It was such a treat reading about all the styles that are calling to you for this make-along! In this final video, I go into detail about why knitting has been so life-changing for me and what that experience has been like for past make-along (MAL) participants. I truly believe in knitting’s potential to enhance our lives in so many ways. Whether we pick up knitting (or crochet!) to relax, flex our creativity, express ourselves, find joy, or all of the above, it is truly a craft of transformation and growth, which is why I love to embark on these MALs together! Do not miss the video below.
A few exciting details too - you get access to all 4 main MAL patterns/video tutorials + the bonus patterns (plus the videos for the Kaleidoscope Cardi) + help zoom sessions + community + mindfulness. The kits will go live on our site at 10am ET on Wednesday, October 12th and will be available for one week only. These 4 main MAL patterns will be available to MAL participants only for about 12 months.
Every season, we think we have enough yarn, and every time we sell out of certain colors super quickly. Part of this is because the process of spinning and making these yarns is intense and we have to order very far in advance before we know what’s sold from the previous season. I want to encourage you to order early just to be safe - ESPECIALLY if you have your heart set on the Starfall or Wonderland designs. These use our newest yarn that I do not have that much of. It’s so hard for us to know what everyone will like most - it’s never what we expect and I was not planning to have two designs in the MAL that called for this yarn! We will have kits available for all of these bonus patterns too: Inner Beauty Shawl, Kaleidoscope Cardi, Winding Road Cardi and the Daisy Chain Cardi. Peruse all the available colors and photos here.
Thank you so much. We have poured so much into this MAL as a team and just cannot wait to get started! If you have a question, feel free ask me here or leave a blog comment.
Hi there! I’m excited to share all of the styles, color, fit and pricing details for our upcoming make-along (MAL) with you today. In the video below I walk you through the yarn, how it is made, how and where I teach and style info for each of the 4 chosen MAL designs. There's a lot! After the video, I dive into fit, pricing and color details in the blog post below. If you like, you can peruse all the color options early too!
Remember I teach you everything you need to know to knit or crochet your piece from start to finish in the video tutorials. If these styles feel complicated, not to worry, we got you! If you stick to my rough schedule, which is totally achievable, you will complete your design in 8 weeks time or less. Many past participants knit their very first sweater with us. If these prices seem high to you, please remember that there is so much more that comes along with this MAL than just your yarn and a pattern. The tutorials are a labor of love that I work so hard on - we have over 90 videos in total across all the designs! They are yours forever to come back to anytime. Designing, tech editing and testing each pattern takes a small village - especially the sweaters which all include 9+ sizes. We also offer lots of opportunities for you to get help on zoom and within our FB community when you need it. When you buy just one kit, you will have access to all 4 of the patterns and their relevant course videos, plus the bonus patterns (see below). I may even have a surprise bonus pattern and event up my sleeve....stay tuned!
You can view all the color options and detailed design photos here. Fit, size and pricing details listed out below!
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Starfall Cardi
Meet the Starfall Cardi! A true statement piece, this design brings the art of crochet and simple garter stitch knitting together in a unique, bohemian way. The silhouette is free and easy to wear. The fringe is optional and totally up to you to decide if you'd like to add it. This design is all about inspiring you to dive deep into your creativity to create colorful granny squares that just feel like you! This design calls for our newest yarn, the Spun Cloud Light, it's skinnier and lighter than anything we've done before! If you are new to crochet, or knitting not to worry, we'll guide you in step by step videos and help sessions so you know exactly how to make this stunning design!
Click hereto see more photos and the available color combinations.
Tap the link hereto check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Starfall Cardi on a range of beautiful bodies!
Yarn used: Spun Cloud Light,
**Please note fringe is optional and not included in kit. We used 1-2 skeins (depending on size) of Sister or Spun Cloud yarn.
Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 8-12” / 20-30 cm of positive ease at the chest. The size 1 sample is shown on a 32” / 80 cm chest with 12” / 30 cm of positive ease. The size 4 sample is shown on a 39.5" / 100 cm chest with 16.5"/ 42cm of positive ease. Due to the modular nature of this design, sizing is achieved both by varying the size of the squares and by adding a series of vertical granny stripe rows after panels have been assembled. The sleeve lengths are based on the finished body widths and ease. If you choose to work a different body size, you may need to adjust the sleeve length to your preference.
Sizes 1 & 2: $348
Size 3: $378
Sizes 4 & 5: $448
Size 6: $478
Size 7: $598
Sizes 8 & 9: $612
Wonderland Sweater
Fall down the rabbit hole into a whimsical world of art deco and floral motifs. The Wonderland Sweater is a top down, yoke sweater worked in the round using simple stranded colorwork. With two colors being the stars of the show, feel free to customize using high or low contrast color combos with a third accent color for extra dimension. This is the perfect beginne knitting pattern to dive into if you have always wanted to try your hand at colorwork.
Clickhereto see more photos and the available color combinations.
Tap the link hereto check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Wonderland Sweater on a range of beautiful bodies!
Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 0-6” / 0-15 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Sample is shown in a Size 2 on a 32” / 80 cm chest with 5.25” / 13 cm of positive ease.
Size 1: $238
Sizes 2 & 3: $ 258
Sizes 4 & 5: $278
Sizes 6 & 7: $328
Sizes 8 & 9: $358
Inner Beauty Cardi
The Inner Beauty Cardi combines texture and colors in a unique way and easy sweater silhouette! This design is worked from the top down using stranded colorwork with the floats on the outside of your work. From there, you transition into a fun-to-knit bubble stitch pattern. Lastly, you'll knit a simple shawl collar, shaped with short rows, to complete this cardigan for ultimate winter coziness. This is a fantastic project to learn colorwork or short rows for the first time. You'll mix our Spun Cloud yarn together with a Mini Skein Sampler Kit where you get to try out five of our yarns in one go! The best part is experimenting when color and yarn placement within the yoke.
Clickhereto see more photos and the available color combinations.
Tap the link hereto check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Inner Beauty Cardi on a range of beautiful bodies!
Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 1-4” / 2.5-10 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Sample is shown in a Size 2 on a 34” / 85 cm chest with 3.5” / 8.75 cm of positive ease and a Size 3 on a 39.5" / 100 cm chest with 2" / 4.5 cm of positive ease.
Sizes 1 to 4: $258
Sizes 5 to 7: $348
Sizes 8 & 9: $398
Gotta Be Hooded Scarf
The Gotta Be Hooded Scarf is the perfect fun, yet functional cold weather piece. This beginner friendly design is the ideal piece for new knitters and anyone interested in playing with color and texture. Stay warm and whimsical while keeping your head and neck toasty warm all at once. What could be better?!
Clickhereto see more photos and the available color combinations.
Tap the link hereto check out our Ravelry project page for this style.
Yarn used: Spun Cloud, Daisy Chain and Mini Skein Sampler Kit
Size: One Size
Kit Cost: $148
BONUS PATTERNS
Daisy Chain Cardi
The Daisy Chain Cardi is all about our unique and daisy filled Daisy Chain yarn. The pattern is simple and ideal for beginner knitters or anyone looking to tackle their first sweater. Let the yarn do the talking in this one!
Clickhereto see more photos and the available color combinations.
Tap the link hereto check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Daisy Chain Cardi on a range of beautiful bodies!
Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 1-5” / 2.5-12.5 cm of positive ease at the chest. The fit of this cardigan is up to you and your own personal preference. If you want it to have less positive ease, then size down, and if you want an oversized fit, then size up. The sample is shown in a Size 1 on a 34” / 85 cm bust with 0.75” / 2 cm of positive ease. Please note the sleeves are more fitted when compared to the body ease and it is recommended to consider all aspects of the garment before choosing your final size.
Size 1: $218
Sizes 2 & 3: $258
Sizes 4 & 5: $298
Sizes 6 & 7: $328
Sizes 8 & 9: $368
Winding Road Cardi
Introducing the Winding Road Cardi! If you've ever wanted to learn intarsia and cables then the Intarsia Cable Cardi is the perfect project. This cardigan is worked from the top down combining the intarsia method of colorwork and the art of cabling together in a beautiful garment. The use of mini skeins allows for cables to be worked in multiple colors. The Winding Road Cardi is a true classic and timeless cable design and who doesn't love that?!
Clickhereto see more photos and the available color combinations.
Tap the link hereto check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Winding Road Cardi on a range of beautiful bodies!
Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 0-4” / 0-10 cm of positive ease at the chest. The sample is shown in a Size 1 on a 32“ / 80 cm chest with 3.5” / 9 cm of positive ease.
Sizes 1 & 2: $268
Sizes 3 & 4: $288
Size 5: $348
Sizes 6 & 7: $388
Sizes 8 & 9: $418
Inner Beauty Shawl
The Inner Beauty Shawl is a stunning crescent shawl that is knit from the center out. We'll mix stitches and stripes in the mini skein yarns to create a truly unique piece, you'll wear all the time. The curved crescent shape has a stunning drape when worn. Added bonus, it matches the Inner Beauty Cardi shown above.
Clickhereto see more photos and the available color combinations.
Tap the link hereto check out our Ravelry project page for this style.
Yarn used: Spun Cloud and Mini Skein Sampler Kit
Size: One Size
Kit Cost: $158
Kaleidoscope Stripe Cardi
The Kaleidoscope cardi pattern is a forever favorite here at Knit Collage. We'll be playing with yarn, color and texture in this cardi. If you've never tackled a sweater before, nothing beats this pattern. Finish with a piece of wearable art to cherish for years to come. No two Kaleidoscope cardi's ever come out the same and that is one of the best parts about knitting these - there is no wrong way to do it and it's all about you doing you!
Clickhereto see more photos and the available color combinations.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Kaleidoscope on a range of beautiful bodies!
Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm of positive ease at the bust. Both samples are shown in a Size 1 on a 32” / 80 cm bust with 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.
Sizes 1 & 2: $248
Sizes 3 to 5: $278
Sizes 6 & 7: $318
Sizes 8 & 9: $348
Kaleidoscope Solid Cardi
The Kaleidoscope Sweater but in a classic solid version.
Clickhereto see more photos and the available color combinations.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Kaleidoscope on a range of beautiful bodies!
Fit Note:Recommended to be worn with 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm of positive ease at the bust. Both samples are shown in a Size 1 on a 32” / 80 cm bust with 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.
Sizes 1 to 3: $168
Sizes 4 to 7: $198
Sizes 8 & 9: $228
Also like we offered in the spring, we'll be giving a way a few make-along scholarships to those that are just unable to join in. You can email us at anytime (hello@knitcollage.com) to put your name on that list, no questions asked. If you wish to donate a kit to someone who wants to join in but can't, we'll have a way to do that too. We'll match any gift that is given so that your donation goes twice as far. Recipients are chosen completely at random - in previous MALs we've donated around 20 kits!
Lastly, the virtual option will be $88. With this option you get all eight of these patterns, 5 teachable classes yours forever (Starfall Cardi, Wonderland Sweater, Inner Beauty Cardi, Gotta Be Hooded Scarf and the Kaleidoscope Cardi), bonus patterns, community via zoom, IG and FB and the mindfulness practices and a few fun special events!
That is all she wrote friends! Please reach out with any questions at all and let me know in the comments below what you're thinking of making! We are able to do custom color kits for you if you like - although they will have to be placed on the phone to ensure we have the colors and inventory you would like as we are low on some of our yarns. Ask me anything via a new fun app I'm trying on Video Ask and I will respond privately and directly to you there. Click the link here to ask away! Join me onInstagram Saturday, Oct 8th at 3:30pm ET to go deep into each design. For all of these styles, just a basic knowledge of knitting and crochet is needed. I so hope you'll consider joining in! The kits go live on Wednesday October 12th at 10am ET and will be available for one week only. Last time we sold out of many colors within hours, so I encourage you to use this post to help decide early. We have very little in our new Spun Cloud Light yarn. Then we get knitting and crocheting :)
The fall make-along (MAL) is ALMOST HERE and I so hope you'll consider joining me! This MAL we'll build on what we created last spring and go further. My goal is to serve you with so much value - bonuses, zoom help sessions and tutorials galore. As always, my hope is that by creating, connecting and taking time out for ourselves, we'll be able to cope just a little better with whatever daily and world stresses we are wrestling with. Get ready for all of this while having a whole lot of fun too!
Many past participants shared invaluable feedback from the last MAL, much of which we are implementing for this fall's event. We'll be upping our virtual community in new and special ways which means more opportunities to share, connect and cheer each other on. Also new this fall, we're planning a bigger bent on accountability which helps you keep your making mojo going strong. I'll be leading an optional journaling workshop and challenge too. For those of you who like the yoga element, you'll be taking an all level restorative class from moi! I am a newly certified yoga teacher. The classes are all about relaxation, if you want to just sit and breathe with us, fantastic!
In the next video, coming out on Friday, you'll get more info into the exact yarns and designs, shown above. I will have an accompanying blog post with color options, fit and pricing details so that if you decide to pick your style and color in advance, you can! This is also a great opportunity for you to email us any questions that might come up. We are happy to help with custom color ways, although each style has around 15-20 color options, so hopefully there is something that will excite you available already too! If you want to peruse the winning styles in more detail now, follow the link here.
I so hope you'll consider joining in. Let me know in the comments what it would feel like to complete a knitting project that filled you with confidence, joy and creativity. I am so excited for it! AND If you are a beginner knitter or crocheter, this is for you. Our team plus the video tutorials are there to guide and support you. When you're starting out, you need the most help and support - that's what our MALs are all about!
If you have a question, please ask away using a new tool I'm trying out called Video Ask. Ask me anything here and I'll respond to you by video - it's so awesome! Link here to try it out and ask me something :)
