Postcards from Abroad NYE MKAL by Hilary Latimer

Postcards from Abroad NYE MKAL

Knitting
December 2023
Light Fingering ?
6 stitches = 1 inch
in garter
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1733 - 1800 yards (1585 - 1646 m)
English
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Welcome to “Postcards from Abroad” our 2023 NYE MKAL, where dreams come true!

This year’s MKAL features a multitude of unusual stitches nestled amongst familiar lace and mesh patterns in an oversized crescent shawl. DId I mention it’s big? It’s big. Really big!

As usual, we’ll be casting on at the stroke of midnight, Dec. 31st, somewhere on planet earth!

Kits
We have fabulous kits from the following dyers:
Leading Men Fibers: link text
Miss Babs: link text
Sweet Georgia Yarns: link text
Knitting Notions: link text

Materials:
Yarn:
In total, you will need 4 fingering weight skeins of not less than 400 yds each and 1 mini skein of not less than 133 yds as follows:

CC1 & CC2: these need to be 1 light and 1 dark skein in the same color family of not less than 400 yds each

CC3 & CC4: these also need to be 1 light and 1 dark skein in a different but complimentary color family to CC1 & CC2 of not less than 400 yds each

Pop color: 1 mini skein of at least 133 yds. that will ‘pop’ against your CC2

Other things:
US size 5 circular needles in 16”, 32”, 40” and possibly a 47” or 60” if you like things spread out a bit! We’re going to have a lot of stitches before we’re through!
Removable markers – the ones that look like diaper pins
Dental floss, or whatever you like to use for lifelines!
Beverages – your favorite alcoholic, or non alcoholic drinks in mass quantities!
Snacks – knitting is hard work, you’ll need refueling!