She-Knits: What are She-Knits Mystery KAL's??

What are She-Knits Mystery KAL's?
Well, to start with a KAL (knit-along) is an adventure in which knitters are working on a common project at the same time. She-Knits Mystery KAL, are the same idea however, though you know what the object is that you are going to knit (i.e. a purse or a shawl etc) and are given the materials information, you do not know what your project looks like until you knit the weekly clues and see as it emerges off your needles.

To be or not to be She-Knits NOTIFIED! -

If you want to receive the She-Knits once monthly brief Newlsetter, which will tell you when the next She-Knits Mystery KAL is going to be open for sign-ups as well as any info on newly published She-Knits patterns, please enter your e-mail addy in the purple box on the right side of this blog.(scroll down a bit)

How does the Mystery KAL work?

CLUES - After you purchase the “pattern” from She-Knits Ravelry Shop it will be sent to your e-mail as a PDF, in small achievable sections, known as ‘clues’, on a weekly basis for the duration of the KAL.

VIDEO's - There are always accompanying on-line free YouTube videos created by Sharon that will visually support the knitter through specific techniques used within the pattern. You can view or join my YouTube Channel , SheKnitsSharonD, at any time.

COMMUNITY -There is also an optional to join accompanying group in Ravelry of people whom all are participating in the mystery KAL
It is a group that Sharon creates within Ravelry specifically for She-Knits Mystery KAL’ers. Sharon is the moderator and a participant in the group discussion. The group provides education, support and a very friendly community in which to chat. If you are interested in checking out She-Knits community, in which you will find the friendliest knitters ever and info and help regarding She-Knits patterns, go to She-Knits Pattern Chat
and read through some of the threads to get a sense of what to expect. The group is optional to join however I always ask those participating in the KAL to at a minimum join the group so they can stay aware of the IMPORTANT UPDATES thread that I alone post in. You needn't participate in the thread if that kind of thing doesn't float your boat.

How do I sign-up for a She-knits Mystery KAL?

When sign-ups are open (and you will know when there are sign-ups if you have signed up for the above notification newsletter or if you checked out my Sheknits about me page in Ravelry) you can go to my She-Knits Pattern Shop, find the name of the pattern and purchase it. When your Paypal payment goes through (usually instantly) you will receive an e-mail to whichever e-mail is asociated with your Payapl account that has a link to the Mystery KAL acceptance letter that will tell you what to do next.

What if I am a LYS and have a group that wants to participate?

I am delighted when a group wants to participate and will offer a discount if 6 or more want to purchase the pattern from me all at once. Of course you will be buying the yarn from your LYS however you do purchase the pattern directly though me. For more details or to purchase a group of 6 or more patterns at a discount, contact me at sdreifuss (at)msn(dot)com.

What others and Sharon thinks about She-Knits Mystery KAL's -

Here is where as a good self promoter I should post some of the good comments people have said but instead I will humbly link you to the Thank Sharon thread one of the participants started in Mystery KAL 2. Holey Moley, these knitters are so nice.
I will be so bold as to say the following:
She-Knits Mystery KAL's have no bad language (maybe a little innuendo)
~no calories,
~you won't go broke
~you may very likey learn a new skill or two and improve your knitterly knowledge
~or at a minimum you will definitely have fun!

You get to work on your project with the group or completely at your own pace in the comfort of your own home, or wherever it is you like to knit.
These are the greatest things EVA! To get on She-Knits notification list which consists of a once monthly breif newsletter that will tell you when the next She-Knits Mystery KAL is open for sign ups and when new She-Knits patterns are published please go to She-Knits.com

Do you want to see more?
All completed KAL patterns become available to the public as a regular pattern once the KAL is officially over. Below are some links and pictures from previous She-Knits Mystery KAL's

To see what went on with She-knits first and second Mystery's check out the companion groups HERE and HERE to get a sense of what they are about.

She-Knits Mystery KAL #1 was in Summer of '09, and is called EMMA. The pattern is for sale HERE in Ravelry or HERE in my Etsy shop. There is also a complete kit available (which includes the pattern for free) HERE.
Here is EMMA.

She-Knits Mystery KAL #2 was done in Fall of '09 and called Autumn Bag, which is now available HERE and HERE.
AUTUMN BAG AUTUMN SCARF

Next was She-Knits Mini-Mystery called SHOSHIE and is a lace and beaded shawlette/scarf. This was incredibly fun and popular, so much so that I decided to do another lace and beaded shawl for the next Mystery after Shoshie.
SHOSHIE