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Giveaway: Yarn to Knit a Cowl from the Yarnspirations Lookbook

October 27, 2014 by Sarah White

Win the yarn to knit your own Strand-Tastic Cowl from Yarnspirations!

Congratulations to Frank George!

When Yarnspirations contacted me about featuring their fall lookbook (which I was totally going to do anyway, because I love it) I threw out the suggestion that we could do a giveaway with the yarn from one of the patterns.

Because I’m a big fan of gifting what you would like to receive, I picked the Strand-Tastic Cowl, a cute and easy cowl worked with stranded colorwork where the strands are actually on the outside of the work as you wear it.

I like the look of a project like this but have never actually done it myself. Maybe thinking about this project will finally inspire me to try it on my own.

The giveaway this week, then is four balls of Classic Wool Roving, one each in natural, yellow, aran and low tide. It won’t hurt my feelings if you knit something else with them, but I think they’re lovely in this cowl.

If you want a chance to win these, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, November 2. (What is it doing being almost November already?)

Why don’t you tell me what you would knit with this yarn if you weren’t going to make the cowl, or who you would make it for if you were. (I would keep it for myself.)

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck!

{Photo via Yarnspirations.}

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Comments

  1. Cat Hinrichs says

    October 28, 2014 at 11:20 pm

    What an interesting cowl. I would definitely knit this.

  2. Judy Phillips says

    October 28, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    I love cowls and I love the color combinations in this one–I’d have to try out the technique to see how I feel about the stranded colorwork being on the outside!

  3. Amanda says

    October 28, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    I would definitely try to make this cowl! My sister bought me a book on stranded knitting for my birthday and this would be a great way to begin.

  4. Elaine Williams says

    October 29, 2014 at 2:17 am

    I would knit the cowl for the lovely wife/mother who lives next door. she has shared her lovely children since the day they were born, which are now 6 & 9..They call me Miss Elaine and come over to do crafts together and many other things…what a great thank you it would be for Miss Angela

  5. DeeAnna Manning says

    October 29, 2014 at 2:33 am

    I would make the cowl. I downloaded the pattern. I checked out the other colors of roving available, and I would probably choose other colors for a second shot at the cowl, something with more contrast between them than the yellow and low tide. I’d make the first one for my sister-in-law, who helps her husband (he works as a farrier) and works on their mini-farm. Those colors would suit her beautifully. I’d keep the second one for myself. Thanks for suggesting this giveaway. I really hope I win!

  6. Anna-Marie Sibon says

    October 29, 2014 at 3:21 am

    I was just searching for something to make for my college freshman Granddaughter for Christmas; this is PERFECT!! Love the pattern!!

  7. Jo Derouin says

    October 29, 2014 at 4:17 am

    I love to knit cowls. great yarn

  8. foxybl says

    October 29, 2014 at 6:52 am

    I would make the cowl for my son’s girlfriend for Christmas!

  9. Cherie Fischer says

    October 29, 2014 at 7:28 am

    Love this cowl. Great colors. Thanks for the opportunity.

  10. Vera K says

    October 29, 2014 at 7:28 am

    Beautiful yarn! With the cooler weather, I have started knitting again and would love to use this yarn.

  11. Maria Karfi says

    October 29, 2014 at 8:17 am

    i d love to try this pattern!! I ve already pin it in my boards as something i would like to try, so i got really excited with the giveaway! Maybe this is the perfect timing! plus i love these colors! ?

  12. Marcia Gault says

    October 29, 2014 at 8:56 am

    I would make a hat. There would be enough yarn to be able to do 2. That way, I would be able to give both my granddaughters a little something to keep them warm this winter.

  13. L. Maria Reimer says

    October 29, 2014 at 9:28 am

    Ooh, I don’t know what I would make!! Thanks for the giveaway!

  14. Becky says

    October 29, 2014 at 9:31 am

    This looks great! I would still make a cowl out of this yarn, as Friday already features a lovely rain/snow mix up in Chicago, and I can never have too many cowls! (Clearly I’d keep it for myself as well.)

  15. Frank George IV says

    October 29, 2014 at 10:38 am

    If I won, I would probably make the cowl and gift it to my friend Kristen or my sister in law.

  16. lexy1918 says

    October 29, 2014 at 10:58 am

    I cannot tell a lie…I would make this for myself!

  17. kim says

    October 29, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I have been on a cowl knitting frenzy to donate to a mitten tree for charity,think I would have to keep that one for myself, it looks fabulous.

  18. rumanci says

    October 29, 2014 at 1:11 pm

    I LOVE this pattern and yarn combination and for once I’d make this and KEEP it just for ME!! 😀

  19. Jessie says

    October 29, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    I would knit the cowl! Its gorgeous on the model.

  20. Lorinda says

    October 29, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    I would knit this lovely cowl for my sister. She needs something special in her life right now and this would be a very special gift to brighten up her day and keep her warm at the same time.

  21. Noreen says

    October 29, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    I would make the cowl for myself.

  22. Kate M says

    October 29, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I would defiantly make the cowl and keep it for myself! Thanks for the chance to win.

  23. margay1122 says

    October 29, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    I would try to do the cowl for my daughter.

  24. Courtney says

    October 30, 2014 at 1:36 am

    Would totally make this cowl. Would probably gift it to my MIL for Christmas.

  25. Patti says

    October 30, 2014 at 2:53 am

    I’m all about cowls lately. This one would be a great addition to my wardrobe.

  26. Gayle Neely says

    October 30, 2014 at 9:13 am

    I would knit a cowl for my elderly mother.

  27. Sandy Dawson says

    October 30, 2014 at 9:34 am

    I would love to knit this cowl, I love them!

  28. Avelene Adler says

    October 30, 2014 at 9:36 am

    I would definitely knit this cowl. I love the colors and am interested in seeing if I have the ability to do the stranded color work. I would like to say I would knit this for my sister, but if it turns out really nice I’d probably keep it for myself.

  29. Liz says

    October 30, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I would knit this for my sister who lost her husband very recently. If she would prefer I would knit a hat. Thank you for the giveaway

  30. LeAnne Brown says

    October 30, 2014 at 11:22 am

    I would definitely make it for myself.

  31. Steph says

    October 30, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    I would definitely knit the cowl and keep it for myself!! Cheeky I know!

  32. Kitten With A Whiplash says

    October 30, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I have seen this reverse stranding trend many times through the years, and never cared much for it, but this is a little different. Mostly I’ve seen sweaters, with complete yokes, large designs across the chest, or even all-over designs, and usually in no heavier than worsted weight. This cowl with it’s limited use of the technique as an accent, and in such a bulky yarn, is more attractive. Thanks for the giveaway, KittenWhiplash on Rav.

  33. Marilyn says

    October 30, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    This roving yarn look interesting. I’ve only knit one other cowl which is for charity, so I would knit this one for myself.

  34. Stephanie says

    October 30, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Those colors are lovely together. Thanks for the giveaway!

  35. Joanne says

    October 30, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    I would make it for my daughter. I love to knit and she loves cowls.

  36. Carolsue says

    October 31, 2014 at 2:48 am

    I would really like to make that cowl for my Mom for Christmas!

  37. Deb says

    October 31, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Cowls and scarves are on most of my Christmas lists this year and time is running short ?

  38. Maureen Grocott says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    First time on this site and enjoying it. I would like to try this cowl!

  39. LargeRoomNoLight says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    I love the blended textures and the colors remind me of cake… Ok, everything reminds me if cake, but I honestly do adore this. I would love to make one.

  40. craftyone says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    I would like to make the cowl for me. However, I am a beginner and this looks to be more involved. If this one becomes too much, I would try an easier cowl.

  41. Kim says

    November 1, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    I am not someone who does colorwork. But I know exactly the bkff (best knitting friend forever) I would gift it to for Christmas. She loves coals and colorwork.

  42. Carmen N says

    November 1, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I love making cowls – they help dress up a simple outfit.

  43. Diana Foree says

    November 2, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    I love finding new patterns and construction for cowls. Unique is my middle name! I would love making this cowl! Would make this for one of my daughters.

  44. Linda Day says

    November 4, 2014 at 7:11 am

    A hat! Thanks!

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Practice Colorwork on a Cute Knit Bunny

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Once you’ve tried colorwork (maybe also working in the round and shaping if those are skills you haven’t used before) in a little project like this you’ll be ready to take on something bigger in no time.

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