Hi there! It’s been a while since I posted an update. I’ve been working on a few different projects but haven’t made time to update the blog. However, if you follow my social media accounts, you might already know all about my latest f.o.! …

After thinking I wasn’t going to participate in any more mystery knit-alongs, fomo took over me, and I quickly changed my mind at the very last minute and decided to join Stephen West’s mkal for the third year in a row. And I am so glad I did! This was one of the mkals I have enjoyed the most!

It had fun shapes, modular knitting, a sprinkle of brioche, and lots of options to personalize your final design. I got to wear my shawl last weekend and was super proud of how pretty it turned out.

I think I’m also accidentally becoming the “Stephen West MKALs + Holst Garn Super Soft” ambassador. I’ve used the same yarn for all three of my mystery shawls. (You can see my last two here and here.) I might have to continue with the tradition! This yarn is not as drape-y as others, but it is very warm–and light! I think that’s what I love the most about it; it weighs next to nothing. And another plus is that there are tons of colors to choose from.

I still have to take some photos of the shawl displayed on a hanger to match my past projects, but I’ll have to wait for a sunny day to do that. We’ve been hit by an atmospheric river here in the Bay Area, so I’m not sure when that will be possible!

One thing I was reminded of again during this project is how much I love seeing the color combinations others come up with for their shawls. It seems like I’m always wishing I had chosen different colors, but I do like the ones I used this time. There are just so many options!

If you are ever looking for color inspiration, I recommend checking out some of the past mkals. For this year, you can look up the project hashtags #GoGoDynamoShawl and #WestknitsMKAL2024. If you are curious, go and check them out on Instagram.

What are your thoughts on mystery knit-alongs? Have I finally inspired you to join one?

Note: I ordered my yarn directly from Holst, but if you are in the U.S., here’s a store that carries it.