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LANGYARNS Advent Shawl Collection by Tina Baumgartner – Advent Knit-A-Long 2026

Celebrate the weeks before Christmas with four beautiful mini shawls designed by Tina Baumgartner of @LifeOnYarn for the LANGYARNS Advent Knit-A-Long 2026.

Inspired 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.

Each 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.

Choose a luxurious version in LANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM or an alternative in LANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE. Depending on the design and version, these are combined with CASHMERE DREAMS, LACE LAMÉ or LAMÉ SOFT.

The knit-a-long begins on 29th November 2026, with a new free shawl pattern released every Sunday until 20th December.

Discover the collection

Week 1: COLMAR – 29th November 2026

This 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.

Finished size: 31 × 100cm.

• Cashmere version: 2 balls of LANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT.
• Merino version: 2 balls of LANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT.

Week 2: SALZBURG – 6th December 2026

A 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.

Finished size: 10 × 130cm.

• Cashmere version: 2 balls of LANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM and 1 ball of LANGYARNS CASHMERE DREAMS.
• Merino version: 2 balls of LANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LACE LAMÉ.

Week 3: VERONA – 13th December 2026

Alternating 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.

Finished size: 30 × 115cm.

• Cashmere version: 2 balls of LANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM and 2 balls of LANGYARNS CASHMERE DREAMS.
• Merino version: 2 balls of LANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE and 2 balls of LANGYARNS LACE LAMÉ.

Week 4: HEIDELBERG – 20th December 2026

Worked from point to point with a mix of eyelets and textured stitches, this shawl is the perfect opportunity to play with colour.

Finished size: 12 × 135cm.

• Cashmere version: 2 balls of LANGYARNS CASHMERE PREMIUM, one in each of two colours, and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT.
• Merino version: 2 balls of LANGYARNS MERINO 200 BEBE, one in each of two colours, and 1 ball of LANGYARNS LAMÉ SOFT.

Each design has its own construction, making the collection an opportunity to explore four different approaches to knitting a small shawl.

Free pattern release dates

Please note: 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.

Find the project information and free patterns on the LANGYARNS Advent KAL page.

Choose your yarn combination

The collection offers two yarn options for each shawl, allowing you to choose the version that suits your preferences and budget.

All yarns listed are by LANGYARNS. Please refer to the individual project information for the recommended shades for your chosen shawl and version.

Getting ready to knit

• Choose the shawl and yarn version you would like to make.
• Check the individual project information for finished measurements, yarn quantities and required needles.
• Gather your yarn, needles and any specified notions before the pattern release date.
• Download the free pattern once it becomes available and knit at your own pace.

You 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.

About the designer

Tina 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.

Designed by Tina Baumgartner of LifeOnYarn for the LANGYARNS Advent Knit-A-Long 2026.