MKAL 2026: Color Kaleidoscope Shawl

*Join us for the 17th annual Westknits Mystery Shawl Knit Along called Color Kaleidoscope. We're going to explore fragmented geometric shapes and reflective color contrasts with the kaleidoscope inspiration.* **LAUNCH** Sign ups begin Thursday, September 3 at 17:00 CEST. Once you sign up by purchasing the pattern on this page, you will receive an introductory PDF filled with all of the knit along details and color guidance to choose your MKAL palette. **KITS** Kits launch Thursday, September 3 at 17:00 CEST online at [Stephen & Penelope here.][1] **COLORS** I will share a full preview of the kits and reveal the color contents at 13:00 CEST before the kit launch on [my YouTube channel][2] as well as lots of photos on Instagram and Facebook to help you pick your favorite kit before the launch. **SCHEDULE** Clue 1 - October 1 Clue 2 - October 8 Clue 3 - October 15 Clue 4 - October 22 **RAVELRY GROUP** Join the [MKAL 2026 Ravelry Group][3] to share your colors starting September 3 and your shawl progress during October. **What is an MKAL?** The Westknits MKAL or Mystery Knit Along is our annual shawl knitted in four clues or sets of instructions. Each week starting October 1, you will receive a new PDF clue update as you knit the same shawl together with knitters from all around the world. The MKAL is always full of surprising techniques and color play with video tutorials accompanying each section. **Needles:** US 4 / 3.5mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge **Notions:** 2 split ring markers, 16 stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle **Gauge:** 24 sts & 48 rows = 4″ / 10cm in garter stitch after blocking [1]: https://www.stephenandpenelope.com/pages/westknits-mystery-knit-along [2]: https://www.youtube.com/@StephenWest [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/westknits-mkal-2026