkaknits) Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!! You guys are too cute! I love the video and also loved seeing the attitude adjustment mug in action! (Now, I get it! :D)

  150. TedsMom Says:

    Thanks for the gift of Ravelry. Happy Bobmas to you and yours. I loved the video and Teddy sat here and watched it with me.

  151. knit2btied Says:

    Neat video!

    Happy Bobmas from me and Ginger!

  152. KnitterLizzy Says:

    You sure have done a lot in 2 yrs! Great work!

  153. MaryG Says:

    Happy Bobmas! This is so fun … thanks for creating such a wonderful spot for us knitting knuts!

  154. MnMKnitter Says:

    AWESOME!
    HAPPY BOBMAS Y’ALL!
    WOO HOO!

  155. wrenjen Says:

    Aw, I feel the love(10000000)!!!!

    Thank you for every little corner of this fantastic community!

    Happy Bobmas to all!

  156. sticks2string Says:

    HAPPY BOBMAS!!! Thanks again for all you guys do. Ravelry has revolutionized my fiber life. :) A day without Ravelry (and my Rav pals) is like a day without…well, might as well just stay in bed. LOL Here’s to another great year! ::clink:: Oh, and perfect song choice! As always, you rock. ;)

  157. dbknfivec Says:

    Thanks for the terrific video (beyond adorable), for creating Ravelry, and for the fun times here. Wishing you all good Bobmas cheer!!

  158. aija Says:

    I was wondering what MH was talking about on twitter a few days ago re: bobmas :)

    AWESOME video– I’m so happy to be a part of this wonderful community you’ve all built!

  159. SDKnitter Says:

    Happy BOBMAS!!!

    Thankyou all for all the work you do.

    Want.Disagree/Agree mug!

  160. maryse Says:

    happy bobmas kids!

    it’s been a joy getting to know you all!

  161. DownAndKnitty Says:

    OK! I want this dog! Still lovin Ravelry, like an addict loves her chocolate. A healthy dose of Ravelry every day and this woman continues to hummmmmmmmm along, with a smile.
    Genius is building this site. Inspiration and great thought is feed the genius and the baby Bob is lapping up the admiration.

  162. Jane Says:

    I’m so proud to be a member of the largest knitting community in the world! (Why didn’t I think of this???)
    Happy Bobmas!

  163. Carol Says:

    love the video!Happy Bobmas Eve!

  164. msoneil Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thanks so much for all that you do for all of us!

  165. even howard Says:

    so sweet. yay ravelry team and thank you for sharing bob with all of us!

  166. Catherine Burke Says:

    Happy Bobmas!
    Thank you ever so much for everything you do. It’s a joy to be part of something so big and so good.

  167. Dawn Says:

    Happy Bobmas and thank you for all your hard work of the past two years. As Ravelry has grown, so has the fiber arts community; may both continue to grow and prosper in the coming years.

  168. DownAndKnitty Says:

    You have given the WORLD a wonderful gift! You are loved and appreciated by multitudes.
    Ravelry is a feel good time.

  169. RedHen Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Ravelry is the most amazing home away from home, and the excitement is still there, every time I come through that virtual door. Big squeeze to all of you, but most especially Bob, who is, let’s face it, the squeeziest of all! Your hard work is very much appreciated — what a world you’ve made … and a world of difference to all of us who are into the fiber arts.

  170. prettypants Says:

    happy bobmas! you guys are my heroes for creating such an amazing place filled with so much inspiration!

  171. archiphile Says:

    Happy Bobmass!!! Thank you all for all of your hard work. I could not imagine knitting,much less my day w/o Ravelry.

  172. Short Megan Says:

    Happy Bobmas!! You have revolutionized knitting! What will you do in the NEXT two years??? I can hardly wait!

  173. Betsy Says:

    Thanks you guys, for all you do. Ravelry makes knitting SO MUCH MORE FUN!!! Happy Bobmas

  174. Dreamknitgirl (aka Kim) Says:

    Happy Bobmas!
    I love Ravelry; you guys have improved my life so much!! Thank you for all you do!

    Slurps to Bob!

  175. Tracy Says:

    Yeah! BOBMAS! How great is that! And he is sooooo darn cute!!

  176. Maria Says:

    Not only is it a great video for a great website, but you picked a GREAT song.

    Thanks so much, for everything.

  177. steepndeep Says:

    Happy BOBmas for sure! Your creation has given the whole world joy,and smiles. This is BIG. Words can’t cover how much we all love this wonderful site.

    So fun to actually see you - you’re all adorable.

  178. obscure Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

    obscure
    & Zoe the Greek Dog, AKA Zoe the Borderline Collie

  179. thalassa Says:

    Happy bobmas! Thanks to you guys to put this up, it’s an incredible site where can find everything we ever dream of and more! Keep on the good work.

  180. dabsgl Says:

    Excellent work this past year. Bob has every right to be proud of his people!

    Ruff from Shelley and Munchkin in Durham, NC

  181. LynneE Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Congratulations on taking an idea, and executing it superbly!

  182. Sunnyknitter Says:

    Happy Bobmas! You guys are just amazing and I appreciate all your hard work and effort and your sense of fun. You and the people I’ve met through Rav inspire me everyday. Extra belly rubs all around!

  183. Jenice Says:

    You guys are great!

  184. naughtyknots Says:

    Thank you for another year of providing a place for us to gather. It’s touched my life in quite a big way. You all rock!

  185. karenbess Says:

    Your Video is a perfect example of why Ravelry is so popular - you have proven once again that you are incurably LOVELY PEOPLE.

    Happy Bobmas!

  186. remclave Says:

    HHHHHhhhaaaaaappppppppppyyyy BOBMASS!!! Love the video! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

  187. jbritton79 Says:

    That was so sweet. Happy Bobmas!

  188. Haylon Says:

    Happy Bobmas to everyone!!!

    Thanks for creating such a sweet video from all of you!!

  189. bookwormdoc Says:

    i’ve been on ravelry for only a couple of days now, and that cute video just made me so happy i got invited!! happy bobmas to all, and to all a good knit!!!

  190. treblemaker Says:

    HAPPY BOBMAS!!!
    I love the song, Different Strokes, it was perfect for your wonderful, happy video! You guys are all geniuses! I’m totally addicted to Ravelry and all the wonderful friendly users! I’ve learned ALOT on knitting and all sorts of other interesting tidbits. Keep up the amazing job! Did I tell you I love Rav!!?! Your video made my day, was stuck in a sad moment, but thx to you, it’s vanished! Happy Bobmas! love it :D

  191. Kariberi Says:

    Huzzah! Happy Bobmas!!! I so want to get a female boston terrier and name her “Babs”. She can be Bob’s evil twin sister.

  192. Coleen Says:

    I loved your video! It really made my night! It awe-inspiring to see how many peoples lives you’ve touched! Thank you! Happy Bobmas!

  193. FoxHound Says:

    Happy Happy Bobmas! Thanks for the fab video and another year of fun on Ravelry!

  194. Mandii Says:

    Wow, I find it lovely that Bobmas and my birthday are the same day.

  195. susnb Says:

    You have revived and revolutionized my love of knitting, knitted, knit, etc.! What a vision you all had! Thank you.

  196. Knittinon Says:

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I looked forward to getting onto Ravelry everyday. The inspiration I receive is always overwhelming - and I love it! Thank you for this wonderful site you’ve put together.

  197. susan Says:

    That was so much fun! Happy Bobmas, and thank you.

  198. mamased Says:

    You are the center of the knitting universe! Thank you for creating this wonderful place and taking care of this communityso well….and HAPPY BOBMAS!

    p.s. my daughter says that Bob is very cute. And has very red eyes :)

  199. gobiefishy Says:

    Happy Bobmas day to you!

    It is just great when an idea from one person can be made into fruition with thoughtful planning by another, and then grow to be a truly wonderful thing shared with so many others. Cooperation truly does exist and now we all benefit and have a place to play, I thank you for that!

    -cj

  200. ahknits Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Great video and even better site.

  201. cherricongo Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!

    Who would have thought such a great idea would become such a global sub culture. Thanks for all your efforts and allowing all of us to share in your dream.

    Ravelry Rocks!

  202. Debbie Says:

    I’m addicted (in a good way) Thank you for opening the door for knitters of every age. You can have the best friend in the world but if they aren’t knitters, they just don’t get it! Thanks for such a great website. Being a new member makes me wonder where have I been the last two years without you! keep up the wonderful work……

  203. Sharon Says:

    Happy Bobmas! My life and my creativity will never be the same since the date I received my invitation to Ravelry. Thank you for having a simple vision that has allowed myself and fiber addicts all over the world be inspired, try new things, and meet new people. My life will never be the same without Ravelry!

    Thank you for your hard work and devotion. You are all so truly appreciated!

  204. BeltwaySpinner Says:

    Ok I am such a dork, but that brought a tear to my eye. Much love to the First Family of Ravelry. Happy Bobmas!

  205. Cynthia Says:

    That was really fun to watch! Thanks so much for creating this awesome site. You have given people a wonderful community and a supremely useful tool. I am constantly saying to fellow knitters, “Don’t you just love Ravelry?” We all do! Happy Bobmas!

  206. Jadielady Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!!!!

  207. stitchjones Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thanks you guys, for two years of Ravelry and wishing you many more. I have connected with so many awesome people I wouldn’t know if you hadn’t started this wonderful contraption. Hope you’ll come to Sock Summit this August!

  208. Denise Says:

    Ravelry = Best idea ever!
    Happy Happy Bobmas to you and thank you so much for pursuing your great idea and enriching the lives of so many yarn lovers :)

  209. ChrissyG Says:

    Craziness - on April 11, 2005, I was in the hospital having my son! I can’t believe Owen and Ravelry share a b-day, and not just the date but the actual day! I knew that boy was special… ;)

    I’ll have an extra piece of cake tomorrow to celebrate!

  210. JanKnit Says:

    Two years…really?!! Time really does fly when you’re having a blast. Congratulations on two very great years, and a toast to many, many more! Happy Bobmas!
    Janet Gallagher (aka JanKnit)

  211. crocheted_monkey Says:

    I can’t believe it’s 2 years already!!!! Happy Bobmas everyone!

  212. GramPam3 Says:

    Happy Bobmas everyone from Illinois!

  213. justonescarf Says:

    Woohoo! Gratz on the 2 year anniversary! I’ve only been around for a little while on ravelry, but I’ve loved my time here so far!

    I guess you guys and I share an anniversary! April 11th is the 7th anniversary of my kidney transplant! Let’s hope both our anniversaries keep coming!

    (Hooray! I also see myself in the movie! I can spot myself on the left in the group ravelry shot from Rhinebeck last year!)

  214. Nelly Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

  215. fuzzymama Says:

    Happy Bobmas!! It is awesome to see what can come of a simple (albeit brilliant) idea and a couple of years. Inspirational, I tell you.

    SA-LUTE!

  216. datenshi Says:

    Awwww…Happy Bobmas everyone!That brightened up my weekend. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful resource as Ravelry for me to use everyday. Through ravelry I learned about my local spinning guild and reached out through events to other crafty folks I wouldn’t have ever known how to meet or have the courage to go and meet in person. I had my first patterns published because of Ravelry. I hope we have many many more “Happy Bobmas”es to come. :)

  217. cin Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

  218. cin Says:

    bobtinis any one?

  219. Lulu Says:

    That video gave me really warm fuzzy feelings! You guys are so sweet. Thank you for the 2nd year of Ravelry and all its craziness!!

  220. TallGrrl Says:

    Caloo, Calay!
    It’s Happy Bobmas Day!
    Thank you Ravelry for such a wonderful Community on the web.
    Happy 2nd Anniversary.
    Love (222222222222222222…)

  221. KnitAdmin Says:

    Thank you so much for posting the vid. Happy Bobmas!

  222. Carol Gray Says:

    Ilove ravelry, and am so happy you started this “project”. It is great to have a knitting (ok, crochet, too) site.

  223. Michelle Coe Says:

    Happy Bobmas especially to my friends in the Fairbanks Fiberistas and Heidelberg knitters. With the help of Ravelry, have met some fantastic people!

  224. Karen S Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!! Thank you soooo much for taking the idea of Ravelry and making it into this wonderful community! It’s a black hole to free time, but it’s wonderful none the less ;)

  225. Janina Says:

    Hey guys, I wish you happy Bobmas and thank you for building up this great community.

  226. Anna Says:

    Thank you so much for building up Ravelry. It has changed my life! Happy Bobmas!! :-)

  227. JoyousJoy Says:

    “Big up and respect” to all of you at Ravelry, a truly fantastic site. You guys should seriously consider coming to visit us in England.

    Happy Bobmas day, may there be many more.

    Joy

    PS - My husband’s a webmaster and he’s very impressed with the site.

  228. jenn Says:

    This really cheered up my day. Thanks for a great community–and a great video celebrating it!

  229. pj Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!

    Your site has lowered my blood pressure!~!

    Love from Pj, Mulder-dog, Bailey-dog and hubby Barry who was excited to hear one eats cupcakes on Bobmas.

  230. Dutch Jan Says:

    Happy Bobmas !! :-) and thanks to you I enjoy Ravelry EVERY DAY

  231. Sheilia/noteandstitches Says:

    Happy Bobmass! and thank you! A great idea, brilliantly brought to life - what stars you are!

  232. offcoloratura Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

    (And it sounded as if Bob got some mail, too! Hee hee!)

  233. Yogicknitter Says:

    Happy Bobmas to you guys too! Fantastic little vid that actually brought a few tears to my eyes. Thank you for everything and please can you celebrate Bobmas next year by coming to the UK or even sooner. Iknit weekender is 11th and 12th September in London!

  234. Corien/Tulips Says:

    Thank YOU all for a wonderful year! I’m all misty-eyed, now, isn’t that silly? But you’ve all made it a spectacular year, opened up a whole new wonderful world to me … got me through some rough times …
    Happy Bobmas to all and to all a good knit!

  235. Marj Says:

    Happy Bobmas.

    And thank you for a fantastic community.

  236. Donna/dmvtatter Says:

    Happy BOBmas! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful website with all of us. Here’s to many, many, more happy BOBmas’s in the future! Cheers!

  237. Maria Says:

    Happy Bobmas Everyone! That video rules!!!

  238. Ulla Stigaard Sørensen Says:

    Happy Bobmas everybody. Loved the video, I was really touched. I am so glad to be part of this great community. I hope there will be many more Bobmasses to follow.

    Hugs Ulla, Denmark

  239. Antony Says:

    Happy Bobmas and thanks so much for having the vision to build Ravelry into what it is. x Antony (antspants)
    Sydney, Australia

  240. Sue in Iowa Says:

    Happy Bobmas to all! Wow, I cannot imagine life without Ravelry!!! THANK YOU for providing such an awesome place for all of us to spend time! And Bob? You just couldn’t be cuter!

  241. Dawn Says:

    Thank you for providing a place where we can go and always have friends who share our ideas and help us with our projects.
    When I travel to other yarn shops I am delighted to find that they are Ravelers also.

  242. AimeeRosie Says:

    I love the video, and I love you all! Thanks for making such a wonderful haven for fiberistas everywhere :D

  243. Lolly Says:

    The video made my morning! :) Happy Bobmas!

  244. eleauside Says:

    great video!!!
    you seem so happy together in the pictures.
    this is a nice community, I’m so glad I’ve found you!
    Happy Bobmas to everyone!
    Eleau

  245. Sary Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

  246. johannab Says:

    That was just AWESOME. You guys have turned the fibre world on its ear, in a great way. Thanks to Team Ravelry for everything, and HAPPY BOBMAS!

  247. Sue J. Says:

    Happy Bobmas, and my sincere thanks for bringing us all together in such a wonderful place.

  248. Teler2me Says:

    Happy Bobmas Eve…great video.. Great place to be…

  249. Patty Brown Says:

    Dahlia and Frannie my frenchies wonder, out loud,

    “Is there BOBletoe? Where is the BOBletoe? Will he meet us under the BOBletoe?”

    Only if you two girls bring a ball.

    Thanks for the fun!

  250. Innes Carmichael Says:

    Happy Bobmas to all- and a big thankyou for creating such a superb community/resource for all us fibre freaks–Just had a thought- Ravelry ISthe WORLDWIDEWEB -of fibre and knitting and crochet, felting/everthing fibrey! many more Bobmas’s to everyone

  251. Diana Says:

    A very happy Bobmas!!! I love Ravelry and than you all so much for the very hard work you do to keep it up and running… one of the best communities I have found on the web!
    Diana

  252. tacodiscos Says:

    Yay! I love this site… it’s been a great inspiration to me… keep it up! And HAPPY BOBMAS! (I need to get Fronk in a video somehow! haha!)

  253. PlazaJen Says:

    woohoo! Awesome video & Happy Bobmas to all & to all, good yarn!

    Seeing some of those huge gatherings of people did make me wonder…. when do the knitters hit critical mass and have their own lobbyist? It’s only a matter of time….

  254. Jane Says:

    Happy Bobmas to all my fellow ravelers. It is my favorite to spend time. I have learned so much from this site. May it LIVE LONG AND PROSPER.

  255. Gina B. Says:

    Happy Bobmas! I am honored to share such an important holiday with my birthday!

  256. Knit2gether Says:

    Happy Bobmas! And thank you for the video, Bob just cracks me up - I hope you gave him back his ball :-)

  257. Leslie Says:

    Happy Bobmus! Loved the video. It actually made me tear up. If you knew how much time I spent on the Rav and how much I adore it… I just really appreciate you guys. Happy Day!

  258. Linda Says:

    Happy Bobmas and thanks for an awesome site to share on.

  259. Nikki Says:

    Happy Bobmus! I love this site and this video. Thanks for your hard work.

    Nikki, Nikwit

  260. Beth (ATangledMess) Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Love the video and that first pic of him — omg, too cute!

  261. stevieland Says:

    I don’t know why I got all choked up seeing this wonderful video. But maybe because this site has meant so much to me and you guys are so great to come up with the idea and amazing execution. I am honored to be a part of it and hope it and I live to see many more years of fiber fun!! Love to all.

  262. TheeJamieLeigh Says:

    Aww! Happy Bobmas to everyone!!

  263. Harleagh Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Let’s hope there are many more to come and many more happy knitters. Congrats and love.

  264. shalu Says:

    Happy Bobmas! YAY!!!

  265. CathyB Says:

    Happy Bobmas to all and to all a good yarn!

    Hugs (infinity)

  266. susan Says:

    Very Happy Bombas to you all. Also, a huge thank you for making my life so full of wonderful knitting friends!!!

  267. Deb Says:

    Merry Bobmas! It’s been a great year. Thank you for everything!!

  268. Erin (literateknits) Says:

    Happy Bobmas to everyone on Ravelry!

  269. Heidi Says:

    Happy Bobmas to you all too — and thank you so much for thinking of Ravelry! Have a great day!

  270. Heidi Lehman Says:

    Happy Bobmas guys! I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful site… My knitting and passion for knitting has grown exponentially since finding you. Keep up the good work…. its AWSOME!! And give that handsome dog of yours some congratulatory-good-boy rubs for me too ;)

  271. Peggy Baxter Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thank you starting this GREAT website(I’ve been part of your family for a year and it’s been the BEST!) PS. Yea! I saw myself in your video….so happy to be part of your success. Keep up the good work.

  272. Spirals Says:

    Thank you for Ravelry! Happy Bobmas!!

  273. Cocomom1 Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!!! Thank you, Ravelry!

  274. Miss Knotty Says:

    Happy, Happy Bobmas, and many happy returns!

    All my best,
    Miss Knotty

  275. Dollycheeks aka Jenelle Says:

    Wishing you all a very Happy Bobmas and many more to come.

    What ever did I do before Ravelry came into my life? It’s been a wonderful gift to me each and every day!

    Thanks to you all,

    Huggggs!!!!

  276. Deanna Says:

    THANK YOU RAVELRY!!

    HAPPY BOBMAS EVERYONE!

  277. JoAnn Erfer Says:

    Happy Bobmas and thanks for Ravelry. It has provided me with many hours of enjoyment, a lot of patterns, and some basic organization in my knitting life. Thanks for everything. See you at Maryland Sheep and Wool.

  278. 1HappyGranny (aka Karen) Says:

    Thank you for this group. I knew when I first saw you on my local PBS show that this was a group I just had to join. And I was so right!

    Congratulations on your success and thanks again.

    HAPPY BOBMAS

  279. Gill Says:

    Happy Bobmas and thanks for creating the worldwide community that is Ravelry.

  280. funky5 Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thank you for giving us a place to share, learn, relax, and have fun! This is a great place to be!

  281. Sara Fleming Says:

    HAPPY BOBMAS!!! Thank you for creating Ravelry and allowing me to be a part of such a wonderful idea. I’ve enjoyed every part of the site. I’m new, but looking forward to many years to come with Ravelry. Happy Stitches and Blessings to everyone!

    From: MsKnittyLots

  282. Cathy (catsandyarn on ravelry) Says:

    There are things I find absolutely amazing. Like here you are, thanking us for making Ravelry a success and here we are thanking you rare creatures for creating this new universe for us. A universe where you pulled people together from all walks of life, all ages, all genders and lifestyles. All people with at least one thing in common, the love of fiber, or the desire to love it (for those newbies). And here we share not just our patterns and techniques, but the joys and sorrows of our lives, the charity here in all of us is astounding. Fiber geeks are givers, that is for sure. And you see others’ projects and situations from different points of views and it just grows. We have people just giving away yarn and patterns, supplies that they no longer need…bartering here for yarn we covet. A Mutual Admiration Society in the most awesome of ways. We have our Rock Stars (the four of you, the amazing designers and spinners, yarnies, artists of all sorts!), and they inspire new artists. We are Groupies, in that any chance to Kinnear one of you is immediately taken!!

    Yet you are normal people, not gods. “Everyday people” indeed. And this universe fits so well into our everyday lives. We talk about the people here as if we have known each other forever. Like we have coffee every morning, because this is where I go when I have mine. We support one another as close friends and family do, and are always there in times of need and times of celebration, even a lesser holiday (!) like April Fool’s Day. I was in higher spirits for days from what happened here that day. I have met so many people here and have yet to scratch the surface of the over 300 K Ravelers here. And still, with all that it is, it is still a BETA site, which is just amazing to me. I know going public has been debated, but this site is more fluid than any site I can think of, and that is what keeps us coming here, obsessively ;). Two years and no need to reinvent yourself like so many other sites do. I see into the future, a 60 year old Casey ready to pass along the Rav torch to his child and asking, “now, what’s next on the Wish List?”

    This community has enbravened many of us to be more public about our crafts, and seek others who share in it. And such good has come of it. Collaborative efforts bringing people together from all over the world. Huge projects that would take one or two people much longer to make, finished in a matter of months. In a recent project, a square was needed in a hurry and ChristaV from the Netherlands whipped one up and sent it out within a day. People unconcerned with the minor expense of contributing.

    A universe where, while we all will never agree on everything, the majority of us are happy to “agree to disagree”, respect each other’s opinions and go on with our days. A place to dream and the resources to make many dreams come true. Invaluable. Each of us is important in this community and I am grateful to belong here. It is my happy place :).

    Thank you Jess, Casey, Erica, Mary-Heather and Ravelry!

  283. lynette Says:

    Congratulations on another great year and Happy Bobmas! Thank you all so much for Ravelry. It’s been such a joy and SO much fun.

  284. Kate Says:

    What a great idea. This is lots of fun. Thanks! :)))

  285. Khadija Says:

    Happy Bobmas, from myself and my ‘owners’ Lola, Fritzie and Buttercup. They are trying to conivince me that Bobmas means they get great puppy treats, I am hoping to find skeins of hand dyed sock yarn scattered about my yard.

  286. Cathy (catsandyarn on ravelry) Says:

    Oh, and Bob, Charlie and Russ, of course!!

  287. Biblioknittah Says:

    Ravelry is the best! Happy Bobmas! The video was great!

  288. theknittedcupcake Says:

    Love it! Happy Bobmas from the UK! xxx

  289. Marilyn Mullay Says:

    Can I say that Ravelry has actually changed my life?

    I signed on as a knitter and then once I started ‘exploring’ I found spinning and found LOADS of advice which has helped me develop my very limited spinning skills.

    Thank you oh so very much!!!!

  290. wouldntyouknow Says:

    Great video! Happy Bobmas! And thank you so much for creating and maintaining this wonderful community.

  291. Kalika Says:

    Happy Bobmas - what a touching video.

    I love Ravelry! Good job guys.

  292. Bonnie/tinkknitz Says:

    On Saturday June 30, 2007 - I wrote in my blog: Oooo Oooo Oooo! I just got my invitation and logged in.

    One week before that you posted this:

    “We are up to 3063 users, 682 unclaimed invitations, and 7303 people on the waiting list.”

    Happy Bobmas Ravelry. Long may you live so we all get to chuckle over those statistics.

  293. Anna Says:

    Waaaay! Everyday people - like you and me… Thank you for making me smile SO with the video! :-D Happy Bobmas, and thank you for the wonderful world that is Ravelry.

    Big love… XXX

  294. Kim Says:

    I can’t even imagine a day without Ravelry. Thanks so much for making it possible. Happy Bobmas!

  295. Michelle Says:

    Happy Bobmas, Ravelry! I love it here! Yay!

  296. Heidi (heidi2) Says:

    Happy Bobmas!
    THANK YOU for ravelry, Bob.
    xoxo

  297. Sally Says:

    Happy Bobmas! (can you share the recipe for the bobtini?)

  298. Conni Says:

    Congratulations and happy Bobmas! I can’t believe Ravelry is only two years old! I just joined in January 2009, and it is so huge and well done - thanks for everything you have put into this!

  299. Terri Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

    Thank you for creating and maintaining this wonderful site! I cannot imagine my life without Ravelry.

  300. Laura Says:

    A very big congrats and an even bigger Happy Bob-mas Day to all of you….that Bob is so darned cute!

  301. jmcmjoan Says:

    Thank you all for your hard work to bring us Ravelry! You cannot believe the difference it makes in my life. I have physical limitations which prohibit me from getting around sometimes, but thanks to you my community of knitters is always here for me…to share a laugh, work out a problem, or see what that project might look like when interpreted differently.
    hugs and love to you all!
    P.S. even my sons love Bob, and we have his pic on our fridge! Happy Bob-mas!!!!

  302. alejandra Says:

    Thank you all people for creating this wonderful site!!! Happy Bob-mas !!!

  303. Rhonda Says:

    I love Ravelry! Its the BEST!!! I think it is so funny to see the original post on the blog and read some of the comments on that site….they actually take up for Ravelry not knowing the original post was the one that started our fave. site!!!
    Happy Birthday! Or Happy Anniversary!!! Or Merry Bobmas!!!

  304. Dread Pirate PJ Says:

    Happy Bobmas, Ravelry!

  305. Dishclothe Debbie Says:

    Happy Bobmas!Thank you to all the wonderful people who belong and share their pictures and patterns and support. This is a wonderful website. We all find our sanity in knitting and crocheting. A little time just
    to collect our thoughts, and just for me time. Thank you to Ravelry staff for your support, too.I can’t even imagine a day without Ravelry.

  306. JeanieSheep Says:

    You are the Grooviest! Happy Bobmas! Thanks for all your hard work!

  307. Ladycop250 Pam Says:

    Happy Bobmas

  308. awntie Says:

    Thanks for all you have done sacrificed worked struggled wept sang created offered given to create Ravelry and Bobmas! huggz to you all

  309. Jass Says:

    Thank you Casey, Jess, Mary Heather, Erica & Bob, for creating Ravelry and saving my sanity. You are all sweet, wonderful people.
    Happy Bobmas!

  310. chantypants Says:

    Great tunes on the vid! Got me pumped for an awsome Bobmas. New member to ravelry, but it feels like I’ve been a member a long time. Congratulations on a wonder ful website and a job well done!

  311. Kim Says:

    Happy Bobmas Ravelry! I love you guys and you have definitely rocked the knitting/crocheting world! Thank you for making it a little easier for us to find each other. :)

  312. Clare Says:

    Thank you for making my life more complete…I can hardly get through a day without my ravelry fix. I can’t count how many new friends I have made all across the world since I joined here. You guys are the best. Happy Bobmas Day 2009.

  313. moirae Says:

    Happy Bobmas everyone.

  314. wavelength Says:

    Happy Bobmas, everyone here on Ravelry - a universe unto itself!

  315. lorelostintheusa Says:

    Thank you all for the wonderful work. Raverly it’s a great “thing” I can’t imagine my live without it!
    lore

  316. Sonserae Says:

    What a cute video! Thank you so much for Ravelry!! Happy Bobmas to you! I can’t imagine a world without Ravelry anymore!

  317. Claudia (aka craftygrl) Says:

    Happy Bobmas day to you all! And thanks so much for bring the best, most awesome site to life! You guys ROCK!

  318. betty2dogs Says:

    Happy Bobmas to everyone! I love Ravelry and want to thank you for all of your hard and most excellent work. Archie thinks so too.

  319. Andrea King Says:

    Happy Bobmas. You’re doing a great thing. Thank you!!!!

  320. Susie Says:

    Happy Bobmas everyone! Keep up the great work!
    Love to all ravelers xoxox

  321. Linda Says:

    Happy Bobmas!

    Forget Facebook, Linked In, MySpace –you guys understand social networks!

  322. Tamacinn Dahl Says:

    Happy Bobmas!!

    You Rock!!! I don’t know what I would do without ravelry. Come and visit any time I am in Victoria Bc, Canada.

  323. Elana Says:

    Thank you for all you do. Snuggles and smooches to Bob. I don’t know how I would have survived newly motherhood/newly knitterhood without Ravelry.

  324. mareeknowscraft Says:

    I feel blessed to belong to this community, Happy happy happys From victoria Autsralia.

  325. Pandora Says:

    This is the single best site I have ever used for ANYTHING since I started using the interwebs in 1992! Who knew that something so high tech could help you do something so low tech? LOL. Thank you so much! The tools here have been invaluable, and have made me a better knitter much faster than I could have done it alone.

  326. Tasha Says:

    Thank you guys so much - you are awesome & have changed the knitting life of so many of us. I have met so many cool people through this site that it’s INSANE.

    and I made it into the video - whoooo hoooooo!

    bijouxmaster aka IRL Tasha

  327. Sheila Says:

    thanks for dreaming about Ravelry. I love it. Hope your Bobmas was wonderful.

    I loved the song!

  328. Marly Says:

    That was so cute! I can’t wait to see you all again at TNNA! Must go out and get a beer :-)

    xoxox

  329. Sara Says:

    Happy Bobmas, Ravelry! Ravelry is like ATM’s, microwaves, email, all those things that have come to be in fairly recent times. How did we ever manage without it? I am gateful for it daily!!

  330. Gwendolynie Says:

    I love you guys, for reals :D

    Much love,

    Gwenn
    xoxoxo
    and a kiss on Bob’s forehead :-*

  331. Michele Says:

    Happy Bobmas from Italy! Thank you for so many things!

  332. kmkat Says:

    Thanks to y’all for giving us all a place to be! Love the soundtrack, btw — perfect.

  333. Becky Says:

    Happy Bobmas everyone!!! Hooray for Ravelry!!!

  334. HeyYeah Says:

    I loved it! Thankyou!!!

  335. Shannon Says:

    What a great video clip!! I feel fuzzy, warm and cuddly!

    Have another great Ravelyear!!

  336. Alejandra Says:

    Oh, stuff like this make you feel warm inside… I’m so happy that I get to be part of this huge community! :D
    Happy Bobmas everyone!!!

  337. Brittany Says:

    Bobmas is celebrated with my birthday..woohoo!

  338. CreativeCrocheter Says:

    Hey, did you hear it? The Bobmas Day show of “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” mentioned Ravelry?!? I just listened to the podcast of it. What awesome timing. http://www.npr.org/programs/waitwait/

  339. April Lewis Says:

    I love it!!! You guys are so cool. It just goes to show how great knitters are! We are the best! I’m so glad there is Bobmas Day!!!

  340. kickyBoots Says:

    i think bob is a great catcher and did someone make that santa suit?
    kickyBoots

  341. Rose Walker Says:

    I loved the video!!!!!!Happy Bobmas !!

  342. Angela Says:

    Thanks for all the work you’ve put into the site for the past two years. Here’s hoping for many, many more years of Ravelry goodness. :)

  343. Valerie Dalton Says:

    Loved the video! May we celebrate many Happy Bobmas’s in the future. So fun to see people who enjoy what they are doing. Ravelry is the greatest! Definitely brought a smile to my face. Thanks for all the many hours you have devoted to making Ravelry all that it is.

  344. Suzy Says:

    Thankyou SO much for Ravelry. Happy Bobmas!

  345. ldupuis Says:

    Happy Bobmas, great job on the site and the video is great. Thank you

  346. Darcy Watts Says:

    Awww so cute just love Bobmas;)I have learned so much as a knitter from Ravelry and made so many wonderful friends:) Ravelry exspanded my world!!!! Hugs Darcy/knottyknitter40

  347. Tarja Says:

    Ravelry really is something special, thank you for creating it and may it blossom for ever :) Happy Bobmas to you all!

  348. Iheartbobross Says:

    I love Bob. Hannah wants to go on a date with him ha ha ha

  349. thdx3 Says:

    send paramedics. have fainted from the cuteness. thanks for everything you guys, and Happy Belated Bobmas.

  350. Linknitter Says:

    Happy belated Bobmas!!!
    Thanks so much for your wonderful, lifechanging creation. I hope to celebrate Bobmas for years to come.

  351. Marinade Says:

    Happy Bobmas and here’s to many more to come! Ravelry has changed the world of knitting forever in such a positive way. Thank you so much for all you do!

  352. Pat Says:

    I thought that you might like to know that when I went to view the video, I couoldn’t get it to play. That’s a first for me with Ravelry. You always work! Happy Bobmas and may you have many, many more! Happpy stitching, Pat

  353. Joline Says:

    I was under the impression that Ravelry had been around for longer than 2 years! Now that I know that, it makes the growth and success of this site that much more staggering!! I loved reading the blog post and seeing the original screen shot. My favorite line: “Would anyone use it?”

    Thanks for sharing this. For someone who wasn’t around at the beginning it’s great to get a peek at the roots of the community. Such a positive start to my day :)

  354. Barbara Says:

    That is the cutest video ever!!!!!
    Loved it - Happy Bobmas everyone!!!

    By the way, if Bob needs a girlfriend - I’ll introduce him to my Pico girl!!! Woof!

    Thank you all so much for everything that you do for us!!!!

  355. DeeAnna Says:

    You guys are awesome. Your creativity, ingenuity, and generosity never fail to escape me. You have created so much more than a place to come for crafting advice and organization. You have created a haven of commoradory, and unity where friendship’s can blossom.
    Thank you so much for all you do.

    Happy Bobmas!

  356. Dianne Says:

    Thanks for Ravelry!

  357. gingergargoyle Says:

    wanted to thank you all or the work you do .. and to thank you for proving to my husband that there really ARE people out there as obsessed with yarn as me that are not cats in people clothing!

  358. Restlessmoon Says:

    What a cute video!!! Thank you so much, not for just building a website and database, you have built an entire community of fiber folk with the ability to exchange creativity. You should be proud of yourselves and relish in it’s success!! Happy Bobmas!! Boog the Boston from Austin says come back soon!!
    Kay and Boog

  359. calumetjenny Says:

    YAY!

  360. Luvmypip Says:

    Happy Bobmas and Many many more!! thanx for bring all of us together in one place. AWESOME

  361. crochetandcars Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thanks for all your hard work on making such a great community for all of us fiber fanatics! That was a great video and I LOVE BOB!

  362. Vanessa Says:

    Aww this video was so sweet and fun to watch! I would love to know what the song was in the very beginning?

  363. BeeFriendly Says:

    What a great video! I’m so happy to be part of such a wonderful community. Thank you for creating this place!!!

  364. Dorothy Says:

    Love the video! I remember the picture of Casey working on Ravelry. I was boggled then! Now. Life wouldn’t be the same without it. :)

    So glad you both took the chance and launched! I hope Bobmas was a great day.

  365. Jessicat Says:

    Thank-you for the most wonderful site on the whole wide web, and I mean that. I am still amazed at what this place has to offer. Happy Bobmas to all and to all another great year of knitting!!!

  366. Two Hands Says:

    Perhaps someone should clarify that that was the early Ravelry on Jess’ blog. Some people are getting quite uppity thinking it is trying to steal the idea! ROFL

    Love love love Ravelry. A true stroke of genius and I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoy it.

    Thank you and have a very happy Bobmas.

  367. RaveledYarns Says:

    A late Bobmas wish! The vid is adorable. Thanks for all your hard work!

  368. Linda Keveny (lrsino) Says:

    I just love you guys!!!!!!! What a great place to spend time…….

  369. Liz Says:

    I can’t even fathom a world without Ravelry! What a gift! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for 2 years!!!!

    Happy Bobmas!

  370. Tedge Says:

    Thank-you so much.
    Ravelry is great.

  371. Cathy (Fastcat) Says:

    You move me, Bob!

  372. Marcy (beaufabulous) Says:

    yeah!! Happy Bobmas!! What a great video to celebrate such an awesome site!! I’m so excited to be a new member!!!! woo-hoo!

  373. celeste Says:

    Thank you, thank you for Ravelry. it’s a magical part of my life!!!!!

  374. Sophy0075 Says:

    You guys rule! How do you find the time to keep this wonderful website afloat and still knit??

  375. Lorraine Says:

    Absolute class! Thank you so much for all your hard work, this is a great place to visit! Happy Bobmas from England! :) xx

  376. Janet Says:

    I commend you on the best website of any kind ever! The organization tools, the patterns, the community, I have never seen anything like it. Amazing job!!!!

  377. EJ-Hooker Says:

    Happy Belated Bobmas! Like all true Hols, I am late in sending out my greetings. You guys rock, this website has completely overhauled and revolutionized all of knitting and crocheting. I owe a lot of what I have dared to do, and succeeded in learning to Ravelry. Way to go!

  378. WickedYarn Says:

    Awww, sounds like the video was really cute! (I couldn’t get it to play for me!)

    Oh well! Have a Great Day anyway!

  379. Chloe Sparkle Says:

    You guys are such good looking people.

    :D Three cheers for your brilliant ideas!

    xoxo

  380. Michelle Says:

    Thanks so much for adding such enjoyment to my life! I Love You Ravelry!

  381. Jann Says:

    You’re the best - Ravelry has become such a joyful part of my daily life (right after breakfast … and then other times during some days).
    Luv you guys … thank you

  382. lillybee Says:

    Thank you for Ravelry, what an amazing community, glad to be part of it all

  383. Thea Says:

    Such a cute video! I know me and thousands of knitters across the globe are very thankful this Bobmas for everything you guys have done.

  384. Jill Says:

    Love the video, Love Ravelry. Keep up the great work. I would love a Bob myself.

  385. Tina (Tenacious) Says:

    Happy belated Bobmas! The video’s amazing, how nice of you to thank us for spending time on Ravelry…

    but it’s me that should be thanking you for all the time you put into it, so THANK YOU!

  386. Sharon Says:

    Since I am a new Ravelry user, I was pleased to see the video. I have enjoyed the time I have spent on Ravelry.
    I think it would be good for us newcomers to have everyone identified.

  387. Susi Says:

    Thank you SO MUCH! Since I’ve joined Ravelry (maybe a few months), I’ve begun to knit so much more than I probably every would have. It’s such fun to get back into it - and you helped a bunch! Thanks for this awesome site!!

  388. Lisa Harrigan Says:

    Just another THANK YOU post! Ravelry has brought me back to knitting and found me new friends and been more than your starting post could even have imagined.
    And Bobmas is now a permanent anniversary in my datebook.
    You People are Fantastic! Thank you again for all your hard work in creating such a wonderful site.

  389. Inez Finley Says:

    What a fun video!!!! Thanks for all you’ve done for fiberistas everywhere. . . you’ve touched so many lives in a positive way, I hope that gives you joy.

  390. Nguyen Says:

    Happy Bobmas!! Thank you SO much for bringing Ravelry into the world! Great video - Bob is such a cutie. Keep up the incredible work - you all are amazing!

  391. Gail Says:

    I love the tunes that matched all of your glorious smiles. Thank you for such an uplift, today and all days! Keep up your great efforts and the message that you do such a wonderful job sharing with all of us.

  392. Mary Says:

    bunnnyfoofoo wishes all the little ravelers a happy fuzzy fondly bobmas!
    We love you, Ravelry!

    xoxoxoxoxo

  393. Michelle Fahrendorf Says:

    Happy Bobmas. Your website has been a true blessing to me.

  394. Hannahbelle Says:

    Happy Bobmas, to all of you too! Ravelry is the best place in the world :D

  395. emilie sadowsky Says:

    What a great video. It made me feel happy. Thank you Bob for your wonderful “tails” about knitting.

  396. Marilee Konen Says:

    I still want BOB, now I am more in love thank you so much, I am grinning from ear to ear, thank you

  397. Jean Says:

    Happy Belated Bobmas! Thank you, this is very wonderful in so many ways.

  398. Charlotte Says:

    Thank you very much for Ravelry. I love coming here to find so much inspiration and knitting-happiness from other knitters around the world.

    HAPPY BOBMAS!

    Greetings from Norway :D

  399. Louisa Says:

    Fab Bobmas video, very honoured, you are knitting stars, thank you X

  400. kittybear24 Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Great video loved he backdrop music.hope to see many more bobmas videos to come. Thanks for giving us all a place to come together.

  401. valentina Says:

    happy bobmas!
    well, anything dreamed up and celebrated on my birthday has to be amazing! ;-)

  402. Quietsch Says:

    Happy bobmas! Nice video :)

  403. Claire Says:

    Happy Bobmas !! Celebrated on same day as my hubby’s birthday so it is very special… and thank you for the brilliant idea that became Ravelry. You guys have made such a difference! Love to you and Alice sends love to Bob with doggie presents. Claire

  404. Colleen Murphy Says:

    From the still shot it looks like Bob has been having at the Bobnog punch bowl a little too much. Happy Bobmass Big Guy and Ravelry Crew. Love the site. It has added so much to my knitting life. COLLEEN

  405. saudistitcher Says:

    Awesome! Love the video! Especially the song choice! I especially noted the crocheted “Bob” that someone in the vid was holding! Cool!
    Thanks for Ravelry! New Years Day this year was the start of a whole new world for me! I especially love the INTERNATIONALITY (is that a word? LOL!) of Ravelry! I went to Lebanon last week, and wrote to the Lebanon group about where to find a LYS, and received a reply that took me right to it! How awesome is THAT?!

  406. lazytvknitter Says:

    Late to the party as always, LOL. Happy Bobmas anyway. Love the choice of music = perfect; Love Ravelry. Thanks for all you do. Hugs to Bob and his co-stars.

  407. Mona Says:

    Happy Bobmas everyone.
    Greatings from Germany.
    MOna

  408. Diane Says:

    Happy Bobmas! Thank you for creating this community for us, I can’t thank you enough. I love it!
    di1260

  409. Fleurdelisknits Says:

    As I’ve said, what a great bunch! Thanks for the darling video of ya’ll and Bob. A big HELLO from Louisiana.

  410. Linda-K Says:

    A belated Bobmas to all! Loved the video, loved the pooches and the “Everyday People”.Made me smile!

  411. Cathy Says:

    Happy Belated Bobmas! Ravelry is just the greatest site ever! Sometimes I almost take it for granted, but today I was adding some magazines to my Rav library and adding some patterns from the magazine to my queue and I stopped and thought - wow - this site is so amazing!

    I still don’t use it to it’s full potential, but it’s nice that you keep adding new and great features and it is just so fun and easy to use.

    I just can’t say enough about how grateful I am that you created this site!!!

  412. Jaya Says:

    Happy Belated Bobmas!!!!..love love love Ravelry!!!Just started to use Ravelry and am still finding my way through the site. Am so happy to be a part of it.

    Thanks to Ravelry and to it’s citizens for making it an awesome retreat in my everyday life!!!

  413. Kristen Says:

    Merry, Merry and happy Bobmas (belated)!
    I LOVE and ADORE RAVELRY! I am so grateful of your genious idea and creating a wonderful knitting community!

    Thank you and hugs from Chicago!

    Kris10

  414. Diana (BlackCatYarnThief) Says:

    Thank you for creating such a wonderful community and for all my new Ravelry friends. Happy Bobmas to YOU — wishing you an even more successful third year, full of people in your life that make your heart sing and surprises that prove dreams do come true

    Love to you all from New Jersey, Diana

    PS XOXOXOXO These are for Bob. Please distribute. Thanx.

  415. Pat(phatcat) Says:

    Just wanted to say “thanks”. I love searching ravelry for ideas and inspiration! Wishing you continued success.

  416. Knitcrochetgirl Says:

    Bob is adorable! I enjoyed the video. Thanks for creating such a wonderful place where all knitters/crocheters can come together to share our work and communicate. I appreciate this community so much.

    Happy Bobmas!

  417. DeeDee Says:

    Happy be-lated Bobmas!!!

    I feel very priviledged to be part of this growing community and love being here amongst others like me!

  418. SOCKS Says:

    I had no idea that RAVELRY was so young.

    My daughter and I joined about a year ago and are addicts.

    RAVELRY (and knitting) is so therapeutic, relatively an inexpensive hobby/skill/art, and an entertaining social outlet.

    Congratulations on your success.

  419. Rambler Says:

    Happy Belated Bobmas! I realize that I started knitting about the same time Ravelry got off the ground though I didn’t join till much later. I wish there was a fiber festival near southern Ohio so I could meet some of you.

    Btw Bob is so cute he deserves a cookie. And an ear rub.

  420. daniele Says:

    Well, I wanted to join and wish you all a very happy Bobmas. Thank you so much for having this great idea, and made a dream come true.
    I can’t spend a day without checking out what’s new on Ravelry, and I love it.
    For me who live in France, seeing this video was a great moment, realizing how many we are and how we are linked by this ravelry thread.

  421. Linda Says:

    Is anyone going to tell us what is in a bobtinis?????????

  422. julie Says:

    awww…bob is the sweetest wittle thing…
    and congrats on 2 years! i’ve not been a member that long, but i love what you do and the site is the best of it’s type out there. kudos and keep up the good work! :)

  423. Tessa Says:

    That was soooo stinkin’ CUTE!!! I LOVE you guys!!!!

    …and I too would like to know, what’s IN a bobtini?

  424. Kimberly Says:

    Are you guys the cutest people (and dogs) in the whole world? I think so. What makes me sad tho is that on Bobmas, I was working in my LYS and my wallet was stolen by two supposed customers. They were not really customers, but two women on the scam. Isn’t that sad? They didn’t feel the love. Anyway, I;ve had everything replaced now, except one thing - the my wallet was my favorite picture of my dog, Bella, who I had to put down about 6 weeks ago. It kinda made me lose my faith in humanity. But you guys have helped restore it with this darling video and your continued devotion to Ravelry, your great gift to us all. Thanks - and Happy Bobmas. Ravelry Rules!

  425. donnac Says:

    Hey - nice vid. Dh is a sound designer and could help you out with some sound/mixing for the next Bobmas if you are so inclined. Since the VP is a knitter, I’m sure his rates would be most excellent! His website is http://www.richcutlersoundmix.com/ Happy Bobmas!!!

  426. kgirl Says:

    And a Merry Bobmas to you also. In a wonderful incident of serendipity, April 11 is not only a Ravelry Birthday, but my OWN birthday also :)
    Thankyou for lifting my interest in knitting out of the realms of (ugh) fun fur scarves and into something far nicer!!

    Disclaimer - not that there’s any thing WRONG with fun fur scarves, per se…

  427. Stephanie Says:

    Hi - my grandparents had a dog like yours, named Tuffy. They lived in the middle of the Andes in South America. Tuffy used to bring the farm’s bull home every night… by leaping up repeatedly until he got ahold of its nose! The bull (rather grumpily, I presume) went straight to the barn to regain its nose. I guess it didn’t hurt ’cause it went on every day for several years.

  428. Kristine Says:

    stop! you all are too cute!

    thank you for giving us Ravelry!

    xoxo

  429. Leslie Says:

    Belated Bobmas Blessings from larudden, Nora, Rainey and Betty! Ravelry has been such a gift to me and, frankly, I shudder to think of what my life would be like without you all. Thanks for your commitment to bringing this amazing community together.

  430. Donna Says:

    That made me smile so big (o: Song choice was perfect. Happy Bobmas!!!

  431. Susan Blakes Says:

    Belated Bombas all. I finally watched the video–thanks for leaving it up so long for those of us who have drug our feet. I absolutely love Ravelry. What a genius idea. I wish you long, continued success with Ravelry. Can’t wait to see what future plans are. I took a look at Frecklegirls blog. Absolutely loved the photo of your and Casey’s grandparents (I know Grandpa is deceased). What a lovely tribute to them. This touches me, as a Grandmother, and as the founder of Grandma’s Hand on Ravelry. I’m wordy. Thanks for everything guys!

  432. Dyemavin Says:

    Bob is adorable. Almost as cute as Onyx and Guin, who happen to be our own fur-people.

  433. Deb Says:

    I Love this! Hey we need to add my dog “ford” for the Easter /Pasover Ravelry. He looks just like a baby lamb!! google bedlington terrier. Bobmas, Fordster what great icons for the holidaze.

  434. Linda Says:

    Happy bobmas. How’d ya get Bob to sit still for so long? My pups would’ve knocked the camera over!

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