It's finally fall, y'all! That can only mean one thing - it's MAL (make-along) season! Ranging from big, fluffy blankets to cozy shawls and comfortable mitts, there's a MAL for everyone out there who wants to cast on and knit or crochet along with other people making the same project! The sense of community built on these MALs warms our hearts to no end. To kick off the spooky, cool season of autumn, we decided to compile a list of some of our favorite MALs we've seen around lately - think of this as your one-stop-shop for all things make-along, hehe!
When: December 1st, 2021
Where: TBA
Okay, this one is totally a given. We're super proud of our offerings this year from each expertly picked colorway down to every individual stitch! This year, we're featuring two incredible choices (in both knit and crochet) for our annual Craftvent Calendar: The large, month-long Festive Wrap and Tidings Wrap (designed by Ambah O'Brien and Jane Crowfoot respectively) as well as the smaller 12-day option, the 'Tis the Season Mitts, designed by Amy Gunderson. Both options are available for knitters and crocheters alike!
When: October 1st, 2021
Where: The Jimmy Beans Wool Ravelry Group
Fright Club is starting soon - have you picked up the spooky sister to Craftvent yet?! Designed by the talented Amy Gunderson, we've excitedly come up with a stellar mitts and a cowl set, as well as a hat for our second annual Fright Club kit! This year, we've announced a mosaic-esque experience for both knitters and crocheters alike with two different fall-inspired palettes consisting of brights and more subdued delicate shades. This MAL starts soon - you won't want to miss it!
When: September 29th, 2021
Where: The Cascade Yarns Newsletter
Designed by Kathy Tamer, watch as 17 balls of Cascade 220 Superwash come together to make a beautiful and eye-catching blanket worthy of showing off to your friends and family! This KAL's instructions will be sent out via the Cascade Yarns newsletter in 10-bi-weekly installments, keeping you (and your needles) on your toes!
This option has a ton of colorways to choose from, making your next favorite blanket (of many stitches) that much more unique to you!
When: September 22nd, 2021
Where: Scheepjes' Facebook Group
Fancy yourself some Houndstooth patterns? Designer Esme Crick will take you on a marvelous crochet journey with an all-over houndstooth pattern. Sit back and relax as the beautiful shades of Scheepjes yarn come together to make a beautiful and eyecatching blanket worthy of snuggling up in! This MAL is available in a DK weight using Scheepjes Colour Crafter as well as a heavy worsted/Aran weight using Scheepjes Chunky Monkey! As a special offer from September 22nd until October 20th (the duration of the MAL), the pattern will be free to download using the code: ScheepjesMAL.
What: Berroco Marit Shawl KAL (Knit)
When: October 1st, 2021
Where: Berroco's Facebook Group
Reminiscent of the valleys and farmland we see under us as we fly on airplanes, the Marit Shawl perfectly encapsulates what it's like to have a little bit of selfish knitting on your needles, hehe! Let the strings of Berroco Topaz work for you, effortlessly creating a statement piece with the added bonus of a fun and fabulous fringe border! For the entire month of October (which is when the KAL will be taking place), the Marit Shawl pattern is free with the purchase of yarn. Please contact our awesome customer service team with your order number and we'll get you squared away!
