Welcome to the Orienta Shawl Knit Along (KAL)!

The Orienta Shawl KAL features Malabrigo Sock and the gorgeous design by Cory Boberg! The shawl calls for two contrasting colors of Sock and uses stripes, garter stitch and beginner-friendly lace to create an eye catching accessory!

To register for the KAL, click the link below and complete the registration form. Malabrigo will send a follow up email to confirm you are all set!

Pattern

The pattern will be emailed to all registered participants as we near the cast on date of April 3rd. If you want to get more information about the shawl, check out finished projects, or just get it on your queue, you can find the pattern on Ravelry.

Materials

You will need two skeins of a main color of Malabrigo Sock and one skein of a contrasting color for this project. The sample in the pattern was knit using a color from the new Aura Collection - Fulgar - as the main color and Three Little Pigs for contrast. The Malabrigo team does recommend high contrast to make the pattern shine!

The new Aura Collection from Malabrigo shifts, glows and changes depending on what you pair with it. There are 12 brand-new colorways on Sock and each one was created with depth, movement, and personality. Learn more and see each color individually on Malabrigo's blog! (We have ordered these colors and can't wait for them arrive in the shop!)

Want to put together your own color palette? We have lots of beautiful Malabrigo Sock in stock to choose from. Find the colors that speak to you and create a custom shawl that shows off your personality! Need help deciding? Our team loves to play with colors and would be happy to assist! 

In addition to your yarn, you will need US 6 (4.0mm) circular needles with 40" cord to accommodate all of the stitches and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. Gauge is not critical for a shawl, but if you are looking to have a similar sized wrap to the pattern, please note that you may need a different size needle to obtain the stated gauge.

Schedule

The Orienta Shawl KAL is expected to begin April 3rd and run through April 30th. Watch for details regarding weekly, live virtual check-ins with Jill Tamminen from @KnitSisu!

Prizes

Information directly from Malabrigo:

During the knit-along, we’ll be giving away weekly prizes, randomly drawn from our list of registered participants. 

How to participate: To be eligible, simply complete the registration form above and share a photo of your project on social media using the hashtag #MalabrigoKAL.

How winners are selected: Winners are chosen at random using a randomizing app from the list of registered knitters. After that, our team verifies that all requirements have been met by checking the social media handles provided during sign-up above. If a selected winner doesn’t meet the criteria, a new winner will be drawn until all spots are filled.

Winner announcements: All winners will be announced on:

Our Facebook Malabrigo KAL Group
Our Instagram account
A dedicated blog post on our website

About the Designer

Lisa Hannes is the designer behind Maliha Designs. You may remember the name as Lisa worked with Malabrigo last year to develop the Old Rose colorway and three corresponding patterns - the Old Rose Hat, Old Rose Wrap and Old Rose Socks! 

First taught by her grandmother, Lisa has been knitting and designing for more than a decade and is known for her cozy shawls, texture, and mosaic colorwork. In addition to knitting, Lisa enjoys reading and listening to audiobooks or podcasts - which are a nice accompaniment to her knitting!

You can follow Lisa on social media via the account @MalihaDesigns as well as in her active Ravelry group. From there you can also sign up to be on her "Earburn List" to keep up with news and announcements!

Community

Join in or follow all the activity on Instagram and Facebook! Malabrigo will have a thread on their Ravelry page throughout the KAL as well as a Facebook group and blog posts. We can chat in our private MFY Make Along Facebook group along with our check in posts and sharing your progress photos. Additionally, you are always welcome to come knit with us at Community Stitching on Fridays from 2-4pm!