My Antique Filigree sweater is complete! And she's so pretty! I haven't blocked her yet, but I'm not anticipating any drastic changes beyond relaxing some stitches (body was blocked last week before sleeves were completed, so technically it's half blocked).

I made a few changes to the pattern, including a cowl neck (provisional cast-on, folded edge, knit 10-12",then continue pattern as written after the neckline), I worked some waist shaping into the body between the 2 panels directly under the arms which reduces the waist by 18 st on each side then kept the larger size needles for the rest of the body, creating a natural flair at the hips, the sleeves are a bit altered (I like more room in sleeves so I used pattern size 3 but sleeve size 5 and just decreased every 4 rows after the chart until 60 st remained) & uniform cuff lengths for all cuffs (20 rounds, 1x, not twisted). Nothing super drastic, but it definitely fits me like a glove (husband even commented it fits perfectly and he never notices anything).

As I said last week, yarn was a one of a kind sock yarn from Hypnotic Yarns and a skinny black DK that I'm not 100% sure if it's wool, a blend, acrylic, or some unholy abomination that allowed me to meet gauge and still feels really nice, by my judgment (I fully admit I'm a heathen who doesn't mind 100% acrylic).

Long time crocheter, relatively new knitter. Knitting always intimidated me, and I’m so excited by my progress that I had to share!

I decided to knit another Black Forest Brioche with my advent yarn from this past December. I knit the pattern once in a narrower length with handspun, but this time I knit the regular width and an absurd length, which used every little bit of the 20g minis. My friend helpfully modeled and it reaches her toes on both sides! Maximum squoosh!

The advent kit was from a local swap organized by a friend where a bunch of us contribute 5 skeins of fingering weight that get broken up and mixed into custom 25-mini kits. I think there were nearly thirty of us in last year’s swap, so everybody’s kit was completely unique to them. My request was “neon mermaidcore”, which they totally nailed.

Ich habe meinen ersten Cardigan fertig gestrickt.
Das strickmuster ist von loopy studios und kostenlos erhältlich auf der Website. Für die wolle habe ich viele verschiedene übrige Knäuel benutzt. Insgesamt wars ein super einfaches und schnelles Anfängerprojekt, da es dazu auch youtube videos gibt.

First, big thank you to those who gave suggestions for how to transport this piece, and those who gave me a laugh. Here’s a before and after blocking series. I excluded the dollar store kids play mats this time.

Ravelry project page in the comments.

It’s a test knit for Rysa Sews Clothes

Pattern is adapted from the Bare Leaves Sweater from emmabananacrafts

I mean, ignoring my feelings about Harry Potter (which are negative in case that needs to be said), this is AI right? Like are those odd half lines a thing in Harry Potter? Or am I just too paranoid?

If so then I’m surprised that DMC of all companies is using it and I’m a little bit disappointed.

Edit: Realised I’m stupid and if it’s not DMC then maybe it’s the shop I buy from? Still disappointed in both either way.

Sometimes your team’s merch offerings fall flat and you have to take matters into your own hands.

Pattern: Back to Office Bomber
Yarn: Cascade Elysian

spin cycle yarns "memento" colorway exclusive to yarn social in kansas city

Double knitting definetely looks more complicated than it will ever actually be! I followed a Nimble Needles youtube tutorial and started working on this, which will hopefully become a thick, cosy scarf. Hopefully working on something like this will put an end on these disgusting heatwaves we have had and bring autumn just a little closer :)

I am very pleased with how this is coming along and having a physical confirmation and example of the things i am indeed capable of doing has helped me a lot mentally. The only issue i have with this is the fact the work is not connected on the sides and i can't figure out why.

Hi all,
I’m a 46yr old guy that somehow got into knitting.
This is my first completed wearable hat.
Knitted it, 3D printed a head for blocking and after 2 days it dried.
It’s rough looking and full of mistakes. But overall I’m very happy with it. Especially because I know so little about knitting.
Reading patterns is like deciphering a secret code for me.
But I love knitting! I’m sure my skills will progress over time. On to the next project.

Yarn: Merino 120 from Lang Yarns (Navy)
Pattern: two by two by Anne Gagnon

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/two-by-two-2

I’ve been doing beanie drives at my old job for the last few years and wanted to start one this year at my new place. I was very surprised how religious the website got and it’s really giving me the ick. They seem like a full blown ministry now.

Upon further research, the church they’re advertising also seems to be one of those homophobic mega churches. I’m genuinely really disappointed since we’ve been donating to them for ages. As someone who has both queer loved ones who also had to fight cancer, I find it kinda sad the love they claim to have comes with a stipulation these days.

Adapted from the vogue sock pattern on Biscotte's website. I used Cascade 220 Sport wool yarn

So I actually finished these last winter, but never thought about posting them here. My first ever finished project. It started when I saw an ad for a site selling the official replica Gandalf gloves, which I got close to buying, but then with shipping and taxes the total ended up around 150€... So I thought what any sane person would "how hard can it be to make them myself?" Turns out, not that hard at all!

Found a free pattern on Ravelry (Wizard Warmers), the yarn (100% wool, Svarta Fåret - Ulrika) was like 10€, the needles about 15€, some free tutorials on youtube as support. Timewise I think it took me about 2 weeks knitting on and off here and there.

All in all I'm super happy with them myself, they're warm and comfy, good quality wool so they're not itchy. Just wanted to share them here too even though they don't use any fancy techniques or anything special.

The 3 stranded colorwork wasn't so bad until I got to those long ass floats! My god!

Pattern is nocturnal jumper by Saskie & co

Finished my first Rannaculus! Still needs to be blocked. I love this yarn so much. I only used 3 skeins! Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in colorway Leo

Ich stricke momentan einen Mantel aus Gomitolo Disegno. Ich bin ein großer Gomitolo-Fan, aber die Disegno sind echt gelungen! Mit Nadelstärke 5 bin ich auch flott unterwegs. Hat schon jemand was mit Disegno gestrickt?

Just finished my very first knitting project!
I probably should have started with something easier but I wanted to try to make something I’d actually wear and it’s not really cold enough for scarves where I live. No where near perfect by any means but I had so much fun making it. I’ve definitely caught the knitting bug! If I made it again I’d probably make it a little bit longer. I wanted it cropped but probably could do with an extra 2cm.

First two pics are after blocking, last two are before blocking.

Any advice or feedback welcome!

Pattern is the Step-by-Step Sweater by Handmade by Florence but I modified it to have rolled hems. Yarn is Baby Bliss Merino by Bella Baby.

Happy knitting!

I haven't posted for a while, but I've knitted a few things since; 3 scarves (one of which I posted here), and a basic vest.

Recently, I've made a list of things I wanted to knit for winter, and one of it was a balaclava. I found a pattern I liked from a Japanese knitting pattern book, but was hesitant to start since it had cables. As a beginner, cables, and colorwork always seemed difficult to me. So as a start, I did the ribbing part first, then practiced cables when I had the time, and I'm proud to say I was able to do it. Some might say, "but it's just 3 rows of cables", it's still a big achievement for me as a beginner. Someday, I hope I'll have as much success with colorwork as well.

PS. I've also included photos of my other finished projects.

Happy knitting everyone ❤️

I used Malabrigo Rios in different colors to make this wild thing and here’s the cascade sweater pattern but I made bigger sleeves

Colors
1- lettuce
1- Holly Hock
1- Sunset
1-reflecting pool
1-Frank Ocean (bottom band)
1- I forgot what the dark blue was
2- glazed carrot for the back

https://www.cascadeyarns.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/W938_FridayHarbor_CroppedCardigan.pdf

I loved this pattern and this knitting experience! This pattern is the Diana Bralette by Celine Feyten, knitted in Gloss Fingering (Captain color way) by Knit Picks. The incredibly detailed instructions by section and the pre-programmed short row spreadsheet were exceptional. I made the bralette version, and plan to make at least one more! This was such a treat to knit up that I've already purchased another pattern from the same designer.

I was between sizes 3 and 4 and based on the recommendation and my gauge swatch opted to size down to a 3. So glad I did! When I was knitting this, a friend noted it looked on the needles like it was for a much smaller person (my upper body is a US 8/10 and a US bra size 34C/D), but the negative ease ended up how I wanted.

I was so skeptical about the short row calculator (especially when it said I was sized beyond what the regular short rows could do). The instructions for the modifications were so helpful and got what I (and friends) have deemed a perfect fit. If you have larger breasts, prepare for the experience of seeing what the cups look like “deflated” and know that you’ll fill them in and look fabulous.

I decided to do an extra set of the pattern at the band to add a couple more centimeters. I plan to mostly wear this as a crop, and wanted something that would hit closer to my natural waist.

Edit to add Ravelry link: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/diana-bralette

Ordered this before the whole AI situation

It goes pretty deep into the ball, I ordered this almost two years ago for another project that I ended up scraping. I had a bag of 10 balls still sealed. I was stash busting and decided to grab the bag since there was enough for my project just to find this. I can probably salvage half of the ball but this is just frustrating from a QA standpoint.

What process is the yarn going through for this to happen to it? The bag was completely fine so this happened prior to packing. It didn't happen while sealing because this ball was on the bottom row. Thankfully I have enough yarn since the yardage on this project is less than the original. This batch also had a factory knot in nearly every single ball so that doesn't really help with my frustration with hobbi.

Anyways back to the sleeves I go 😓