Here is the 5th version of annual Mystery KAL by amirisu!
amirisu's MKAL is a shawl knit-along. The pattern is released little by little every week, and when you knit it to the end, the shawl is completed. The "mystery" is that you don't know the result until you finished knitting. Starting from choosing the yarn, you can share the progress of your knitting with other participants and have fun with everyone knitting to complete the shawl.
amirisu Mystery KAL has a theme every year.
The theme of 2025 MKAL is "The Light of That Day". 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 2025: The Light of That Day
Pattern distribution
Each new "clue" (= a part of the pattern) will be added to "My Library" in your amirisu customer account every Friday at 15:00 JST starting September 12th, 2025.
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 12th at 3:00 PM JST.
Clues will be distributed once a week, five times in total.
Pattern update schedule: September 12th, 19th, 26th, October 3rd, and 10th.
*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!
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
FAQ
If you have questions or concerns about amirisu Mystery KAL 2025, please check the FAQ page.
When you posts on Instagram
We are looking forward to see your posts of the yarns of your choice and the progress of knitting, but please make it sure to use the shared cover photo as the first photo of your posts. The cover photo will be shared in "My Library". Thank you in advance for your effort, to make everyone can enjoy the "mystery"!
And, don't forget to add the hashtag #amirisumysterykal2025 !
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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
