17 Years and Counting!

17 Years and Counting!

Can't wait to cast on? Get ready for this year's Westknits MKAL with a little stroll down memory lane.

MKAL Patterns
Surprise Sock Along 2026

Surprise Sock Along 2026

After four surprising weeks of clues, the clever construction and self-striping magic of Chameleonic Socks has been revealed.

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STEPHEN WEST

STEPHEN WEST

Stephen West’s prolific shawl designs and innovative use of color have made him an internationally recognized designer.

Stephen was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma; moved to Chicago, Illinois for school, and later moved to Amsterdam, Netherlands, to study choreography. Stephen's designs have been knitted by thousands of knitters all around the world. He currently lives in Amsterdam where he co-owns Stephen & Penelope, a yarn boutique in the city center.

In 2019 Stephen and his business partner Malia Mae Joseph realized a long-held dream by launching their first yarn brand, West Wool.