The Westknits Hiberknitalong is our annual winter knit along event that begins in December. The Hiberknitalong is focused on relaxing and cosy knitting projects as we knit together into the new year. Kits launch on November 4 at 16:00 Amsterdam time, and knitting starts December 26.
2022 will be our third Hiberknitalong year and we've spent the past 6 months developing the yarn and extras for this year's kits.
The Hiberknitalong is open for anyone to join with any yarn. We will offer a range of official Hiberknitalong kits and include fun goodies and notions to go along with these winter themed packages, but you can still play along at home with your own stash or yarns purchased at your own LYS.
Be sure to order your HKAL kit before 8th December if you're outside of the European Union or 16th December if you're inside the EU to guarantee delivery in time for 26th December cast on!
The Hiberknitalong embodies everything we love about cosy winter knitting. We worked closely with Caroline from Life in the Long Grass to create our two signature kits for this year's HKAL shawl. These custom colourways have been dyed exclusively for us and take their inspiration from the etheral beauty of the Aurora Boeralis and the warm tones of a cabin nestled in the woods with a roaring fire.
In addition to our beautiful signature kits we have some stunning colour palettes from some of our favourite brands. If you're looking for something a bit different for your Hiberknitting shawl we have plenty of options, whatever your preferred palette.
Are you stash diving this year or perhaps picking up yarn from your LYS instead but you'd really love a scented candle or a set of notions nests to get you in the Hiberknitting mood? Our gifts are designed in Amsterdam and available separately as well as being included in this year's Hiberknitting kits!
Stephen West's newest book Hiberknitting Volume 3 comes with all of our Hiberknitting kits but if you'd just like a copy of the book you can also grab one separately. This book contains eight new cosy Westknits patterns for all your winter knitting plans.
The 2020 Hiberknitalong featured the classically beautiful Winter Lights Shawl. In 2021 Stephen brought out the stunning Cabled Trellis Shawl. Click on the link below to shop our custom selected kits for these two beautiful designs.