{"product_id":"stephen-west-mystery-knit-along-2026","title":"Stephen West Mystery Knit Along 2026 - Color Kaleidoscope!","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrofters Yarn presents:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen West Mystery Knit Along 2026, Knit the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222;\"\u003eColor Kaleidoscope!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis year’s shawl takes inspiration from fragmented geometric shapes and reflective colour contrasts, creating a KALeidoscopic journey full of twists, turns and unexpected combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe will know more about the colours required on the 3rd of September.  Don't wait, book your limited In Person spot now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor the \u003cb\u003efourth year\u003c\/b\u003e, Crofters Yarn is joining Stephen West's annual Mystery Knit Along, and this year we're opening it up as a proper Crofters experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether you're a Westknits veteran or this is your very first mystery shawl, come and knit along with us throughout October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFour clues. Four weeks. One mystery shawl.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnd this year, \u003cb\u003eyou choose the colours.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild your own Westknits colour story, \u003c\/b\u003eforget pre-made kits.  We want you to create a shawl that feels like \u003cb\u003eyou\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChoose your favourite colour, tell us what you're drawn to, bring along an idea you've been dreaming about, or simply tell us you have absolutely no idea where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe'll help you explore the Crofters Wool Wall and curate a colour combination you're excited to knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBold and contrasting?  Soft and tonal?  A beautiful gradient?  Something completely unexpected?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLet's play with colour.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJOIN US\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn Person\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e$60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJoin Adam and Aurora for our four Tuesday evening sessions throughout October -\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6th, 13th, 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 27\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e, plus one final night to celebrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6.30pm to 8.30pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach week we'll come together to work through the mystery, talk through the clue, share our progress, troubleshoot techniques and, most importantly, enjoy knitting together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYour in-person booking also includes access to our \u003cb\u003eprivate Crofters MKAL group\u003c\/b\u003e, so the conversation and support doesn't stop when you leave the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd if you buy your complete MKAL yarn selection from Crofters:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour participation cost is just $20, and we will give you a $40 rebate on your participation cost.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVirtual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e$35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCan't make it to Dunedin or on the night?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJoin our Crofters MKAL virtually through our \u003cb\u003eprivate Crofters MKAL group\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdam and Aurora will lead the group throughout October, giving you a place to discuss each clue, share your progress, ask questions, get help and enjoy the mystery alongside other Crofters knitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd if you buy your complete MKAL yarn selection from Crofters:  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour participation cost is just $10, and we will give you a $25 rebate on your participation cost.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour yarn. Your colours. Your mystery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe won't be telling you which colours you should buy.  We'll help you choose them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAnd while you're putting your palette together, we'll also have plenty of \u003cb\u003emohair, needles, stitch markers and tip protectors, \u003c\/b\u003eavailable to help you complete your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou are welcome to purchase the pattern instore through our Ravelry Store, or purchase it through your own account, let us know what you would prefer - Westknits are releasing the pattern on 3rd September, we will be able to purchase it after that date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne project. Everything you need. 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