This knitalong was just started a few days ago, when I posted a photo of this scarf blocking on the Artyarns Facebook Page:

It uses an antique edging from 1900, and I jazzed it up with some short rows to turn it into a crescent-shaped scarf.   I used Ensemble Light doubled, color H30 to make the first one:

Then because my mom wanted it, I made another in Ensemble Light doubled color H31, purple, and this is my go-to scarf this winter.  I love the way it wraps around the neck like an open cowl.

How can you get this pattern?  It is only available as a knitalong. Here’s how you participate.  Post a photo of the Artyarns yarn you will be using on this Ravelry Pattern Page by hitting “Cast On” then adding a photo to your project.  I will send you Part 1 by private message on Ravelry.  After you knit Part 1, you will post a photo of that, and I will send you Part 2 by private message.  Again post a photo of Part 2, and you will get the last part, Part 3.

If you block it and post a photo of your finished scarf, I will send you a gift, a free copy of the Ocean Dancer Shawl pattern.

Here are some photos of the beautiful completed scarves–this is a short project (only 200 yards), and many have completed it in just a few days:

Someone already made a second version out of the Shawl for All Seasons Kit, Red Carpet colorway, and it looks beautiful:

Join us for the knitalong.  You need any Artyarns yarn to participate.  I used Ensemble Light doubled.  You can use Rhapsody Light doubled, Silk Rhapsody (single), Ensemble (single), Supermerino (single), or other combinations.

Want to win this amazing skein of Beaded Cashmere in Emerald H13 Silver?  Here’s your chance.  In order to enter, you must knit the Holiday Cowl in ANY Artyarns yarn and post your photo of your knitted Cowl as a project on Ravelry.  The deadline is December 30, but the cowl just takes 100 yards, so it is a pretty quick knit.  You will need size 3 needles, 16″ long.  And the pattern is FREE.

Just create a project, and post a photo on Ravelry linked to this cowl, that is knitted with Artyarns yarn–any of our dk weight yarns are perfect for this including: Silk Pearl, Beaded Silk, Beaded Silk Light, Beaded Mohair, Beaded Mohair & Sequins, Ensemble Light, Rhapsody Light, Regal Silk, Beaded Silk & Sequins Light.  Once you create your project, you will automatically be entered in the giveaway.

One winner will be chosen at random on 1/1/13 to receive this wonderful skein.

Here’s a brief tutorial on how to create a project on Ravelry for the Holiday Cowl:

1. Go to the pattern page here

2. Click on “Cast on”

3. You will be see a popup  window where you can name your project and you can name it anything you like.  Click on “Create this project”

4. Follow the instructions to add photos and yarn information.

5. When you have completed the project including adding your photos of your completed Artyarns cowl, you are automatically entered!