Experience the joy, learning, accountability and fun of knitting in community with our 14 day Bonfire Shawl Knitting Challenge! Join us for this event by grabbing your kit now, or diving through your stash to get ready to cast on with us on March 1st, 2025. Yarn quantities are limited and ordering early is highly recommended to secure the colorway you want.

There are two kit versions for the Bonfire Shawl ~ the original version, shown here in Spun Cloud or Sister with a Mini Sampler kit, and our lighter Bonfire Shawl version which has been reimagined using Serenity and Wildflower yarn. To view and/or purchase the lighter weight version of the Bonfire Shawl, click here.

What you get as part of this challenge:

* Easy-to follow video courses on how to knit both the original Bonfire Shawl pattern AND the light weight edition from start to finish. You just need to know the very basic knit and purl stitches to join in! The courses are yours forever, all hosted within our Knit Collage App

* Techniques you'll learn: garter tab shawl start, how to knit the Linen stitch, double increase stitches, a picot edge border, and so much more!

* A downloadable workbook with both patterns and our best tips and resources for knitting success.

* Seven live zoom sessions with me, your teacher, and one of the Knit Collage coaches to help answer in the moment questions.

* Access to our private Challenge community space within the Knit Collage App to answer all of your questions and receive technical support. We are a welcoming, energetic, and kind community of members to hold you accountable and keep you motivated to actually complete your project.

* You have the option to order a yarn kit from us or use your own yarn and join in with the virtual option.

* Finish with a closing celebration party and community fashion show!

* Bonus: 10 bonus tutorial videos valued at $32 where I teach how to wind yarn, the best tools to support your knitting practice, how to needle felt ends so that you can save yourself time finishing your project and so much more!

About the Pattern: 

The Bonfire Shawl is a beautiful shawl that is knit from the center out. We'll mix stitches and stripes in the mini skein yarns to create a truly unique piece, you'll wear all the time. The curved crescent shape has a stunning drape when worn. 

What comes in your kit:

* The yarn needed to complete this project, including 1 skein of Spun Cloud yarn and 1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit (5 mini skeins of yarn). The model is wearing the colorway Honeysuckle/Mauve.

* The Bonfire Shawl Original and Light version patterns and video courses - these will appear in the app when we begin March 1!

What's not included:

* Needles - if you'd like these added to your kit, click here to see them.

* Notions like a darning needle and tape measure.

Pattern Details:

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Knitter

Materials: 

1 skein Spun Cloud yarn (100% wool; approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g) shown in Honeysuckle

1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit (approx. 85 yds (78 m) / 164-170 g - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) / skein) shown in Dusty Mauve colorway CC1:  Dreamland; CC2:  Castaway; CC3:  Daisy Chain; CC4:  Wildflower; CC5:  Spun Cloud

Needle Size:

Size US 17 (12.75mm) circular needles, 40” length or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge:
Gauge: 5 sts and 9 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch with MC, steam blocked.

Finished Measurements: 
Width: 95.25" / 238 cm at widest point (bottom edge before Picot Bind-Off
Depth: 14" / 35.5 cm at center point

Pattern Designer: Annie Lupton of Boho Chic Fiber Co