
Welcome to our first Mystery Knit Along! Are you as excited as we are? Over the course of three weeks we will be constructing a mystery project! New instructions will be released weekly.
This pattern was created by Managing Editor of The Knitting Circle, Jen Lucas. Jen has been knitting for almost 20 years and designing patterns for over a decade. She has designed knit and crochet patterns for yarn companies and magazines and has self-published dozens of patterns.
Still need to sign up for the knit along? Sign up here! Looking for the yarn requirements? Find them here!
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Mystery Knit Along Yarn Requirements
Mystery Knit Along Week 1
Mystery Knit Along Week 2
Mystery Knit Along Week 3
THE FINAL RESULTS:


This will be fun to make
Would like to do this, please
so excited
Trying to enter on Ravelry what is name of shawl?
I so excited about this
Is there a youtube video where we can see each others projects?
I require the download to get started
Week 1 instructions
Week 1 please
Excited
just joined so trying to catch up
I’m excited to start this project, but you gave away the surprise on the yarn requirements page. It will be a fun shawl to knit.
Excited to start
exited to start
I have been knitting since I was 8 and started knitting Icelandic Sweaters in 93, have made more than 20 and designed a couple of my own designs. Look forward to a challenge and a mystery. Thank you for including me in this KAL
Looking forward to this
Thank you
no comment as yet
Thank you. I am really excited to get started with this mystery pattern.
Eager to get going
You call for dk, but Gauge is 17 sts. = 4”. Would that be worsted weight?
Hi Theresa. The gauge listed in the pattern is the gauge of the finished piece. DK weight was used to make the piece. The gauge listed on the yarn is only a jumping off point. Depending on the item you are making, you may knit the yarn at a different gauge.
Jen
The Knitting Circle
I hope my skills are up to the challenge!
Anxious to see finished producy
Sounds like fun
Thank you
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Week 1 mystery pattern please
Looking forward to seeing what pattern is being used
I didn’t get week 3 instructions. Could you send them again? I’m essay behind but enjoying this project!
Hi Darlene, I am sorry you did not get Week 3 instructions. Here is the link!
https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-3/
Thanks
Jean
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I’m looking forward to receiving the information.
I’ve enjoyed starting week 1 – it’s a fun pattern. However, I’m lost as to how to start my color B and then carry it up the side. Can anyone point me to a video that shows how to start the new color ball of yarn? Also, after you do the Row 2 and 3 Rep the 24 times, it says to work Chart A 5 times, then says Next Row, which is the instructions for Chart A. Does this mean to do the two rows and then start Chart A, or just start Chart A and do it 5 times? Pattern reading challenges me, but I love learning the language. Any help here will be so appreciated!
I’m nearing the chart A of week one, and would like information regarding changing colors. Thanks!
I’ve started the shawl but am not sure if I’m doing it right. I’m on week 1 and having issues with row 5 of the pattern.
Can’t find Week 1 instruction
Thanks
The directions call for 2 balls of each color. The balls are 257 yards but the directions say 670 yards.
Will there be any beginner friendly mystery knitting hosted? It wouldn’t be great if knitters of all levels could participate or join in the fun, even if their means have a separate portal for beginning to se photographs to help navigate them through each week.
I am new to knitting so the beginning part is confusing me. How do I turn after the 6 rows of knitting
Hi Jacqueline!
Here is what our experts had to say: You will turn the work clockwise, so that you can pick up and knit stitches along the left edge. We have a premium video for that here: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/video/how-to-work-the-garter-tab-cast-on-018300/
Jen
Let us know if any other questions come up by emailing or calling us at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Codi
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I’ve never participated in a mystery knit along and my first experience has been great. The directions are clear and the knitting very pleasant. Love the pattern; it’s my first experience with using color to create a pattern. Thanks. Looking forward to the final reveal. :-)
I have the yarn bought. When will you send the instruction for week one?
Hi Jackie. Here is the link for Week one https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/
Thanks
Jean
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I received the yarn requirements and instructions for week 1, but I have not received any further instructions for weeks 2 and 3. Where should I look for those?
Hi Carole. You should have recieved Week 2. You can check your spam/junk folder. Week 3 does not come out until next week.
Thanks
Jean
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Is this project friendly for newer knitters? I can generally follow a basic pattern. Not sure I understand the week one directions! I really want to up my game in knitting so am hoping for guidance!
Hi Brenda. If you have any specific questions on the Week 1 directions let us know what they are and we can assist you.
Thanks
Jean
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I have not been able to download yet
Hi Colleen. Here is the link. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/ If you are having trouble downloading please try doing a hard refresh or using a different browser. If you are still have problems please give our customer service team a call at 1-833-622-6523.
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Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
Two questions. Why is so much yarn required when the sample is made with quite a bit less? And this is Tuesday evening. I read that instructions would be released every Tuesday, but I don’t see the Week 2 instructions.
Hi Jean. Here is the link for week 2. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-2/
Thanks
Jean
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I have register but I’m not receiving the week one instructions
Hi Renee. You may want to check your spam/junk folder as it may have gone there. Here is the link for you. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/
Thanks
Jean
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How do I get the yarn requirement for this project?
Hi Eileen. Here is the link for Week 1 which also includes the Yarn requirements. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/
Thanks
Jean
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I can’t seem to get to yarn requirements and needle size even when I clicked on link. I thought I saved information but can’t seem to find it. 🤦🏼♀️
Hi Debbie. Here is the link! https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/
Thanks
Jean
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Haven’t try any of your patterns so no comment
Enjoying this so much! As a new knitter, love finding new things to learn…..thanks so much!
Can’t wait to start the project.
Hi I received the link to week one and am still waiting for week 2 & 3. Can you help me?
Hi Debbie. Here is the link for Week 2. Week 3 does not come out until next week. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-2/
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Jean
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The end of week one..what a fun fabulous idea am really enjoying the knit. Can hardly wait to see what week 2 looks like. It was fabulous to see written instructions along with the chart.. sure was a great guide! Thank you for providing both!!! Great job
Anxious to knit this mystery knit.
Need week 1, joined late…
Hi Cristy. Here is the link to Week 1. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/
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Jean
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Finished the first set of instructions. Can’t wait to see what is next!
Is there a place to share yarn color choices before starting and/or our weekly progress “spoiler alert” pics? One of the most fun things about MKALs is to see how everyone’s projects are coming along. I’m enjoying week 1, fun technique!
Hi Gloria. You can go on the Facebook Group here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/theknittingcircleofficial/
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Jean
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Love to knit!
I need help – and I am a very visual learner. Not sure how to “turn work 90-degrees clockwise and pick up and knit …”
Hi Bridget. We have a premium video on The Knitting Circle here: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/video/how-to-work-the-garter-tab-cast-on-018300/. I also made a YouTube video a couple years ago that you might find helpful: https://youtu.be/roqfQoPyt5Y.
Jen
The Knitting Circle
I can’t get the mystery pattern down loaded. Can someone email it to me. Please
Hi Colleen. Here is the link. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/ If you are having trouble downloading please try doing a hard refresh or using a different browser.
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Jean
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the chart in week 1 starts with row8. I usually work from the top down, do I do the same here or do it from the bottom (1) up to row 8. I’ve never done charts before. Are they all backwards or upside down?
Hi Sue.
You work the chart from the bottom, so from Row 1. On the right side (odd rows), you’ll be working from right to left on the chart. On the wrong side rows (even rows), you’ll work left to right. The written instructions are included for the chart in case you need them. All the charts for the whole piece are worked from the bottom up.
You are working the make 1 stitches using the strand in between stitches, so there will be a strand sort of under the marker that you will use to do the m1R. We have a premium video for that here: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/video/make-one-increases-018303/
Jen
The Knitting Circle
Ticket 35315 Row 3 instructions ….knit to the next marker, m1R,….. if you kit to the marker then there is no yarn to make the next stitch… Shouldn’t it be knit to the stitch before the next marker and m1R,etc.? I am a new knitter and that did not make any sense.
Hello Sue,
Thank you for contacting us.
You work the chart from the bottom, so from Row 1. On the right side (odd rows), you’ll be working from right to left on the chart. On the wrong side rows (even rows), you’ll work left to right. The written instructions are included for the chart in case you need them. All the charts for the whole piece are worked from the bottom up.
You are working the make 1 stitches using the strand in between stitches, so there will be a strand sort of under the marker that you will use to do the m1R. We have a premium video for that here: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/video/make-one-increases-018303/
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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I love the look of the centre. Turning out really nice.
Looking forward to it!
I have plenty of hand spun natural colored wool so we’ll see how this will blend together. Looking forward to getting started.
I guess I didn’t realize how much I couldn’t read a pattern. When do we switch colors? Is it every other row throughout the pattern?
Hi Heidi. Yes! For Chart A, you’ll be switching colors every 2 rows, at the start of every Right Side row. You can just carry the yarn up the side for Chart A, no need to cut the yarn every two rows.
Jen
The Knitting Circle
Finally the time to cast on. Looking forward to doing it with you all
Ready to get started
Do we need 670 or 514 yds of each color? Sample says 2. X 257 of each. Thats 514.
Hi Mary. I am sorry. There was an error in the yarn requirements. The two skeins of each is correct. You need 500 yards of each color, 1000 yards total.
Jen
The Knitting Circle
Need the videos. Thanks!
I’m a beginner at 80 years of age. I registered previously but am re-registering again
Hi
I register earlier also and never received instructions
Hi Roxanne. I am sorry if you have not received the instructions. Please check your junk/spam folder. Below is the link for the requirements and instructions. Let us know if you have any questions.
https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-yarn-requirements/
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Jean-The Knitting Circle Video Membership
Are there videos to assist persons who are beginner knitters?
Hi Kesha. Here is a link to videos for basic techniques. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/videos/knitting-basics/basic-techniques/
Let us know if there is anything specific you are looking for.
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Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
I am confused. Chart A suggests that we are doing stranded colorwork as the Key and chart tell us. That is a long float. The written instructions suggest it is just a two row stripe. Please help.
Hello Marie. Chart A is worked by using one color for two rows and then switching to the other color for two rows. It’s slipped stitch colorwork, so on the chart, you’ll see a symbol in the opposite color that is slip with yarn in back or slip with yarn in front. All you are doing is slipping the stitch, not knitting it. No floats needed!
Thanks
Jen- The Knitting Circle
Would to knit this
This is my first KAL, and I am not sure how it works. Is there somewhere I can see other people’s comments and maybe photos of their projects?
Hi Kathy. You can see photos and comments on the Facebook Group here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/theknittingcircleofficial/
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Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
Knitting circle mystery knit along. Week 1
Pattern for knitting week 1
I thought I had registered but did not receive email on 12/1
Hi Regina. Here is the link to sign up!
https://go.knittingcircle.com/A25006/
Let us know if you have any questions.
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Jean-The Knitting Circle Video Membership
I love to knit and try to knit whenever and wherever.
Will there be any videos to accompany this KAL? I have read through the directions, but they look very hard for a beginner to follow.
Hi Teresa. I am sorry there is not a video. If you have questions along the way let us know!
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Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
now very up on using a computer at all hope i can do this
New here, I don’t know exactly what to comment
I always love a mystery.
This is fun – with all the restrictions around Covid, we are all staying home much more than expected and it’s nice to have a little surprise project like this to do. I am enjoying the project and learning new stitches – happy Cheryl :)
can’t wait to get started. This is my first time doing this
can’t wait to get started
I am not using Facebook, Twitter or Instagram……how to connect with the CAL?
Hi Jolanda. You can sign up here!
https://go.knittingcircle.com/A25006/
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Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
Sounds fun!
EXCITED TO GET STARTED!
Looking forward to learning as I love knitting and crocheting
Sounds like fun!!
I was under the impression that this would have video with the instructions. Is that not the case or do I need to sign in Craftsy to see the video?
Hi Ava. I am sorry there is not a video. Let us know if you have questions along the way!
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Jean- The Knitting Circle Video Membership
It’s hard to spend money on yarn until I know what I’m making… whether I’ll have someone who can enjoy it.
Do you provide viewers with a timeline/dates classes will be presented on?
Hi Marlene. The instructions will be sent every Tuesday for 3 weeks.
Let us know if you have any other questions.
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Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
I don’t have a comment except I love knitting
join
ready
Health problems are keeping me laid up at the moment. Wouldn’t be able to start, hopefully, after the new year. Will this be offered again?
Hi Mary Ann. You can still sign up for this and save the instructions for when you are able to work on it!
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Jean- The Knitting Circle Video Membership
Excited to join
It seems a little complicated. Is there a video along with it?
Hi Kris. I am sorry there is not a video. Let us know if you have any questions along the way!
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Jean-The Knitting Circle Video Membership
looking forward to it
Fun to come
thank you
just checking
No
Can’t wait to start knitting this!
I do better with a printed out copy so I can mark where I am. Is there a pdf form to print out?
Hi Judith. Here is the yarn requirements link. You can then click on “Mystery Knit Along Week 1′ Then you will be able to print out the instructions. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-yarn-requirements/
Let us know if you have any questions.
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Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
Looking forward to knitting this!
Excited
im just a beginner too hard for me
I can’t wait to try the pattern
Nothing to say
Looking for my first set of instructions. Already have my supply list.
Hi Nancy. Here is the link for Week 1. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
I would like to do this!
Excited to get started!
New at this, but sounds like fun! Have been needing something to help jumpstart my knitting obsession again.
can’t wait to get started
This sounds like a fun idea! I’m in.
Chris
Hello very much looking forward to taking part in this.
Silly assumption, I guess. I thought there would be an accompanying video for knitting wannabes like me.
Hi Patricia. I am sorry there is not a video. But let us know if you have any questions along the way!
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Jean- The Knitting Circle Video Membership
sent to lillia Instructions give yardage requirement as 670yards. Then in yarn used for sample says Lion brand has 257yds in and says to get 2 of each color. That only calculates to 514 yards. That is many yards short of 670. Which is it??
Haven’t any comments yet, waiting until I start my project.
Excited to get started.
Sent to Lillia. Did you mean 45 degrees? A quarter circle?
Thanks
Still waiting for the yarn to arrive…
I am shifting countries, I will try my best to keep to the rhythm. I wish to.
So there are NO instructions for WHAT TO DO? Like casting on some stitches or anything of the sort? How are we supposed to DO anything until we know more? Is week 1 just GETTING the yarn and PRACTICING the three specialty stitches without starting to construct anything? If so, then this is rather stupid!
Hi Susan. Here are the Instructions for Week 1. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/
Let us know if you have any questions.
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Jean-The Knitting Circle Video Membership
I actually did eventually find them. Sorry about that. The pattern is actually pretty cool. I am looking forward to the next part
Hello all, I am excited to join my first KAL!
This sounds like fun. I will be starting a little late, I am waiting for some of the supplies I ordered. The holidays affected how quickly my orders are coming from JoAnns and Amazon. Thanks for putting this together.
Looking forward to this
Eager to get started
The first time. Looking forward to knitting the mystery. :)
Excited to learn to knit
No I do not have a website
I would love to knit this
Sent to Lillia. I noticed the supplies call for 2 different colors of yarn, I inherited about 20 tubs of yarn &ws going to use that. Only have one color in the yarn I was going to use, would that be okay? I’m just getting back into knitting, it’s been 40 yrs.
Is there a tutorial of this mystery knit for beginner knitters who need to see it being done visually?
Hi Bonnie. I am sorry there is not a video. Let us know if you have any questions along the way!
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Jean- The Knitting Circle Video Membership
I am an experienced knitter but have always chosen easy patterns. Already a member. Want Mystery pattern
Hello Maxine,
Thank you for contacting us.
Here is the direct link to the download instructions: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-yarn-requirements/ . To the Left hand side in Red you can access the follow weeks patterns that are available.
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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Think I might be over my head on this as I’m a beginner with pattern knitting. I’m up for the challenge, so off I go to get casting on! 🧶
I had registered earlier but not received instructions.
Hi Danielle. You may want to check your spam/junk folder. Here is the link for the yarn requirements and Week 1. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-yarn-requirements/
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks
Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
Am really enjoying week 1 mystery knit. Waiting for week 2 instructions. Is so much fun!! Thank you. Please send week 3
Excited
Excited to start.
i had to look around for mine too they ended up in a folder i rarely use