Hosting a GoSadi Make-Along

Anyone with a paid GoSadi account can host a Make-Along (MAL) to share the joy of making things together and build community around patterns. Whether you're a GoSadi Designer launching a new pattern or a Maker who wants to bring friends together, you can build community using the GoSadi Make-Along (MAL) hub.

This playbook of best practices will get you going and help make sure you have a successful MAL.

Create Your MAL

Before You Start

You'll need:

  • A paid GoSadi account (Maker Twist or any Designer account)

  • A link to the pattern(s) (required)

  • Your MAL details (name, dates, description)

Set Up Your MAL

1. Navigate to Community in the maker app

2. Click + New Make-Along

 

Complete the Form

1. Create a Name for your MAL (e.g., "Raspberry Beret") (required)

2. Choose Who Can Join.

Think of this as your MAL’s privacy level. You get to choose who can see and join your MAL by setting a level for it.

Open

    • Anyone can see it on the Discover page

    • Anyone can join without approval

    • Best for maximum reach

Private

    • Shows on the Discover page

    • Makers must apply; you approve each person

    • Good for curated groups

Invite-Only

    • Only people with your link can join

    • Perfect for email subscribers or private communities

    • Doesn't show on the public Discover page

Test

    • For Designers who are doing tests, choose this level

3. Enter the Pattern(s) (required)

  • If the pattern is on GoSadi, start to type the pattern name, then choose it from the drop-down

  • If the pattern is not on GoSadi, you can paste a link to it (from wherever it lives on the internet)

  • You can add multiple patterns if your MAL features several patterns

 

4. Set Your Dates

  • Choose your Start Date

    When does your MAL begin?

  • Enter the number of weeks your MAL will run

NOTE:  We do this by weeks rather than a set end-date, because most MAL’s have prizes and milestones based on weeks and progress.

  • Set a Join Deadline (optional)

    When should people stop joining?

    EXAMPLE: "Don't join after July 20th - you'll be too far behind"

5. Add Your Cover Image

Upload a cover image or let GoSadi pull the pattern photo

NOTE: Cover images need to be 16:9 ratio (png or jpg).

6. Write your MAL Description

    • What pattern(s) are you making?

    • Why should people join?

    • Any required skills?

    • Include links to recommended yarn, tutorials, or resources

    • Add affiliate links if you have them - a great way to add income

 

7. Click Create

8. GoSadi generates:

  • Your Invitation Link (if private or invite-only)

  • Your Host Tools access

  • Your MAL Page

 

Optional: Submit to Craft Event Hub

After creating your MAL, you can choose to submit it to the Craft Event Hub

  • Your MAL will be listed on the Make-Along page on our Craft Event Hub

  • This increases visibility across GoSadi

  • Recommended for maximum reach

 

Share Your MAL

Get Your Invite Link

If your MAL is private or invite-only:

1. Your invite link is automatically generated

2. Copy it to share with your community

3. Only people with this link can access invite-only MALs

 

Promote Your MAL

1. Share your MAL Link in:

    • Social media

    • Email newsletter

    • Discord or community channels

    • Your website or blog

2. Use affiliate links in your promotion

3. Encourage people to join before your Join Deadline

Manage Your MAL

Your MAL has built-in Host Tools for managing the community.

Access Host Tools

1. Go to your MAL page

 

2. Look for the Host Tools section in the upper-right

 

3. From here you can:

    • Edit settings

      • Click take you back to the input form where you can change the information about the MAL

    • Manage members

    • Copy your invite link

    • Archive your MAL (after it ends, an Archive button will appear at the bottom of the form)

During Your MAL

As people join and participate:

  • Welcome new members

  • Answer questions

  • Share updates and progress

  • Foster community conversation

Participants can:

  • Start projects from within the MAL

  • Share updates and photos

  • Comment and react to others' posts

  • Ask questions and get feedback

 

End Your MAL

When your MAL is over, decide what to do next.

Archive or Keep Active

1. Once your MAL ends, you can:

a. Keep it active - Community can continue posting and updating

b. Archive it - People can read past posts but can't add new content

2. Click Archive in Host Tools when you're ready to archive your MAL

NOTE: Archived MALs stay visible for makers to review notes and see project history. You can keep them active if your community is still engaged.

 

Other Helpful Tips

Best Practices for Launching a Pattern with a MAL
Manage Your MAL
How to Join a MAL

 

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