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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. Sam R (@Xirconium) says

    October 27, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    The cowl looks super neat, I would probably try to make that, for myself.

  2. Sarah Wetherill says

    October 27, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    I think I would have to try and make this for my daughter

  3. maureen says

    October 27, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    I have been into making cowls for gifts of late.
    It gets awful cold where I am and these come in handy so I would probably knit the cowl.
    Thank you for the chance.

  4. knittingdancer says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    I would knit the cowl and give it as a Christmas present to someone.

  5. Barbara says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    Ohh, I think I’d knit that cowl with it – it’s cute.

  6. Scottie says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    I would be willing to try this stranded cowl. I could always regift it it doesnt work for me. 🙂

  7. Pat says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    I would try to make the cowl for me…

  8. Vicki K says

    October 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    I’m not sure about the cowl, but think the wool roving would make a terrific felted bag!

  9. Birgit says

    October 27, 2014 at 8:51 pm

    I would make a cowl, but probably a different design

  10. Carol says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    I’ve been knitting lots of chemo caps I think this would make a really cute chemo cap and make someone very happy!!????

  11. Cassandra says

    October 27, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    The cowl looks interesting – and the yarn looks soft and warm – so I would probably make that as a gift

  12. Irene says

    October 27, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    I am taken by the cowl and the chance to work with roving.

  13. Meituck Hu says

    October 27, 2014 at 10:27 pm

    Would make either a cowl or infinity scarf.

  14. Sheila says

    October 27, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    I’d either try the cowl pattern, or do a different cowl, maybe leaving out the yellow which isn’t a very good color for me. The yellow on it’s own could probably make a fun stuffed pumpkin or star.

  15. Linda Rumsey says

    October 28, 2014 at 3:37 am

    I would make a different cowl as I have tons in my Ravelry queue, and keep it all to myself!

  16. MelodyJ says

    October 28, 2014 at 4:37 am

    I would make a scarf.

  17. Ronnie G says

    October 28, 2014 at 6:47 am

    I would definitely make the cowl, it is gorgeous!

  18. Joyce Bisceglia says

    October 28, 2014 at 6:57 am

    Lovely cowl. I usually make everything for everyone else, I should be selfish for a change and make it for myself.

  19. Gina says

    October 28, 2014 at 6:59 am

    I would probably make a cowl. Maybe that one or maybe a different one, depending on what the pattern is like. I’m a new knitter. I would make it with the intention of giving it as a gift but probably end up keeping it for myself.

  20. Angie Ward says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:26 am

    This cowl is so cute!! If I wasn’t to knit this cowl, I’d probably knit a striped cowl.

    Ravelry ID: multicrafty

  21. Ivy Rivello says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I would knit a felted handbag! I live in Florida so I really don’t need a cowl. But the wool roving looks awesome!

  22. victoria says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:39 am

    i would make the cowl – and probably wear it a few times before giving it away to someone who would love & need it (: but if not the cowl then possibly mittens!

  23. kim de Bruin says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:45 am

    I would make the cowl and probably as a gift for a cousin overseas!

  24. Ellen M. says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Love the cowl. And since it’s been predicted that we’re having a rough winter, I’d give it my daughter. Commuting and walking in blustery in NYC, this is a perfect gift for her.

  25. Kimberly Jarnagin says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Cowl is beautiful!

  26. Kim Coursey Miller says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Lovely cowl! Thè colors remind me of a recent trip I took with my husband. It would be a great momento to knit for myself for a change.

  27. April says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:47 am

    I would knit the cowl. It is simply gorgeous.

  28. Stephanie says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:47 am

    Maybe try a crochet translation!

  29. anne j-z says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:47 am

    I would make the cowl for myself.

  30. Diane Pierce says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Ohhhh, that Lookbook has lots of cute things to make. And I love the cowl and would absolutely make it.

  31. Barbara Tait Persaud says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:52 am

    I would gift the yarn and pattern to my daughter since I cannot work with wool. She loves wool items and is learning to knit.

  32. Rose Garrod says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:53 am

    I have a friend who’s been after me for a knit cowl lol. She’d be getting this for Christmas ????

  33. Jessica Johnson says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:54 am

    I love the look of this cowl and I have neverd done this type of strand work. Looks neat. It would probably be for me 🙂

  34. Amma Stielstra says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Lovely!

  35. Cathy Leavitt says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:58 am

    Knitting has become my new obsession!! This cowl is amazing and would look great with my new winter coat.

  36. Tricia Dodge says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:11 am

    I’d definitely make the cowl! I adore scarves and cowls!

  37. Karla Sanneman says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Love the yarn! I’d probably give it away for a gift.

  38. Noora Mohamed says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:12 am

    What a beautiful pattern and color way !

  39. lesley says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:12 am

    actually, i would love to try this cowl. i am new to crochet and still learning, but i have finally completed several types of afghans, two different scarves, a hat, rugs and baskets using tshirt yarn, and a lot of little projects. trying a cowl is at the top of my “to learn” list.

  40. Stacy James-Cooper says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:13 am

    Knitting a cowl is on my to do list, after I finish Christmas gifts:)

  41. Anna says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:14 am

    I would love a chance to win this yarn and I think I would make the cowl with it. Probably give it to my wonderfully pregnant daughter as a Christmas gift.

  42. Kelli Roberson says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:18 am

    So pretty!

  43. Veronica Cordry says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:23 am

    I just love yarn!! Anything to keep me busy!!

  44. Linda C says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:24 am

    November means weather for wearing cowls and sweaters! I’m all for it.

  45. Cindy Schott says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:24 am

    I would give the cowl as a gift but undecided as to who at the moment.

  46. Tamara Honaman says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:28 am

    The cowl is beautiful and would make a great gift. Maybe a gift for myself!

  47. Sara says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:32 am

    I love this cowl and have planned to make it for myself since I saw it in the look book! 🙂

  48. Shirley Phillips says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:34 am

    This would be a great gift for a friend up north. (I live in Florida!)

  49. mary lou atassi says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:36 am

    It is a beautiful cowl. Love the colors. Since yesterday was my birthday I would make it for the winter.. for me.

  50. Kathi Dale says

    October 28, 2014 at 9:37 am

    If I made the cowl, I would give it to my best friend. She moved across the country and it would serve as a hug from me. 🙂
    If I made something else? It would be hats…I’ve been designing my own and this yarn would be perfect for one of my new designs!

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