Mystery MusiKAL

Westknits Kits are available at Stephen & Penelope! Description Info This is a PDF knitting pattern.The 16th annual Westknits MKAL is here, and this year we’re knitting in four-part harmony! You’ll need four contrasting colors of fingering weight yarn to compose your masterpiece. Go for a subtle gradient that whispers like a gentle ballad, or a set of bold, clashing shades that bring down the house. Your Mystery MusiKAL shawl will crescendo into a show-stopping finale!Kits are available from Stephen & Penelope here!SCHEDULEClue 1 - Thursday, October 2Clue 2 - Thursday, October 9Clue 3 - Thursday, October 16Clue 4 - Thursday, October 23 All rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only. Size & Finished MeasurementsThe overall shape and dimensions are part of the mystery! Mystery MusiKAL Shawl will be a similar size to last year’s Go Go Dynamo Shawl. There is an option at the end of the knit along to customize to final size, so you can stop early for a smaller size or maximize your yarn and knit a larger final clue. YarnFingering weightIf you want to add a Mohair Dare to your shawl, then read the Mohair Dare page of this PDF to add some optional fluffy goodness to your Mystery MusiKAL.Recommended Yarns: You can use plied or single ply yarns. This year’s shawl works well with lots of different fingering weight yarn types and fiber contents. YardageApproximately 1748yds / 1600m totalColor A - 437yds / 400mColor B - 437yds / 400mColor C - 437yds / 400mColor D - 437yds / 400mIf your fingering weight yarn comes in 100g skeins, then you will need 1 skein of each color. If yarn comes in 50g skeins/balls, you will need 2 skeins/balls of each color. You may have some leftovers, but it’s best to have the recommended amount of yarn listed above. NeedlesUS 4 / 3.5mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge1 spare circular needle the same size or smaller for holding sts. Notions2 stitch markers, tapestry needle Gauge24 sts & 48 rows = 4″ / 10cm in garter stitch before blockingTry to get close to the recommended stitch gauge to ensure you don't run out of yarn. A similar stitch gauge is more important than getting an exact row gauge.Garter Stitch SwatchIf you would like to see how your colors interact, cast on 30 stitches and knit some colorful stripes, knitting on the right side and wrong side for garter stitch.I recommend striping the colors by knitting 8 rows of each color, resulting in 4 garter ridges for each stripe like this…Knit 8 rows with MC.Knit 8 rows with CC.Knit 8 rows with MC.Knit 8 rows with CC.Repeat those stripes to visualize your color relationship and check your stitch gauge. Westknits WorkshopsVenture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. Sign up here!https://www.westknits.com/collections/workshopsWestknits KitsWe have dozens of curated color palettes to inspire your next Westknits project. Collect a Westknits kit at Stephen & Penelope!We ship worldwide!https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/pages/westknits-kitsWestknits on YouTubeCheck out my videos on YouTube for some helpful tutorials and an exciting insight into the woolly world of Westknits!https://www.youtube.com/@StephenWest