Create Your Own Kit - MKAL 2023

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[@uncannytraveler88]

Stephen, I am pretty new to you and the MKAL, but I have been needing to reign it in on my yarn spending. I get so much fomo. Especially after I saw the kits. Thank you for your compassionate and anti- consumption approach to your MKAL. You provided amazing kits for those who wanted it, but I love how you also support and encourage those of us who have to shop within a budget or use or stash. This video made me feel less shame or insecurity for not being able to afford a kit this year. It's just so refreshing and lovely coming from someone so huge in the yarn community. Thank you so so much! :)

[@daisyhislop7179]

Stephan, I appreciate your dedication to making these MKAL quests obtainable to all. This video takes all the scary pressure off having the RIGHT Kit. It’s obviously you want us to focus on fun.

[@Battymefibers]

Fall leaf colors, Gold, Rust, Red , Beige. Can't wait to start.

[@thestitchcraftqueen]

This is my first MKAL and am so excited to get started! I went to my local yarn store yesterday, to pick out my yarns, and found about 5 other women picking out their yarn as well! I love the knitting community, but especially around this MKAL.

[@miserybutane298]

i'm actually spinning for mine. got some cormo which i'm dyeing and spinning up at the moment.

[@sandybassett4901]

Okay I am going to join in but before I begin I have to finish the Woven Chevrons shawl that has been languishing. And funny thing, before I watched your videos about the GEOGRADIENT MKAL, I had already pulled out the Chevron shawl to complete. So, I am going to give myself permission to participate. StitchedbyMimi

[@deboradeane1402]

Thank you! This is so helpful ❤

[@MaryB1983]

This was super helpful and inspirational (esp showing ways to include more variegated yarns). Thank you!

[@viridiangreen8259]

Mohair dare - love it 😊

[@cindyg.8425]

Ohhh the enthusiasm and brilliance of your eye and catching such color array. Luv it !My 2022 MKAL is a wearable art…. So still deciding. Thank you!

[@theresapagnozzi9117]

But I still have to make the slipstravaganza! Lol, hopefully this one can happen in the future. Also want to make the aurora cabin!

[@jkimisyellow]

I went shopping at my at home shop :D

[@sc00badive]

I'm looking forward to my first MKAL. I call my color collection Pink Profusion. I'd love to come to Amsterdam and visit, maybe someday.

[@sleepydrJ]

This is one of your best videos ever. Lots of good insight into creating color palettes in general. Thanks!

[@StephenWest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hannaniedermann6131]

hi stephan, thank you for showing the black/white resp. grey nuances. as a weaver I have learned to understand the importance of this for the planning of a cloth/knitted piece. please, bring it more often!

[@jolapolko1418]

Piękne te precelki/moteczki/włóczek 🧶🤩

[@katibere1966]

How exciting…getting my yarn ready! Can’t wait!!🤩🧶

[@Lennongrils]

This is so helpful! Thanks Stephen!

[@carriekenton5814]

I stayed up till 11 PM my time and tried to purchase, then found out you don't ship to AP zip code which is how Civilians and Navy personnel get their mail overseas.

[@liekemulder1580]

I just love how you get us all inspired to get started! I was so bummed that the Velvet colorway was already gone 2 minutes after sales started. But.... ....now I have a really good excuse to visit the store and create my own Kit.. ..I have my eye set on WALK Collection

[@marshalucky]

I went blue this year, it’s new for me 🎉

[@MarieKirby]

Gorgeous yarns! I hope to visit your store some day

[@annemcginn1086]

These yarns are soooo beautiful, but also sooooo expensive!!!!!

[@missmollyw.5066]

I love scrappy! Lol...now I am digging back in the basket...thanks for being so flexible and helpful. XO

[@Katc78]

Love love love all of this Stephen, thank you so much! Question: which colour should the mohair/fluffy extra be matched to, A, B, C or D? I have one just like the neon toxic waste greeny yellow you held up, and I just love it so much, Fyberspates Cumulus I think it is. So I’d like to use that if possible! Thanks!

[@julie-likornemagike]

Thank you it's very inspirational !!!! I'm still a beginner knitter I have only done some "we are knitter kits" and your boneyard shawl for the moment , do you think that your Geogradient MKAL would be accessible for my very little level ? Thank you Stephen anyway for your good energy !!

[@mary-patmclane6252]

Stephen always has very detailed directions. Also lots of videos. If you get stuck the ravelry group Geogradient: Westknits MKal 2023 will have all levels of knitters that can answer your questions. I say go for it.

[@julie-likornemagike]

THANK YOU !!!@@mary-patmclane6252

[@Jan3tB]

Love this! What would you say is the best yellow kit (or yellows in general) for cool skin tones?

[@thewanderingstarseed]

I have a big stash of baby suri alpaca, I might make a full fluff shawl 🤔

[@Pink_Sunflowers]

Yaaaaaas 😊

[@mickiwhite4754]

So excited! Thank you for the guidance! How much mohair do we need if we decide to do the "mohair dare"?

[@stellaxenophondos4076]

You are such an interesting man.Thank you.Where us your shop?

[@Katc78]

He lives in the Netherlands, I’m pretty sure it’s in Amsterdam.

[@jacquelynsmith2351]

I have so many gradient sets in my stash... so many WIPS though... do I dare sign up?

[@renataagrenta]

You enchanted us with these wonders! Hopefully it will arrive soon in October!🧶🧶

[@roxannerichards3156]

My yarn is 5.5 stitches/inch. Does the yarn have to be fingerling weight?

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

👍

[@alihodgson6156]

I am in the UK can I still buy the kit for the knit along

[@esthergarcia2916]

Is the 100 grams counting the sample? thanks

[@noellevalla8122]

Can we get the needle size ????

[@StephenWest]

Sure! US4/3.5 cm circular 40"/100cm length