Product Description
NOTE: if you bought this pattern before June 2011 at a fiber festival you may have a copy with an error in it. Please check the errata below.
All patterns purchased since June 2011 or bought for the KAL are correct. There were only a few incorrect copies sold and I am so sorry for any problems this may have caused.
This pattern was originally designed for a Mystery KAL on the Criminal Minds group that will began November 10th. 2010 it was fondly nick named "The House Cozy" so I've added that to the pattern name for anyone looking for it!)
You'll need 880 yds of fingering weight yarn and size 7 needles. The finished shape will be a half circle.
Errata: If you have 297 stitches at the end of Row 15 in Clue #4 then your pattern is correct as written…
BUT
If you have 301 stitches, and yes, because this is a 'mystery row' this is completely possible, …knit rows 16 &17 as follows:
Row 16: K3, P across shawl to last 3, K3 (301)
Row 17:
Mystery KAL Shawl by Threebagsfulled
Project Overview
The Mystery KAL Shawl is an original knitting design by Threebagsfulled (Hilary Designs) created for a Mystery Knit-Along event. This downloadable PDF pattern combines six sequential clues into one complete shawl design, offering knitters the full pattern experience in a single document. The design was originally released in 2010 and represents a collaborative community knitting project format.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a circular or semi-circular shawl suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The shawl features a structured construction that begins with an innovative cast-on technique and progresses through multiple clues, each revealing new sections and stitch patterns as the knitter advances through the design.
Construction and Techniques
The Mystery KAL Shawl employs the Elizabeth Zimmerman method for beginning circular and semi-circular shawls, a foundational technique that provides an elegant starting point for this project. This approach is particularly accessible for knitters new to shawl construction, as the pattern provides clear written instructions designed to guide even those unfamiliar with this beginning method.
The design progresses through six distinct clues, each building upon the previous section. This sequential reveal structure creates an engaging knitting experience where the final shawl shape and stitch pattern combinations emerge gradually throughout the project.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern is designed for 4-ply yarn weight, a fingering or sport-weight yarn that creates a delicate, refined fabric ideal for shawl construction. Knitters will require appropriate needles for their chosen yarn, sized according to standard knitting gauge recommendations for 4-ply yarns.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern assumes knitters have foundational knitting skills and familiarity with basic stitches and techniques. While the Elizabeth Zimmerman cast-on may be new to some knitters, the pattern provides explicit instructions to ensure successful completion.
Community and Format
Originally designed for the Criminal Knits group on Ravelry, this Mystery KAL represents the collaborative spirit of online knitting communities. The downloadable PDF format allows knitters to work through the pattern at their own pace, making it accessible to those who may have missed the original Mystery KAL event.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Designer: | Threebagsfulled |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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