Welcome to TKGA’s first KAL running January 11 – February 28

Pick-Your-Pattern Cardigan is available for a limited time as a free download for the KAL.** After 2/28/25, the pattern will be available in Cast On magazine for TKGA members only.* Not a member yet, you can join here!

Enjoy the friendly, supportive, social aspect of knitting with others as we knit an open cardigan with options so you can create your own version. Now’s the time to order your yarn, gather your supplies, and get ready for our Launch Party with Fiberchats on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 2pm ET/11 am PT. Once it’s available, you can find the zoom link here

Pick-Your-Pattern Cardigan lets you make design choices to create the open cardigan you want! Choose from long or short body length, long or 3/4 sleeves, and lace or cable panels. The front panels are worked flat, then joined together and continued over the shoulder to work the back as one piece. Drop shoulder sleeves are knit flat from the bottom up. Knitters of all skill levels will be able to enjoy this KAL.

Ready to join the KAL?
First – Sign up for the KAL! This is the only way to obtain the special yarn discount from Purl Soho.

Next – Download your free planner to help keep track of your design decisions, supplies, and KAL dates.

Connect with knitters
We’ll be sharing WIP photos and exchanging ideas in our TKGA Facebook group and would love for you to join us there! We are a friendly, kind group of knitters and all are welcome. You do not need to be a member of TKGA to join.

The KAL Ravelry thread is open for discussion here:

Share posts on Instagram with hashtag #TKGAKAL25 (Your profile must be public for us to see the pictures.)

Skill
Easy - Intermediate

Sizes
S (M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Finished Measurements
Chest Circumference: 40 (44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64, 68)”
Short Body Length: 21.75 (23.875)”
Long Body Length: 26 (28.125)”
Intended to be worn with 6–8” of positive ease

Yarn
Purl Soho PLEIN AIR (218yds/200m, 100g/3.5oz, 67% Wool, 33% Organically Grown Cotton): 6 (7, 7, 8) (9, 9, 10, 10) skeins #6320 Red Birch for short length, 8 (8, 9, 10) (11, 11, 12, 13) skeins #6345 Teal Verdigris for long length

Yardage Needed
Short Length: 1173 (1271, 1377, 1475) (1700, 1807, 1922, 2029) yds
Long Length: 1510 (1634, 1773, 1897) (2155, 2288, 2435, 2568) yds

Needles
Size 4 (3.5mm) 24–32” (60–80cm) circular needles (optional)
Size 6 (4mm) 24–32” (60–80cm) circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Cable needle (optional)
Stitch holder or waste yarn
Stitch markers
Removable stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Gauge
In rev St st, 21 sts & 29 rows= 4”/10cm.

TKGA on YouTube
Check out our KAL videos on YouTube for help with some of the techniques you’ll find in this pattern.
https://www.youtube.com/@TKGA-knits

We can’t wait to see the design options you select and how you make this cardigan your own. We will have a special evening event on Friday night during the virtual Next Level Knitting Conference April 4th where everyone can wear their KAL sweaters and connect via zoom. Think of this as your NLKC sweater!

Get ready to have fun and be part of TKGA’s first KAL!