{"product_id":"advent-shawl-collection-langyarns-knit-a-long-2026","title":"Advent-Shawl-Collection | LANGYARNS | Knit-A-Long 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLANGYARNS Advent Shawl Collection by Tina Baumgartner – Advent Knit-A-Long 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the weeks before Christmas with four beautiful mini shawls designed by Tina Baumgartner of @LifeOnYarn for the LANGYARNS Advent Knit-A-Long 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the cities of Colmar, Salzburg, Verona and Heidelberg, this collection brings together four small projects to enjoy throughout Advent and wear all year round. Knit a favourite for yourself, create a thoughtful handmade gift or join in each week to make the complete collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach shawl explores a different construction, offering a chance to discover something new as you knit. With one free pattern released on each Sunday in Advent, you can settle into a gentle weekly rhythm and work at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a luxurious version in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knitmcintosh.com\/products\/langyarns-cashmere-premium-dk-78\" title=\"LANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or an alternative in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knitmcintosh.com\/products\/langyarns-baby-yarn-merino-200-bebe-4-ply-71\" title=\"LANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on the design and version, these are combined with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knitmcintosh.com\/products\/langyarns-cashmere-dreams-1085\" title=\"LANGYARNS CASHMERE DREAMS\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCASHMERE DREAMS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knitmcintosh.com\/products\/langyarns-lace-lame-1081\" title=\"LANGYARNS LACE LAMÉ\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLACE LAMÉ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.knitmcintosh.com\/products\/langyarns-lame-soft-sock-baby-56\" title=\"LANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLAMÉ SOFT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe knit-a-long begins on 29th November 2026, with a new free shawl pattern released every Sunday until 20th December.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/0789\/6478\/files\/Advent_Shawl_collection.png?v=1794384680\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft to Right:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colmar, Salzburg, Verona, Heidelberg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiscover the collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeek 1: COLMAR – 29th November 2026\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic triangular shawl in a mini format is worked in garter stitch and finished with a sparkling lace border. Knit the border tone-on-tone for an elegant look or choose a contrasting colour to make a fashion statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 × 100cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCashmere version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 balls of LANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerino version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 ball of LANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeek 2: SALZBURG – 6th December 2026\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicate ruffle runs along the entire length of this mini shawl, giving it a distinctive finish. Your colour choice sets the mood: festive, romantic or bold, whatever suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 × 130cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCashmere version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 balls of LANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM and 1 ball of LANGYARNS CASHMERE DREAMS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerino version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 ball of LANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LACE LAMÉ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeek 3: VERONA – 13th December 2026\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternating stripes of soft, squishy garter stitch and airy stocking stitch give this mini shawl its signature look, while an I-cord edging adds a neat finish. Play with texture and colour as you create this featherlight project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 × 115cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCashmere version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 balls of LANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM and 1 ball of LANGYARNS CASHMERE DREAMS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerino version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 ball of LANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LACE LAMÉ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeek 4: HEIDELBERG – 20th December 2026\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorked from point to point with a mix of eyelets and textured stitches, this shawl is the perfect opportunity to play with colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 × 135cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCashmere version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 balls of LANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM, one in each of two colours, and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMerino version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 balls of LANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE, one in each of two colours, and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach design has its own construction, making the collection an opportunity to explore four different approaches to knitting a small shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFree pattern release dates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 8px; width: 39.5448%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShawl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 8px; width: 60.4552%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 8px; width: 39.5448%;\"\u003eCOLMAR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 8px; width: 60.4552%;\"\u003e29th November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 8px; width: 39.5448%;\"\u003eSALZBURG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 8px; width: 60.4552%;\"\u003e6th December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 8px; width: 39.5448%;\"\u003eVERONA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 8px; width: 60.4552%;\"\u003e13th December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 8px; width: 39.5448%;\"\u003eHEIDELBERG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); padding: 8px; width: 60.4552%;\"\u003e20th December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The patterns are free and will become available to download on their respective release dates. Project information is available beforehand to help you prepare, but the pattern PDFs cannot be downloaded before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.langyarns.com\/en\/AdventsKAL2026\/\" title=\"LANGYARNS Advent Knit-A-Long 2026\"\u003eFind the project information and free patterns on the LANGYARNS Advent KAL page.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your yarn combination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection offers two yarn options for each shawl, allowing you to choose the version that suits your preferences and budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE comes in 50g balls, while CASHMERE PREMIUM comes in 25g balls. For COLMAR, SALZBURG and VERONA, you will need just one ball of MERINO 200 BEBE in place of two balls of CASHMERE PREMIUM. HEIDELBERG uses two colours, so you will need one ball of each colour in either version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShawl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCashmere version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerino version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLMAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 balls CASHMERE PREMIUM + 1 ball LAMÉ SOFT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 ball MERINO 200 BEBE + 1 ball LAMÉ SOFT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSALZBURG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 balls CASHMERE PREMIUM + 1 ball CASHMERE DREAMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 ball MERINO 200 BEBE + 1 ball LACE LAMÉ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERONA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 balls CASHMERE PREMIUM + 1 ball CASHMERE DREAMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 ball MERINO 200 BEBE + 1 ball LACE LAMÉ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEIDELBERG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 balls CASHMERE PREMIUM, one in each of two colours, + 1 ball LAMÉ SOFT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 balls MERINO 200 BEBE, one in each of two colours, + 1 ball LAMÉ SOFT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll yarns listed are by LANGYARNS. Please refer to the individual project information for the recommended shades for your chosen shawl and version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee below for the yarns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaking the whole collection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are knitting all four shawls in a similar colour scheme, you can share some of the yarn between projects. One ball of LANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT is enough for both COLMAR and HEIDELBERG when using the same shade, of if you choose to make the shawls in different colours, you will need 2 balls of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT in different colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor SALZBURG and VERONA, one ball of LANGYARNS CASHMERE DREAMS is enough for both shawls in the cashmere version, or one ball of LANGYARNS LACE LAMÉ for both shawls in the merino version, provided you use the same shade across the two projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The quantities in the table are for making each shawl individually. If you are making the collection with shared shades, you do not need a separate ball of these accompanying yarns for each shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting ready to knit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the shawl and yarn version you would like to make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the individual project information for finished measurements, yarn quantities and required needles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGather your yarn, needles and any specified notions before the pattern release date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload the free pattern once it becomes available and knit at your own pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can join in for one project or enjoy all four throughout Advent. Please follow each published pattern for full instructions, tension information and finishing guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the designer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTina Baumgartner of LifeOnYarn has designed this collection especially for the LANGYARNS Advent Knit-A-Long 2026. Drawing inspiration from four European cities, her mini shawls bring a different construction to each week of Advent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned by Tina Baumgartner of LifeOnYarn for the LANGYARNS Advent Knit-A-Long 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McIntosh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59151248359807,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/0789\/6478\/files\/AdventShawl.png?v=1794393840","url":"https:\/\/shop.knitmcintosh.com\/en-ca\/products\/advent-shawl-collection-langyarns-knit-a-long-2026","provider":"McIntosh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}