Where to Find Knitalongs: 7 Places Knitters Actually Look
TL;DR: Knitters often discover knitalongs after they start because announcements are scattered across Instagram, Ravelry, Discord, and newsletters (r/knitting). Use multiple channels — and keep a bookmark to the YarnCompass knitalongs directory.
By: YarnCompass Editorial Team · Updated: 2026-09-05
New to the slang? Start with what KAL means and what an MKAL is.
Quick answer
There is no single complete worldwide calendar. The winning habit is a small stack of reliable sources you check monthly, plus one curated directory you trust to stay fresher than a nine-year-old Tumblr masterpost.
1. YarnCompass knitalongs directory
Start here: /knitalongs. Filter hosts (indie dyers, shops, platforms, aggregators), toggle MKAL-friendly hosts, and browse flagship events. This is the hub the rest of this cluster points to.
2. Designer and dyer newsletters
Many flagship KALs and MKALs are announced by email before they trend on Instagram. If you already love a designer's aesthetic, their newsletter is the earliest signal.
3. Ravelry groups
Large alongs still center on Ravelry discussion groups. Search for the event name + “group,” then enable notifications for clue threads. Note: groups can look quiet from the outside if you are not a member — join before judging activity.
4. Discord servers and virtual knit nights
Knitters explicitly ask for Discord spaces that host knit nights and knitalongs (r/knitting). Some designers have moved test knits and alongs fully onto Discord.
5. Local yarn shop (LYS) calendars
Shop-hosted KALs are excellent first events: short duration, in-person help, and clear skill signaling. Check your LYS events page or Instagram.
6. Instagram hashtags and Stories
Hashtags help, but they are a lagging indicator — you often see projects mid-clue. Follow hosts you care about and treat Stories/announcement posts as alerts, not archives.
7. Podcasts, YouTube, and magazine clubs
Podcast KALs and YouTube hosts run multi-year franchises; magazine clubs may gate lists behind membership (Let's Knit). Use them for community energy, then verify dates on the organizer page.
How to find a knitalong this month
- Scan a curated directory — open /knitalongs and filter by host type or MKAL-friendly hosts.
- Check designer and shop newsletters — many KALs are announced by email first.
- Join one community space — a Ravelry group or Discord with regular alongs.
- Verify on the host page — confirm dates, skill level, and yarn requirements before you buy yarn.
Choosing your first event
Prefer a regular KAL with a published photo if you are new (MKAL vs KAL). Save multi-color MKALs for when you are ready for clue cadence and spoiler discipline (What is an MKAL?).
FAQ
Where do you find knit alongs?
Most knitters find them through designer newsletters and Instagram, Ravelry groups, Discord servers, local yarn shop calendars, podcasts, and curated directories like YarnCompass's knitalongs hub.
Is there a single knitalong calendar?
There is no complete universal calendar. Treat every list — including ours — as a living sample and verify dates on the host's own page before you buy yarn.
How do I find mystery knitalongs specifically?
Follow hosts known for MKALs, watch for clue-based language in announcements, and filter the YarnCompass directory for MKAL-friendly hosts and mystery events.
Do I need a Ravelry account?
Not always — many events also run on Discord, newsletters, or shop sites — but Ravelry groups remain a major hub for large KALs and MKALs.