Kementari KAL
A guided KAL Experience
Step into an ancient realm of
Beauty and Wonder.
Before Frodo and Gandalf, before Sauron and Galadriel, Yavanna Kementari planted the fields and forests of Middle-earth. She is the “lover of all things that grow in the earth…from the trees like towers in forests long ago to the moss upon stones or the small and secret things in the mould.”
Join me for a 6-week knit-a-long as we knit the elegant Kementari Stole. Together, we’ll explore the vast forests and fertile plains of Middle-earth, not as we know them during the events of the Lord of the Rings, but in a time so long ago it cannot be measured in years.
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July 30 - September 3
KAL phases
Phase 2
Phase 1
CO and First Lace Repeat
Yarn Selection and Swatching
Phase 3
Phase 1
Phase 2
Yarn Selection and Swatching
Progress Check 1
CO and First Lace Repeat
Phase 2
Phase 3
CO and First Lace Repeat
Progress Check 1
Phase 3
Phase 1
Phase 4
Yarn Selection and Swatching
Progress Check 2
Phase 2
Phase 5
CO and First Lace Repeat
BO, Finishing, and Blocking
Phase 3
Phase 1
Phase 6
Yarn Selection and Swatching
Share Your FO
How it works
Explore the Fields and Forests of Yavanna with an Expert Guide
The KAL will run over the course of six weeks and will take place through email, on Zoom, and in the Refracted Light Fiber Arts Ravelry Group.
Each week will kick off with an email that contains a link to a group Zoom call where we can get to know our fellow travelers, get oriented to that week's project goal, and experience the wonder of Middle-earth with a read-a-loud from The Silmarillion and Tolkien themed artwork paired with the readings. We can then stay connected throughout the week in the Ravelry group where we can continue chatting about our projects and generally stay up to date.
Throughout the KAL, you will be expertly guided through both the beauty of Middle-earth and the joy of knitting a beautiful stole.
Along the way, there will be opportunities to win one of many lovely prizes, contributed from yours truly as well as a variety of talented designers and artists.
Keep reading for more information about timeline, prizes, and official rules.
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Edoras Fingering Kits
Kits
This luxurious yarn is perfect for the gentle lace of the Kementari Stole. Its pure Bluefaced Leicester fiber is gently woolen-spun, with gorgeous lustre, incredible drape, and ethereal halo. Treat yourself. You won't be disappointed.
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Get a free pattern just for registering!
Designer Sönna Schuttner of Wool & Wyrd has generously offered a coupon code for a free pattern to all who register for the KAL. After registering, you will receive an introductory email that includes your code.
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Meet Your Guide
Designer, Dyer, Tolkien Expert
Helping others make beautiful things is my passion, and I can't wait to guide you through making your very own Kementari Stole. I've carefully planned each step of the process for you, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the journey.
Phase 1 - Begins July 30
Phase 6 - September 3
In phase one, we will be walking through yarn selection and swatching. At the beginning of our creative journey, we will experience a portion of Tolkien's creation account, in which the Ainur sing the world into being as well as get introduced to Yavanna Kementari, our main character for this KAL.
Timeline
Phase 3 - Begins August 13
In phase three, we check our progress, remembering that it's not a race, but just enjoying the journey. We will learn of Yavanna's greatest act of sub-creation as we enjoy our own practice of sub-creating.
Phase 6 is our FO party. Show off your finished stole or your progress if you're still working (no shame). Our final reading is an excerpt from the chapter "Of the Sun and Moon" and is one of the last stories of Yavanna in The Silmarillion.
Phase 2 - Begins August 6
As we cast on and work through the first lace repeat, we will read "Of the Beginning of Days" in which we hear about Yavanna's part in the shaping of Middle-earth.
Phase 4 - Begins August 20
During our second progress check, we will read the first half of a story about Aulë and Yavanna in which strife enters their relationship.
Phase 5 - Begins August 27
In phase 5, we talk about binding off, finishing, and blocking the stole. Since these steps don't take long, this can also be a catch-up week for anyone who works at a slower pace or is catching up. We will also finish the story of Aulë and Yavanna that we began the previous week.
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July 30 - September 3
Arda Pattern
Arda is the world in which The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion takes place. As the scene of Yavanna's work, it seems a fitting pattern to include as a prize.
prizes
Arda
Pattern Bundle
Jen has generously offered a coupon code that is good for two patterns for the winner and one for a friend.
prizes
From Designer Jen Parroccini
Aulë and Yavanna Sticker Set
These beautiful stickers, designed in the style of Tolkien's own heraldic artwork, are perfect for any surface where you want to show off your love for Tolkien.
prizes
Stickers designed by Lucille Gianna Art
Aulë Shawl Pattern
Aulë is the spouse of Yavanna and works alongside her and the other Valar to bring Arda into being. We'll encounter him in one of our KAL scenes.
prizes
Aulë
Yavanna Enamel Pin
Jenny Dolfen is a German fantasy illustrator, and her Tolkien illustrations have long been some of my favorites.
prizes
Pin designed by artist Jenny Dolfen
Gift Card
Jessica is contributing a $10 gift card that can be used either in her pattern shop on Ravelry or towards courses on her website.
prizes
From Designer Jessica Ays
LaceStar eBook
Knotions Magazine has contributed a copy of their e-book LaceStar. This step-by-step guide for knitting lace is perfect for the beginner lace knitter.
prizes
From Knotions Magazine
ready to get started?
Your journey begins here.
Registration is required to be eligible for prizes and to get the invitation link to the group Zoom sessions. After registering, you will receive a welcome email with all the information you need to join in each aspect of the KAL.
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Official Rules
So everyone knows what to expect, here are the official rules.
Entries will be counted from 12:00AM (CST) on July 15, 2025, through 11:59PM (CST) on August 6, 2025.
Grand Prize
1 winner will receive the Aulë Shawl Kit (approximately $103.50 value). Winner will be chosen via random drawing from among eligible registered KAL participants.
Finished Stole Prize
1 winner will receive a mini skein bundle (approximately $35.00 value). Winner will be chosen via random drawing from among those who post a picture of their finished project in the Ravelry group.
Participant Prize
1 winner will receive a mini skein bundle (approximately $35.00 value). Winner will be chosen via random drawing from among those who post a picture of their project in the Ravelry group.
Zoom Meeting Door Prizes - 1 each week
Week 1 - 1 winner will receive the Yavanna enamel pin (approximately $20.00 value).
Week 2 - 1 winner will receive the Arda knitting pattern (approximately $7.50 value).
Week 3 - 1 winner will receive a code good for 3 patterns from designer Jen Parroccini (approximately $27.00 value).
Week 4 - 1 winner will receive the Aulë and Yavanna sticker set (approximately $8.50 value).
Week 5 - 1 winner will receive the Aulë shawl knitting pattern (approximately $7.50 value).
Week 6 - 1 winner will receive a $10 gift card to designer Jessica Ays store ($10 value).
Winners will be chosen via random drawing from among those who attend that week’s Zoom call.
Ravelry Group Participation Prizes - 1 each week
Week 1 - 1 winner will receive the LaceStar eBook (approximately $20.00 value).
Week 2 - 1 winner will receive the Arda knitting pattern (approximately $7.50 value).
Week 3 - 1 winner will receive a code good for 3 patterns from designer Jen Parroccini (approximately $27.00 value).
Week 4 - 1 winner will receive the Aulë and Yavanna sticker set (approximately $8.50 value).
Week 5 - 1 winner will receive the Aulë shawl knitting pattern (approximately $7.50 value).
Week 6 - 1 winner will receive the botanical art print (approximately $20.00 value).
Winners well be chosen via random drawing from among those who posted in the Ravelry group that week.
Prizes are non-transferable and limited to one per participant. Prizes must be claimed by 11:59PM (CST) Sept 30, 2025.
Giveaway is limited to registered KAL participants who are United States residents over the age of 18. Registration for the KAL closes at 11:59PM (CST) August 12, 2025.
The giveaway can be entered via the online registration form. To enter, fill out the registration form provided. Please email ethanpyle@refractedlightfiberarts.com if you encounter any difficulties with the registration process. Each participant may register for the KAL only once.
Within 5 days of the end of the giveaway the winners will be informed via email. Notified winners will have 1 week from this notification to accept the prize and, for physical prizes, provide a mailing address. Failure to respond to this notification within 1 week or provide a mailing address will be considered a rejection of the prize. A list of winners can be obtained 1 week after the end of the giveaway by emailing info@refractedlightfiberart.com.
Pattern prizes will be delivered via an email and include a Ravelry download code good for one copy of designated pattern. Physical prizes will be delivered via USPS.
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This giveaway is sponsored by Refracted Light Fiber Arts, LLC. Copyright in any comments left by entrant remains with the entrant. Entrant grants Refracted Light Fiber Arts, LLC a non-exclusive, perpetual, non-transferrable, worldwide license to use the comments for marketing purposes related to the KAL.