MKAL 2024 Introduction

[@AmayaRodrigo]

I love when you show us all the beautiful yarn options. It's like a yarn garden and the flowers are up for picking. Always brings a smile to my face. Much love from Spain!

[@kellybaig5361]

Omg - it’s MKAL time again already?! I can’t wait!! ❤

[@knittinlisa2392]

I look forward to MKAL every year, if for no other reason than to see Stephen every week. Your enthusiasm makes my October 🎉

[@janinetraycheff2506]

Stephen West....you are truly a gem, a national treasure! You have so inspired and guided me after following your MKAL's to create my own designs. Thank you for all you do and share, you are so generous of spirit. xoxo

[@Aechmay]

Yay! Count me in! ❤ This will be my 5th MKAL. It's so much fun every year!

[@StephenWest]

Welcome back! It's an absolutely beautiful design if I do say so myself and a really fun knitting process. I can't wait to start!

[@foxbean12]

A random shout-out but thank you for showing some of the kits each year!! It really helps visualize how the colors will look in person and makes for a great jumping off point for planning our own choices (whether that be through a west kit or stash or at the lys!!)

[@StephenWest]

You are so welcome! It's fun to think about all different color combinations.

[@isobelgreer7693]

I can’t wait . I have done a few mkals. You do the best ones.

[@janettebox3571]

Can’t believe it’s MKAL time soon! Looking forward to joining in this fun knit along. ❤

[@angelabates8752]

Love love this time of year. It’s back to school for me, learning loads of new skills, feeling like a knitting pro 😂🎉

[@StephenWest]

I love MKAL season too! Always fun to learn something new. I can't wait to see all the fun modifications and color interpretations this year!

[@marionsworld24]

I've just seen this on your starting day. I haven't done a mystery shawl before but I have enough in my stash to use, including some mohair. Having knit a couple of your designs from ravelry I'm looking forward to starting it. Thank you.

[@kayleighbutcher1153]

I LIVE for the Westknits Oct MKAL!! Very excited!!! ❤❤

[@Dizzyknitsandcurls]

So excited! My birthday is September 7th so every year this shawl is my present to me 😊it’s my 4th year

[@StephenWest]

Happy birthday!!

[@deboradeane1402]

I can’t wait!!❤ beautiful choices of yarn and colors!

[@JenhT-v2g]

I’m so ready! I will never miss one of your MKALs!!

[@KatesCraftingCorner]

Oh that Aubergine kit looks fun!

[@mandyrawlinson7687]

I look forward to fall every year for this fun event!!!!

[@Westcoastknitting_podcast]

This will be my first MKAL and second SW knit. Excited. ❤

[@StephenWest]

So exciting!

[@ciannacoleman5125]

Wish I could join this year but trying to finish a wedding shawl (and quilt) so going to follow along but resist participating this time. Can’t wait to joint back in next year

[@GG-hx6dk]

Ready to go!❤🧶

[@felineberlin]

Can't wait! Sounds awesome! This will be my fourth MKAL ❤

[@StephenWest]

Welcome back! It will be a beauty!!

[@marievan4393]

So excited like every year! Hi from Egypt

[@StephenWest]

Can't wait!

[@barbarahudak8496]

Can’t wait! Love your MKALs!❤❤❤

[@rutholdfield3679]

We're hanging out for this in Australia! Teams are ready and waiting - love ya work, Stephen!

[@StephenWest]

I love it! Can't wait to see what you create.

[@maillesetjersey]

First time for me ! Looking forward. Thanks Stephen from France

[@StephenWest]

Welcome to your first MKAL!

[@Hooksmeade]

Oh my God, your yarn wall!!! 😍😍😍

[@klarameijer1889]

Yeas I am looking forward

[@contempl8ive]

Just signed up! First timer… so excited 😊🎉

[@StephenWest]

Yay! Welcome to your first MKAL.

[@Happy2bwoman906]

Irresistible!!

[@FrancineGill-l8s]

I’m in! My first MKAL! In Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@StephenWest]

Welcome!

[@bethreadsthings]

I’ve never done a MKAL before, I’m excited to try!

[@StephenWest]

Exciting! We're going to have so much fun.

[@jacobashepherd3397]

This is my first time doing a MKAL , excited and nervous at the same time 😊

[@maryquinn9222]

Soooo excited for this! It will be my first MKAL! 🎉❤😊

[@StephenWest]

How exciting! Thanks for joining us this year 🎉

[@maryquinn9222]

@@StephenWest I just looked at all of the kits & WOW!! I don’t know how I’ll choose just one 😁

[@StephenWest]

Who said you just had to choose one? 😉

[@AmayaRodrigo]

Please bring Glowhair in neon Orange!

[@veromilulumiro4883]

Yeah beginning on my birthday 🎉🎉🎉

[@PrayedKnots]

My first one. I must be crazy!

[@StephenWest]

Welcome to your first MKAL!

[@EverythingGwenny]

Locked and loaded! I ordered my kit and purchased my pattern and set up my project page. Is it October yet?

[@sarahtrede-kritikakis8560]

Yeah, so exciting 🎉

[@auraperez6156]

Yeah ready set

[@marshalucky]

Green hope i can order fast enough.😂

[@loreknits77]

At 4 pm tomorrow we will receive the new pdf?

[@ChemCath]

Will there be a project bag in the kits? There are so many fabulous options, it will be hard to choose!

[@StephenWest]

No project bags this year, but each kit comes with a metal shawl pin, a neon gauge, and an exclusive MKAL sticker set.

[@luzmiraurquietagonzalez172]

Este será mi primer KAL

[@StephenWest]

Welcome to your first MKAL! I hope you enjoy it.

[@ValanaWoods]

Why is a price to participate? I'd love if I could join this looks fun.

[@StephenWest]

You can purchase the pattern for 7 euro (not including tax) from either Ravelry or westknits.com. www.westknits.com/products/go-go-dynamo-westknits-mkal-2024 www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/go-go-dynamo-westknits-mkal-2024

[@ValanaWoods]

I'm sorry but I can't spare that T_T. Maybe next year I'll be able to save some up to participate.

[@marshalucky]

Will the mohair be mixed with (2) yarns ?

[@StephenWest]

Just with one color, but it can also be used on it's own during the Mohair Dare sections.

[@hgbennett7123]

Hi, I can't see the link you mentioned with all the kits illustrated?

[@StephenWest]

Here's the link: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0510/8819/5783/files/MKAL2024-OFFICIAL-KIT-PREVIEW.pdf?v=1724920591

[@eebiebeebie]

saw the thumbnail and thought what's GOURND? 🤔

[@scaryspider365]

Me too!❤

[@glazedtalons]

Stephen, did you lose weight? You are looking slender! :-) Should I go with a contrasting mohair dare or a matching mohair dare? What do you suggest?

[@StephenWest]

I love a contrasting mohair dare to add a bit of spice to the color combo.

[@Mas_To]

❤

[@KimClinger]

Oct can’t come soon enough!

[@sylviametz2667]

What is fingering weight Yarn?

[@junkjournalingbarbie5007]

#1

[@StephenWest]

It's a drapey thin yarn weight that has approximately 400m or so per 100g.

[@amp9763]

😍❤

[@TheMsancho74]

🎉👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@peggydemolli]

No bag this year?

[@StephenWest]

Not this year, but we do have a beautiful shawl pin!

[@peggydemolli]

@@StephenWest Maybe next year again. I'd love to have a bag with a zipper or a drawstring that fits the MKAL.

[@Smooth02100]

🎉🎉🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@carrieh1516]

Getting exited about it, can't wait!!

[@StephenWest]

Woohoo!

[@carrieh1516]

@@StephenWest ❤️