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This pattern was designed for the RCYC 2024 MKAL inspired by Flora and Fauna. Walk with me as we loose ourselves in the stitches inspired by the beauty of nature. From simple drops of dew, emerging leaves, fields of wildflowers, and butterflies that dance in the breeze.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
52”/132 cm wingspan x 25”/63.5 cm deep

Gauge
24 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch

Yarn
Fingering weight yarns in 2 contrasting colors; Color A: 375 yds/343 m; 3.3 oz/94 g; Color B: 400 yds/366 m; 3.5 oz/100 g.
Sample Used: Knitted Wit; Sock; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 420 yds/384 m; 4 oz/115 g; 1 hank of Sakura (Color A) and Thistle (Color B)

Needle/HookUS4/3.5 mm - 32”/80 cm or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Cable Needle (optional)
Crochet hook: 3.5 mm for cast on (Option 1)

Notions
6/0 beads (optional) - 24 g; approximately 332 beads
Tool for placing beads - super floss, 1 mm crochet hook, or a beading needle.
Scrap yarn for cast on (Option 1)
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking mats and pins.

Skills Required
Basic Knitting Skills
Increasing
Cabling
Optional adding beads

We are so excited for the 2024 Rose City Yarn Crawl Mystery Knit Along! Purchase the pre-clue between October 18th and October 25th for a sneak peek preview of Clue 1!

This year’s mysteries are once again 5 clues and we’ll be meeting on Zoom with designer, Makenzie Alvarez to get started together on Clue 1 when it releases in January and again for a final wrap party in February.

The Zoom schedule and link to join will come with your pre-clue purchase as will a special extra surprise this year!

Below you’ll find all the clue release dates!

October 18, 2023: Pre-Clue Release with Early Bird Clue 1 preview. Early Bird Clue 1 preview ends October 25th. Purchases made starting October 26th will include the pre-clue.

Clue Release Dates:

Clue 1: January 17
Clue 2: January 24
Clue 3: January 31
Clue 4: February 7
Clue 5: February 14

The 15th annual Rose City Yarn Crawl will be held in Portland, Oregon from March 7 -10th, 2024.

Be sure to tag your project on Instagram at #RCYCMKAL2024