Coming in late March 2023 is the next Stitch Along with our friends at JOANN. For the first time, a knitting stitch-along will be hosted by Marly Bird. Both projects are not in the same category of the finished item as each other. Knitters will have a unique experience, but they go together in the same theme if that makes any sense.
The pattern will start releasing on March 27, 2023.
Supplies List
Caron One Pound, 16 oz/454 g, 812 yds/742m
Contrast A = Black, 1 Ball
Contrast B = Off White, 2 Balls
Contrast C = Raspberry Pink, 1 Ball
Caron Jumbo, 12 oz / 340 g, 659 yds / 602 m
Contrast D = Lush Variegated
Ruana with Marly Bird
Caron® One Pound™ (16 oz/454 g; 812 yds/742 m)
- Contrast A Black(10503) 2 balls
- Contrast B Off White (10514) 1 ball
Caron® Jumbo™ (12 oz/340 g; 659 yds/602 m)
Contrast C Lush Varig (xxx) 1 ball
- Size U.S. 8 (5 mm) Susan Bates® Silvalume circular knitting needle 36” [90.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge.
Finished measurement for Back: Approx 40½” [103 cm] wide x 30″ [76 cm] long
GAUGES
16 sts and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stocking st.
17 sts and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Mosaic St Pat.
Crochet Hook and Gauge
5 mm / H/8 Crochet Hook
12 sc and 13 rows = 4″ [ 10 cm]
13 sts and 8.5 rows = 4″ [ 10 cm] in dc/ch 1 pat
15 sts and 15 rows = 4″ [ 10 cm] in moss stitch (sc and ch 1)
I know there will be an outcry for the materials list, but I still have to keep it quiet. One of the colours I am using, if not two, is brand new for JOANN this spring. If I tell you now, it might not be on the shelves for a bit or available to order online. They need time to get the yarn to the stores and the online warehouses for those who prefer to shop online. There’s no point upsetting people by showing yarn that isn’t available yet.
Currently, I am filming the week-to-week adventure for the Stitch Along. It’s a sampler, and two of the sections were fascinating. I had to relearn two sections and examine the finished sample so I could assist in teaching the correct elements.
My version, as usual, will be a blanket. It will be 49″ x 54″ long. Yes, it’s not a square. You will have opportunities to pull sections of the blanket and make them a blanket on their own or even change the width of the sections to make it more comprehensive. Of course, you can make it longer too. The best thing is that the finished border will adjust without much thought to any size you do! It beautifully frames this one-of-a-kind blanket.
There will be no sign-ups. Just stay tuned. JOANN will give out the announcement once they are ready with the stock levels and the online warehouse is ready. I will update this article with more details and the Stitch Along details as information is allowed to be released.
I’m looking forward to seeing what colour options people do. I was moved emotionally by this blanket. It hit me in a good way about looking backward to what is currently in trend today.
I filmed this video log a week before this article. I cannot wait to see what people do with this… Hook up with me this spring! Some of you are going to blow this out of the water! You watch!
Introduction launches Monday, March 6 or Tuesday, March 7, 2023, for the general public.
Question about gauge for the ruana
16 st-20 rows =4″ in st stitch
17 st-32 rows=4″ in mosaic st
Do I need to make 2 separate swatches?
This is the 2nd time I have asked this question with no reply, can someone please answer
Sorry for the delay. Let me ask Marly Bird about that. I don’t know the answer first hand. I will get back to you.
The gauge on the article is for the Check… Please blanket. I didn’t provide the gauge for the knitting for the Ruana. Here are the gauge swatches for the Ruana. Marly Bird will cover it in Week 1 of the tutorial and it’s also on the written pattern when it comes out on March 27th.
And Marly is suggesting to do the gauge swatches for both of the types of stitches used to be sure it works for you and shapes perfectly.
GAUGES
16 sts and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stocking st.
17 sts and 32 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Mosaic St Pat.
Hi there–I am inquiring about the gauge for the Ruana
16 st.-20 rows=4″ in st stitch
17 st.-32 rows=4″ in mosaic st
Do I need to do two separate gauge swatches?
What if 1 doesn’t match the other?
Hi Beth
I am not a knitter and am not able to assist with gauge for the knitted piece.
Michael is experiencing some weather in his area and has not been able to get to everything that needs his attention.
Again, I am not a knitter and unable to assist you in a proper answer. If you are on Facebook, this would be a great question to ask in the stitch along group, the community can come to your rescue. Stitch Along with JOANN & Yarnspirations or in the Yarnspirations Stitch Squad.
~ Wendy
Good morning Mikey,
I have been crocheting 🧶 for a long time, but when I found your YouTube channel I was so excited and I finished already 2 mandalas and I’m almost done with my 3rd one. It’s very easy for me to fallow your videos thank you very much. So I have a question for you, how do I join the stitchers journey?
Thank you Mikey and crochet crowd for all your beautiful work.
Angie from sad Bernardino CA
Afternoon Angie. If you are interested in the Journey Membership, please see the following link. Be sure to select Journey Membership for early access to the tutorial work and exclusive tutorials. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVbbBdiTKMCx5VII4IKDU7A/join
I have clicked on the link to purchase a membership and for the life of me I cannot find were I purchase the journey membership….what am I missing?
Copy the link into a web browser and log into your YouTube account. It should show you the two options available. Stitchers Passport and Stitchers Journey. The Journey level is the highest level with the most perks.
There should be a window that pops up that plays a video of the introduction of the memberships. To the left hand side (under the video)you will see the names of the levels with the pricing for you. You can click on either name to see the perks available for that level. When you have decided which one will work best for you – there is a blue button under the pricing that says “join” (the button is right before the perks are written out) – you will select that to set up payments.
I hope that makes sense. I wish I was with you in person to assist
From sunny central CA – Thank you so much for your work! I “found” you by accident at the beginning of the pandemic. I had never completed a CAL! I ordered the yarn and then had to pick it up curbside. So many strange things!
But I have found that your site, and that of others that I connected with through CC, has opened up so many avenues for creativity! Thank you for your efforts and keep up the good work!
It’s our pleasure Anna to help you along with your journey. – Mikey
I just found you and the Crochet Crowd a few days ago. I started the Study of Texture Blanket immediately, and I am really enjoying it, I’m on week 3 now. I don’t have the Bernat Pop, but am using the solid colors of yarn I have. I thought I would look on the Crochet Crowd site this morning for other Stitch Alongs that could be listed, and I found this…your newest will be starting in late March. I am really excited to follow along! You wrote that there is no sign-up, but to watch JOANN’s for an announcement. Do you mean their website? Thanks so much.
We will update this article when we are able to share. Our Facebook business page will post updates.
If you subscribe to our YouTube channel, that is the best way to get alerts. When we are able to share, Michael will post the introduction video on YouTube. That will have more information and yarn amounts.
He doesn’t have a date yet when he will be allowed to share, so I cannot give an update for a time table yet
I am very excited to see this new pattern. I rarely miss any of your stich-a-longs. You taught me how to crochet as an old lady a few years ago and my passion and love for this craft and art form is all because of you and your love for this cray journey you take us on each time. Thank you and may God bless you.
Will we get enough notice for the ones in canada to order early ?
I don’t know that answer. I’m sorry.
What is the pattern for your grey hoodie?
There is no pattern for that. It’s handmade by women in Newfoundland. I bought it from them. Here’s more information if you want to buy one. https://thecrochetcrowd.com/mikey-and-diva-dans-knit-sweaters/ I don’t do affiliate links and I don’t represent them. I get asked a lot about my sweater so I wrote an article last year to share more details about it.
I need help please. I love-Love-LOVE Caron simply soft yarn. however it is very limiting for me. when making a cardigan I had to modify it into a shrug because it was so heavy. same with blankets that end up afghans. all so soft and warm but even open stitches like granny’s are heavy. Please tell me if there is another yarn with the same wonderful feel but not so weighty for larger works.
You need to find a yarn that is premium acrylic to match the feel and drape that Caron Simply Soft yarn offers. It’s what’s the different when you switch off with a value based acrylic. I don’t know of an equivalent yarn to it but that’s the difference in the materials to look for.
Eeeeekkk~~~!!! I can hardly wait! I am SO excited to begin, AND to learn a new pattern!!!