I used these 2 colors of Zarina to make the swatches for ShawlStar and I loved the yarn! Squishy, great stitch definition, sproingy and not splitty. Oh and it blocks beautifully!
Take a peek at a few swatches. I wet blocked the pink swatch and steamed the yellow swatch and both methods worked really well. Working with this yarn made me think more about using it in a project myself, and now you can have some for yourself!
Register for your chance to win 6 skeins of Zarina – 3 in pink and 3 in yellow! Just leave a comment here and you’ll be entered into the giveaway.
The fine print – yarn to be mailed to a US mailing address and winner must leave a comment on this post by 11:59PM EDT on May 31, 2018.June 3, 2018. Entrants will be automatically added to both the Knotions and Filatura di Crossa newsletters and you can unsubscribe at any time.
We announced the winner in this post.
Good luck!
And if you like these swatches and you’re curious about ShawlStar, you can read all about it on the info page! 40 recipes (including a couple ShawlStar exclusive ones), 7 shapes plus borders, cast-on’s and bind-off’s! It’s a steal so get your copy today!
Whahoo! Back from vacation just in time! I have such a dandy idea for using this yarn…
I’d love to win this yarn, I haven’t tried it yet. It it sounds eminently knittable. I love the pink!
I’l be that beautiful yarn would knit up into a sweet shawl! I’d love to try it.
Looks like wonderful yarn to create a shawl!!
I would love to win the yarn for prayer/comfort/shawls for the elderly in the assisted living home
I am always making shawl – usually crescent shaped – for donating to local hospital!
Hope I win – these are cheery colors!
Yummy looking yarn!
I would love to win yarn. I’m not very lucky when it comes to these things but have to keep trying, one day it might be me.
bright, vibrant colors!
I hope I win
Love the colors. Pick me!
This looks wonderful!
Who doesn’t love free yarn ??
I would love to try this yarn, it looks plush! As an intermeadate beginner knitter I sure can use more yarn, and winning would be an wonderful way to try this brand, thanks for offering this as a prize!
I have used this yarn. Would love to win the giveaway..
I can feel this yummy yarn through the pictures and your description. I need some for my stash to fondle and to make something gorgeous.
I would love to win this beautiful yarn.
Count me in, please.
I would love to win! Have my fingers and toes crossed
Beautiful yarn! I cannot believe you are doing give-aways on top of giving us free patterns and so quick to answer emails too… You are amazing!
I’ love the sound of this yarn. This yarn will be used for a semi-circular shawl. I would then donate the shawl to King VA Nursing home.
Pretty colors- so bright and cheery! The yarn sounds like a good knitting!
Who doesn’t need more yarn? I would love to win!
The yarn look beautiful. Would love to win
Would love to win this, looks beautiful to knit with!
I would truly LOVE to make something from this beautiful yarn! It’s wonderful!
This yarn looks like it will be great for any textured pattern and I would really like to win it!
I love these two colors together – just beautiful!
What lovely colours, I love pink and yellow together they are so refreshing
I would love to try knitting with this yarn. It sounds heavenly!
What a treat it would be to make somethingspecial from this luxuorious yarn!
Ooh, I’d love to win the Zarina. It looks soooo sof.
The yarn looks lovely. I would love to win
Beautiful yarn . I would like to try this yarn. The colors you have picked look like they would make a beautiful shawl.
I already love Zara and I’ll bet Zarina is just as great. 🙂
Sounds like great yarn and i love the colors
Ooh! I love trying new yarns and Zarina sounds yummy!
I would love to win these skeins. I have a shawl in mind to use them on.
Such lovely yarns! They both look scrumptious! And, I too would like them in my stash pile!
I would love to win this yarn.
Looks pretty. Sure would like to make something with it.
Would love to try this yarn. Love the colors.
I’d love to win these skeins! 🙂
Oh lovely spring/summer colors! Who ever wins will have beautiful yarn to work a project in.
Lots of new babies on the way. These colors in this yarn will be awesome to give hand knits to them.
Thank you for testing the yarn for us. I can always use some good quality yarn. Beautiful giveaway!
I would love to try this yarn. I need to start a new project and this year would be perfect.
Lovely spring/summer colors! Thank you for offering this giveaway.
Free yarn rocks!
Love the colors! I have the perfect project in mind should I be the lucky winner.
Beautiful yarn, gorgeous colors!
Thanks for your endless supply of gorgeous patterns and lovely links to incredible yarn.
I love the quality of Filatura di Crosa yarn and have a crescent shawl on my “PROJECTS TO MAKE” LIST – They would work perfect together. Thanks for the opportunity to participate — and thank you for sharing your expertise and patterns. Wishing for LUCK so my name will be drawn!!!!
Just under the wire I know but I would love to be the winner of this uber-lovely yarn. I’m thinking something summery and ice creamy!
Oo, these look like yummy yarns! I would love a chance to win them and work them up into something cool.
It’s beautiful and looks wonderful to work with!
such nice yarn
Thank you for the opportunity to win lovely yarns.
I sure hope my name is drawn, pink and yellow for the Tokerau Shawl would be striking!
Beautiful yarn in beautiful colors!
I have several of this yarn in darker colors…to knit winter hats. But NONE in the “pretty”colors. I have hats for children in mind!
Looks beautiful
Would love to make something pink or yellow. Pretty yarn.
I would love to win this yarn! It looks so lovely and it will be my favorite colors, too!
Thise yarns are beautiful hoping to be lucky.
This yarn looks great for so many things. I love the colors!
Would love to win…the yellow would be great for this summer…
love to win it
I love to try out new yarns. I have a granddaughter that loves pink so much she keeps her hair dyed pink. She’d love a cowl or small scarf knitted out of this yarn.
Love pink and yellow together.
Beautiful yarns! I can envision so many great projects!
Oh, my favorite colors! I’d love to win this yarn. It looks yummy!!!
What beautiful spring colors!
I love to try yarn that I haven’s tried before. This would be rewal good for a shawl
Free yarn is never a bad thing!
I love exploring and using new yarn!
What fun it will be, discovering which pattern the color and texture will sing to be!
it’s been awhile since I’ve made shawls … maybe it’s time to make one for myself! would love to win some new to me yarn to do so. thanx for the chance!
I had never heard of your site – or your magazine or this giveaway – until I clicked on a Pin on Pinterest and was taken to your site. And Wow! What a find!
I also have not heard of this yarn, but it sure looks yummy! I’m not sure what I would make with it if I win – there IS this sweater I’ve been thinking about making – but I really have to hold the yarn and let it speak for itself.
You had me at “sproingy and not splitty.” It looks like a beautiful yarn in your photos. I would love to win some to see what I could do with my beginner skills. Yarn that lovely can only help!
Lovely!
Love this color combo! I will make a shawl
I’ve never had the pleasure of using these yarns, but they look like they’d be delightful to use for a special crochet project or two!
Oh how exciting it would b to win this beauty yarn. It would make a nice sweater!
Pink and yellow are mu favorite colors! I’d love to win this.
What a wonderful giveaway. The yarn looks soft and the colors are lovely. Thanks for a chance at winning such a great prize!
Love this yarn! Made a sweater for my granddaughter with it. Nice to work withcom
Beautiful yarn and colours!
Beautiful yarns! Thanks for the chance to win!
What fun colors! Thank you for the giveaway!
Love the colors. Would love to make a shawl
For my mother.
I love squishy mail ❤️
would love to receive these yarns
lacy scarves and shawls come to mind
hoping for squishy mail
Would love to win such beautiful colors
It’s always fun to win yarn!
Love the spring colors and would love to win–maybe a color block top??
Love the looks of the pink
I’m always on the lookout for a “squishy” yarn with great definition, no splits and good blocking. I”ll check out Zarina, and Shawl Star
I love these yarn colors! I’m new to knitting and crochet but would love to create a lacy shawl or beach cover up with this yarn. Fingers crossed!
Colors are gorgeous. Would love to turn this yarn into something beautiful.
Love the colors. Think Spring!
These are lovely and a great yarn. I’ve got several shawls in the queue at the moment and these would be wonderful for them.
Love Zarina, but have much too much yarn so I’m posting about the giveaway hoping that someone who may not be able to afford this delightful yarn will win it. Perfect for baby clothes!! You are very generous. Love the Knotions patterns and website. You are all such a talented bunch.
Looks lovely.
This yarn looks fabulous to work with. I would probably make one of my kids a sweater.
zarina sounds yummy, and the colors are beautiful. I am sure I can find something to make out of it. If not I can use it for lots of charity hats and mittens for kids.
i would love to win these yarns … i already have a shawl design in my head to use them for!
thanks for all the great shawl patterns in the april issue.
best regards,
margaret/daisy lerner