Solstice Hug Kit ~ Solstice Knitting Challenge
$118.00
This Challenge began January 1st, 2026
What you get as part of this challenge:
- An easy-to follow video course on each pattern. Learn how to knit (and crochet) the Fiorella Bandana and how to knit the Solstice Hug from start to finish. You just need to know the very basic knit stitch to join in!
- Techniques you’ll learn: crochet fundamentals for the decorative cast on including creating a magic circle, chaining, yarning over and creating both the single crochet and double crochet stitches; knit fundamentals like picking up stitches, increasing, binding off, adding fringe, changing colors, needle felting ends + more.
- Access to our app where we will host the Solstice Knitting Challenge ~ community, videos, patterns, zoom calendar + links ~ all in one place!
- A downloadable workbook with the patterns and our best tips and resources for knitting success.
- Eight live zoom sessions with me, your teacher, and the Knit Collage coaches, Cheryl Kubat and Pia Thadani to provide in-the-moment help.
- Technical support in our app to answer all of your questions.
- A welcoming, energetic, and kind community of members to hold you accountable and keep you motivated to actually complete your project.
- Finish with a closing celebration party and community fashion show.
About the Pattern:
The effortlessly chic and versatile Solstice Hug pattern is crafted to keep you cozy and stylish anytime and has two neck options to choose from - a modern mock turtleneck or a fold-over turtleneck. This delightful knitting project is worked from the bottom up, showcasing a captivating ribbed texture that exudes sophistication and comfort.
What comes in your kit:
* The yarn needed to complete this project, including 1-2 skeins of Spun Cloud or Sister yarn and 1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit
* The Solstice Hug Pattern PDF download - this will appear in the app when we begin Jan 1!
What's not included:
* Needles
Pattern details:
Skill Level: Beginner Knitter
Needle Size:
Size US 17 (12.75 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles for Body, or size needed to obtain gauge.
For Size 1 only: Size US 15 (10 mm) 16” / 100 cm circular needles
For Sizes 2-5 only: Size US 13 (9 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Finished Measurements:
To fit chest sizes 28-34 (34-42, 42-50, 50-60, 60-68)” / 71-86 (86-106.5, 106.5-127, 127-152, 152-173) cm.
Fit Note: Choose a size that will fit comfortably around your upper body at chest level. The ribbed fabric will conform nicely to a range of sizes, but you don’t want it to be so snug that it limits arm movement. Samples are size 2 shown on a 34”/86 cm chest and on a 42”/106.5 cm chest.
Gauge:
7.5 sts and 10 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in 3/1 Rib Stitch worked in the rnd using larger needle, steam blocked
Note: Adjust needle sizes as needed to achieve gauge. We'll review this in detail as part of your video class!
Materials:
1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) Spun Cloud or Sister (100% wool; approx. 100yds (92 m) / 200 g) shown in Honeysuckle
1 Mini Skein Sampler Kit (approximately 75 yds / 164-170g - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds /skein) shown in Geode
Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Solstice Hug on a range of beautiful bodies!
Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat
Where anything feels possible
Meet the Spinners
Over the course of the last 13 years, we've created our own little cottage industry within the Indian economy where 16 Indian women create our yarns! There’s just so much that goes into each and every skein and none of it would be possible without this team, right here, making it all happen. One of my favorite things about being there is that anything feels possible. Read more on the blog: India Team + Trip Recap.