Add a kick to your summer knitting!
We're spicing up this summer Knit-along! Get ready for challenges, competitive categories (just for fun), prizes, and giveaways! Plus, uncover NEW sock patterns along the way to keep things interesting!
We all know knitting socks is perfect for warmer weather—quick, portable, and endlessly fun! Join us for a summer of knitting joy and cozy toes!
We're thrilled to announce multiple categories and challenges for this Knit-along! How many socks can you knit during the KAL? How many top-down? How many bottom-up? How many different yarns did you use? And that's just the beginning! Get ready for a summer of knitting excitement!
Cast on this #Sock-a-thonKAL this summer! Whether you're a knitter wanting to create a beautiful piece for yourself, or looking to create a special gift for that friend who's always there for you — start right here in the Sock-a-thon KAL. You will receive the pattern discount a week before the start date.
This fun Sock-a-thong KAL is open to all levels of knitters, whether you take it on your last-minute vacation or schedule a little fun for yourself at home. It's also a great opportunity to learn a whole new world of sock knitting. So grab your needles and yarn, and follow along as Anne Hanson walks you through this summer knit-along all spring long!
START DATE: Cast on no sooner than Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
The KAL email that includes the pattern discount code will be sent out on a rolling basis. If you don't receive an email please email us at jeeves@knitspot.com
END DATE: Wednesday, August 7th, 2024
INCLUDED: Your KAL registration fee gets you a...
- FREE Knitspot sock design of your choice.
- Two Zoom Chat sessions per week (Wed night and Sat afternoon)
- Exclusive Access to the Ravelry Spring Fling KAL forum group
- The chance to win one of these fabulous giveaway prizes!
- Competitive challenges (just for fun!)
SPRING BREAK KAL PRIZE GIVEAWAY:
- Grand Prize: $50 BNW Gift Certificate
- 2nd Prize: Choice of one Knitspot eBook
- 3rd Prize: Choice of one Knitspot Pattern
What do you need to do for a chance to win?
- Wait until the start date to cast on
- Use either a Knitspot design or Bare Naked Wools yarn
- Post your FO in the Ravelry Group Thread by the end date
Want even more chances to win? Just tag @barenakedwools or @knitspot and use the #SpringbreakKAL on Instagram/Facebook!
MORE KAL DETAILS:
We're light on rules and big on fun here. Participants just need to use an Anne Hanson pattern OR a Bare Naked Wools yarn to knit their project to participate. (Of course, you can also choose to use both our yarn and our patterns. But, that's totally up to you.)
And while prizes are only awarded for new cast-ons that are finished, you're welcome to come on over with your WIPs if you just want a little company — there’s room for everyone. That means this KAL is wide open to your creativity!
More Information:
- Zoom meeting times are Wednesdays at 6 PM and Saturday at 12:30 PM EST. The first Zoom video get together will be Saturday, April 1 — Attend as often as you like!
- Winners must contact jeeves@knitspot.com within 30 days to claim their prize. Prizes not claimed within 30 days will be forfeited.
- Zoom link, free pattern code and other details will be sent to participants via email the week of the start date.**
- New to Zoom Meetings? Check out our Blog post 15 Top Tips for Zoom Newbies