I loved hearing about which styles you're interested in making and thank you for all the fantastic questions! In this final video, I go into more detail about why I care so much about knitting and crochet, especially in community, and how it has the potential to change us all for the better. I also share the incredible work of past knitalong and challenge participants and highlight some of their experiences. Lastly, I share about our scholarship program and exactly how to get involved and join us!
Within the knitalong experience, you'll get:
* An easy-to follow video course on how to knit or crochet each of the 8 winning designs, shown above and below. The video courses are broken into bite size chunks for easy learning and are yours forever.
* Simple Knitting 101 and Crochet 101 courses, geared towards beginners if you’re starting from zero.
* A downloadable workbook with the patterns and a rough knitting schedule to follow.
* Live zoom sessions with me, your teacher and our two expert Knit Collage coaches, Pia and Cheryl, to help answer in-the-moment questions. We have 2 per week for the duration of the KAL. This is where we help you with stumbling blocks and mistakes so that you make PROGRESS!
* Technical support in our Knit Collage App to answer all of your questions. Coaches Pia, Cheryl and myself will be there daily to help and cheer.
* A welcoming, energetic, and kind community of members to hold you accountable and keep you motivated to actually complete your project. This is 100% the very best part :)
* Mindfulness based zooms centered around waking up your inner artist and relaxation - think intention setting, creativity and restorative yoga.
* Optional accountability small group to 10x connection, fun and your progress!
* Finish with a closing celebration party and community fashion show compilation video.
I encourage you to order early to make sure you get the color you want. Last knitalong we sold out of many colors within an hour and we do not have a lot of the new Mixtape yarn and needle felting kits. With the uncertainty around the tariffs, I'm unsure how our pricing and inventory will be affected for future shipments.
We open up registration for the Spring 2025 Knitalong on Wednesday, April 23rd at 10am ET and so hope you’ll join us!
Thank you so much. We have poured so much into this KAL and I just can't wait to get started! The team and I are all ready to help you wherever you are on your fiber or knitting journey.
If you have any questions, write me an email or leave a comment on my blog and I'll make sure to get right back to you.
I’m excited to share all of the styles, color, fit and pricing details for our upcoming knitalong with you today. In the video below, I walk you through the yarn, how it is made and by whom, how and where I teach, and design info for all of the styles. 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!
Keep in mind that 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! Many past participants knit their very first sweater with us. The tutorials are a labor of love that I work so hard on - last season we had 100 videos in total across all the designs! When you join us for a knitalong, the videos are yours forever to come back to anytime. Designing, tech editing and testing each pattern takes a small village - especially the sweaters, most of which include 9 sizes. Along with the video courses, our expert coaches will be there to help you in the moment, when you need it - live on zoom or in the community space on our app! When you buy just one kit, you will have lifetime access to all 8 of the patterns and their relevant course videos.
You can view all the color options and detailed design photos here. You do not need to have a Dropbox account, nor do you need to join the folder to see the content. Fit, size and pricing details listed out below! If you would like to see exact yarn usage per size for each design, we have that listed on each design's Ravelry page, linked below.
Please keep in mind we have two different ways to pay on the site, called Shop Pay and Afterpay. These options allow you to pay in 3-4 interest free installments rather than 100% all at once. There is no extra interest or cost, just an alternative way to pay. I discovered this to be very helpful as a payment method on some of my favorite sites.
Option 1 ~ Mixtape Sweater by Susan Hislop and Amy Small
Knit in Mixtape Yarn
The Mixtape sweater uses our newest Knit Collage yarn with a multi texture, self-striping effect. There are two sleeve options (long sleeve and sleeveless) and two neckline options (scoop neck and mock turtleneck) for ultimate customization. This design is super beginner friendly and would make a great first sweater project.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Mixtape Sweater on a wide range of bodies.
Tap thelink hereto check out the available color combos!
Recommended to be worn with 7-12” / 17.5-30 cm of positive ease at chest.Long sleeve sample is shown in size 2 on a 38" / 95 cm chest with 9.25" / 23 cm of positive ease. Sleeveless sample is shown in a size 2 on a 34" / 85 cm chest with 13.25" / 33 cm of positive ease.
Pricing:
Sleeveless Option
Size 1-2: $158
Size 3-4: $198
Size 5-6: $238
Size 7: $259
Size 8-9: $298
Full Sleeves Option
Size 1: $198
Size 2-3: $238
Size 4-5: $268
Size 6: $308
Size 7-8: $328
Size 9: $368
Option 2 ~ Flow State Cardi by Sue Hislop and Amy Small
Knit in Spun Cloud Light and a Needle Felting Kit (new for spring!)
This simple cropped raglan cardi is all about the embellishments. It's a blank canvas to explore needle felting and let your creativity run wild by painting with our favorite medium—wool! This sample shows inspiration for these fun, springy floral motifs but (as always) this design is an open invitation to do YOU and let your imagination take over. Needle felting kits come with 16 different fiber colors to experiment with.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Flow State Cardi on a wide range of bodies.
Tap thelink hereto check out the available color combos!
Recommended to be be worn with 0-4" / 0-10 cm of positive ease at the chest depending on preferred fit. Shown in a size 2 on a 34" / 85 cm chest with 3" / 7.5 cm of positive ease.
Pricing:
Size 1: $138
Size 2-3: $168
Size 4-6: $198
Size 7-9: $228
Option 3 ~ Stained Glass Shawl by Cheryl Kubat
Crocheted in Serenity and Mixtape
Crochet this lovely shawl designed to mimic the intricate beauty of stained glass. The vibrant hues of Mixtape yarn are worked into bold motifs. Large granny hourglass motifs, interspersed with small granny squares, form the overall shape of the shawl. Each section is carefully outlined with a contrasting, solid-colored yarn to evoke the leading in a stained-glass window, giving the shawl a stunning, almost architectural quality.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Stained Glass Shawl on a wide range of bodies.
Tap thelink hereto check out the available color combos!
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements:
62" / 158 cm width at top edge, not including fringe
23" / 58 cm height at center, not including fringe
Pricing:
$188
Option 4 ~ The Monet Cardi by Ksenia Naidyon
Knit in Waterfall
The Monet Cardigan was dreamed up as a special layer for those spring and summer days when just a bit more warmth is needed. This easy to wear piece is a perfect companion for long walks in the meadows, picnics at the seaside, and summer nights by the campfire.
The Monet Cardigan is knit sideways, in two pieces, from the wrist to the middle of the back. The two pieces are then joined, using a three needle bind off. A cropped body, gentle V-neck shaping, and straight sleeves make it a dream to style. 2x1 ribbing at the cuffs, hem, and V-neck prevent the stockinette stitch from curling. Choose from different colorways of Waterfall yarn to match the mood of your favorite Monet painting and create your own masterpiece.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Monet Cardigan on a wide range of bodies.
Tap thelink hereto check out the available color combos!
Recommended to be worn with 4-8" / 10-20 cm of positive ease at the chest depending on your preferred fit. Dark Star sample is shown in a size 1 on a 34" / 85 cm chest with 3.5" / 9 cm of positive ease. Enchanted Forest sample is shown in a size 3 on a 38" / 95 cm chest with 6" / 15 cm of positive ease.
Pricing:
Size 1: $248
Size 2-3: $288
Size 4-5: $328
Size 6-7: $368
Size 8-9: $388
And... The KAL Greatest Hits Bonus Design Winners!!
Bonus Option 1 ~ Everyday Day Cardi by Laurel Gervitz
Knit in Spun Cloud with optional Wildflower embroidery
The Everyday Yay Cardi is your go to cardi to wear over just about everything in your closet! Knit from the top down with a raglan construction, it's simple to knit and stunning to wear. This pattern comes with two options - add your own cross stitch embroidery or just leave it blank and go solid. It is the perfect project for beginner knitters or for anyone who would like to make their first sweater.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Everyday Yay Cardigan on a wide range of bodies.
Tap thelink hereto check out the available color combos!
Recommended to be worn with 1-5" / 2.5-12.5 cm of positive ease at the chest. depending on your preferred fit. This cardigan has a relaxed fit. Size 2 (ivory embroidered) sample is shown on a 32” / 80 cm chest with 5.25” / 13 cm of positive ease, and Size 3 (bubblegum) sample is shown on a 38” / 95 cm chest with 1.25” / 3 cm of positive ease.
Pricing:
Solid Color Option
Size 1-2: $128
Size 3-4: $158
Size 5-6: $198
Size 7-8: $228
Size 9: $258
Embroidered Option
Size 1-2: $188
Size 3-4: $228
Size 5-6: $268
Size 7-8: $298
Size 9: $328
Bonus Option 2 ~ Lotus Sweater by Julia Norris
Knit in Spun Cloud Light and Wildflower yarn
The Lotus Sweater is a timeless boat neck construction featuring a high-low hem that accentuates the waistline in the front while offering more coverage in the back—the perfect fit for leggings or Bermuda shorts. The statement front panel features an intarsia column of colorful “Lotus Stitches” flanked by two bands of “Wheat Stitches” that offer texture and interest to this otherwise classic, coastal silhouette. Light, airy and breathable, this pullover is the perfect companion for evening walks on the beach and outdoor dining in a light summer breeze.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Lotus Sweater on a wide range of bodies.
Tap thelink hereto check out the available color combos!
Recommended to be worn with 8-10" / 20.5 -25.5 cm of positive ease. Snowy sample is shown in a size 2 on a 34" / 85 cm chest with 8" / 20 cm of positive ease. Lilac sample is shown in a size 5 on a 48" / 120 cm chest with 8" / 20 cm of positive ease.
Pricing:
Size 1-2: $228
Size 3-5: $258
Size 6-7: $278
Size 8-9: $298
Option 3 ~ Spring Fling Cardi by Laurel Gervitz
Knit in Spun Cloud and Wildflower Mini Skeins
The Spring Fling Cardi pattern mixes stripes and lace into a beautifully unique design! You'll start at the top neck and knit down, striping in our fun mini skein kits as you go. After the bust, we switch to a simple scalloped lace pattern. The pattern has two sleeve options for you to choose from: short sleeve and 3/4 flared sleeves. This kit is for the short sleeve option so if you want to knit this style with 3/4 sleeves, we recommend buying one more skein of your main color yarn. This is a fun pattern to try if lace has intimidated you in the past and the perfect Spring piece to add to your hand knit wardrobe.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Spring Fling Cardi on a wide range of bodies.
Tap thelink hereto check out the available color combos!
Recommended to be worn with 0-2" / 0-5 cm of positive ease depending on your preferred fit. Lavender Dust sample is shown in a size 5 on a 40" / 100 cm chest with 2.5" / 6 cm of positive ease and the French Vanilla sample is shown in a size 2 on a 32" / 80 cm chest with 2" / 5 cm of positive ease.
Pricing:
Size 1-3: $168
Size 4-7: $248
Size 8-11: $298
Option 4 ~ Feeling Groovy Side Tie Vest by Jen Geigley
Knit in Spun Cloud with optional Mini Skein Sampler Kit
Conquer "shoulder season" with the ultimate layering piece. This super chic side-tie vest has a modern, cropped fit but a timeless aesthetic. Our super bulky Spun Cloud yarn makes this a quick, warm knit but the open sides keep this a very breathable option for spring. Comes in both a solid and multi-yarn option.
Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Feeling Groovy Side Tie Vest on a wide range of bodies.
Tap thelink hereto check out the available color combos!
Recommended to be worn with 0-4" / 0-10 cm of positive ease at the chest. Fog Heather solid and French Vanilla + Dream Weaver mini skein kit samples are shown in a size 2 on a 36" / 90 cm chest with 2.25" / 5.5 cm of positive ease. Solid Cafe Au Lait sample is shown in a size 5 on a 38" / 95 cm chest with 14" / 35 sm of positive ease. Honeysuckle + Jade Green mini skein kit sample is shown in a size 3 on a 39" / 97.5 cm chest with 3.75" / 9.5 cm of positive ease. Note that the chest circumference includes approx. 0.25” / 0.6 cm of space on each side for ties at tightest position. Chest circumference can be made slightly larger by loosening ties.
Pricing:
Solid Color Option
Size 1-4: $128
Size 5-6: $168
Size 7-9: $198
Mixed Yarn Option
Size 1-4: $158
Size 5-6: $188
Size 7-8: $248
Size 9: $288
For the spring knitalong, we'll be giving away a few virtual knitalong scholarships to those that are just unable to join in. If you'd like to put your name on the list to be eligible for the scholarship drawing, please fill in this formhere.
Lastly, the virtual option will be $88. With this option you get all of these patterns (The Mixtape Sweater, Flow State Cardi, Stained Glass Shawl, Monet Cardi, Everyday Yay, Lotus Sweater, Spring Fling Cardi and Feeling Groovy Side Tie Vest), the 8 virtual classes to these designs (they're yours forever), community via zoom, the Knit Collage App and a few, fun special surprises!
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.
The kits go live on Wednesday, April 23rd 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. Then we get knitting and crocheting :)
The Spring Knitalong (KAL) is right around the corner and in today’s video, I dive deep into my big why and what makes these community events so unique. It’s about so much more than just yarn, knitting and crochet. Knitting and crochet are tools we can use to come back to our authentic creative selves. Beyond that, our making practice helps us feel more relaxed, patient and confident - something we all might benefit from anytime, but especially right now.
Our KALs are about helping you develop a consistent making practice so that you feel these life changing benefits. Think in-depth tutorials that match the exact pattern you’re making and in-the-moment expert coaching to help if you need it...not to mention our vibrant community of makers cheering you on!
If you’ve ever been curious about our KALs or just what finishing a project you adore feels like, don’t miss the video below. It’s all possible with the right support! After 16 KALs, this is my most loved intro video to date- don’t miss it :)
Get the full scoop in the video below:
The KAL experience is hosted completely within the Knit Collage App and It's a complete game changer! All of the video tutorials, patterns, live coaching sessions, event replays and the community space are all in one place. The app is available to both apple and android users and accessible on any internet browser.
In the next video coming out on Friday, I’ll go into all the fun, creative details of each of our four designs plus share more about our unique yarns – how they are made and by whom. Along with that video, will be a detailed blog post where I’ll share exact size, color and pricing details.
If you're up for sharing, I'd love to know what aspects of your knitting journey you most want to improve. Is it learning new techniques, finding more time to knit, or connecting with a supportive community? Whatever it is, take a moment to reflect on this. I invite you to leave a comment below where you share these insights. Is it the idea of mastering new skills, the prospect of finding a stress-relieving hobby, or the opportunity to connect with fellow knitters? Let’s hear 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 KALs are all about!
