So, clue 1 (the yoke) of the Luwan KAL is now complete. There has been just wonderful support for all knitters and almost everyone finished clue 1 within the 2 weeks! You really can’t underestimate the power of working together.

So what was clue 1 about?

It started off at the shoulders working short rows in garter stitch (using German Short Rows) for each side of the front. From there it moved on to increases for the neck and then increases for the armholes. Once the front was finished you picked up stitches along the top of the shoulders and did the same for the back.
The biggest problem knitters encountered was maintaining the Dot Stitch pattern, especially when increases were being worked. With this stitch pattern it’s a little trickier than it looks as the patterning is happening on the wrong side rows so it’s really easy to get tripped up! This is where the KAL was the biggest help, you can face ripping out your work and redoing it more easily when you’ve got a cheering gallery :-)

So here’s a little view of the work that different knitters have been doing on the ravelry boards with a few quotes from the clue 1 discussions:

SnoozinB:

Settling in this Saturday morning with my coffee and my pattern. We woke up to the first frost of the season–perfect for starting this sweater! I’m going to study it well and make my plans before casting on.

This really is an enjoyable knit, isn’t it?

Thank you for this and for the link! Always learning from you.

I learn soooo much knitting Carol’s patterns! In particular, the short rows used to slope the shoulders are really interesting.

Knitsnpurls:

I woke up to a dark and gloomy rainy day, perfect for knitting! The first thing I did was put the kettle on for tea, the second was to check for Clue 1. Now it’s all printed off and ready to go. I think it’s going to be a good day. :o)

DebbyKnits2:

I’m really enjoying knitting this pattern. It’s been awhile since I’ve knitted a sweater, and this is my first ‘top down’ sweater! My thanks to everyone who has posted pictures and asked questions. It makes this entire process a lot easier :)

HazelS:

I love the encouragement.

txtaurus:

So even though I was quiet this week, I was reading this thread when I could….thank you all for the tips and questions. I just love seeing everyone’s color choices! Carol, littlefellers all kals might need to be from blue moon fibers so we can work through all their colors ;)

Konaknits

Thank you; I was able to go to bed feeling better after reading your post!

filidhruadh:

Thanks to all of you! I’ve got to the joining point, and will pick up again at the weekend when I go home. I’m LOVING this pattern, and learning loads already, as always! Thanks Carol Littlefellers for a great KAL!

So now that clue 1 is finished it’s on to clue 2! Discussions are already well underway and there are some new techniques to learn, like working German Short Rows in the round.
Are you enjoying your Luwan KAL? (Remember you can jump in at any time as well!)
For anyone who’s working away on Luwan you can share your images on social media using the tag #LuwanKAL. This makes it easy to find them!

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