Hello, Knitting and Crocheting Friends,
The king of color, Stephen West, announced his annual Mystery Knit Along the other day to great fanfare! Every October he hosts a world-wide knit-along for a brand new, never-before-seen shawl pattern. The design itself is a complete mystery and is released in four sections over the course of four weeks, beginning on October 8th. Participants are given small hints about the design like yarn weight, yardage needed, needle size, and color recommendations, but otherwise they have to wait until each section is released (or look at spoiler photos later on) to see how the design is turning out. Stephen is known for his unique design construction and adventurous style, but most of his patterns are relatively easy and fun to make! Previous Mystery Knit-Along shawls include the Exploration Station, Doodler, Building Blocks, and Starflake.
This year, Stephen has designed the Shawlography shawl using five skeins of fingering weight yarn and we thought it would be so much fun to put together some kits! We've chosen seven combinations on four of our fingering weight yarn bases that we think would make incredible shawls. Choose from (top to bottom):
Purchase the Shawlography pattern now to sign up and receive each week's section starting October 8th. It's available on Ravelry and Gumroad.
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Links highlighted in pink will take you to Ravelry, all other links will take you to non-Ravelry websites.
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NEW: Eye of Sauron Impressionist
Our brand new Impressionist was inspired by the symbol of Mordor: the Eye of Sauron. Legend has it few could endure its horrific gaze, but never fear - you'll be able to look at it again and again on your needles and in your beautiful stitching. Knit the Unicorn Luck shawl with 100g of Trampoline, use 100g of Greatest of Ease to make a Thornberry cowl, or crochet the Arrowhead Lace Twisted Cowl with 100g of Opulence. Cast on the Two Sweets Shawl with 100g of Breathtaking BFL or crochet a Scenic Drive shawl with 150g of Trampoline. Use a medium matching sock set and knit the Now & Next socks, the Solstice socks, or the Garden Plot socks.
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NEW: Rainbow in the Dark speckle
Let your true colors shine through with our new Rainbow in the Dark speckle colorway. Fluorescent rainbow shades peek out from behind a gray and black base, giving this colorway depth and dimension. Make an Autumn's weekend shawl with 100g of Breathtaking BFL, crochet a Blizzard Hat with 100g of Ringmaster, or knit the Cascade Mitts with 100g of Daring DK. Sock knitters can make a cozy pair of Stay-at-Home socks, the Slippery Socks, or the Sharp's Hill Boot Socks with 100g of Greatest of Ease.
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NEW: Arrow Cowl
The Arrow Cowl by Madelinetosh is a simple colorwork cowl that uses two colors of DK weight yarn. The sample shown was not knit with Knitcircus Yarn, but our combination of On the Catwalk and Creamy Sheep will give you that same soft contrast. Or choose from Divine DK or Daring DK in Honeydew and Creamy Sheep, Sweet Dreams and Creamy Sheep, Cottage by the Sea and Creamy Sheep, or Silver Lining and Creamy Sheep.
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Restocked: Snow and Mistletoe cowl
Due to popular demand we've restocked Snow and Mistletoe cowl kits! This tube cowl features delicate lace snowflakes and is the perfect accessory to wear while heading home for Christmas. Shown here knit in Old Saint Nick gradient, you can also make your cowl in Rise and Shine, Monstropolis, The Lonely Mountain, and Let It Snow.
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NEW Club: Lord of the Rings Box 6 - Gandalf gradient
A powerful wizard and fearless leader, Gandalf is instrumental in the quest to destroy the One Ring and restore peace. Our latest Lord of the Rings yarn club is a never-before-seen gradient cake based on this iconic character. Your package will include a 100g gradient cake, or medium or large matching socks set, a themed treat, and a note with color inspiration and pattern suggestions. Sign-ups close September 30th at 11:59 pm CDT and club packages will ship in the beginning of November.
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NEW Club: Avatar Box 3 - Air Temple speckle
We're basing the next Avatar club colorway on the Air Nomads. Aang is the last Airbender and Air Nomad to survive after the entire race was nearly wiped out by the Fire Nation. A peaceful people who travelled the world on flying bison, Air Nomads were deeply spiritual and lived in harmony with nature. This cool and airy speckle colorway takes inspiration from Aang and his faithful flying bison, Appa. Your club package will include a never-before-seen speckle colorway, a themed gift, and a note with color inspiration and pattern suggestions. Sign-ups end September 30th at 11:59 pm CDT and will ship out in the beginning of November.
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Featured: Aeque cowl
It's time to think about your fall wardrobe! Looking to add a handknit piece that can be worn with anything? The Aeque cowl is just the thing. Made with 100g of fingering weight yarn, this accessory blends style with function. Knit one in Harvest Moon Modernist (shown), Imaginary Best Friend Impressionist, Backyard Bouquet Modernist, Electric Mayhem Modernist, Electric Mayhem Impressionist, Wild Rumpus Impressionist, Siren Song Modernist, and Vaporwave Modernist.
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Featured: Gleeners
Your handknits deserve to be treated with all the best tools. Add a Gleener to your toolbox to depill, brush, and dust off your garments and accessories so that they're ready for you to wear. The Gleener on the Go is small and portable and comes with three different edges, so you can customize the care you give each piece.
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Featured: Dangling Conversation shawl
You'll have a conversation starter everywhere you go when you wear the Dangling Conversation shawl. This beautiful knit piece has rows of eyelets that break up the stockinette stitch body. Shown here in Backyard Bouquet Modernist, you can also make one in Electric Mayhem, Get Knit Done, Hello Jello, Night of a Thousand Stars, and Paint the Town.
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Featured: Simply Splendid Modernist
The colors in this Modernist colorway speak for themselves: they are Simply Splendid! Shades of purple, bright pink, and a pop of yellow are splashed throughout these cakes and make cheerful projects like the Autumn Spice hat or pair it with a skein of The Sensible Ms. Dashwood to make the Cupid cowl or the Livie Shawl.
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Featured: Fowl Play gradient
Get into some mischief with our Fowl Play gradient this fall! Orange, tan, and cream can be found throughout this colorway and would make the perfect accessory to be worn when the weather gets cold. Knit the Cadence cowl with 100g of Daring DK, cast on the Blufftop hat with 100g of Ringmaster, crochet the Scenic Drive shawl with 150g of Trampoline or Opulence, or make the Heading West socks with a medium or large matching socks set.
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Featured: Sale Yarns, Notions, and Patterns
Shopping our sale section is a great chance to stock up on some notions, patterns, and discontinued, one-of-a-kind, or mis-dyed yarn. Take advantage of the great deals on these wonderful products!
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Featured: Country Roads Impressionist
Take a trip with us down some country roads this fall with this beautiful Impressionist colorway. Watch as blue and turquoise melt into autumnal orange and light yellow as you knit or crochet with Country Roads Impressionist. Knit a Pine Lake shawl with 150g of Ringmaster, a One Perfect Skein shawl with 100g of Breathtaking BFL, or a Blufftop Hat with 100g of Ringmaster.
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Announcement: Closed for Labor Day
The Knitcircus Store will be closed on Saturday, September 4th in observation of Labor Day. Thank you all for your understanding! We'll be open again on Friday, September 10 from 10-2.
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Featured: Knitcircus Bonfire Store
Can't get enough Knitcircus? Add some Knitcircus swag to your life! Our Bonfire store has T-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, baby onesies, and MORE, all with our strongwoman logo. Head to Bonfire.com to order today! |
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Event: 2021 MadTown Yarn Shop Hop
Save the date for the 2021 MadTown Shop Hop on October 8th, 9th, and 10th! This shop hop includes thirteen shops around the Madison area and is sure to be filled with fiber fun. Please check the Shop Hop website to get more information about the shops and to plan your route. Safety protocols will be in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and we encourage you to take any precautions you deem necessary when visiting the yarn shops that weekend.
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Have yourself a fantastic weekend,
Bug and the Knitcircus Crew
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