The Westknits Mystery Shawl Knit Along kicks off online every autumn. The much-awaited month-long event gathers thousands of keen knitters worldwide to craft a surprise shawl pattern, which is revealed in weekly parts. It’s the brainchild of American knitwear designer Stephen West, known for his creative patterns, bold use of colour and exciting YouTube tutorials full of polychromatic energy.
West moved to Amsterdam more than a decade ago, initially to study dance and choreography, but he soon transferred his skills to knitting and then joined up with his friend, Malia Joseph, as co-owner of the yarn boutique Stephen & Penelope, in the city centre.
