First-Ever Zanete Knits Mystery Yokealong is here!

Remember a while ago when we asked if you'd be interested in joining a fabulous stranded colourwork mystery yokealong? The response was overwhelmingly positive, with a resounding 'yes'! 

We've been hard at work to bring this adventure to life, teaming up with Do Ewe Knit? and some fantastic yarn companies like Moondrake Co. and Spincycle Yarns.

Now, the moment you've been waiting for... We're thrilled to announce that all the exciting details are ready to be shared. So, without further ado, here's everything you need to know:

The project will be a top-down round yoke sweater with deep running (past the sleeve separation) Latvian-inspired colourwork featuring geometric shapes. 

It will come in 9 sizes with the following finished bust circumference:

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished chest circumference:

• 87 (95.5, 105.5, 117, 127, 135.5, 145.5, 155.5, 165.5) cm
• 34¾ (38¼, 42¼, 46¾, 50¾, 54¼, 58¼, 62¼, 66¼)“

The recommended ease is 5-15 cm / 2-6" positive.

Schedule

The first clue will be launching on the 3rd of January

the second will come on the 9th of January, 

The third will be released on the 17th of January, and finally, the 7th of February is when we'll share the last clue along with the full pattern.

Yarn

It is using a Sport weight yarn and as the colourwork is quite intricate, a high contrast is strongly recommended. We’ve been working with the Spincycle Yarns Dyed In the Wool (100% American superwash wool; 183 m [200 yds] / approximately 50 g) exclusive Do Ewe Knit? colourway “Across the Eweniverse” as the contrast colour and paired that with Moondrake Co. Chibi Sport (100% superwash Merino; 338 m [370 yds] / 100 g) in Rose Quartz colourway.

Gauge: 28 sts & 34 rows = 10 cm / 4" in Stockinette stitch and colourwork in the round, blocked. You can use any stranded colourwork or fairisle pattern for the swatch. 

Suggested needles: 

• 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars 60-100 cm / 24-40" long and/or DPNs for small circumference knitting
• 2.25 mm (US 1) circulars 60 cm / 24" long

The Yardage:

Main colour (MC): 

• 1055 (1155, 1255, 1375, 1485, 1590, 1710, 1830, 1930) m
• 1155 (1265, 1370, 1500, 1625, 1740, 1870, 2000, 2115) yds

Contrast colour (CC): 

• 330 (350, 390, 410, 445, 470, 520, 545, 575) m
• 365 (385, 425, 445, 490, 515, 565, 600, 625) yds

Notions: Stitch markers, locking stitch markers, row counter, stitch holder, tapestry needle.

Other Information 

To join in, simply get the first Clue on Ravelry on the release day. Then, watch as the rest of the clues come your way through pattern updates in your Ravelry inbox and email, following the schedule mentioned above. It's as easy as that!

If you're eager to start, join our dedicated Slack channel for updates and discussions by following the registration link, then find and join the channel #doeweyoke-mystery-yokealong. Alternatively, stay tuned for the upcoming Ravelry forum to connect with fellow members. We can't wait to have you on board!

Rules

We would absolutely love to see your progress photos on Instagram and other social media! When you do share them, we kindly request that you add a spoiler alert photo as the very first one. You can use the picture here or a photo of your yarn before you begin your project. You can use the picture here or a photo of your yarn before you begin your project. We're so excited to keep the mystery going! Don't forget to use the tag #doeweyoke.