Welcome to our 5th Mystery Knit Afghan! It is hard to believe that we have done 5 of these MKAL’s already. They have become more and more popular. It is so neat to see so many knitters finishing these great afghans! I have really enjoyed what you all have done. It is amazing to see the finished afghans. It brings joy to my heart to see my patterns being knit and loved!
New to our Mystery Knit Afghans? I started the Mystery Knit Afghan as I found it difficult to finish an afghan when the same pattern is knit all the way through. It got quite boring for me. I like to keep knitting interesting and challenging. So, I decided to design an afghan with many different sections. Each section is a different pattern, but flows nicely with the previous section. I found that these afghans began to fly off my needles. I have gotten so many comments from Mystery Afghan Knitters on how much they enjoy the afghans! If you haven’t knit one of these afghans, it is time you join us! You will have so much fun as we all knit together and share our projects and questions along the way!
The theme for the 2021 Afghan is Patchwork Cables. Each section features a unique design of beautiful cables. It is a completely seamless knit! I must admit that I have fallen in love with knitting cables. They are so amazing to design and knit! I have had so many comments on my Seamless Square Knit Afghan, that I decided this year I will do a similar style. This afghan will be rectangles knit together to create an afghan. The best part is that this afghan is completely seamless! You will not have to sew the rectangles together at the end.
How it Works
$12.00 USD
Our afghan pattern is a one time purchase. Upon purchase you will receive an information packet, including info on yarn type, yardage, and needles. Then, on January 15th, you will receive clue #1, followed by 7 more instalments throughout the year.
There will be a total of 8 clues for this Afghan, released on the following schedule:
Information package: December 15th
Clue 1: January 15th
Clue 2: February 15th
Clue 3: March 15th
Clue 4: April 15th
Clue 5: May 14th
Clue 6: June 15th
Clue 7: August 16th
Clue 8: September 15th
Mystery Knit Pillow: October 15th
Yarn:
There are two different yarns this year. This afghan was designed with Knit Picks Simply Wool Worsted yarn, however, due to a yarn shortage, we had to come up with a substitute. The substitute yarn is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Yarn.
Yarn 1: Knit Picks Simply Wool Worsted
Yarn 2: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Yarn
Knitting Needles:
5 mm [8 US] long circular needles
Gauge: 18 stitches x 26 rows = 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
Sizes:
There are 3 different style blankets. Each size requires a different amount of yarn.
Standard Size Afghan 48” x 60” (122 cm x 153 cm )
Bonus Size 60” x 72” (153 cm x 183 cm), or
Lap Blanket Size 36” x 48” (91 cm x 122 cm)
Colour Palettes:
We have designed 8 colour palettes for each specific yarn you to choose from. This year, the amount of yardage for each colour is more complicated because of the design. You are welcome to make your own colour palette. We have included a blank palette for you to use. This afghan will be stunning in multicolours as well as one solid colour. You get to choose!
The first group under each palette are for Simply Wool Worsted and the second group is for Wool of the Andes Worsted Yarn
We are offering a coupon for our suggested yarn for a limited time!
MYSTERY15
• no order minimum
• 15% off Simply Wool Worsted
• 15% off Wool of the Andes Worsted Yarn
• one time use
• December 15 – December 22
The Aspen:
A (Wallace): (10, 15, 7) skeins
B (Wallace Twist): (5, 7, 4) skeins
A (Crane Heather): (20, 30, 14) skeins
B (Grizzly Heather): (10, 14, 7) skeins
The Birch:
A (Winnie): (8, 12, 6) skeins
B (Wordsworth): (5, 7, 4) skeins
C (Wendy): (2, 4, 2) skeins
A (Crane Heather): (16, 24, 11) skeins
B (Bittersweet Heather): (10, 14, 7) skeins
C (Oyster Heather): (4, 7, 4) skeins
The Willow:
A (Wordsworth): (7, 10, 5) skeins
B (Winnie): (6, 8, 4) skeins
C (Wendy): (3, 5, 3) skeins
A (Bittersweet Heather): (13,19, 9) skeins
B (Crane Heather): (11,16, 8) skeins
C (Mink Heather): (6, 9, 5) skeins
The Oak:
A (Winkle Twist): (5, 8, 3) skeins
B (Winkle): (6,8,4) skeins
C (Wilbur): (5, 7, 4) skeins
A (Mink Heather): (10, 15, 6) skeins
B (Crane Heather): (11,16,8) skeins
C (Camel Heather): (9, 13, 7) skeins
The Poplar:
A (Wordsworth Twist): (5, 8, 3) skeins
B (Wordsworth): (7, 10, 5) skeins
C (Wendy): (3, 5, 3) skeins
A (BrambleHeather): (10, 15, 6) skeins
B (GrizzlyHeather): (14, 20, 10) skeins
C (Oyster Heather): (6, 9, 5) skeins
The Maple:
A (Wallace): (4, 6, 3) skeins
B (Wilhelmina): (5, 7, 4) skeins
C (Winnie): (1, 2, 1) skeins
D (Winkle): (2, 4, 2) skeins
E (Wilbur): (4, 5, 2) skeins
A (Grizzly Heather): (8, 12, 6) skeins
B (Bramble Heather): (10, 14, 7) skeins
C (Crane Heather): (2, 3, 2) skeins
D (Mink Heather): (4, 7, 4) skeins
E (Oyster Heather): (7, 10, 4) skeins
The Elm:
A (Wilbur): (9, 14, 7) skeins
B (Winnie): (4, 5, 2) skeins
C (Wendy): (3, 4, 2) skeins
A (Almond): (17, 27, 13) skeins
B (Mink Heather): (7, 10, 4) skeins
C (Oyster Heather): (5, 7, 4) skeins
The Ash:
A (Wordsworth): (12, 17, 9) skeins
B (Wordsworth Twist): (4,5,2) skeins
A (Grizzly Heather): (23, 33, 17) skeins
B (Bramble Heather): (7,10,4) skeins
DESIGN YOUR OWN:
There are two types of yarn for this afghan. The skeins are as such: (Simply, Andes)
STANDARD:
Standard Size (with separate border):
Border: 310 yards / 280 m (2, 3 skeins)
Rectangle A: 180 yards / 165 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle B: 360 yards / 325 m (2. 4 skeins)
Rectangle C: 90 yards / 82 m (1. 1 skein)
Rectangle D: 220 yards / 200 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle E: 720 yards / 650 m (4, 7 skeins)
Rectangle F: 220 yards / 200 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle G: 220 yards / 200 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle H: 220 yards / 200 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle I: 360 yards / 325 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle J: 90 yards / 82 m (1, 1 skein)
Rectangle K: 180 yards / 165 m (1, 2 skein(s))
One Solid Colour: 3170 yards / 2855 m (15, 29 skeins)
Standard Size (with border same as rectangles):
Rectangle A: 220 yards / 200 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle B: 415 yards / 375 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle C: 90 yards / 82 m (1, 1 skein)
Rectangle D: 260 yards / 235 m (2, 3 skeins)
Rectangle E: 720 yards / 650 m (4, 7 skeins)
Rectangle F: 260 yards / 235 m (2, 3 skeins)
Rectangle G: 260 yards / 235 m (2, 3 skeins)
Rectangle H: 260 yards / 235 m (2, 3 skein)
Rectangle I: 415 yards / 375 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle J: 90 yards / 82 m (1, 1 skein)
Rectangle K: 220 yards / 200 m (1, 2 skein(s))
BONUS:
Bonus Size (with separate border):
Border: 380 yards / 280 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle A: 270 yards / 254 m (2, 3 skeins)
Rectangle B: 540 yards / 490 m (3, 5 skeins)
Rectangle C: 135 yards / 123 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle D: 340 yards / 310 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle E: 1080 yards / 975 m (5 , 10 skeins)
Rectangle F: 340 yards / 310 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle G: 340 yards / 310 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle H: 340 yards / 310 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle I: 540 yards / 490 m (3 , 5 skeins)
Rectangle J: 135 yards / 123 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle K: 270 yards / 254 m (2, 3 skeins)
One Solid Colour: 4710 yards / 4240 meters (22, 43 skeins)
Bonus Size (with border same as rectangles):
Rectangle A: 320 yards / 290 m (2, 3 skeins)
Rectangle B: 605 yards / 545 m (3, 6 skeins)
Rectangle C: 135 yards / 123 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle D: 380 yards / 345 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle E: 1080 yards / 975 m (5, 10 skeins)
Rectangle F: 380 yards / 345 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle G: 380 yards / 345 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle H: 380 yards / 345 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle I: 605 yards / 545 m (3, 6 skeins)
Rectangle J: 135 yards / 123 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle K: 320 yards / 290 m (2, 3 skeins)
LAP:
Lap Blanket (with separate border):
Border: 250 yards / 225 m (2, 3 skeins)
Rectangle A: 110 / 100 yards (1, 1 skein)
Rectangle B: 220 / 200 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle C: 60 yards / 54 m (1, 1 skein)
Rectangle D: 190 yards / 172 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle E: 440 yards / 400 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle F: 190 yards / 172 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle G: 190 yards / 172 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle H: 190 yards / 172 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle I: 220 / 200 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle J: 60 yards / 54 m(1, 1 skein)
Rectangle K: 110 / 100 yards (1, 1 skein)
One Solid Colour: 2230 / 2010 meters (11, 21 skeins)
Lap Blanket (with same border as rectangles):
Rectangle A: 145 yards / 132 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle B: 265 yards/ 240 m (2, 3 skeins)
Rectangle C: 60 yards / 54 m (1, 1 skein)
Rectangle D: 215 yards / 195 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle E: 440 yards / 400 m (2, 4 skeins)
Rectangle F: 215 yards / 195 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle G: 215 yards / 195 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle H: 215 yards / 195 m (1, 2 skein(s))
Rectangle I: 265 yards/ 240 m (2, 3 skeins)
Rectangle J: 60 yards / 54 m(1, 1 skein)
Rectangle K: 145 yards / 132 m (1, 2 skein(s))
We are looking forward to starting the 2021 Mystery Knit Afghan. There are so many beautiful afghans from 2017, 2018 , 2019 and 2020 and are excited to see results from 2021. Please join the MKAL group here. Share all your beautiful pictures and ask any questions you have! We are here to support you on your knitting journey!
