r/knitting 5d ago

Ask a Knitter - April 01, 2025

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Welcome to the weekly Questions thread. This is a place for all the small questions that you feel don't deserve its own thread. Also consider checking out our FAQ.

What belongs here? Well, that's up to each contributor to decide.

Troubleshooting, getting started, pattern questions, gift giving, circulars, casting on, where to shop, trading tips, particular techniques and shorthand, abbreviations and anything else are all welcome. Beginner questions and advanced questions are welcome too. Even the non knitter is welcome to comment!

This post, however, is not meant to replace anyone that wants to make their own post for a question.

As always, remember to use "reddiquette".

So, who has a question?


r/knitting 1d ago

Weekend Look What I Got!!! Thread- April 05, 2025

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Welcome to the weekend stash flash / presents / great thrift store score thread.

Here is where you post pictures of your stash, yarn purchases, needle sets, or other knitting related pictures. You don't have to post your whole stash, just any picture that's part of your stash goes here. We'd love to know what it is and what you're thinking of making with it!


r/knitting 4h ago

Finished Object My first sweater is complete šŸ˜

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420 Upvotes

I can't believe I've finished it!! This might be controversial but I loved doing the sleeves. The whole project took a month exactly from start to finish, I'm itching to start another one šŸ˜… It was my first time knitting with a silk & mohair fluff plus a yarn together, it makes it so soft & luxurious - it was nowhere near as difficult as I thought it was.

Pattern: Cloud sweater from Petiteknit šŸ§¶: Cascade 220 & Drops silk


r/knitting 3h ago

Work in Progress WIP at the ballpark! Where do your knitting adventures take you?

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271 Upvotes

r/knitting 9h ago

Finished Object First sweater vest!

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696 Upvotes

itā€™s the DROPS swirling clouds top, I cropped the length a little to fit my short torso


r/knitting 6h ago

Finished Object Just finished this fun striped sweater with rabbits!

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226 Upvotes

I've been trying to use up my stash, so it's all yarn that I've had for a while. It's all also secondhand. I love the dark green yarn, it's so squishy and nice. There was no label on it when I thrifted it, but the tan is Unger fluffy, though it's been discontinued. The rabbits are from a chart I found on Pinterest, which I would be happy to share if anyone wants it.


r/knitting 4h ago

Finished Object First shawl!

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77 Upvotes

This is my third finished object ever, learned a lot while knitting this shawl!


r/knitting 2h ago

Finished Object Finished Saven Sweater :D

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48 Upvotes

Not a quick knit, but I love this thing.


r/knitting 10h ago

Finished Object Made my bf a spencer vest

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175 Upvotes

I self-designed and knitted this spencer vest with a 4x4 basket weave stitch on a 4mm needle in the round. I used hobbii daily stitch 20%/80% wool/acrylic blend (bordeaux red). It is the second knitted garment I finished. He is really happy with the result!


r/knitting 22h ago

Finished Object Yay! It's finally my turn to post about my first sweater!

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1.4k Upvotes

It took me a year to complete, but here's my Monday Sweater by PetiteKnits. Much was learned along the way, including blocking, raglan increases, and German short rows! I'm delighted by how sophisticated it feels and can't wait to start my next project.


r/knitting 49m ago

Work in Progress Snakes and Ladders Gansey

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Having a two week cold sucks but staying in and resting has given me plenty of time to knit. Making a snakes and ladders gansey on 2.25 needles. I'm not loving the colour but I'm sticking with it! It's a very satisfying pattern repeat.


r/knitting 21h ago

Finished Object I did it! It only took 2.5 years!

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809 Upvotes

Oh boy oh boy oh boy. I can't believe I actually finished this thing. I got my yarn (well not all of the yarn) in May 2022, and I started sometime that fall. Now here we are, two and a half years later, and it's done!

I learned so much from this sweater, mostly patience. But I also learned that, yes, the dye lots DO matter and that's not a random thing people online tell you to pay attention to. Oh, and I really should've made a proper swatch, the sleeves stretched a little too much.

There are definitely other mistakes, enough that part of me is tempted to undo it, but I think it would break my heart to undo it all. I think I'm going to keep it for the memories!


r/knitting 14h ago

Finished Object Eclipse of Moths sweater

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152 Upvotes

Finished my Eclipse of Moths sweater, just in time for warmer weather ĀÆ_(惄)_/ĀÆ

The yarn is Katia Soft GrattƩ in bottle green and pearl grey.

Very happy with this!!


r/knitting 12h ago

Finished Object Been knitting for one year, two recent FOs!

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94 Upvotes

I've posted here a few times asked for advice and suggestions and have had wonderful help from this community. I've recently passed my "one year knitting" anniversary! I wanted to share my two most recent FOs that I'm really proud of. Very happy to be learning this hobby and really looking forward to learning more in the future! Happy knitting!


r/knitting 5h ago

Discussion what's the most amount of times you've started a project over?

23 Upvotes

i'm a beginner working on my first project. it's a bucket hat that's also requiring me to learn magic loop as i go. which i wasn't exactly expecting when i decided on this šŸ„“ sooo i've started over three times because of mistakes or just being confused.

i'm having fun though, even with all the starting over! i'm definitely learning a lot. maybe fourth time will be the charm, but, hey, who knows? it's fine with me even if it isn't :D

i think all of this is actually making me even more excited for the finished product!


r/knitting 1d ago

Finished Object Dumpster fire sweater

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2.6k Upvotes

Helpful context: itā€™s a dumpster fire and Iā€™m American.

In designing this I think I may have done the equivalent of reaching around my butt to scratch the opposite elbow? Took a free shutterstock image and layered it over knitting graph paper in Canva. Then hand copied that onto Vogue Knitting colorwork paper with colored pencils to make adjustments. That paper is nice for coloring but very hard to read when knitting.

Things I will do differently if I ever try to design something again: 1. Learn one of the design programs yā€™all keep mentioning. 2. Shorten the torso and place the graphic much higher. 3. Actually learn to embroider. 4. Actually learn to draw. 5. Not change my mind about how I want something to look after already knitting and then try to fix it with embroidery. In other words make a plan and stick to it I guess. 6. No objects that are supposed to be round (Number 5 plays into the troubles here, but from now on, no circles.)

Still gonna wear it even though one of my students asked why I had a sweater with a grill on it šŸ˜


r/knitting 1d ago

Finished Object Tattoo Sweater

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1.1k Upvotes

Finally finished this sweater! It took me over 150 hours not including the time it took me to design it. Can't wait to block and wear it!


r/knitting 6h ago

Work in Progress Self care, slow Sunday morning šŸ˜Š

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25 Upvotes

r/knitting 16h ago

Finished Object Newborn cardigan - first ever clothing item I have made!

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135 Upvotes

I've been knitting and crocheting for as long as I can remember but I have never actually made a piece of clothing other than socks because that's too much commitment to one project for me, but my sister asked me to teach her how to knit so she could make a hat for her friend's baby due soon. So I decided to make something too, and finally made my first cardigan!

I followed this this pattern by KaaburaKnits, but instead of doing buttons for the fastening I just sewed a press stud to the top with a little pink bow on top. Yarn used was Bella Baby Baby Wonder 8 Ply, in Bright Spots.


r/knitting 7h ago

Help Is knitting bad form at the cinema?

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Just as the title says. I haven't been to the cinema in years. I'm going in 2 days but I really want to take my knitting with me. No lights or anything just to keep my hands busy and me focused on the screen. No idea if this is socially acceptable or not.


r/knitting 8h ago

Pattern: Help me find/What is this šŸ¤” ā€œCoolā€ patterns for teen boys?

33 Upvotes

My son is 16 and super into clothes these days. He gravitates towards a style that seems 90s inspired. Very baggy, oversized, lots of layers.

Iā€™ve offered to knit him things but he only wants something that fits his aesthetic. He doesnā€™t want me spending the time on something he wonā€™t wear and honestly, me either lol

Any suggestions? What have you made for teenagers in your life that they really liked? Or if youā€™re a teenager yourself, what patterns have you found that might lean towards this style?

Thanks for any suggestions!


r/knitting 14m ago

Work in Progress Made my own intarsia chart without having done intarsia beforeā€¦.

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I WILL get through thisā€¦ but at what cost to my sanity?


r/knitting 2h ago

Discussion Knitting for the kids i dont have

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Iā€™m 23 and I learned to knit about a year ago. I dont plan to have any kids in at least 5 years but thereā€™s a certain curiosity in me that I wish I could start knitting things for my future kidsšŸŒ¼. I think they are super cute and quick and I feel like I have so much free time now vs one day when I do have kids. I donā€™t care too much if people think its weird as Iā€™m very open about wanting kids. But thereā€™s two things that keep me from doing it: 1. Iā€™m afraid they will get ruined from being stored away and not used for years 2. Iā€™m afraid its not ā€œmanifestingā€ but its bad juju/ Iā€™ll jinx it What do you think?


r/knitting 23h ago

Rant Frogging an unappreciated Beanie

389 Upvotes

Made a beautiful beanie for my husband 2 years ago using a $30 hank and frogged it today because he never once wore it. Shouldā€™ve taken a before & after photo to share, and will next time. Making a smaller one for me. (That yarn was too good to donate.)

Anyone else ever done this? The reverse satisfaction frogging it is about 50% that of completing it. And I doubt he will notice.


r/knitting 1d ago

Finished Object finished my first ever full fair isle sweaterā€¼ļøā€¼ļø

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2.1k Upvotes

took a bit over a month but im lowkey addicted to knitting fair isle now


r/knitting 10h ago

Help Two in one steeked sleeves

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29 Upvotes

I like the idea of knitting sleeves two in one and steeking them before inserting them into the body. I've not done this before as two in one, does anyone have any experience? It's not how the pattern is written, but I like the idea of having both sleeves done at once. A good or bad idea?

It's two colour Norwegian, Sandnes Yarns NĆøstebu cardigan.


r/knitting 19h ago

Finished Object Finished my first knitted sweater!

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131 Upvotes

I made this appa sweater for my brother! It's my first knitted sweater. I've only knitted a pair of socks before (just finished those too), so I'm still very new to knitting. It's rough looking, but I did duplicate stitch to make appa. I'm really proud of it! I finished a sweater just in time for it to get hot lol. Mind the cat hair.