There’s something special about casting on a project during the holiday season that feels both grounding and celebratory. This year, I joined the Rowan Holiday Knit-Along 2024, designed by the talented Martin Storey, and the project is the stunning Snowflower Scarf.
This KAL is all about rhythm, motifs, and creating something that can become part of your winter traditions for years to come. While I’m still working my way through the motifs, I already know this will be one of those projects that holds a lot of meaning for me.
About the Snowflower Project
The Snowflower design is a beautifully patterned scarf, featuring repeating motifs that echo the delicate shapes of snowflakes and flowers. It’s classic Martin Storey: timeless, elegant, and filled with details that keep you engaged from the first stitch to the last.
The pattern is part of Rowan’s Holiday Knit-Along 2024 and is released in stages, so knitters all over the world can work through it together. I love that the structure of the KAL makes a longer project feel manageable - it’s broken down into pieces, but when those motifs join together, the effect is just breathtaking.
My Progress So Far
Right now, I’m steadily working through the motifs. Since this is a long-term project for me, I’m not rushing the process. Each section feels like its own little accomplishment, and I’ve been enjoying the meditative quality of settling into the repeats.
I’ll be updating this post as I move closer to finishing, but for now, I’m savoring the beauty in progress - the way the motifs slowly unfold across the fabric is inspiring in itself.
Why I Love This Project
Heirloom Quality: This is the kind of knit you’ll treasure for years to come, something to wear every winter or even gift as a keepsake.
Motif Magic: Each motif feels rewarding, almost like a small project within the bigger one.
Community Connection: Being part of the Rowan Holiday KAL means sharing progress, inspiration, and encouragement with knitters worldwide.
Seasonal Beauty: The snowflower theme captures the quiet beauty of winter - it’s the perfect piece to knit during the colder months.
Want to knit Snowflower for yourself?
If you’d like to cast on your own Snowflower project, here are some helpful resources and supplies:
Yarn originally purchased at Knitting Off Broadway in Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Rowan Felted Tweed affiliate links are through Jimmy Beans Wool:
192 Amethyst: 2 balls
157 Camel: 2 balls
151 Bilberry: 1 ball
190 Stone: 1 ball
208 Iolite: 2 balls
177 Clay: 2 balls
185 Frozen: 1 ball
175 Cinnamon: 1 ball
Final Thoughts
The Snowflower Scarf feels like the perfect companion for this season - a balance of challenge, beauty, and mindfulness. I may still be working through the motifs, but that’s part of what makes it meaningful: this project isn’t about rushing to the end, but about embracing the process along the way.
If you’re looking for a holiday knit that combines timeless design with the joy of community, Martin Storey’s Snowflower KAL is an experience worth joining.
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