Welcome to the Fall 2021 Knitalong! Our knitalongs are a wonderful way to learn and grow in new ways. We accomplish that through learning knitting skills, accountability (to stick to your knitting goal!), round the clock knitting support and connection with other like-minded makers. So we hope you’ll consider joining in! Watch the videos below to learn what sets them apart!

About the pattern:

Adorn your pup with a Kaleidoscope Sweater! Better yet, knit yourself a matching sweater or cardi and twin away! The Kaleidoscope Pet Sweater is a great beginner sweater and a fun way to learn basic sweater-shaping techniques on a smaller scale. It is also a fast and satisfying project for a more advanced knitter. Worked from the top down, seamlessly in the round in stockinette stitch, this yoke-style sweater is easy to customize while mixing different yarns to create a fun and colorful pet accessory. Sleeveless, with a longer rounded back hem and a shorter hem on the belly, this sweater is incredibly versatile. Make yourself a matching sweater for the cutest pet/parent set around!
* Please note that this kit is for a bonus pattern style, so there will not be a video tutorial accompanying this kit. However, we will be here to help you at every step or stitch :)

Check out our Ravelry project page for this style and see the Kaleidoscope Dog Sweater on some adorable fur babes!

Here’s what you can expect in our knitalong:

~ Exclusive - These patterns will be exclusive to those that sign up for our KAL for 6 months. You will have access to all 4 patterns and video tutorial content forever through Teachable.

~ Round the clock help - Amy and the Knit Collage team are here to help you make your project a total success! Zoom help sessions with knitting teachers when you need it.

~ Bonuses (!!!) - This time around we are offering a ton of bonus patterns, the Dreamy Cardi, the Original Kaleidoscope Cardi, the Kaleidoscope Sweater and the Kaleidoscope Pet Sweater, plus a discount to purchase yarn for any future project at 20% off (you’ll get that at the end of the KAL).

~ Mindfulness - This includes all level restorative yoga classes, blog posts and events with celebrity knitters who will share about how knitting helped them find their creative voices.

The kits will be available for ONE WEEK only. You’ll be able to purchase them from October 12th through the 19th.

What comes in your kit:

• The yarn needed to complete this project, including 1 - 2 skein(s) of Spun Cloud yarn and 1 - 2 Mini Sampler Kit(s)(required yarn amount varies upon size you purchase).

• Knitalong Guide with the pattern and all the info and resources you’ll need to be successful with your project. You will receive this as a PDF download with your kit purchase.

• Muslin pouch, tape measure, tapestry needle, 5 Cocoknits stitch markers, Knit Collage label for you to personalize and sew onto your finished KAL piece and a pretty embellished ribbon from Amy’s India travels tying it all together.

What’s not included:

• Needles - if you’d like these added to your kit, click here to see them.

Pattern details:

Skill Level: Emerging Beginner to Intermediate Knitter

Needle Size:

Size US 17 (12.75 mm) 16”-24’ / 40 -60 cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge or additional needles of the same size for your preferred method of small circumference knitting

Sizes: XXS (XS, S, M)L, XL, XXL

Finished Measurements:

Neck Circumference: 8 (9, 12, 14)17, 19, 23” / 20 (23, 30.5, 35.5)43, 48, 58.5 cm

Chest Circumference: 13 (16, 19, 22)27, 32, 36” / 33 (40.5, 48, 56)68.5, 81, 91.5 cm

Back Length (incl. neck and hem): 13 (16, 19, 24.25)29, 33.5, 37.5” / 33 (40.5, 48, 61.5)73.5, 85, 95 cm

Fit Note: Recommended to be worn with 2-4” / 2.5-10 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit. Sample is shown in a size S on a 17” / 43 cm chest circumference with 2” / 5 cm of positive ease.

Gauge:

7.5 sts and 11 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat using Spun Cloud, steam blocked

Materials:

1 (1, 1, 1)1, 1, 2 skein(s) Spun Cloud (100% wool; approx. 100 yds / 200 g) shown in Minty

1 (1, 1, 1)2, 2, 2 Mini Skein Sampler kit(s) (approx. 85 yds / 170g) - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds / skein shown in Ochre Twist

Pattern Designer: Morgan Balfanz