This is the 6th amirisu Mystery KAL.
amirisu's MKAL is a shawl KAL. One part of the pattern is released each week, and when you finish knitting all the 5 clues, you will finally see the completed shawl. The "mystery" part is that you don't know what the shawl will look like until the very end. Let's enjoy the process, from choosing the yarn to sharing our progress with other knitters, and complete the shawl together.
amirisu Mystery KAL has a theme every year.
The theme of 2026 MKAL is "Once You Cross That Bridge". Each clue includes a short story related with the section of the shawl.
Please check the overview below for how to proceed with MKAL.
This product is PDF pattern ONLY. We also have a pattern with limited edition goods. If you would like to have the goods, please purchase here.
Also, as a special event during the MKAL period, we are selling the patterns of previous year's MKALs, only for a limited time! Don't miss it!
You can choose the patterns of previous year's MKALs from the drop-down menu.
*PDF patterns are provided to your amirisu customer account, in "My Library".
Please refer to this blog for instructions on how to download the pattern after your purchase.
amirisu Mystery KAL 2026: Once You Cross That Bridge
Pattern distribution
Each new "clue" (= a part of the pattern) will be added to "My Library" in your amirisu customer account every Friday at 3:00 PM JST starting September 18th, 2026.
The pattern is in PDF file. Not printed, and not will be emailed, so you need to download it by yourself from "My Library".
Schedule
The first clue will be distributed on Friday, September 18th at 3:00 PM JST.
Clues will be distributed once a week, five times in total.
Pattern update schedule: September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 9th, and 16th.
*You will be notified by email each time the new clue becomes available.
How to download the pattern
After you purchase this product, you will be able to download an information sheet (PDF data) from MY LIBRARY that describes what you need to know to participate in Mystery KAL. It contains basic information, so please check the contents.
About the patterns
Both Japanese and English versions of each clue will be available.
We also have prepared many videos on key knitting techniques, so you can knit without concern!
About the Yarn to be Used
MC: 1 color of DK weight yarn
Approximately 492 yards / 450 m
CC: 1 color of Fingering weight yarn
Approximately 380 yards / 350 m
Option: 1 skein of amirisu Flutter
*You can add Flutter to arrange it at your preference.
Needles to be Used
US6 (4mm) circular needles 80cm or longer
Or, a needle of the size needed to obtain the gauge
Other Tools
Cable needle, tapestry needle, stitch markers, blocking wires, scrap yarn or cord to hold stitches
FAQ
If you have questions or concerns about amirisu Mystery KAL 2026, please check the FAQ page.
About Posting on Instagram
Please share your in-progress photos and yarn choices on Instagram. To avoid spoiling the mystery for those who enjoy the "mystery", please ensure your first photo is the common image from My Library, and your own photo is the second one. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please use the hashtag #amirisumysterykal2026!
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amirisu Mystery KAL 2025: The Light of That Day
This is the 2025 pattern(in PDF).
Clues 1-5 have been combined into one PDF file.
Please see here for how to access the PDF pattern.
Amount of the yarns used
Sport weight yarn, 2 colors
Color 1: approx. 250 yards/ 230 m
Color 2: Approx. 290 yards/ 270 m
Lace weight yarn, 1 color
Color 3: approx. 470 yards/ 430 m
Needle to be used
US5 (3.75mm) circular needles, 80cm or longer,
or, a needle of the size needed to obtain the gauge
Gauge
21 stitches 29 rows = 10cm in stockinette stitch
The gauge is not critical, but be aware that the amount of yarn needed will be different depends on the gauge.
Other tools
・Tapestry needle
・Stitch markers
・Blocking wire
・Stitch holder, or enough length of waste yarn
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amirisu Mystery KAL 2024: Water Drop Stories
This is the 2024 pattern(in PDF).
Clues 1-5 have been combined into one PDF file.
Please see here for how to access the PDF pattern.
Yarn
Use two colors of Fingering weight yarn.
MC approx. 610 yards / 560 m
CC approx. 260 yards / 240 m
Needles
US4 (3.5mm) 32"/ 80cm or longer circular needle
Other tools
Stitch marker (optional), tapestry needle for weaving in ends, blocking wires
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amirisu Mystery KAL 2023: Postcard from Cologne Cathedral
This is the 2023 pattern (in PDF).
Clues 1-5 have been combined into one PDF file.
Please see here for how to access the PDF pattern.
Yarn
Use at least 4 colors of fingering weight yarn.
Color 1: 290 yards / 265 m
Color 2: 300 yards / 275 m
Color 3: 300 yards / 275 m
Color 4: 55 yards / 50 m
Needle
US4 (3.5mm) 32"/80cm or longer circular needle
Other Tools
Tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional), blocking wires
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amirisu Mystery KAL 2022: Memories of Moonlight (PDF Pattern)
This is the full pattern for our 2022 MKAL shawl.
Clues 1-5 have been combined into one PDF file.
Click here for instructions on how to access the PDF pattern after your purchase.
Yarn
Use at least 4 colors of fingering weight yarn.
Color A: 340 yds/ 310m
Color B: 285 yds/ 260m
Color C: 208 yds/ 190m
Color D: 307 yds/ 280m
Needle
US4 (3.5mm) 32"/ 80 cm or longer circular needle
Other Tools
Tapestry needle, two cable needles, stitch markers (optional), blocking wires, separate thread or cord for placing stitches on hold
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amirisu Mystery KAL 2021: The Swallowtail Chase (PDF Pattern)
This is the full pattern for our 2021 MKAL shawl.
Clues 1-5 have been combined into one PDF file.
Click here for instructions on how to access the PDF pattern after your purchase.
Yarn
Use at least 4 colors of fingering weight yarn.
Color A: 220 yds/ 200m
Color B: 330 yds/ 300m
Color C: 135 yds/ 120m
Color D: 230 yds/ 210m
You may also like to incorporate a mini-skein as an accent color.
Needle
US4 (3.5mm) 32"/ 80 cm or longer circular needle
Other Tools
Tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional), blocking wires
