Toss your project bag in your beach bag - it’s time for Knitmas in July! 🌊
- 🎉 Knitmas in July is BACK! Get ready for Nomadic Knits' annual month-long knitting shindig from July 1-31, 2026.
- 🧶 What's Knitmas in July? It's a KAL & FAL – Knit-Along & Finish-Along – that takes place in July, because Knitmas is so much fun it deserves to be celebrated twice a year! Cast on the brand new 2026 Knitmas in July pattern, finish up a lingering Twelve Days of Knitmas project, or knit any of our past Knitmas patterns.
- ☀️ Soothing Summer Knitting The 2026 Knitmas in July pattern is a drapey, rectangle shawl knit on the bias and designed for summer escapes.
- ✨ Pattern Discount Grab the 2026 Knitmas in July pattern now for a special discount! The full pattern drops on June 28th, so you're ready to cast on with me on July 1st.
- 🤩 Join the Community Hang out with fellow Knitmas-ers in the Facebook group and Ravelry forum, or share your progress on Instagram with #KnitmasinJuly2026.
- 🌈 Beautiful Kits Check out the 2026 Knitmas in July Kits and summer swag! Each kit is destination themed and curated to work perfectly with the 2026 Knitmas in July Pattern. They can also be used with the 2024 & 2025 Knitmas in July patterns.😉
- 💖 Everyone is Welcome Whether you're a knitting newbie or a pro, if you love yarn and good company, Knitmas in July is for YOU!
🤩 Tell Me About the 2026 Knitmas in July Pattern!
The 2026 Knitmas in July pattern is easy to memorize and hard to put down.
This year’s shawl uses variations of the Old Shale motif to create a rectangular shawl knit on the bias with clean i-cord edges. The design was inspired by rolling waves where the sea meets the shore. In the pattern, those waves show up in the shifting rhythms of the Old Shale motif.
It’s soothing without being boring, interesting without being fussy, and portable enough for beach days, road trips, backyard knitting, and “just one more row” evenings on the couch.
The pattern includes:
✔️ Written instructions and charts
✔️ Video tutorial links throughout
✔️ A tracking worksheet to help you keep your place
✔️ A relaxing summer project suitable for most knitters, from adventurous beginner to advanced
When you purchase the pattern, you’ll receive an introductory PDF with yarn, needle, and supply information. The full pattern will be automatically sent on June 28, so you’ll be ready to cast on with us on July 1.
This one’s road trip–approved, beach-ready, and perfect for picking up and putting down in between adventures, naps, and any pesky work that comes your way.
Life happens - let’s knit anyway.
😍 Did you say Knitmas Kits?!
Heck yes, I did!
We’ve curated five beautiful kits featuring Emma's Yarn in Hella Hanks and Super Silky Smalls. Each kit contains over 800 yards of squishy goodness and a custom swag bag made for Knitmas in July.
🌊 Choose Your Destination
Can’t decide? That’s okay. I’m personally a big fan of the “one of each” approach. 😉
🌊 Amalfi Golden Hour
Sun-warmed cliffs, lemon groves, tiled villas, and the last rays golden light dancing across the Mediterranean. Bougainvillea climbing the rock wall, limoncello in your glass, and a little coastal romance in every stitch.
🌊 Shetland Stormglass
Cold North Sea skies, waves crashing against stone, and stormy waters off the coast. Wild, windswept, and quietly timeless. If this one could tell a story, it would begin, “It was a dark and stormy night.”
🌊 Caribbean Trade Winds
Bright clear waters, swaying palms, and warm ocean breezes. Trade Winds channels sand, sea, and sky in a palette that takes “blue as neutral” to a level of serenity only found in the islands.
🌊 Pacific Tidelands
Misty shorelines, tide pools, driftwood, and deep evergreen forests meet the cold waters of the Pacific. This kit was directly inspired by our trip to Washington for Nomadic Knits Issue Eight.
🌊 Atlantic House of Refuge
Inspired by the historic lifesaving stations scattered along the Atlantic coast, House of Refuge has a strong nautical feel. Rich red, almost-white, and three shades of blue come together for a palette that feels classic, coastal, and perfect for July knitting.
Each kit includes:
🧶 1 Hella Hank
🧶 4 Super Silky Smalls
👜 Custom Knitmas in July swag bag
📦 Shipping with tracking
Please note: The pattern is sold separately.
Why? Because many knitters have a strong preference about where they purchase and store their patterns. The pattern is available on both Ravelry and NomadicKnits.com, so you can choose whichever option works best for you.
✨ These kits will also work for the Knitmas in July 2024 and 2025 KAL patterns.
If you'd like to shop your stash, use the kits for inspiration or build something entirely new. If you love dreaming up your own color palette, go for it! I love seeing the incredible combos you create.😍
If you're looking for more color inspiration, check out the Color Cubes and the Color Catalog by Sarah Renae Clark. Sometimes just flipping through these gorgeous cards sparks the idea for wonderful combos you might not have considered. They're a great way to experiment outside your comfort zone.
Need help choosing colors or kits? Want to connect with other Knitmas-ers? You can find me - and the kindest fiber crew around - in our Ravelry and Facebook groups. Have a visit and please say hi - we'd love to get to know you! 👋🏼
☀️ THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO JOIN THE FUN:
1: Choose your project(s).
→ Purchase the 2026 Knitmas in July pattern on NomadicKnits.com or Ravelry, or
→ dig out a Knitmas WIP (work-in-progress) that you’d like to finish, or
→ choose from any of our past Twelve Days of Knitmas or Knitmas in July patterns, or
→ create your own combo from the above choices.
Buy a Knitmas in July pattern now and save! The 2026 Knitmas pattern along with the 2024 and 2025 patterns are all 20% off thru June 23rd!
- Patterns on Ravelry
- Patterns on NomadicKnits.com
When you purchase the 2026 pattern, you’ll receive an introductory PDF with yarn, needle, and supply information. The full pattern will be automatically sent on June 28, so you’ll be ready to cast on with us on July 1.
2: Gather your yarn.
Purchase one of this year’s kits - they also work with many of our past Knitmas patterns - or go stash diving for the perfect combo.
3: Begin knitting with us on with us July 1.
Or anytime during July. We’re pretty easygoing around these parts.
🥳 Where Are We Hanging Out?
You can find your fellow Knitmas-ers in our Facebook group and in our Ravelry group where we have a special thread just for Knitmas in July.
The Nomadic Knits community is full of beautifully kind, talented knitters of all levels from around the world. Everyone is welcome and we’d love for you to join us!
Instagram users can share and search for posts tagged with #knitmasinjuly2026. Your profile must be public if you’d like folks to be able to see your posts. 👀
The best way to stay in the know when it comes to Nomadic Knits' knit-alongs is to subscribe to the newsletter. I'll keep you updated on new patterns and events, and you'll always receive the best discounts available!
🎁 Are There Prizes?
Absolutely!
Everyone who participates is eligible to win prizes. To be entered in the giveaways, please fill out this form by August 8, 2026.
Let’s knit together this summer. I saved you a seat. 🧶✨
Fair winds and following seas,
Becky
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