2026 AVFKW x Romi Hill Mystery Shawl Knit-a-Long Kit - PREORDER

Join us for the 14th year of Romi's Mystery Shawl Knit-a-long! 

Right now, Romi is knitting and designing a gorgeous shawl pattern. She will then release portions of this pattern, once a week, over a month. When you embark on this adventure, you do not know what the finished shawl looks like - that's the mystery! As you receive the portions of the pattern, the clues, and knit them, the shawl will emerge before your eyes. 

Upon first hearing this, you may think "that's wild!" The good news is that there is a group of very enthusiastic people who have participated in this journey over the years - some all thirteen years! And they meet on Ravelry for a lively discussion so feel free to join them or go solo! 

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ROMI'S 2026 INSPIRATION

"Last year, I asked my followers to tell me what color they see when they think of hope. To me, it’s a sun dappled day filled with blossoms and buzzing bees. I hope you’ll find your favorite colorway and join me for my 2026 mystery shawl: The Color of Hope."
~ Romi

Romi will be knitting her shawl using Floating in Promise and Sunbeam.

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This kit includes:
+ 2 skeins of A Verb for Keeping Warm yarn
+ 1 Mystery Shawl pattern - you will receive a code that you can use on Ravelry or designsbyromi.com shopping cart to place the mystery file into your Ravelry/designsbyromi.com libraries.
+ Premier access to the partial first clue of the pattern - so that you get a head start on the mystery!
+ A shawl pin, specially designed and created by Romi for Spring Mystery KAL 2026

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Choose from the following yarns:

Floating - a blend of alpaca, cashmere, and silk, our absolute softest yarn. Float away stitch by stitch as you knit!

Rumor - its iridescent shine is irresistible. We only offer this yarn (70% merino / 30% silk) for special occasions - so this is a nice opportunity to try it out!

Doodle - a very special yarn made with 100% California wool that has been gently superwashed, so it takes dye vibrantly, and tightly spun, for bounciness and resilience. Years ago, we offered Doodle as part of the MKAL. It was very popular - so now we are bringing it back!

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You know us. Our hearts beat aflutter when the flowers begin to bloom and the bees are buzzing. Right when we get to the point when we think Spring will never come again, poof, everything in the garden flourishes and thrives. An inspiration to us all; that when we feel worn, and tired, to rest, and trust that once again we will bloom. 

This year we have created three sets of colors where the main, solid color is peaceful and grounding and then paired it with a skein that has bright and cheerful speckles reminiscent of little fields of flowers whose petals provide pops of color, galloping along, bringing joy. This pairing creates a beautiful balance. 

All Verb yarn is dyed using plants in our Oakland studio.

Choose from the following colors:

Golden Promise + Sunbeam 

Green Sweet Bay + Oxalis - please note, in real life, Sweet Bay is more green than what is shown in the photos. (This color is very hard to photograph.) 

Purple Hyacinth + Aster 

Please know there are a limited number of kits - once they're gone, they're gone. So jump in and purchase your kit!

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This is a preorder. Your order will ship approximately May 14th, 2026. 
The mystery KAL start date is May 22nd, 2026.

Discounts cannot be applied to this purchase. If you are a Pro-Verbial member and are interested in purchasing a kit, please email us before purchasing. We cannot offer discounts retroactively. Thank you!

Due to the collaborative nature of this kit, this kit is a final sale. 

CROCKING
When working with yarn dyed with indigo and with medium to dark shades of natural dyes (especially on slick fibers like mohair), it is common and natural for the dye to rub off on one’s hands while making. This is called crocking. Although the goods have been washed, it takes pressured contact to release the extra dye. Your handwork is part of the dyeing process. The dye can be removed with hot water and soap. From working closely with dyed materials through the making process, typically, the excess dye has been removed, and the crocking will cease.

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ALWAYS use pH-neutral soap when blocking and washing natural dyes.

Please note the fiber content of the material you are working with, and follow the applicable instructions: 

Cotton or linen - Machine washable on cool cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Superwash Wool - Machine washable on cool cycle, though hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry.

Wool and Wool blends - Handwash only in lukewarm water. Lay flat to dry.

Yarn that has been pre-ordered and / or purchased can be exchanged within 45 days from when we contact you to pick it up (for curbside pickup) or from the day that we ship it for store credit only (less any shipping costs) as long as it is in its original condition (ball band in place). After this time period, yarn can no longer be returned for store credit. We do not refund original or return shipping costs. Please read our full policy here.

Packages ship Tuesday through Saturday via USPS. Once shipped, you will receive a confirmation email and tracking number. Please use the tracking number provided and contact the shipping carrier directly with any questions about transit and delivery. 

Please select the insured option at checkout to ensure compensation for a lost package. Once the package has been picked up by the shipping carrier, we are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged packages. We do not offer refunds or credits for lost or stolen packages.

If you select an insured option and need to file a claim with USPS, we will provide you with the documentation needed to complete your claim. Packages are insured for the order total. If your package is stolen, please contact your credit card company to receive any possible compensation. 

Please note: If you choose the 5 business day option, we will ship your package within 5 business days of receiving your order. If you would like us to ship your package sooner, please choose the 3 or 4 business day option.

US orders $149 pre-tax and above:
Free - 5 business days, uninsured
$5 - 4 business days, insured
$12 - 3 business days, insured

US orders under $149 pre-tax:
$9 - 5 business days, uninsured
$12 - 4 business days, insured*
$20 - 3 business days, insured*

*USPS automatically includes insurance up to $100 for all shipments.

Canada: $28**
International: $35**

**For packages weighing 2 pounds plus, there will be additional shipping charges. Please contact us for a quote.

International Orders
All packages shipped outside of the U.S. are shipped using GlobalPost via USPS. We are not responsible for packages which are held in customs or lost. International orders may incur customs fees. We are not responsible for fees you may incur. We cannot mark packages as gifts or enter a lower value amount on customs forms. At this time, we are unable to ship to the United Kingdom due to the complicated VAT situation. 

Curbside Pick-Up
To pick up your order at our shop, when checking out, under shipping method, choose Pick up at our Oakland store - 6328 San Pablo Ave.

You will receive an email when your order is ready. Orders placed Tuesday-Saturday are typically ready within 24 hours. To pick up your order, come to the shop between 11am - 3pm, Tuesday-Saturday. Knock on the front door and give us your name. 

Pre-orders
Pre-orders will ship on the date listed on the product’s webpage. If you ordered additional items, all items will be shipped with your pre-order. If you would like those items shipped separately, please place two separate orders.