Hypnotic Cashmere Kaleidoscope - Dark Omen - MKAL 2026

These new kits are dyed on a super-soft merino cashmere nylon base. Subtle variances in the colour may be expected due to the small-batch hand-dyed process and slightly different fibre content of the superwash merino, cashmere and nylon (MCN) yarn. The photo shows the original kit dyed on Dark Omen's Merino Sock base. This new pre-order kit features the colours in the photo, but dyed on the new fingering-weight Cashmere Kaleidoscope 50g base.

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Colours collide with this year's mesmerising Kaleidoscope MKAL theme!

This year's shawl invites you to create a dynamic contrasting colour palette with eight colours of fingering-weight yarn. Explore fragmented geometric shapes and reflective colour contrasts with the kaleidoscope inspiration. It's a great opportunity to step outside your comfort zone, learn something new, and gather together with Stephen West and thousands of knitters from all around the world.

About the Pattern:
To create this wearable piece of art, you’ll need to purchase the pattern on Westknits or through ravelry.com. For 4 weeks, starting 1 October, you will receive a clue (set of instructions) to knit a section of the Color Kaleidoscope Shawl. The first clue will also guide you through the placement of your 8-colour palette. Please note this pre-order kit will arrive after cast on.

About the Kit:
This kit contains 8 skeins of fingering weight yarn in a colour palette chosen to highlight the sharp geometry of the design. For each colour, you’ll receive a 50g skein of hand-dyed, superwash merino, cashmere and nylon blend yarn from Dark Omen Yarn. No Westknits KAL would be complete without a goodie bag!

Kit Contents:
One 50g skein of Dark Omen Yarn in the following colours:

• Inquisitor
• Orange Pulp
• Riz Salad
• Carrot
• Thorn
• Blossom
• Hypnotic
• Soaring

Goodie Bag

• One Yarn Lover Project Bag 
• One MKAL 2026 Sticker Sheet
• One MKAL 2026 Surprise Tape Measure (colours will vary)

Mohair Dare Add On:
Looking for a little extra challenge? Add a 25g skein of West Wool Glowhair in one of the following coordinating colours or choose your own:

• Tangerine (bright orange)
• Powder (light pink)