
We’re so excited to knit with you! The Knitting Circle is hosting a free Mystery Knit Along over the course of three weeks. Each week, new instructions will be released until the project is finished. Still need to sign up to get the weekly instructions in your inbox? Sign up here!
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.
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Mystery Knit Along Yarn Requirements
Mystery Knit Along Week 1
Mystery Knit Along Week 2
Mystery Knit Along Week 3
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I made this shawl with you in 2021, but my gauge was wrong and it was too small. I have the printed instructions but not the page with yarn requirements and gauge test. Can you provide that to me? Thank you
Hello Penny,
Here’s the link for week 1
https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/
Thanks!
Looking forward to it
Thank you
First time joiner
i joined last week , went out bought the yarn, . now looking for the instructions????
Hello Kathy,
Here’s the link for week 1
https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-1/
Please let us know if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
Danesha
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Looking forward to learning
I have completed the ‘Mystery’ shawl. I used “alize” Microfiber Acrylic. Your last instruction for finishing is ti Block the shawl to finished size. HOW DO I BLOCK AN ALL ACRYLIC ITEM? Thanks!
Mary Z. mezastrow@gmail.com
Hello Mary,
Here’s what the experts had to say about your question:
Sometimes with acrylic yarn, you don’t need to block it all. Many knitters are happy with how it looks right off the needles! If you do want to block it, I recommend using steam. Do not touch your iron to the shawl – an iron will melt acrylic yarn. If you have the space, the best way to block acrylic shawls is to pin it out on blocking mats while dry and then run the steam over it. Let it dry (which doesn’t take long) and then unpin and wear. If you don’t have the space for that, just hitting it with some steam in sections on your ironing board (again, not touching the iron to the shawl) works too.
Please let us know if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
Danesha
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Looking forward to the project
I have started the mystery knit this week and am not a proficient knitter. I was wondering how most people attack Chart A do they keep cutting the yarn at the end of every two rows or carry the colour not used up the side or how do they do this. Thanks for the help
Hello Pamela,
We have received the following response from our experts regarding your question:
Most people will carry the yarn up the side while working the two-color charts. The easiest way is to simply knit the first stitch of each Right Side row by knitting both yarns together. Just remember to treat that as a single stitch when you work it again on the Wrong Side Row. You also can simply drop one color and pick up the next color to carry it up the side. We have a video for that here: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/video/carrying-yarns-along-side-of-your-project-018749/
Sincerely,
Terri
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Excited to start
Looking forward to this!
What size needle and yarn requirements.
Hello Phyllis,
Thank you for contacting us.
Please download the PDF instructions will provide you all the information you need to know.
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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Excited
What tags should we use and project title in Ravelry?
Hello Elizabeth,
Thank you for contacting us.
I am not sure what you mean. Could you please provide more information.
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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Ty
is this a new one because it allows you to access all three weeks??
Hello Lorrie,
Thank you for contacting us. Below the DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTION box. There are red titles. You can click on those pages and download the information for each week.
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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can’t wait to get started…
Thank you.!. looking at week one already confused about the turning clockwise picking up stitches instruction. Is there a video to follow along with?
Hello Michelle,
Thank you for contacting us.
We do not provide a video tutorial along with the challenge. Good idea thou!
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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Everything comes in my email?
Hello Marcia,
Thank you for contacting us.
Yes, or we provide the content on our site. Below the requirements you can lick on the red links and it will allow you to download the other information.
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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Let’s go!
Thank you should be fun!!
Thanks
Ready!
Ticket 36902 Since this is March, do we have to wait till Dec. to get first instruction?
Hi Louise. The challenge initially ran in December of 2020. You can either sign up for the emails to get everything delivered to your email, or you can find links to all the instructions here: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-yarn-requirements/
Jen
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yarn requirements?
Thanks for doing this!
Thank you, going to get the supplies tomorrow, I’m excited to start.
This should be lots of fun…
Since all weeks have been released, is there a picture of the finished project? I’m having trouble right at the start gate turning my knitting clockwise.
Hi Kim. I’ve attached a couple of photos! 😊
Jen
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excited!
No website
Thanks
I love mystery knit alongs
I’m late to the knit along but still wanted to give this a try. Is there a different color suggestion that you can offer I’m not a huge pink fan.
Hello Heather,
We have received the following response from our experts regarding your question:
Really, any two colors you like together will work. I’ve seen some really pretty ones made with a white or cream as color B. You could then use any color you like with color A. I would recommend solid or semi-solid colors so that the colors don’t fight with the stitch patterns.
Sincerely,
Terri
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Looking forward to this mystery knit along.
Is their a video on how to start it with the picking up of stitches? I think I did it right but not sure without being able to see a picture
Hello Tammy,
Thank you for contacting us.
We have a premium video that shows the garter tab cast on, which is used for the start of the mystery project. You can find it here: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/video/how-to-work-the-garter-tab-cast-on-018300/
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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Thankyou
where do I go to to get the yarn requirements, thanks
Hello Cheryl,
Thank you for contacting us.
Here is the direct link for the yarn requirements: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-yarn-requirements/
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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looking forward to getting all the instructions
Is this 8 ply and approximate grams of wool required please as my supplier doesn’t have length on balls
Hello Lyn,
Thank you for contacting us.
Yes, it is 8 ply. You’ll need about 200 grams of each color (400 grams total).
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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im ready
So when is this supposed to start? I have the yarn requirements and the abbreviations but no pattern!
Hello Donna,
Thank you for contacting us.
If you signed up to get the emails, you should be receiving an email each week with instructions.
Or you can also find the PDFs for each week here: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-3/
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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thank you
thank you
Ready!
Hi
I do not have a website
Thank you!
Do we need to use wool or can we use something else I am highly allergic to wool.
Hello Bonnie,
Thank you for contacting us.
You can use any DK-Weight yarn that you like. I just wouldn’t use any kind of novelty yarn or yarn with halo (like mohair). Any smooth yarn will work just fine!
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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Thank you!
Excited!!
I don’t know what a url is
url is just the web address link
Don’t know if i can do this. It seems very complicated.
Sounds like fun
I am excited!!
Excited. I’ve never done this type of thing before so I’m a bit nervous
eager to start
Thank you!
Ready to get started
What is DK weight. Is that a 4 ?
Hi Rhonda. DK weight is a 3-Light.
https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/yarn-weight-system
Jen
The Knitting Circle
Is there a video?
My first Mystery Knit Along! Can hardly wait to start!
hi
I saw this today, March 6 2021 on my Facebook page. You advertised it as a MKAL I now have all of the instructions sort of takes the mystery out of the KAL!!
Thank you.
Enjoy new things
I would love to see the final result of the project have instructions but want to see photo please
How do I get MKAL, Week 3 instructions?
Hi Kathryn!
You can find the Mystery Knit Along instructions for week 3 by clicking here or pasting this link in your browser page: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-week-3/#
Then click “Download Instructions”.
I hope that helps out, please contact us at 1-833-622-6523 if any other questions come up.
Sincerely,
Codi
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I want to copy it and do if I like the finished project. I just started a honey cowl I need to complete for cold walks these winter mornings in Tallahassee FL. Today is Jan 5. Too far behind to catch up.
Excited to see what this is all about.
I am really having a time trying to download this information. Every time I try to download using the provided link, it takes me to a new page with another link. It’s an endless circle. I am not a novice computer user and feel this is very confusing.
Am interested in the yarn and needle requirements for the mystery knit along.
Thank you
Looking forward
Thank you!
I am excited to start the Mystery knit project.
Happy to start a new project
The link for yarn requirements goes back to landing page. There’s no functioning link for materials
Hi Yvonne. I am sorry you are having trouble accessing the yarn requirements. Here is the link. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-yarn-requirements/
Thanks
Jean
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Very interested in starting.
Looking forward to project
Like to see some new patterns
Not a good knitter, but looking forward to learning more.
Thank you
Just FYI…..it is really hard to find this page, any of the directions, and any general information or even that this opportunity exists. I have thrown out my emails, because I assumed this would be in the index somewhere. You aren’t providing easy access to this KAL.
Hi Mary. Thank you for your feedback. I have forwarded your comment to the proper department. We value your opinion and it will help with the development of our online streaming community. We will continue to listen and work hard for your complete satisfaction.
Thanks
Jean
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I have submitted this 2 times, but no reply???
Hi Dorotha. I am sorry what is it that you had a question on? We would be happy to assist. You can also chat with us on our site or give our customer service team a call at 1-833-622-6523.
Thanks
Jean
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Anxious to start!
Thanks
Thank you 🙏
Looking for the weight of yarn for the KAL. Please and thank you. Cant wait to get started.
Hi Anne. Here is a link with the yarn requirements.
https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-yarn-requirements/
Thanks
Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
Haven’t started yet but already the directions will require some concertation.
Were are the yarn requirements
Hi Sharon. Here you go! 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
Here we go.
I am a beginner! I need classes that are very simple!! Thank you
I am not able to download the yarn requirements.
Hi Lann, I am sorry you are having trouble downloading this. Please try doing a hard refresh or using a different browser. Here is the link. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-yarn-requirements/
If you are still having trouble please give our customer service team a call at 1-833-622-6523.
Thanks
Jean The Knitting Circle Video Membership
I’m intrigued
Looking forward to this project
Need material amounts
Hi Lalonie. Here is the link for the Yarn Requirements. 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
Need to get the yarn requirements .
Hi Diane. Here is a link for the yarn requirements. 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
Looking forward to this KAL
Can’t wait to get started.
I am unable to view or download the yarn requirement, can someone help?
Hi Lisa. Here is the link for the Yarn requirements. 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
none
I am really looking forward to this knit.
Looking forward to the finished project.
So glad we can save this pattern and instructions. I’m already so involved in knitting for Christmas! Thanks!!!
Is this free?
Hi Julie. Yes it is. Here is the link to sign up!
https://go.knittingcircle.com/A25006/
Thanks
Jean-The Knitting Circle Video Membership
I can’t seem to find what yarn and nettle size I need
Hi Barbara, here is the link for the Yarn Requirements. 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
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I can’t get the information for the yarn requirements. Can somebody please help me? I need to make sure I have ordered what I need. Thanks
Hi Mary. Here is the link for the Yarn Requirements. 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
I must have missed the yarn requirements and now can’t find them. Can only access the instructions for week 1. Thank you
Hi Maureen. Here is a link to the knitting requirements. 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
I love Jen’s patterns. I am going to be going very slow unfortunately. A broken wrist and foot do not lend themselves to speedy knitting.
I’m so excited to get started. Waiting for yarn delivery!
Excited and looking forward to finishing the project!
Excited
looking for more explanation on the miL m1R stitch
Hello Patricia. We have a free video on The Knitting Circle for the make 1 increase. It’s here: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/video/how-to-work-the-make-one-m1-increase-018305/. We have a premium video coming on Dec. 9 that explains the m1L and m1R stitch. I made a YouTube video a couple years ago on these increases that you can find here: https://youtu.be/Kz6pf505guw
Thanks
Jen-The Knitting Circle
Thank you . Nervous to start first find my yarn.
Looking forward to participating!
thank you
What yarn is required for these projects?
Hi Lurene. Here are the yarn requirements. https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/the-knitting-circle-mystery-knit-along-yarn-requirements/
Thanks
Jean- The Knitting Circle Video Membership
I’m ready to start
Excited to start this journey!
When does this start?
Hello Eloise,
Thank you for contacting us.
The Challenge is already over. But you are free to access the content and try the challenge as well.
If you have any additional questions, please email or contact Customer Service at 1-833-622-6523.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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Thank you
I lost my yarn requirements