Here is our MAY 2026 yarn giveaway! 

I hope you enjoy this month’s hand-dyed yarn giveaway, and if you want to go ahead and get entered, check out the instructions below.  ↓

TO ENTER, click here.

Also comment below, and let me know… What’s your favorite part of the making process: choosing colors, the stitching, the texture, the finished piece, or something else?

NOTES:

•You will also receive a $10 voucher to our shop just for entering!

•Last month’s giveaway winner is Amanda Damour – Congrats!

•Worldwide entries welcome.

•Winner will be chosen at random in early JUNE and announced in the next giveaway.

•You must still be subscribed to our email list at the end of the month to be eligible to win.

Yarns included in this giveaway: 9 Sincere Sock, 9 Enduring Worsted, 9 Creative Fingering, 9 Dewy DK, 9 Resilient Sock, and 9 CashSilk Sock.

I hope you enjoy this month’s giveaway!

Remember to soak up THIS day! Know you are held and loved and guided!

~Chandi

www.expressionfiberarts.com

Our featured pattern for the Summer Knit and Read Along is Palimpsest, which was designed by Carolyn Currier. When asked about this design, Carolyn said, “Palimpsest is a richly textured wrap inspired by stories layered one upon another, where nothing is ever truly erased. Panels of moss stitch and gently shifting cables unfold like pages in an ancient manuscript, revealing subtle structural changes across the fabric. Beginning in deep, contemplative purple, the colors gradually rise through embered reds and honeyed golds before softening into tranquil blues and teals, like emerging from shadow into open light. The dense, cozy fabric creates warmth and grounding, giving weight to the evolving design. Cables cross and shift at deliberate intervals, marking moments of transition within the larger whole. Both meditative and architectural, Palimpsest invites you to knit your own layered narrative into every stitch. Wrap yourself in it, and carry the sense of depth, memory, and quiet discovery wherever you go.”

This is an Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate level pattern and is for knitters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Skills include knit, purl, and moving stitches to a cable needle. The pattern includes written and charted instructions and comes with a video tutorial.

Palimpsest is knit with our Starless Sea Collection, which was inspired by Erin Morgenstern’s enchanting tale of hidden worlds, timeless stories, and the mysterious threads that connect past, present, and possibility. The yarn colors in this collection are like opening a secret door and stepping into another story.

The Palimpsest shawl is knit with our shimmering Luster Worsted yarn, which is a blend of 50% Superwash Merino Wool and 50% Lyocell, a plant fiber that provides the glow of silk without the price. Super soft and smooth with a shine that is out-of-this-world stunning! Luster Worsted has 200 yds/183 m per skein.

The sample shown here was knitted with one The Starless Sea Hues Luster Worsted Kit and used approximately 1,305 yds / 1,193 m total (Colors A – I: 145 yds / 132.5 m each). This nine-skein kit gathers the entire palette of the Starless Sea Collection into one enchanting set, where honeyed warmth, shadowy blues, mossy greens, and storybook neutrals weave together like chapters in a secret tale waiting to unfold in your stitches. The colors were used in the following order: A) Labyrinth, B) Drowned City, C) Dripping Honey, D) The Owl King, E) Mirabel’s Constellations, F) Fate and Time, G) Painted Doors, H) Harbor of Stories, and I) The Infinite Library.

We made a video in which I demonstrate the special stitches featured in this pattern and share more about our The Starless Sea Knit and Read Along.

The Jonquil socks were designed by Kayla Baldwin. When asked about the inspiration for this design, Kayla said, “Let your feet bloom in style with the Jonquil Socks! This delightfully simple, lace knit sock features an all-over eyelet pattern that looks like a field of delicate flowers. The easy-to-master lace knitting pattern is formed with basic stitches, including knit, yarn over, and knit two together. Knit these socks in subtle solids or variegated yarns, and watch the sweet, floral motifs bloom. Both beginner sock knitters and experienced knitters will love creating this delicate design.”

This Intermediate level pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting socks and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include the ability to follow charts or written instructions and work decreases and yarn over increases.

The Jonquil socks are knitted with our Sincere Sock yarn, which is a delightfully soft, fingering-weight treasure that feels like a gentle hug in your hands. Spun from a scrumptious blend of 75% Superwash Merino Wool and 25% Nylon, this yarn offers that perfect balance of cozy softness and lasting durability. No scratchiness, no fuss, just pure comfort! It’s machine-washable (although we always recommend hand-washing your projects), and the way it soaks up color? Absolutely gorgeous! The shades are vibrant, rich, and radiant. With a 3-ply construction for lovely stitch definition and cloud-like squish, this yarn is a dream to work with. Each skein gives you 437 yds/400 m to play with and is perfect for anything your heart can dream up!

The Jonquil socks come in three US women’s sizes: Small, Medium, and Large, which correspond to finished foot circumferences of 7 (8, 9)” / 18 (20.5, 23) cm. The sample shown here was knitted with our Early Light Sincere Sock yarn. You’ll need one skein of Sincere Sock yarn to knit any of the three sizes of the Jonquil socks or approximately 204 (246, 300) yds / 187 (225, 275) m total.

The pattern includes written instructions, as well as a chart. The instructions are written for DPNs, but can easily be made using Magic Loop, small circulars, or your preferred needle style for knitting in the round.

Download the Jonquil socks today! I hope you LOVE them! Let me know in the comments below what color you’ll use to knit your socks.

I appreciate you reading, and if you’d love to get brand new, premium knit and crochet patterns weekly, just hop onto our email list there on the site. We list new patterns most Fridays, and many are free for a limited time. I hope to see you there.

Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO  Chandi

Our featured pattern for the Summer Crochet and Read Along is Passage, which was designed by Carolyn Currier. When asked about this design, Carolyn said, “Passage is a light, flowing shawl inspired by doors, thresholds, and the quiet moment when one space becomes another. The shawl’s open lace center invites the eye to wander and is framed by Jacob’s Ladder cables that rise like architectural columns along the edges. Midway through the shawl, the inner cables separate, travel inward, and cross before returning to the borders — forming twin gothic arches that meet at the center. Beginning in tranquil blues and teals, the hues deepen through honeyed golds and burnished reds before settling into a moody, contemplative purple, like stepping from open air through torchlit arches into the hush of an inner hall. The drape is fluid and airy and shifts gently with movement. Approachable for adventurous beginners yet layered with thoughtful detail, Passage balances openness and structure. Each stitch marks a crossing, an invitation to step forward.”

This is an Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate level pattern and is for those who feel comfortable with crocheting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Stitches/skills include single crochet, double crochet, and other special stitches. The pattern includes written and charted instructions and comes with a video tutorial.

Passage is crocheted with our new Starless Sea Collection, which was inspired by Erin Morgenstern’s enchanting tale of hidden worlds, timeless stories, and the mysterious threads that connect past, present, and possibility. The yarn colors in this collection are like opening a secret door and stepping into another story.

The Passage shawl is crocheted with our shimmering Luster Worsted yarn, which is a blend of 50% Superwash Merino Wool and 50% Lyocell, a plant fiber that provides the glow of silk without the price. Super soft and smooth with a shine that is out-of-this-world stunning! Luster Worsted has 200 yds/183 m per skein.

The sample shown here was crocheted with one The Starless Sea Hues Luster Worsted Kit and used approximately 1,550 yds/1,417 m total [Colors A – H: 170 yds/155.5 m each and Color I: 190 yds/174 m]. This nine-skein kit gathers the entire palette of the Starless Sea Collection into one enchanting set, where honeyed warmth, shadowy blues, mossy greens, and storybook neutrals weave together like chapters in a secret tale waiting to unfold in your stitches. The colors were used in the following order: A) The Infinite Library, B) Harbor of Stories, C) Painted Doors, D) Fate and Time, E) Mirabel’s Constellations, F) The Owl King, G) Dripping Honey, H) Drowned City, and I) Labyrinth.

We made a video in which I demonstrate the special stitches featured in this pattern and share more about our The Starless Sea Crochet and Read Along.

Halcyon was designed by Jane Vanselous. When asked about her pattern, Jane said, “I find colors fascinating – from the ways that they play with one another to their ability to create a mood or evoke a memory. The colors in this shawl immediately bring a sense of peace to me. I can recall the feeling of a light breeze in a lavender field, discovering bits of sea glass on the beach, or floating in the gentle waves of Caribbean blue waters.”

“Some designs are meant to challenge, while others allow our minds to wander. The stitch patterns in this shawl are easy to remember. The rows are worked across the length of the shawl, allowing you to fall into a relaxing rhythm. The length and width are easily altered, allowing you to customize this shawl and make it your own.”

This Adventurous Beginner level pattern is for crocheters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Stitches include single and double crochet and front post treble. The pattern includes written and charted instructions, as well as a schematic, and comes with a video tutorial.

Halcyon is crocheted with our Limited Edition Ephemeral Fingering yarn, which is a dreamy, 100% plant-based yarn indulgence (69% Peruvian Pima Cotton and 31% Lyocell)! I had this unique, luxurious fiber blend designed and created especially for you, so you won’t find it anywhere else. This yarn is imbued with a divine drape and an irresistible gleam.

Peruvian Pima Cotton is renowned for its unparalleled softness and breathability, and it possesses an exquisite smoothness that glides effortlessly through your fingers. It’s considered the finest cotton, due to its long staple length, supreme softness, and incredible drape and flow.

A gleaming strand of luminous Lyocell wraps around the cotton in an enchanting embrace and lends structure and sparkle to every stitch. Lyocell is a lightweight and airy fiber that’s derived from wood. It is highly breathable, hypoallergenic, super soft, and shines like silk. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without the softness of this yarn in your life!

The sample shown used approximately 2,130 yds/1,948 m total: Color A: 420 yds/384 m, Color B: 400 yds/366 m, Color C: 480 yds/439 m, Color D: 400 yds/366 m, and Color E: 430 yds/393 m. Our sample was made with one skein each of colors: A) Abigail, B) Madelyn, C) Natalie, D) Sarah, and E) Mary Ephemeral Fingering.

This yarn base and this year’s colors are Limited Edition. Once they are sold out, they are gone for good, so be sure to purchase all you need for your project.

We filmed a video tutorial showing how to work the stitch patterns featured in this shawl. Take a look!

 

Download Halcyon today! Let me know in the comments below what you love most about this beautiful pattern!

I appreciate you reading, and if you’d love to get brand new, premium knit and crochet patterns weekly, just hop onto our email list there on the site. We list new patterns most Fridays, and most are free for a limited time. I hope to see you there. That’s our special lil’ place of positivity and joy on the Internet!

Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO  Chandi

 

 

 

 

Vivaldi was designed by Johanna Huck. When asked about this pattern, Johanna said, “Embark on a 12-month knitting adventure with the Vivaldi MKAL, where each month’s clue evokes a specific stage of the day or one of the four seasons. The project begins with a foundation that establishes a strong, textured panel, structurally linking to subsequent clues. Your journey will explore a diverse range of knitting techniques, alternating between delicate lacework and rich, dimensional texture using a shifting palette of hues. As the year progresses, you’ll encounter motifs representing the crispness of winter, the freshness of spring, the warmth of summer, and the deep texture of autumn. The entire project culminates in a final geometric piece before all sections are united and crowned with a decorative final border, completing this yearlong masterpiece.”

This pattern is an Intermediate level design and is for knitters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Concepts include working to gauge, knitting in the round, cable knitting, eyelet lace, placing beads, adding lifelines, mosaic knitting, reading charts, special stitches, color changes, and applied border.

To knit Vivaldi, you will need 12 different colored skeins of our luxurious, beautifully soft Oasis Camel Silk DK yarn or an equivalent amount of yarn/yardage in another DK-weight yarn. For Clue #4, we used Banana Oasis Camel Silk DK.

Each month, we’ll let you know which color we used for that clue, but you can also create your own color combination. We DO recommend that you choose colors with a good amount of contrast among them, and knit Vivaldi with at least two different colors.

Our elegant, long-wearing Oasis Camel Silk DK yarn is the stuff that dreams are made of! This luscious 4-ply yarn blends exotic, sultry camel fiber with shimmering mulberry silk to create something truly magical. The result? A silky, supple yarn that glides through your hands and brings unmatched softness, strength, and that irresistible silken glow. Each skein offers 251 yds (230 m) of luxury, perfect for shawls, wraps, sweaters, scarves, and heirloom-worthy accessories you’ll treasure for years.

We are also having a yearlong contest for this pattern with prizes! And they’re going to be bigger and better than ever with both monthly prizes and HUGE grand prizes! The Mystery Knit Along event is being hosted solely on Ravelry. Click HERE to learn more and to sign up for the MKAL. I hope you’ll join us to get in on all the fun!

I appreciate you reading this far, and if you’d love to get brand new, premium knit and crochet patterns weekly, just hop onto our email list there on the site. We list new patterns most Fridays, and many are free for a limited time. I hope to see you there.

Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO  Chandi

Gouina was designed by Janica York Carter. When asked about her pattern, Janica said, “Waterfalls are somehow simultaneously peaceful and powerful, majestic and mellifluous. Long, shallow cataracts seem to drape water around the shoulders of land along a river, such as Mali’s Gouina Falls on the Senegal River. This shawl is designed to capture that shape and movement through a simple stitch pattern and colors that flow into each other. Much like its knitted cousin, crocheted linen stitch creates a fabric that appears almost woven. It’s ideal for showcasing the subtleties of hand-dyed yarn.”

This Beginner level pattern is for crocheters who are ready to combine basic stitches to create a shaped wrap. Skills/concepts include the option of learning foundational single crochet. The pattern includes written instructions only.

Gouina is crocheted with our luxurious Pearlescent Fingering yarn, which is a 50:50 blend of Superwash Merino Wool and Mulberry Silk. Smooth with a gorgeous gleam! When you combine these fibers into a single-ply yarn, you get subtle differences in tone, as the wool and silk take the dye differently. Colors dyed onto this yarn base are super rich and saturated and appear iridescent and otherworldly. Pearlescent Fingering is a dreamy, fingering weight yarn that’s ideal for next-to-skin accessories like cowls, shawls, scarves, hats, and more! Unbelievably soft with a lovely drape and a shine that just won’t quit and 550 yds/503 m per skein!

The sample shown here was crocheted with our Waterfall Hues Pearlescent Fingering Kit and used approximately 2,053 m / 2,244 yds total: Color A 120 m / 131 yds, Color B 236 m / 258 yds, Color C 379 m / 414 yds, Color D 472 m / 516 yds, Color E 472 m / 516 yds, and Color F 374 m / 409 yds. Refer to page 4 of the pattern to see the order in which the colors were worked in our sample.

We filmed a video tutorial demonstrating how to get started crocheting this shawl. Take a look!

Download Gouina today! I hope you LOVE it! Let me know in the comments below what colors you’ll use to crochet your shawl.

I appreciate you reading, and if you’d love to get brand new, premium knit and crochet patterns weekly, just hop onto our email list there on the site. We list new patterns most Fridays, and many are free for a limited time. I hope to see you there.

Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO  Chandi

Arcoiris was designed by Johanna Huck. When asked about this pattern, Johanna said, “Embark on a 12-month crochet adventure as you craft the Arcoiris MCAL. Arcoiris, the Spanish word for “rainbow,” perfectly describes this project’s journey through a continuous spectrum of hues, representing all the colors of the rainbow. The process begins with a foundation of bold texture, structurally linked to the next clue via a unique, two-color transition section. Your journey will take you through a diverse range of stitchwork, exploring both delicate lacework and rich, dimensional texture. Midway, the construction shifts to a new panel that introduces ornate, flowing designs before building to deep, autumnal texture. Finally, the project culminates with a dimensional, geometric piece worked in the round before the three sections are united and crowned with a final embellishment.”

This pattern is an Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate level design and is for crocheters who are ready to learn some new skills or stitch combinations. Concepts include working to gauge, color changes, reading charts, special stitches, seaming, and blocking.

To crochet Arcoiris, you will need 12 different colored skeins of our dreamy soft Wishglow Sport yarn or an equivalent amount of yarn/yardage in another sport-weight yarn. For Clue #4, we used Peach Fuzz Wishglow Sport yarn.

Each month, we’ll let you know which color we used for that clue, but you can also create your own color combination. We DO recommend that you choose colors with a good amount of contrast among them, and crochet Arcoiris with at least two different colors.

Wishglow Sport is a heavenly, delectable blend of 50% Superwash Fine Merino Wool (19.5 micron) and 50% Mulberry Silk that’s unbelievably soft with a dreamy, shimmering glow. Light and airy, this yarn is perfect for flowing shawls, super soft garments, silky accessories, and more! This two-ply yarn has 383 yds/350 m per 100-gram skein. A joy to work with and wear! Supple and shining with beautiful stitch definition!

We’re also having a yearlong contest for this pattern with prizes! And they’re going to be bigger and better than ever with both monthly prizes and HUGE grand prizes! The Mystery Crochet Along event is being hosted solely on Ravelry. This year, I’m not planning to release a new YouTube video for each monthly clue. However, you can still find all the support you need and get your questions answered on the Ravelry discussion thread. Click HERE to learn more and to sign up for the MCAL. I hope you’ll join us to get in on all the fun!

I appreciate you reading this far, and if you’d love to get brand new, premium knit and crochet patterns weekly, just hop onto our email list there on the site. We list new patterns most Fridays, and many are free for a limited time. I hope to see you there.

Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO  Chandi

Sa Pa was designed by Emma Butram. When asked about her pattern, Emma  said, “Sa Pa is named for a city in Vietnam located in the northern part of the country in the heart of a mountain range. I visited Sa Pa when I was in college and still recall the wonder of driving up the windy roads first thing in the morning after an eight-hour train ride from Hanoi and seeing the sun peak out from around the verdant mountains. I was with a group of other college students who had travelled halfway across the world to teach English at a secondary school summer class in Hanoi. The school gave us many opportunities to sightsee when we weren’t teaching, including a weekend trip to Sa Pa, which was very special.”

“Wandering through the town’s marketplace, hiking up and down the mountains to a waterfall, seeing beautiful examples of architecture (both Western and Eastern in style), eating excellent cuisine – including chocolate chip banana crepes for breakfast – are experiences I treasure. This shawl would be very welcome during the cool mountain evenings of Sa Pa or wherever you may find yourself in need of a lacy, elegant accessory. Sa Pa is knit in one piece with a simple, repeating lace pattern, which can be customized both lengthwise and widthwise. You can also add beads if desired to make it extra special. The lace pattern is adapted from 50 Fabulous Knitted Lace Stitches by Rita Weiss. Happy knitting!”

This Intermediate level pattern is for those who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include reading a chart or written instructions, knitting basic lace stitches, and adding beads (optional). This pattern includes written and charted instructions and comes with a video tutorial.

Sa Pa is knitted with our gorgeous Alpaca Silk Lace yarn, which is a heavenly, dreamy blend of 50% Baby Alpaca and 50% Mulberry Silk that’s warm and soft with a gorgeous drape and a shimmery glow. When you combine alpaca with silk, you get a yarn that is pure luxury and a joy to work with. Although this yarn is a lace-weight yarn, it’s more like a light fingering, which makes it easy to knit and crochet with in all your favorite projects. With a generous 604 yds/552 m per skein, just a few skeins are enough for most projects.

We used our Lush Mountain Hues Alpaca Silk Lace Kit to knit the sample shown and used approximately 1,560 yds/1,426 m total. Colors A, B, and C used approximately 520 yds/475 m each and were worked from darkest to lightest.

We made a video tutorial demonstrating how to work the stitches, while making a mini version of this shawl. Take a look!

Download Sa Pa today! Let me know in the comments below if you plan to add beads to your shawl and what colors you’ll use.

Talk to ya soon.

XOXOXO  Chandi

Here is our APRIL 2026 yarn giveaway! 

I hope you enjoy this month’s hand-dyed yarn giveaway, and if you want to go ahead and get entered, check out the instructions below.  ↓

TO ENTER, click here.

Also comment below, and let me know… What’s your “special yarn” rule? Do you cast on right away or wait for the perfect project? What would you do with these gorgeous skeins? 

NOTES:

•You will also receive a $10 voucher to our shop just for entering!

•Last month’s giveaway winner is Jennifer Kollerup– Congrats!

•Worldwide entries welcome.

•Winner will be chosen at random in early MAY and announced in the next giveaway.

•You must still be subscribed to our email list at the end of the month to be eligible to win.

Yarns included in this giveaway: 9 Dewy DK, 9 Moongleam Fingering, 9 Creative Fingering, 9 Oasis DK, 9 Wishglow Sport, and 9 Pearlescent Fingering.

I hope you enjoy this month’s giveaway!

Remember to soak up THIS day! Know you are held and loved and guided!

~Chandi

www.expressionfiberarts.com