MKAL 2026

Something new is taking shape beneath the surface. Spring is bright, but this belongs to fall. Only a few knitters have seen what’s coming.

Welcome to the 4th annual Mystery Knit Along with Sisu.

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This year, we’ll cast on a soft sweater with a round yoke and a gently flared A-line body. The construction is yours to choose. Knit it top down or bottom up. Both paths lead to the same design.

Last year, more than 1.200 knitters joined. This time, we aim higher.

How it works
The pattern unfolds in four parts. You’ll receive one piece each week from October 1st. Just enough to keep you moving, not enough to reveal the whole design. By week four, you’ll have everything you need to complete the sweater.

There’s no deadline. No pressure. Just slow progress.

The Mystery Knit Along is online, but not solitary. You’ll get access to a dedicated Facebook group and Ravelry topics, where knitters share their versions as they emerge. Colors, yarns, interpretations. Quietly different. All part of the same structure.

After purchase, you'll receive an information letter with all the details you'll find here as well.

Schedule
April 26th: Sign up starts
September 29th: Sign up ends
October 1st: The Mystery starts
October 31st: The Mystery ends

October 1st: Pattern part 1
October 5th: Pattern part 2
October 12th: Pattern part 3
October 19: Full pattern

Until we start, small hints about the design and the inspiration behind it will be released at @sisuknitwear. Follow along.

Facebook Group
Ravelry Chatter
Ravelry FO's

Sizes
XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL)

Bust circumference
84 (90) 96 (108) 120 (126) 131 (141) cm

Positive ease
+ 5 to 10 cm

Length (measured mid back)
56 (60) 62 (63) 64 (65) 67 (69) cm

Gauge (10 x 10 cm)
21 sts x 25 rows in stockinette stitch size 4 mm (US6)
21 sts x 26 rows in colorwork pattern size 4 mm (US6)

Circular needles
3 mm (US2.5) 40 cm and 80/100 cm
4 mm (US6) 40 and 80/100 cm

Double pointed needles
3 mm (US2.5)

Yarn
Tynn Peer Gynt (50 g = 205 m)
A 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 (250) 300 (350) g
B 50 (50) 50 (50) 50 (50) 100 (100) g

Held together with

Tynn Silk Mohair (25 g = 212 m)
A 100 (100) 100 (125) 125 (150) 150 (150) g
B 25 (25) 25 (25) 25 (25) 50 (50) g

Colors
A Main color
B Pattern color

Hashtag
Instagram: #sisumkal26

Mystery Knit Along by Christina Einvik (2026)
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