How It Works
A MKAL is simple!
You purchase the mystery shawl pattern. Choose an optional yarn kit or stash dive, and every two weeks, a new clue arrives.
You knit in small, satisfying stages that reveal the pattern with support every step of the way.
Shawl Highlights
Here’s what you can expect from the finished shawl:
- A generously sized shawl designed to keep you cosy.
- A rich mix of gansey stitches, brioche (with a garter stitch alternative), and a touch of lace.
*Yarn requirements:
Approximately 1215 yards / 1109 metres of fingering weight yarn in one colour.
Pattern
Grab your MKAL pattern below, and you’ll get accompanying workshops for free!
Yarn
Choose from our curated yarn kits or shop
your stash for the perfect pairing.
Community
On Knithub you’ll find our MKAL chats,
Q&As and prize threads!
Press play...
to hear more from Carol Feller about our Guillen Mystery Knit-along.
MKAL Timing
Yarn Kits & Pattern Pre-Sale:
The yarn kits release on the 14th January, 2026, at 8 pm Irish time (3 pm EST) here.
Clue 1: 10th February, 2026
Clue 2: 17th February, 2026
Clue 3: 24th February, 2026
Final Prize: 24th March, 2026
What's Our Knitters Said...
"Very enjoyable pattern and stunning result. The shawl MKAL will now be on my yearly calendar."
-Kelly S. (Grianchloch MKAL, 2024)
"I love a mystery shawl and this one did not disappoint. The cables made you want to knit more to see what it was going to turn out like. And as for the last clue, wow the lace border looks amazing! Well done Carol!"
-Malika W. (Burren MKAL, 2025)
Who This Project Is For?
If you want a project with personality, pace and a reveal worth waiting for, you're in the right place.
Cast on with us and create a shawl with softness, strength, and a touch of rebellion.
Want A Yarn Kit?
If you’d like to knit along with the recommended yarn, you can browse our curated yarn kit at the link below.
Each one is ready to show off the brioche and gansey stitches in your Guileen Mystery Shawl KAL.
Every option has been chosen for its stitch definition, drape, and depth of colour, so your clues (stitches!) truly stand out.
Looking for More?
Browse the Learn to Knit Project Workshops below. Each one has different tips and techniques
for you to learn from cables to colourwork you'll find something new in each course.
