Yosemite Scarf – We Are Knitters Review & Giveaway
Here we have the lovely 100% Peruvian Pima cotton “Yosemite Scarf” from We Are Knitters which makes a really nice (and mindless) summer knit. I absolutely love it! Literally every one of their patterns are super stylish and I would be happy to make and wear or gift (it would be hard to part with these to “gift” though!) any one of them. Ever since discovering We Are Knitters through Instagram, I’ve wanted to try out their kits or yarns. Have any of you tried them out?
I was thrilled when they offered to send me their “Yosemite Scarf” kit to share with you today.
They’ve also kindly offered to give my readers a 20% discount if you order with the coupon code MAMAINASTITCH and they are even going to send a Yosemite Scarf kit AND tote bag to a winner for the giveaway I’m hosting. Be sure to enter for your chance to win below!
When I first received the kit in the mail my first impression was that it felt really special. It came in a cool brown bag which held everything I’d need to make the scarf – two beautiful skeins of SOFT cotton yarn, needles, a super cute tag to sew to your scarf and the pattern (you can see the whole kit HERE). While the kit itself is a bit pricier than what I often go for, it was a wonderfully fun package and totally worth it! It would also make a lovely gift for someone that knits. I even saw a kit and pattern with a garter stitch scarf that would be perfect for someone who wants to learn to knit. Either way, I love treating myself to really nice yarns and trying new ones out when I can! I have a feeling that many of you feel the same way. 😉
The pattern for this scarf was super simple and the breathable, soft cotton makes it a wonderful hot weather project. The cotton yarn itself is one of my new favorite 100% cottons. It drapes beautifully and is easy and enjoyable to work with when compared to other cottons that I’ve tried. If you’ve used Lily Sugar N Cream (which I like too), this is a completely different texture that works better for soft clothing.
Most of you know that I prefer to use circular needles on most of my projects, even when they are knit flat. The kit comes with straight needles, but obviously you can use whatever needles that you prefer. I am so used to the needles that I use over and over again, it’s a bit hard to get used to new needles. I’d be interested to know if others are like me, or if I’m just an extreme creature of habit!
Alright, ready to enter for your chance to win the entire kit and the cute bag?
Giveaway ends 6/27/2016 at 12:00 AM. One winner will be contacted by email upon completion of the giveaway and must respond with shipping address within one week. By participating in this giveaway, you consent your email to be placed on the We Are Knitters and Mama In A Stitch email newsletter list.
There are a few options to enter – you can leave a comment here on the blog, follow me on Facebook, or follow me on Instagram!
The contest is open to residents in the United States, Canada and Europe.
Good luck my friends!
AND, don’t forget to use your coupon code MAMAINASTITCH to get 20% off your order if you like anything from their site!
Happy summer knitting to you!
xo,
Jessica
**I received this Yosemite Scarf kit from We Are Knitters in exchange for an honest review.
We Are Knitters have some gorgeous kits, I’ve been drooling over them for ages! Thanks for sharing, and for the chance!
Just like me Nicole – I’ve been wanting to try their stuff forever it seems! You’re welcome of course!
I just love the way it drapes so nicely! Plz enter me as I would really like to make this!!!
I would love to try out this brand. I see lots of things from them that I like.
Yes, they have so many amazing patterns, kits and yarns. It’s dangerous!
Ohh really hope I win this!!!
Good luck to you Michelle!
LOVE your blog-I’m a knitter and can barely crochet but you are inspiring with your pretty crochet patterns to actually make something. 🙂
I love to crochet or knit anything that is quick, portable, and can get wet. I am always running to the ball field, beach/pool, or at work, so anything I can throw in a bag is good. Wash cloths, pot holders, bags, scarves, etc.
Great summer project ideas Megan! Thanks for sharing!
I really like the look of this yarn!
This yarn is wonderful and the pattern is the perfect way to use it! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love to knit anything, even afghans in the summer! I’m crocheting various fruits and veggies for my granddaughter right now.
I love to make dishclothes and potholders in the summer. They are the perfect smaller project for front porch crocheting!!
How fun! I didn’t know about this company! I’ll have to check it out. Love the scarf!
Glad you like the scarf Loren – it’s super soft!
i have been crocheting baskets from tshirt yarn as well as gorgeous beaded dreamcatchers using a pattern by @thechillydog.
I am new to knitting and still practicing my first scarf.
Congrats on learning how to knit as well as crochet! The beaded dream catchers sound amazing as do your t shirt yarn baskets. Thanks for sharing Lesley!
I love this scarf and the yarn. I have always wanted to learn to knit as my grandmother did both but only taught me to crochet before she passed. I have all of her knitting needles and accessories. Now, with your inspiration, I think it’s about time I put them to good use! Thanks for the shove!
i like to crochet dish cloths and placemats and just kitchen stuff in the summer
I really like the We Are Knitters kits. Thanks for the chance to win one.
I like knitting little things like dishcloths baby booties scarves things that won’t sit on your lap and get you warmer then you already are.
That’s a really cute summer scatf…my current project is crocheting a tank top…not going very fast….was hoping it would go faster…oh well….
Amazing giveaway,thank you for the chance to win it.My plans for the summer are to knit bag and blouse,also to crochet new bunting and colorful doily.
This looks like a divine yarn kit scrumptious. Would love to try something new!
I will crochet or knit anything during summer. If it is a winter item then it is ready by then since I am slow.
I’m making baby hats and lovies this summer! Plus I’m continuing to work on my Temperature Blanket….
Thank you for this opportunity! 🙂 Your scarf looks lovely! 🙂
Love your creative ideas. I really want to learn to knit this year and heard that their patterns/kits are easy to use as well as being beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win.
I love to knit and crochet wraps for those chilly summer nights.
My summer knitting is usually things in cotton and linen yarn. I am currently making summer tops. Socks are also fun to do as they are small.
Can’t wait to check out the colors of cotton they have. I’m wanting to make my daughter in law a nice tote bag to use as a diaper bag for the first baby/grand baby due this Dec!
Since it’s officially summer now, I really want to make some lightweight shrugs and shawls to wear at the office since the AC blows down on my shoulders.
Thank u for the oppertunity to enter the giveaway :-)…
I love making lacey shawls in summer… this summer, my knitting has taken better shape and form 🙂
I am knitting shawls and summer tops for myself, friends, and relatives. fun!
Looks beautiful. Love it.
A mail subscription knit kit sounds amazing, but my stash is so mountainous already…
Such a fun give away! Will definitely check out We Are Knitters and appreciate the discount code. Being a new knitter I’m addicted and love discovering new ideas. Your blog has been a wonderful place to do that. Glad I found it.
Would love to win this! I’ve started two-at-a-time magic loop socks this summer (top down).
Your review of the yarn is terrific. Love the bag! Thanks for the chance to win a such a yummy prize!
I just recently found your blog. I am new knitter (although six years in the making:) ), so I am still learning, lots. This looks like a cool project to continue growing my skills. Thanks for sharing!
I love the Yosemite scarf!!! Thank you for the chance to win a kit. Keep putting out the knitting projects I love them.
I am a fairly new knitter, but my favorite yarns are soft squishy ones. I can’t think of a color I don’t like, they all can make beautiful items. My favorite summer projects are airy, light weight shawls. I have quite the stash!
The yarn looks beautiful……I’ve not had the chance to purchase it in the UK. It would be perfect for my own Wedge Shawl design.
Love your designs and can wait to check out those kits!
That scarf is so cute! In the summer I like to work on a lot of baby things and dish clothes! Thanks for the chance to win!
Hats, usually, but right now, I’m knitting an afghan for my daughter. Luckily, it is knit in four pieces then sewn together, so it’s like several mini projects and thus not heavy on my lap right now!
I adore we are knitters yarns and patterns!! They have helpful tutorials as well! Thanks for this opportunity to win a kit also!
Love this scarf! I am looking for some good cotton yarn to test out 😉
I would love to try this…I am a fairly new knitter and this looks like something I could do
Love your knitting tips! I love WAK! I follow them in Instagram and have planned on saving up for one of their kits for a while. Would love the opportunity to try one out. Thanks!
I love to crochet everything. I’m a beginner at the knitting thing so I just do easy stuff like scarves.
I hope to finish a blanket i started crocheting nearly three years ago for someone. I want this project gone and be able to freely work on other projects without the guilt of not having this one completed.
I love this give away and the bag is perfect. I like to knit socks in the summer, small project and not to heavy on your lap.
Thank for this great giveaway. I’ve been wanting to try one of their kits for a while now.
I would absolutely love to win this kit. The cotton appears to drape beautifully. Thanks for the chance to win!!
I typically make winter accessories, like hats cowls and scarves, that I give as Christmas gifts. If I do work on a blanket it needs to be motifs so I don’t get to hot working on it. Thanks for the chance to win!!!
So glad I found your blog. Love your patterns and plan to try my hand at some soon. Love the look of this Yosemite scarf so would really like to be included for the giveaway. I’m recently retired and have been able to get back to knitting and crocheting since I have more free time now.
Yarn looks lovely.
In the summer I like to crochet lacy shawls..or shawlette.
I am a newish knitters will be making a shawlette with lace trim. (Saroyan).
Thanks for the great giveaway, Ive been trying & trying to win some of thanks for the great giveaway Ive been trying to win some this yarn forevernd the kit
Such a fun contest! Thanks!
They have some nice kits. Some a little pricey but you get what you pay for. Thank you for the giveaway.
What a beautiful scarf! It’s the perfect summer project.
I’ve never tried this brand before; but, bring it on !!! I’m open to try these VERY attractive designs !
Presently I am working on a baby blanket for my niece (quilting it) and I’m then going to crochet a blanket, hat, and booties . All hopefully before baby arrives or Summer roasts us !!!
I have not knitted a lot but this kit looks simple enough to give me more practice! I live the look of the yarn and the wooden needles. Thanks for the chance to win one!
I like to knit anything and everything in the summer. Although I confess that big heavy blankets are a challenge in Houston in August. We Are Knitters has some wonderful patterns and yarns – I’m looking at a kit right now that is in my queue – for a summer sweater!
Thanks for this opportunity!
Cotton is my favourite . I love to Knit scarves, hats, mitts, but I’m socks crazy. Pink Salmon is a lovely colour, Thanks for your blog & all you give us readers.
This yarn sounds wonderful. The scarf is lovely! Thank you!
i crochet whatever i have yarn or a pattern for. or what need there is for someone. i want to learn to KNIT so bad! i have tried it, but the only needles i have are as thin as spaghetti!! and i have yet to find a good youtube vid for continental that i can follow or see well enough to know what i am doing! but i can long tail cast on like no tomorrow lol :D!!!
Love your blog!
I, too, have been drooling over their patterns. Would love to be able to give this a try!
I love the entire idea of WAK , I am like you Jessica, circular needles all of the time! But their kits are so great, I love that you get everything that you need to make the item, they make fantastic gifts! Thanks for the opportunity to win one, I would send mine to a friend who is just learning to knit if I win one, it would make her day!
-I would love to win this kit! I don’t consider myself a good knitter, but this looks like something I could knit! Thank you!
I love to crochet, but find knitting so difficult for some reason! But this yarn looks beautiful, so I’m sure if I win I can find something to make with it! Thanks for the chance to win!!
I want it! Looks lovely.
I crochet more than I knit, but I’d love to try making this beautiful scarf.
Most of my summer projects are tops, wraparound skirts, bikini/tankini tops and bags.
Thank-you for introducing us to We Are Knitters. I am a newbie good to know cotton yarns can be different. Just started Attic24’s “JollyChunkyTote” today using Lily’s Sugar&Cream. The bright colors are “Jolly” 🙂
I love the stitch used to make the scarf! I hope I win!!
Have always wanted to try WAK. Haven’t gotten the chance yet, thanks for the opportunity. 🙂
The scarf is so pretty never heard of this company have to check them out. I am a lion brand kind of girl but i need a treat to my self for shedding some weight lol I really like your patterns I made the striped blanket the finger less gloves and the little clutch you knitted not to long ago . I keep knitting to help me keep busy so not snacking lol thank you so much for sharing and giving me a chance to win have a great day
I like to do smaller patterns like a scarf, shawl or a tote bag in the summer.
In the summer I like to crochet easy and quick patterns that I can take on the go. I’m crocheting washcloths at the moment. What a great giveaway! I’m a beginner knitter and this would be perfect!!
I have the same problem trying to get used to straight needles because my aunt gave me Addi clicks one year for christmas and I can’t seem to put them down!
You did a grea job on the scarf! I love Wearknitters! They also offer some wonderful free patterns on their site! Thank you for a chance to win!
‘great’…sry!
love little projects that can be done quickly. Right now it’s your headbands! Thanks!
love the quick projects, right now it’s your headbands! Thanks!
I love this lovely color and I know I will have to beat everyone off to keep this lovely scarf from walking off without me. Thank you for the chance to win this scarf
I usually knit toys over the summer as they are small but this year a friend is adopting a baby this week so I am knitting baby stuff, working on the blanket now
Not familiar with this company, but I agree: Looks like great materiel. Also, I love kits that come in their own (cute!) project bag.
In warm weather, I definitely stick to plant fibers and smaller projects. Sometimes, I get a start on the holidays with spa sets. But mostly, I’m making tees & covers for outdoor cushions. Love to try out new stitches while “refreshing” my seasonal furniture. lol
How lovely!
I like to knit bags in the summer.
The kit looks lovely. I knit and crochet for family. Thanks for the chance to win a kit.
I have not worked with Cotton yarn, I am a fairly new knitter, I think cotton would be much cooler for summer scarves! Love the idea of a kit with everything in it! Count me in!
I’ve crocheted market bags out of cotton yarn, but never thought to knit a summer scarf out of it. How cool!
I’ve never tried a summer scarf but have done a summer shawl in cotton. I’d love to try this kit. Thank you for sharing it.
Picked up my pins recently after many years. Forgot how much I love knitting!! So many amazing patterns to try…so little time!
Awesome giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity! I love new knit stuff. 🙂 Can’t wait to check out we are knitters!
Love what the bag says!
Love the idea of this kit!I also have been drooling over their patterns!I would be honored to have my first knit be this pattern! Thank-you for the opportunity!
That yarn looks so yummy! I have never tried one of these kits before, but I would love to! Thanks for providing this review!!
Love using cotton in the summer!
Hey Jessica! In the summer, I like to knit home decor stuff, and light and lacy things! Sometimes I also like to get a head start on autumn knitting, especially if the pattern is going to take a long time. The Yosemite scarf is so clean and cute; I love it!
Would love this! Thanks for the opportunity!
Love we are knitters products. Their wool is so soft and fabulous colors and funky patterns.
Love the scenery where your photo shoot was taken, so peaceful.
Thanks for having a contest!
Your lovley blog is always inspiring ! I’m a crocheter but open to new experiences… I’d love to try this pattern with such a yummy cotton yarn… Thanks for this giveaway.
I am not really a knitter though I know the basic cast on and knit stitch, but my daughter is a fabulous knitter. I would love to win this for her.
I’ve been very tempted to order from We Are Knitters. I have ordered and completed a half dozen projects from WATG and built a nice stash of their wool, alpaca and cotton during a few of their outrageous sales, but I do like a lot of the colors that WAK offers, especially love the color used for the Yosemite Scarf.
Wow! Thanks for the wonderful opportunity as well as the 20% off code!! Very exciting!
I’ve always wanted to try their yarn. It looks so soft and comfy!
Thanks for having the giveaway! Love the tote and the scarf!
Thanks for the review on the cotton yarn, I use it for a lot of projects so I am glad to find another brand. I am fond of “I Love This Cotton” at Hobby Lobby. Love the tote and the scarf! Hope I am lucky, but if not, I may have to purchase!
I just love this little project. I do not like to knit large heavy things in the summer. Am learning to crochet also. Thanks for sharing your ideas and projects with us.
I left a comment, and got the notice that it was waiting to be moderated, however it has not appeared here. I hope nothing went wrong, but I’m leaving another comment to be sure to comply with the giveaway. Thanks, KittenWhiplash on Rav.
Love your blog!
I love these patterns. Thanks for the opportunity to win.