Welcome to the Catkin KAL!
The Catkin is a versatile capelet designed by Carina Spencer. She describes this design beautifully:
“Catkin is textural, structural, botanical, and modern. It is a union of soft curves and hard lines. It is a shawl, a wrap, a capelet, a scarf… and it’s all yours!
This unique design is knit seamlessly from the top down… The catkin and leaf patterns at the hem are all created through the clever use of slipped stitches — there is no 2-stranded colorwork knitting in this shawl! Only one color is worked at any given time and the only color changes are striping.”
In the Catkin KAL you will learn how to:
- Make a proper swatch to test your gauge and ensure a properly sized cape
- Do slip stitch colorwork – a method of adding color to your project without having to carry 2 yarns at once
- Work with 2 colors of yarn – and NOT have a ton of tails to sew in
- Use stitch markers to keep track of your knitting
- Read knitting charts
- Make button holes
Participants must know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off prior to starting this KAL.
Recommended Supplies
- Catkin pattern (click here to purchase the pattern)
- Approximately 400 yards fingering weight yarn in each of 2 colors (800 yards total)
- Size US 4 circular knitting needle, 36” or longer, or size to obtain gauge
- 8 buttons, approximately ⅝” in diameter
- Stitch markers
- Highlighter tape (optional, but highly recommended if you are using a paper pattern)
- Tapestry needle
- Row counter
KAL Store
For your convenience, we have available for sale the yarn and pattern you need for this KAL. Save time and support our small business by purchasing what you need here. Click on the item name to see more details and larger photos. If you do not need your yarn immediately, we are happy to special order whatever color you like! Just call or text (423) 218-2238 or email support@knitalongclub.com, and we’ll help you find the perfect yarn!
| Image | Name | Price | Buy | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Clover Locking Stitch Markers | $5.49 | These durable Clover locking stitch markers are the most versatile stitch markers. You can use them on your knitting needles or pin them to your fabric to keep track of your stitches and progress. 20/pack | |
 | Clover Soft Stitch Ring Markers | $5.25 | These flexible Clover soft stitch ring markers are pliable and easy on your hands. The package includes 10 small and 20 large stitch markers. The small stitch markers fit needle sizes 0 to 5 and the large stitch markers fit needle sizes 5 to 11. 30/pack | |
 | Louet Gems Fingering Weight, 50g | $9.99 | Louet Gems Fingering has excellent stitch definition, making cables and other designs truly come to life. 100% machine washable merino wool; 50 grams / 185 yards per skein | |
 | Malabrigo Sock | $19.20 | Malabrigo Sock is a hand dyed light fingering weight yarn that is luxuriously soft. 100% superwash merino wool; 100 grams / 440 yards |