Welcome to the Fall 2024 Knitalong! Our knitalongs are a wonderful way to learn and grow in new ways. We accomplish this through in depth video classes that match the exact pattern you're working on, around the clock support from our expert coaches and accountability and connection from other creativity loving makers. It's about learning new things, diving deep into our most creative selves and of course, having a lot of fun along the way too!

For the first time ever, well be hosting this KAL on our brand new app so you’ll have the opportunity to become a founding member. This is going to be a complete game changer for the user experience as everything will be available in one, easy to navigate space. The app will not be open to the public until 2025!

Watch the videos below to learn what sets them apart in detail.

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3

About the pattern:

The Pixelated Cardi is a simple, yet beautiful colorwork cardigan that is knit up using our super soft Spun Cloud and unique printed Wildflower yarn. This is an ideal pattern for those wanting to try colorwork for the first time. The sweater is knit top down, making it easy to customize to a longer length both in the body and for the sleeves if you like. It is also seamless! In the video tutorials, I'll guide you through every step of how to make the shawl from start to finish. If you are in between sizes, we recommend sizing down based on testers and past knitters experiences. 

Tap the link here to check out our Ravelry page for this style and see the Pixelated Cardi on a range of beautiful bodies!

Here's what you can expect in our knitalong:

~ Exclusive - These patterns will be exclusive to KAL participants for about 6 to 12 months. You will have access to all 8 KAL patterns and video tutorial through our Knit Collage app.

~ Round the clock help - Myself and the Knit Collage team are here to help you make your project a total success! Join Zoom sessions with our teachers and chat with everyone in the community via the Community Feed section in our app.

~  Video tutorials for our Knitting 101 and Crochet 101 courses. If you're newer to knitting or crochet, these will be super helpful! 

~ Mindfulness workshops ~ this season we will have a couple of dedicated zooms that will tap into the idea of waking up your creative, inner artist as well as relaxation through a simple restorative yoga class designed for everyone.

Kits will be available for one week only. You'll be able to purchase them from October 15th - October 22nd. After that, the patterns will not be available for another 6 to 12 months. 

What comes in your kit:

* The yarn needed to complete this project, including 2-5 skeins of Spun Cloud yarn and 2 skeins of Wildflower (required yarn amount varies upon size you purchase). The model is pictured in the the colorway Goldenrod/French Vanilla. Amy (with blond hair) is in the colorway Beatnik/High Vibes.

* All new packaging ~ prepare to be WOWED!

**Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.**

* Knitalong Guide with the pattern and all the info and resources you'll need to be successful with your project. You will receive the Welcome Guide and KAL Schedule as a PDF download within the app. The patterns for the KAL designs and greatest hits will available and accessible on November 4th, our official cast on day, not at the time of purchase.

* Muslin pouch, tapestry needle, 11 Cocoknits stitch markers, a Knit Collage iridescent sticker, a tape measure and a pretty embellished ribbon from my India travels tying it all together.

What's not included:

* Needles - if you'd like these added to your kit, click here to see them. 

* Buttons - these are optional! Click here to see them.

Pattern details:

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Knitter

Needle Size:

Size US 17 (12.75mm) 40” / 100 cm circular needle plus additional needles of the same size for your preferred method of small circumference knitting

Size N (10mm) crochet hook for finishing the sweater edge

Sizes:  1 (2, 3, 4, 5)[6, 7, 8, 9]

Finished Measurements:

32 (36, 38, 42, 46)[50, 54, 58, 62]” / 81.5 (91.5, 96.5, 108.5, 117)[127, 137, 147.5, 157.5] cm bust circumference.

Fit Note: Recommended to have 0-2” of positive ease.  Sample is shown in a size 2 on a 34”/86.5 cm bust with 2”/ 5 cm positive ease. If you are in between sizes, we recommend sizing down based on testers and past knitters experiences. 

Gauge:

7.5 sts and 10 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat using knitting needles on Spun Cloud (MC) taken after blocking

Materials: 

MC (Main Color): 2 (3, 3, 3, 3)[4, 4, 5, 5] skeins Spun Cloud Yarn (100% wool; approx. 100 yds / 200 g) shown in French Vanilla

CC (Coordinating Color): 2 (2, 2, 2, 2)[2, 2, 2, 2] skeins Wildflower Yarn (100% cotton; approx. 60 yds /70 g) shown in Goldenrod

Pattern Designer: Laurel Gervitz