Get Ready for the Progressive Needle Mystery KAL with Michelle Hunter!

by Kathleen Cubley April 05, 2018 2 min read

We're so excited to participate in the upcoming Transient Mystery Knit-Along to create a shawl knit with just one skein of the beautiful new alpaca yarn, Concentric,from HiKoo by Skacel.

The pattern will be free, and because it's a mystery knit-along, a new "clue" (a section of the pattern) will be released each week in April.

This is what Michelle has to say about this yarn and new project:

"Named after the concentric circles that this cake of yarn so closely resembles, these color gradients were carefully designed by the Skacel color specialists! Concentric is made from four non-plied strands, which create the distinctive color change. The colors change at a regulated sequence, allowing for a wide range of design possibilities.

In Transient, each color change will bring a different stitch pattern in this easy to wear shawl. You will find yourself racing to the next color change to find out what comes next!"

Materials

Yarn: Concentricby HiKoo, 100% baby alpaca, 200 g / 437 yards, one skein

Needes: US # 8(5mm) 32” circular needle

Gauge: Approx. 20 stitches and 40 rows = 4” in garter stitch, unblocked

Finished Size: 53” at widest edge, 27” deep

What is a Mystery Knit-Along?

These knit-alongs are so much fun. Each week, Michelle will release a new "clue," which is the next part of the Transient pattern. Part of the excitement of mystery knit-alongs is the anticipation of the upcoming new clue! You'll love it.

How to Participate

The KAL is FREE and no registration is required. Simply go to knitpurlhunter.com anytime after 9 am on April 5th to download the first installment of the pattern. Each week, a new portion of the pattern will be released. Michelle will answer questions daily on her website and in her Ravelry group.

Kelley will be taking part in the Transient KAL and we'll be posting pictures of her progress on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

So get your ball of Concentric now—people are really loving this yarn! Our prior shipment sold out in all colorways within days.

Cheers,

Kathleen Cubley

3 Responses

Carol

April 03, 2018

Can’t wait to start our “mystery” project. I have the red/orange/yellow/green?

Jean Saja

March 31, 2018

What size needles?

Elizabeth Vines

March 26, 2018

I want the red/orange/ yellow /green

Also in Alpaca Direct Blog

Kelley's Favorite Free Knit Sweater Patterns

by Meg Bateman January 02, 2022 1 min read

Do you feel lost when it comes to picking out your first knit sweater pattern? This week, Kelley shared her favorite sweater patterns during Technique Tuesday. These patterns all feature minimal seaming, have detailed instructions, and have lots of completed projects on Ravelry!

Free Beginner Sweater Patterns to Try

Ausable by Amy Christoffers
The Perfect Knit T-Shirt by Kaitlin Barthold
Sunday Morning Rib Stitch Sweater by Kaitlin Barthold
Casual T Shirt by Vera Sanon
Brick Sweater by Clare Lee

Kelley has knit the Brick Sweater several times, and has decided to knit it again with all our Technique Tuesday viewers! Grab some worsted weight yarn and join us for this informal knit along.

Christmas Gifts for Knitters & Loved Ones

by Meg Bateman January 02, 2022 1 min read

gifts

Do you have a knitter in your life that you would love to give a gift to? Not only do knitters love receiving knitted items, but you can get them some essential knitting supplies and tools as well!

How to Use the Fix-A-Stitch

by Meg Bateman January 02, 2022 1 min read

knitting techniques tools

Do you struggle with fixing your knitting mistakes or dropped stitches? Kelley loves the Fix-A-Stitch tools! They're uniquely made to make it very easy to quickly fix your knitting mistakes. Here, Kelley demonstrates how to use the Fix-A-Stitch to fix stockinette, purl stitches, and garter stitch using the Fix-A-Stitch tools.

Currency