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Knitter's Pride KAL With Designer Laura Chau

We're excited to announce our first ever KAL, with designer Laura Chau!

Laura has released a new pattern today, an update to one of her best selling patterns, Just Enough Ruffles, the new pattern Just Enough Ruffles Light can be knit up with just one 400 yard skein of fingering weight yarn--perfect for those beautiful skeins of special sock yarn! 

Laura Chau Neckwear Knit-A-Long
What: A knit-a-long for any and all of Laura's neckwear patterns! See them all here on Ravelry. And now through the end of July we have a special discount code to save 25%: Use code neckwearKAL15 at checkout! 

When: We'll kickoff the KAL here on the Knitter's Pride blog and in the Knitter's Pride Ravelry group on Friday, July 24, 2015. 

Where: Join the fun by sharing your photos in the Knitter's Pride Ravelry Group and on Instagram using the hashtag: #kpchauKAL

Prizes: 
Nova Platina Deluxe Needle Set: Purchase any neckwear pattern using the coupon code neckwearKAL15 by July 31 and you'll be entered to win this needle set! 

 We'll be giving away lots of great prizes throughout the KAL, and we'll be announcing more about those great prizes on July 24th when we kickoff the KAL!


We also have a short interview with Laura to learn more about her new design! 

Can you tell us more about your new pattern? What inspired it? What do you love about it?
The original worsted weight Just Enough Ruffles pattern was released in 2008, and it’s by far my most popular pattern! I was really proud to use a shape I hadn’t seen before, a lengthwise crescent shaped with short rows, with patterning along the curved edge. Of course it took a lot of trial and error to come up with the final numbers, but it’s simple to knit, fast, and fun! I’ve taken this opportunity to update the original pattern as well, adding new photos and tips!

I had a lot of people asking over the years how to adjust the original Just Enough Ruffles pattern for different yarn weights and sizes, so I decided it was finally time to release a fingering weight version, which I’m calling Just Enough Ruffles Light.
The construction is similar, but there are a few tweaks to make it work with a 100g skein of fingering weight yarn - perfect for all those stray special skeins that most people have in their stash! 


Like the original, this iteration took a few tries. I ripped and re-knit a lot before I settled on the final version. JER Light is also very easy to knit, and the thinner fabric is perfect for spring, summer, and fall. It’s a little more flexible than the worsted weight version, so there are lots of ways to wear it. I’ve also included lots of notes on how to adjust the pattern for even more yarn weights and sizes. 

What are you most excited about with hosting this KAL? 
I’ve never hosted a KAL before and I’m pretty excited about it! I would really love to see projects in progress, whether it’s JER Light or any other of my patterns. I find it so interesting to see what yarns and adjustments people use, and I would really love to help people out if they have any questions.

I tend to be quite shy and introverted, and I think there are lots of knitters like me - I really hope this KAL encourages some quieter knitters to come out and chat!

Giveaway
This month we're giving away a Knitter's Pride Nova Platina Cubics Deluxe Needle Set to one lucky person! To enter to win tell us which of Laura's patterns you plan on knitting for the KAL, we'll choose one lucky winner on Friday, July 24th! 

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78 comments:

  1. DebsHealthEssentials10 July 2015 at 08:17

    Definitely want to try the JER Light! I have lots of those "special" skeins. :)

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  2. amchart10 July 2015 at 08:29

    The Ashworth Scarf looks interesting.

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  3. Claudia W10 July 2015 at 08:37

    Tower mill looks just lovely!

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  4. Silvia M.10 July 2015 at 11:57

    I've had both the Just Enough Ruffles and the Turbulence cowl patterns for a while, so I just have to decide between the two!

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  5. Emma10 July 2015 at 11:59

    I'll knit the Cerasus shawl! So lovely.

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  6. Curlysheep on ravelry10 July 2015 at 12:14

    I'd like to try the JER light as I have many special skeins that would work well with this pattern!

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  7. Unknown10 July 2015 at 15:50

    The Ashworth scarf for sure!

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  8. Dana(familytreeknits@outlook.com)10 July 2015 at 16:33

    Winter Brunch, in a nice bright colour for winter with my black coat! :)

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  9. Unknown10 July 2015 at 21:14

    This is my first KAL, so I'm going to make the "Just Enough Ruffles Lite" pattern!! Fun!

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  10. Jen Vin10 July 2015 at 22:09

    Byway Cowl looks inviting.

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  11. foolshopping on Rav11 July 2015 at 01:53

    I think I am going with Winter Brunch. I remember how cold it was last winter!!

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  12. Judy Yoder11 July 2015 at 04:46

    Just Enough Ruffles Lite looks soft and drapey, light enough for Fall. And it looks like it will be fun to knit!

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  13. Judy Yoder11 July 2015 at 04:46

    Just Enough Ruffles Lite looks soft and drapey, light enough for Fall. And it looks like it will be fun to knit!

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  14. Fern11 July 2015 at 04:49

    Can't wait for just enough light,love my original .

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  15. Therese11 July 2015 at 06:57

    Just Enough Ruffles Light, is perfect for this time of the year. Light and easy to carry.

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  16. huntersma11 July 2015 at 08:32

    I am going to knit Just Enough Ruffles light in syash yarn TBA

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  17. yarnwhore11 July 2015 at 08:36

    Going to have to go with the Byway Cowl! ravID: caffeine72

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  18. Anne11 July 2015 at 17:58

    I love her "simple yet effective shawl" and I have it favourited on Ravelry. All her designs are nice though! Limeleaf on Ravelry.

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  19. Wrenknits12 July 2015 at 17:42

    I will knit either another Just Enough Ruffles (always a favorite) or the Dipped Infinity Scarf. Wrenknits on Rav.

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  20. balinan12 July 2015 at 21:11

    The Draupner Shawl has been in my favourites for a while!

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  21. Unknown13 July 2015 at 09:23

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  22. Unknown13 July 2015 at 09:24

    The Wychwood Shawl looks beautiful!

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  23. Elaine13 July 2015 at 09:26

    I love the Ashworth Scarf - so plush looking!

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  24. Dana Bach13 July 2015 at 09:32

    The Winter Brunch Shawl, those cables and subtle lacework is to die for!

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  25. Almariecraft on Rav13 July 2015 at 09:46

    I love the dipped infinity scarf.

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  26. nikkidear on Rav13 July 2015 at 09:51

    Turbulence Cowl. Got to get some practice on the short rows

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  27. Unknown13 July 2015 at 10:16

    I'm making "Just Enough Ruffles Light".

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  28. Unknown13 July 2015 at 10:30

    I LOVE the Hibiscus Shawl! It's very difficult to choose just one!

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  29. TSwiss13 July 2015 at 10:43

    I love the Turbulence Shawl

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  30. helenlam13 July 2015 at 12:25

    I like Just Enough Ruffles Light!

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  31. Halcyon13 July 2015 at 13:14

    I like perrine or winchwood.

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  32. Anonymous13 July 2015 at 13:27

    Ashworth - great technique for making textured fabrics

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  33. pinkkangaroo13 July 2015 at 13:40

    I would LOVE to try the Faux-chet Cowl. So excited!!

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  34. asteride13 July 2015 at 16:13

    I would love to knit Just enough ruffles. Is very feminine.
    asteride on Ravelry

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  35. patmom on Ravelry13 July 2015 at 16:16

    Definitely Winter Brunch!

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  36. Unknown13 July 2015 at 17:15

    Ashworth scarf!

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  37. TomT13 July 2015 at 17:57

    I'm going to make the Turbulance Cowl! And I hope to make them on my new Nova Cubics interchangeable needles!

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  38. Little Laura13 July 2015 at 18:15

    The JER light looks perfect for some special discontinued yarn I just scored for my mom. :)

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  39. Jodie14 July 2015 at 07:24

    I love one skein projects and have already knit the regular JER, I'd like to try JER Light.

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  40. Knittingdancer on Ravelry14 July 2015 at 07:33

    Winter Brunch

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  41. Lostchyld14 July 2015 at 09:09

    I plan on knitting Hibiscus

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  42. Nita15 July 2015 at 08:25

    I plan on knitting JER light

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  43. CeltChick16 July 2015 at 10:54

    Canterbury looks fantastic, I'll choose that one.

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  44. Unknown16 July 2015 at 23:14

    I would love to make her Leonarda shawl! It looks easy to make and it could be used as a prayer shawl for either men or women!

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  45. Catherine17 July 2015 at 15:07

    Canterbury looks like a squishy dream! ��

    RavelryID: RisingPhoenix23

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  46. lisa_sff17 July 2015 at 15:10

    Simple yet effective looks like just the shawl
    I need!

    RavelryID: LisaSFF

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  47. Kia17 July 2015 at 15:22

    I'd love to knit the Sagano shawl!

    RavelryID: Sophicake

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  48. Cecilie17 July 2015 at 16:11

    I would like to make theJust Enough Ruffles Light ��
    ravelryid:cecilie3

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  49. mary17 July 2015 at 18:10

    ashworth or borden, both nice and textured

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  50. Anonymous17 July 2015 at 22:16

    I like the look of the Hallam or the Cerasus shawl. Very tricky choice.

    Rav id: Maja-san

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  51. Nicole18 July 2015 at 06:36

    Just Enough Ruffles Light, of course. :) It's perfection.

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  52. Monica de Moss18 July 2015 at 12:13

    Just enough ruffles light.

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  53. LaurenS18 July 2015 at 15:54

    I'm going to knit Terauley - still mulling over the perfect yarn to knit it with :)

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  54. Anonymous19 July 2015 at 19:36

    Turbulence Cowl for me - I've had my eye on it after seeing the sample at Lettuce Knit quite some time ago. I LOVE patterns that lend themselves to using up odds and ends of yarn - perfect for stash-busting :o)
    SarahP on Ravelry.com

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  55. Unknown21 July 2015 at 06:31

    I really like the Cross Stitch Cowles because I can choose different yarn weights and there are two sizes. That is the one I am going to make.

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  56. Lettyb21 July 2015 at 06:51

    I'm torn between several, but I love the Attabi Cowl!

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  57. Lettyb21 July 2015 at 06:59

    Actually, I'm going with the Turbulence Cowl!

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  58. Cre8vleigh21 July 2015 at 07:54

    I am going to knit Just Enough Ruffles :) Looking forward to the KAL!

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  59. The Alaska Venhauses21 July 2015 at 10:10

    I've made several JER over the years (and loved every one!), so this time I'm going to make the JER-Light. Because who doesn't have a lonely ball of Lovely sock yarn waiting to become something awesome!

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  60. Strickmuse21 July 2015 at 10:22

    Just Enough Ruffles would be my first choice. The new Light version is an great addition to my knitting queue.

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  61. Anonymous21 July 2015 at 10:36

    I will knit the Hallam shawl, but in a DK weight, rather than the worsted the pattern calls for.
    Ravelry ID: ebbtide

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  62. anonymous21 July 2015 at 13:03

    I got the Milkweed shawl, although the Leonarda was a close second!

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  63. Unknown21 July 2015 at 15:51

    I just bought three patterns (thank you for the coupon!) and I have some lovely hand spun BFL wool that will be lovely in the Uxbridge Shawl.

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  64. Anonymous21 July 2015 at 23:11

    I just purchased the Terauley pattern. It was tough to choose!

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  65. Jean Snyder22 July 2015 at 09:36

    I just finished knitting Winter Brunch twice. Once for my mother and once for me. LOVE that pattern! Also just finished the Leonarda shawl. Laura is one of my very favorite designers. Going to knit the JERL for the KAL. Happy knitting everyone!

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  66. Yarning4asmile22 July 2015 at 14:19

    I will be knitting Terauley and will be using some hand dyed merino in a tonal brown. I am not 100% sure of my needles I want to use yet though. It will be Marblz, Dreamz or I may own a Nova US 5 but I need to go check. I will let my shawl live in a EweSewAnSew bag that matches cause your project and yarn should always match right??

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  67. Carmen N22 July 2015 at 17:51

    I would love to knit Bestellen Shawl or Terauley.

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  68. Anonymous22 July 2015 at 21:22

    What exactly is a KAL? Is there a time limit attached? Thanks for your help. This is new for me.

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    1. folksmith23 July 2015 at 10:19

      KAL means Knit ALong. you might also see sometime, MKAL, which means Mystery Knit ALong.

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  69. folksmith23 July 2015 at 10:18

    i think i will knit the Sagano Shawl. Love it.

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  70. Unknown23 July 2015 at 12:49

    There are so many, many great patterns that it was difficult to choose just one--but I did narrow it down to 3 items: Cuppa Tea Cowl, Turbulence Cowl, or Milkweed Scarf.

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  71. J.R.23 July 2015 at 14:11

    Oh the Byway Cowl, for sure. It's so beautiful and I can't wait to make it. And I can't wait to participate in the KAL event. As an introvert and a male I often find it difficult to find people to share in the joy I get from knitting. I'm looking forward to taking part here. I'll be JayAre83 on Ravelry.

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  72. Sandy23 July 2015 at 21:36

    "Just Enough Ruffles" just jumped into my cart! I love ruffles, and can't wait to start knitting.
    Revelry ID Sandyluvsyorkies

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  73. BattyPurlinGirl24 July 2015 at 06:59

    I'll be knitting the Simple Yet Effective Shawl.

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  74. Lisa R24 July 2015 at 07:43

    Im using the milkweed pattern :)

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  75. Chrispy1of Oz24 July 2015 at 15:22

    The Turbulence Cowl is just so gorgeous, I have to have a go at it! And I am flying up to Cairns from Melbourne very early Sunday morning, so I am hoping my Turbulence Cowl will be the only Turbulence I experience on the flight! Casting on later today!

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  76. Jeanne27 July 2015 at 11:28

    I will be making the JER light. I'm going to start today and can't wait.

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