Join us for an advent Mystery Knitalong!

Pattern pre sale from Nov 21 to Dec 1: use code tarkine for 20% off.

Timeline:
The pattern will be released in 12 parts:
First clue release: December 2, then over the next 22 days,
the following 11 clues will be released on every second day,
with final clue coming out on December 24.

Join the Knitalong group on Facebook for extra fun and additional tips and tutorials: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sannaandcomysteryadvent2025

The group will open on November 21 for pre MKAL chat, and the MKAL will run until the end of February 2026 to give you ample time to finnish knitting the wrap.

PATTERN INFO:

The Tarkine Wrap is designed to use the 12 stunning colours in the 2025 Louie & Lola Yarns Advent Collection, “An Aussie 12 Days of Christmas’, but the knitalong is open to everyone!

The pattern includes alternative instructions on how to knit this wrap using 2, 3, 4 or 7 colours, or with a main colour and 12 x 20g minis. So there will be plenty of opportunities to use up your stash yarns or perhaps yarns from another advent.

The design is an exploration of colours and textures in the Tasmanian Landscape. It features Susanna’s usual bold design lines yet is infused with soft textures and interesting transitions. The wrap is named after the Tarkine wilderness area in North West Tasmania, the traditional lands of the Palawa Kani. The name Tarkine is derived from the Palawa Kani name for the region: Takayna.

Skill level
Advanced beginner to intermediate.
In order to keep the mystery alive, the specific techniques used are not revealed.

Size
One size: A generously proportioned wrap.

Needles
Suggested needle sizes:
3.25mm 100cm circular needle.
2 sets of 3.5mm 100cm circular needle.

Notions
6 stitch markers. Barber cord or waste yarn.
Tapestry needle.

Yarn
4 ply / fingering weight wool yarn in 12 colours.
1 x 50g skein of each colour
OR
Day 1: 200m, Day 2: 160m, Day 3: 150m,
Day 4: 195m, Day 5: 150m, Day 6: 200m,
Day 7: 160m, Day 8: 150m, Day 9: 195m,
Day 10: 150m, Day 11: 200m, Day 12: 180m.
Note that if you knit with a different gauge, the yardage requirements may differ.

Choosing colours
The wrap is designed to have a continuous and gradual colour change from Colour 1 to Colour 12.
Choose a range of colours with clear differences between adjoining colours instead of a subtle fade.
Tonal and semi solid colours work better in this design.

Gauge
20 sts and 38 rows = 10cm with 3.5mm*
needle in stockinette st, measured from
blocked and relaxed fabric.
or size required to get gauge. This wrap is a generous size so especially if you are a loose knitter, size down as needed.