full back and sides of Penguono from Stephen West, knitting.

close up of moss stitch + ribs of penguono

closeup of penguono, showing the noro mixed with kidsilk haze. It's deluxe to knit with.

Penguono from Stephen West.
Knitting with a pile of Noro + Cracksilk haze aka Rowan's Kidsilk Haze + others
2020: purchased the yarn via the free internet kindly offered by the 4 star hotel I was quarantined in, in Sydney, where I was one of the first. I […]

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Finished at the weekend, Mosaic Musings by Stephen West.
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Knitted in Hobbii Unicorn in black and Botanical Yarns Fingering in Mini Eggs. This'll be the Secret Santa for work this year.
#StephenWest
#knitsky
#knitting
#BotanicalYarns
#Hobbii
#WestKnits

No grays for #showmeyourknits this week, but I am almost finished with a side quest I’m WIPping up this month to counter the gray outside!
Daybreak by #westknits because I can always use another something to tie around my neck. #wipwednesday 🧶

Houses of Reykjavik

Flying Foxtail

#wipwednesday moving along with both the Houses of Reykjavik and Flying Foxtail
#knitsky #WestKnits #StephenWest 🧶

Finishing stuff. See also: -> Weaving in loose ends. See also: -> Bane of my existence, the.
#wip #westknits #knitsky

Decided I need more orange in my life. Knitting up #westknits Daybreak (yes, it’s a go-to pattern for me) with #PortFiber Dance Dance Dance as the main color. This colorway is called Juicy Fruit. 🧶

Last year's #westknits #MKAL is finally ready to wear. #knitsky

Week 78 of #showmryourknits is #garterstitch! This storm is a good day to work up a project in it and binge watch something.
Here’s another of #westknits Purlbreak shawl I made.

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A woman in sunglasses and a knee-length green linen dress stands against a white wall. She is wearing a dramatic green, purple, and orange shawl.

I finished knitting the Stephen West 2013 MKAK Colour Craving. (I didn't start it IN 2013, I started it in December last year.) I love it!
#westknITS #knitsky #shawl

My mens, looking all cute! Just need to knit one more for the family photo.

#knitsky #knit #knitter #gayknitter #knittingwithballs #yarn #westknits #boneyardshawl #shawl #knitshawl #dog #dogs #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #gay #gays #gaysky #chihuahua

Actual proof that I’m weaving ends as I go. New knitting year, new knitting me? Maybe. Hello 2026!

Stephen West HiberKAL Icelandscape Shawl

West Wool HEX - Seismic Shift kit 4 colors:
Orange-Bowie
Blue- Bubble Bath
Brown- Terracotta
Darker Brown- Mid-Century

#knit #knitting #hiberKAL #WestKnits

And Cashew’s puppy shawl is done!! I made sure to block this one RS up this time 🙄. I hope he loves it! 2 shawls down, one to go! I just love this yarn so much! Gonna miss working with it.

#knitsky #knitter #knit #gayknitter #knittingwithballs #boneyardshawl #westknits #yarn #shawl

Now drying after a full soak and blocking. Bubbly Blossoms Blanket by #westknits and done up in over 4000 yards of Lankava Mainio from #finnishedknits - almost feels like a weighted blanket on the bed! My planning spreadsheet is linked in the project that shows how much to knit every day for a year.

Forgot to post this once I got it pinned down.

#westknits #boneyardshawl #knitting #knitter #yarn #gayknitter #knittingwithballs #knitshawl #knits

Shawl is officially too large to display in my lap! The dye hides it, but there’s a 12 row repeat. 12 of 16 done before the finishing and BO, but I may cut it short to get it done in time. 😬

#knitter #knitting #gayknitter #yarn #shawl #boneyardshawl #westknits

I’m finally attempting the #BoneyardShawl by #Westknits

It’s been on my list for a while now.

Odo is sporting his new #westknits Striped Pup Sweater, not striped in some #fibernyphdyeworks Happenstance Sock Blank in the colorway Darkfire used double. What a cutie! ❤️

Section of a knit shawl in muted green, blue, cream, burgundy, and pink

So far the Aurora Cain Shawl by #westknits is very relaxing. I suspect this project will take me through the winter! 🧶

My completed and blocked knitted shawl from the 2025 “Mystery MusiKAL” by designer Stephen West, pinned neatly on blocking mats. The shawl features bold geometric patterns and flowing wavy stripes in shades of teal, red, cream, and navy. The design transitions from diamond motifs to textured ridges and curving lines, showcasing intricate stitchwork and color blending. The even edges and defined shapes highlight the finishing process, with light from a nearby window illuminating the texture and color detail.

It’s very interesting. And it’s very chaotic. I bound off early after making too many brioche mistakes. There’s really only one thing I don’t like about the design, and it’s that straight line between sections 1 and 3. Otherwise, I dig the vibe. #MysteryMusiKAL #westknits #knitting #MKAL2025

#mysterymusikal #westknits #knitting #knitsky #🧶

Stephen West and the Mystery MusiKAL Logo

Westknits Mystery Knit-a-long clue 4

Westknits Mystery Knit-a-long clue 4

Westknits Mystery Knit-a-long clue 4

MusiKAL Shawl by Stephen West

It has a lot of fun techniques and color play. I loved the squiggles and the triangle stripes. There is no balance or cohesion. I would not knit this again.
#WestknitsMKAL2025
#WestknitsMysteryMusiKAL
#Westknits #Shawlknitting #StephenWest #KnitSky #Knitting

Mystery MusiKAL pattern by Stephen West

Aber: für etwas, wo ich keine Idee habe, wo das hinführt, ein kleines Vermögen ausgeben? Einmal drauf reingefallen, nie wieder. Rein gruppendynamisch bzw. als soziologisches Studienobjekt finde ich den #westknits #MKAL fasznierend. In diesem Jahr ist es
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A colorful knitted shawl in progress from the 2025 “Mystery MusiKAL” Knit Along by designer Stephen West. The fabric features geometric patterns transitioning from diamond shapes to small repeating motifs. The colors include muted red, teal, dark blue, and natural, creating a rich, textured design. The piece rests on a soft purple surface, showing detailed stitch work and gradual shape formation.

Finished clue 3 just in time for the final clue! There are a bajillions ends to weave in, but I’m into it and the final shape is starting to reveal itself.
#MysteryMusiKAL #westknits #knitting #MKAL2025 #MKALspoilers

Stephen West and the Mystery MusiKAL Logo

Westknits Mystery Knit-a-long clue 3

Westknits Mystery Knit-a-long clue 3

Clue 3 Spoiler
#WestknitsMKAL2025
#WestknitsMysteryMusiKAL
#Westknits #Shawlknitting #StephenWest #KnitSky #Knitting

#MusiKAL
#WestKnits

I finished Clue 1!!
Many setbacks. Much frogging. Photo in comments.

A partially completed knitted shawl laid flat on a wooden table. The design features bold waves and fan-shaped sections in vibrant shades of turquoise, fuchsia, deep blue, and light gray. The texture alternates between garter stitch , brioche, welts, and eyelets, creating a dynamic, musical rhythm in the fabric. This piece is part of the Mystery MusiKAL Mystery Knit Along by designer Stephen West, using yarns from Les Garçons.

Finished Clue 2 yesterday! #MysteryMusiKAL #westknits #knitting #MKAL2025 #MKALSpoilers

I'm halfway through Clue 2 of Stephen West's Mystery MusiKAL 🎼

No spoilers, but this is my color palette

#westknits #knitting #musikalshawl #westknitsmkal2025

Stephen West and the Mystery MusiKAL Logo

Westknits Mystery Knit-a-long clue 2

Clue 2 Spoiler
#WestknitsMKAL2025
#WestknitsMysteryMusiKAL
#Westknits #Shawlknitting #StephenWest

A photo of Stephen West and I together. On the left is Stephen West wearing one of his signature shawls. This one fades from a darker green through variegated light green and peach through to a different variegated light green. It has a very leafy, natural feel. I'm on the right wearing my pink to white gradient crochet shawl. We're sat together for the photo in front of some stalls selling yarn and handknits.

One last photo for now. I was able to take a photo with Stephen West, so here's both of us wearing fancy shawls. He complimented mine, which is a badge of honour I'll gladly wear 😂 🧶

#westknits #westwool #knitsky #crochetsky #shawl #shawlbuddies #knit+stitch #yarnsky #indieyarn #handdyed

Two skeins of yarn on a white table, one bright mustard and the other honey golden-brown. They're both Tandem by Westwool (Stephen West's yarn brand).

I bought these skeins of Westwool Tandem because the colours screamed honeycomb, plus I've never tried their yarn. I think I'll be drafting a honey/bee-related chart for my first three-strand project soon. 🧶

#westknits #westwool #tandem #knit+stitch #yarnfestival #yarnsky #indieyarn #handdyed