This i cord knitting is one of the rare occasions for my doublepointed needles to come out to play. No slipping back the stitches after each row, just sliding them to the other end of the needle and turning. For me it is faster to do i cord that way. Maybe others profit from this idea, I had for easier i cord knitting, too.

@HalloweenMischief

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I would be doing the same but I don't have the right size. Oh well!!

@slip3wyifcord688

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Thank you for that. I was about to post a question to see if DPN's could be used. Great idea! @notyourusualguy

@Knitnbabe

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I’m so glad that you said this. I was just about to grab my DPs. I can do the I-cord as described but it’s slow going and my stitches are wonky!

I've done a few MKAL and, Stephen, yours is the best organized and presented. You make sure that everyone who joins feels comfortable and successful in their endeavor whether they finish with you or later on but there are no questions that they can pick up where they stopped. Your guidance is gold :D I need to do grocery shopping then I'm back to start. 💖

@JohnlynHD

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I totally agree. I desperately want to knit Shawlography but when it was launched I got cold feet although I know Stephen’s tutorials are excellent if you couldn’t understand something. This year I took the plunge and have made great progress with Twist and Turns. I’m so happy and can’t wait for the second clue. I’m hoping to treat myself to some of his yarn in the new year and knit myself the Shawlography. XAngela

What a fantastic tutorial! I love how you teach so carefully and always emphasize not stressing if we make a mistake. You express so much joy with knitting, it's clear why everyone loves your patterns - I'm learning so much, but so painlessly!

You are a great teacher who explains and demonstrates thoroughly. Beautiful section, excited for the next section, thank you for the knit a-long!

You are not only an amazing designer, Mr. Stephen West, you are a GREAT teacher! I had a friend ask me if she could do this, and knowing how well you explain everything, with visuals, I told her ABSOLUTELY!

Wow!!!! Now I don't want to go to work 😫, I want to cast on ! I will be cast on this evening after work 😪. Thank you for a beautiful exciting knit xx

@beatrizc.martin7706

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Fully agree… I just had time to start the i-cord and had to go to work…. 😔

I love that you show techniques holding the yarn in the left hand and the right hand. I also super love that you show different options for things like the MR/ML and the bind offs that might be easier for different knitters. Just so much accessibility.

I watched this video three times just for the joy of watching you knit and explain. You are so creative. I can hardly wait unti the next Thursday. You are an excellent teacher! I have knit for over 50 years and this is the most fun and enjoyment. Thank you so much.

"I'll be right back" is perfect for remembering which way to do a M1R! Thank you Stephen!

This looks like such a guided and supportive knit along. I’m not even doing it, I’m just here for your positivity and teaching!

That is an astonishing piece of knitting, not least because it mixes basic techniques to create something that is anything but basic.

Love those braids! When I saw the pattern I was slightly worried about my capabilities as a beginner but this video made everything clear as can be. I’m confident I can do this and looking forward to starting 🎉

@pamelawheary2155

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I thought I would be catching those openings on everything!! Love the braid!!

Dang!!! So awesome, just amazing, love the braids. Thanks for making the fiber community smile and knitting together ❤. This is definitely going to be a challenge for me, but I'm ready. Don't laugh community but my favorite place to knit is in my car.

@johannapurnell608

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🙂

Stephen, you have such an awesome ability to imagine, create and teach. This is the beginning of one of your most awesome shawls! Thank you so much!

Flipping beautiful. 😮❤🎉such contrast and style like nothing I’ve ever seen. This is a doable…pay attention to detail nothing is too hard. Thank you Mr West you are a creative genius.😂❤😊

Holy moly this looks amazing! Cannot wait to get home to cast on. Stephen, you are a genius!

@tanyaking9472

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That’s what I was going to write, Stephen is a genius!

@cdknitty7787

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Stephen is a genius!!!

@FlowerPower71

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LOL HOLY MOLY was my first thought also :)

@pernillep9049

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Definitely!!!

Stephen I don’t even know how you dreamed this up but so excited to give it a go. Thank you 💕💕

I wonder if I should have texted my boss this morning "Sorry Boss, I cannot work today. I need to stay home and knit MKAL clue1"🤣 Now I just have to wait until I get off work and can concentrate on doing some serious knitting.

My first MKAL I’m so excited! I chose colors way out of my comfort zone, so I have to just say yes, don’t stress! Thanks Stephen!

@dianatheriault2913

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Yay! Welcome!

@karengaray5114

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Last year's Shawlography was my first Westknits MKAL, I used a couple colors way outside my usual zone and I loved the results. I think it adds to the excitement, seeing what will happen with the unexpected colors. You won't regret it!

This is my first MKAL, and I am having a great time knitting along! You have a very kind and an easy going personality! I'm really enjoying it! Can't wait for next week!!

This is my first WestKnits MKAL and I’ve been worried because I usually have to knit things twice in order to visualize (or get the muscle memory). This video is so helpful. Stephen you are a master!

@spoolie345

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My first too, and I was worried about being able to do it but this video is amazing! Such a great teacher!

@Frostedminifirecracker

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Oooh I hope you both love your first as much I did last year. So addicted to Westknits now. ❤❤❤

This is the project I was looking for. I try to knit the shawl for the girlfriend of my son. Thank you so much for this gift. You allways bring joy in my heart.

Yay! I am knitting along with you here and the pattern. This is especially great as I have no friends near to knit this with me so you are keeping me company; and ,I love the tips--if the designer suggests to do something, that's what I am going to do! With the excitement and some naughty stitches, I started stressing and then remembered to say "yes"). Thanks for the videos (and the company 😉).

It took me three weeks to finish clue 1 and enjoyed it massively. Printed clue 2 so next week will be all about clue 2. Stephen, if you were my math teacher my grades would have been so much higher!

Im a first time shawl and stephen west pattern follower, i was very nervous but clue 1 is so doable, it's giving me confidence!😅❤

Watching his yarn cake slowly slide as he's knitting the i-cord. 🤣 Very excited to get started!

Awesome 👏👏 No words to express the beauty of your work❤. Can’t wait to cast on. 😎😎

Woohoo! Now for the actual pattern to arrive in my library

So excited about the tutorial. I have tried many times to do a KAL before but this is a deal breaker, I can do this with the step by step tutorial. Thank you so much for taking the time to help us with this absolutely cool new shawl. This makes it where anyone can make it! What a great idea, Stephen you are the best!!!

Wowwee- now that’s a row 1! Did not expect this and couldn’t be more excited to cast on!

I have finally finished clue 1! Your tutorial was wonderfully done. Now, on to clue 2!

At 42 minutes, some pupper is snoring and I'm here for it. Precious!

You are the best teacher I have ever met - and I met quite a few.....

I'll be right back, I left the front door open - that's a new core memory unlocked there Stephen TYVM!

I have always been a monochromatic person. But you changed my outlook and everything concerning knitting and I can't thank you enough. May your tribe increase, Stephen. May your life be as colourful as you have made ours. Love you. 🙏

WOW, so glad I signed up!!! LOVE IT…running to cast on 🏃‍♀️

I am a relatively new knitter and appreciate all the time and attention you took to create this outstanding video. Without it I would have walked- no, ran- away from this pattern!

Amazing! 🙌 What a first clue, so excited for the whole experience!

I love how you talk about knitting. It's like knitting ASMR :-) totally therapeutic

You’re amazing! This is mesmerizing! What a fabulous teacher you are, you make it easy to understand.

The videos are sooo helpful. I could not do this KAL without them! 😍

getting in a bit late, but I love your enthousiasm, all the positive comments and your designs. and now find enough time ;)

Very cool! Love the braid! Not knitting, just watching each clue, and dreaming of knitting something so intensive...,one day! Still so much fun to watch! 🎉

Holy, moly! I just love those braids! This is going to be so much fun to knit and to see all our different color combinations. 😍

That's amazing. Watching your technique has really helped me loosen up and not worry so much about perfect stitches

Can't wait!!! I can do this!! Now I just need to get the printed pattern!! DEFINITELY using dpns for the i-cord.

I am convinced I think I can do this. If I make it I don't think I'll be considered a beginner knitter anymore.🤣😂

Thank you for the super informative video! I printed my pattern and was a little intimidated. The video is the perfect compliment to the pattern--thank you!

Wonderful tutorial ❤️ not working on this, very new too knitting. But you are teaching me an awful lot. New stitches and how to read/follow a pattern. Addictive 👍🥰

I always do the i-cord in DNPs. It’s worth it! So fast and easy!

@libbywalsh358

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Great idea Beatriz thank you. I love to read the comments because so many hints and tips come up. 😊

I love knitting with you. Thanks for all the help!!!

Had to scroll through to see the result! Brilliant! Can’t wait !

Hello. I'm French and I made English lessons at school. It's the first time for me I watch your video and I can say Thank You. It's so easy to knit in English with. Thank you very much

@sophierodier3505

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Your work is very beautiful. I say waouh every time

Okay, how many did not see that coming with the braids? I know I didn't and that was such a nice surprise. Love it!!!!

Since the beginning of this MKAL, I stayed away from all social media except for this video, just to avoid spoilers. As I just finished this part, I'm heading over now to clue 2, still having no idea about whats coming. As life keeps on happening, I'll keep on knitting at my own pace

I couldn't resist skipping to the finished clue 1! Wow, so looking forward to knitting this.

@DanaBarbieri

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Me too. I'm not able to knit this now but am so excited to see what it'll turn into.

@dianatheriault2913

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I didn't even think about that ... hold on....going to the end ;)

This is genius! I am in awe. Please, tell us more about your creative process. Loving my striking neon color from the LBA kit. Hi from Boston, MA.

What a great teacher-I have watched the video through oneself, so now I’m ready to start - you make it look so easy and I love your very positive attitude and sunny disposition.

I have never done a Stephen West MKAL or pattern before. When I’ve look at his projects, I always thought they were something I would never be able to accomplish successfully. I love the videos. They show you exactly how to achieve the skill in the pattern. Being able to go to a specific row for help is the bomb. Thank you, I‘m sure I will be learning a lot from this project.

Oh my, this is my first project with you, and I already love it...especially the braid, genius!

I like your teach. Very clear and easy for me to follow. The voice is tender and vital. Thanks a lot! 👍

Soooo exciting!!!! Looks like another amazing design that will be so fun to create!

I was knitting from the pdf and didn't know that row 13 was updated till after I've completed row 14. I believe that I can improv going forward to correct if I need to. Loving it, keep second guessing my 3rd color and buying more yarn, lol I'm sure all will be good in the end. Love from Costa Mesa Cali.

Hi Steven I see you the first Time Beautiful your Chanel I Come from Germany but I lif in Turkey..🤗💖🌻

Yeah! Another amazing shawl I’m sure! Can’t wait to start❤

I really love the way you teach and you motivate me so much to knit all the things I love. Your designs are so cool and expression 😍

I absolutely love Stephen West. His videos are the best. I wish he would do a video about converting to continental knitting from English. I think I would embrace it if it came from him.

Stephen, I’m not taking part in your MKAL this time. I was curious so I decided to watch some of the instruction. You are very good at teaching. I may try one of your shawls next time😊👏👏👏

Endlessly impressed by how easy along this tutorial is to follow! I was fully expecting to have to struggle my way through the MKAL with cobbled together youtube tutorials of my own searching, so having a video to go with each clue was a delightful surprise in and of itself! Even more so to have one so well put together. Thanks a bunch from one middle experienced knitter in North Idaho!

OMG! I'm in love already. I can't wait to get home and cast on!!!!

Wholy Moly this is amazing!! Love it so much.. now to actually cast on today. Thank you for the video!

Aaahh, I'm so excited! Your video instruction is awesome 👌

I have been contemplatng a SWMKAL for a few years, and always dilly dallied til it was too late, but this year I am all in, and so glad! My holst super soft order has yet to arrive,, but when it does WOOHOO!

Thank you for putting people at ease....fudge stitches if you have too many or to few. I'm outside my happy space but you make me feel like I can do this. And showing both Continental or English is great. You are priceless and so patient. ❤🧶😊

here it is Wednesday and i am just starting row 7. yes, i am way behind but i am really doing it. thank you Stephen for such detail on explaining how do do each stitch. i had most issue with seeing my I cord stitches with the dark yarn.

Love, love, love the loops. Off we go on our new SW adventure! XO Stephen.

This is going to be so much fun!!! If only my yarn would get here!

You make learning new things so easy!!! Fantastic teacher trough and through!! Every row has me saying WTF in a super happy excited way!

You are SO creative!! I cannot wait to work on this!! Thank you for another great walk-thru. I appreciate all your hard work!!

I love it when You make time to let people relax about stitchnumbers ❤ ”doesn’t matter if it’s 126 just close enough we can always make one ore skip one”❤️I needed that when I was a new knitter😅😊❤ RELAX and ENJOY don’t fuss❤️happy knitting time everyone I’m using this time to get my mind off chronic pain and the fact my husband is send to Latvia soon to join NATO forces😅😢. Wish for peace soon to come ❤Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰

My first MKAL, beginner here, but could not resist your fun personality ! Reviewed a few rows of video w/o casting on, for confidence. Thanks Stephen🧶❤

🎉 omg😍 this looks amazing. I can’t wait to get home and cast on ❤❤❤❤

I am so excited to start knitting this shawl 😀💚

Wauw, love it, now let's start....., happy mystery mkal all, Petra

This is so much fun! I’m barely through the first repeat and can’t wait to see what comes with the next clue!

Casting on while watching this, thank you, this is great! I am so excited to do my first MKAL with you and the great group at Ravelry.

Those BRAIDS! My mind is blown. I can't wait to knit this.

Omg how amazing is this making me rethink my colours

Wow how much fun, this is and it looks fabulous, so clever ❤

Wow! Love the braids and really looking forward to knitting!

That is so so cool!!! I love that detail with the hole sections! That braid is gorgeous♥️

You are an excellent teacher, Stephen!

I’m so excited to get started tomorrow morning. Love the first section ❤❤❤

I wasn’t going to join the mkal this year, but I love clue one!

Just another proof that Westknits are the bestknits 😍😍😍 I'm absolutely in love with this first clue 💞

Hello again Stephen for my 3rd MKAL , thank you for this beautiful project; I am learning so much because you are creating really in three dimensions and teaching how to do so with a thread and two needles! this is not just knitting, it's sculpting! bravo! and by doing so we learn to do our own piece one day ! wonderful , keep going! and happy birthday in advance ! XX

I’m making myself wait until I’m finished the slipstravaganza before I start on the new MKAL. I have the yarn and am following along in spirit 😊

I can’t even, omg showstopper for sure and it’s only section one!

Oh wow! Love those little braids… this is my first MKal and I’m definitely smitten ❤

Hi Stephen, I'm almost done with clue 1. Life gets in the way but I'm thoroughly enjoying your MKAL. This will be my fourth MKAL and there is always something new to learn. Thank you for always inspiring me. You are truly a precious gift to the knitting community so glad I met you in person at VKNY. I have a couple of your MKAL on my to do list. Look forward to knitting one of your sock patterns.