I'll start by saying I'm so glad I found this sub when I did. I absolutely love seeing all of the finished projects. Anyway, I'm having an ulnar shortening osteotomy tomorrow morning. Long story short my left ulna bone is too long and it's cause some mega damage to my cartilage and carpal bones. I love knitting with every ounce of my body, but it hasn't loved me back 😭. It's going to be sooooooo hard not knitting for 10 weeks. I'm getting in as many rows as I can tonight!

On a side note, I did finish my forever socks. Did I weave in the ends? Ehhhhhhhh mmmmmmmmmmm no. No I did not. 😬😅😂

Hi all,

Following the recent post that seemed to generate some controversy, I thought it may be time to reopen the discussion of what we as the community consider advanced knitting. We (the mods) have generally been relying on contributors to decide for themselves what is "advanced" enough to post here, and generally that has worked out, until recently. There seemed to be a feeling from the community that the recent post was not advanced enough for the group, and it did cause me to really reconsider things.

However, the mods never intended to be the ultimate judge of what is "advanced," and I don't love setting the precedent that someone can just complain to us that a post that doesn't break any rules isn't advanced enough and have it removed. It feels very heavy handed and against the spirit of the sub. So, I’d like to put it to the community if we want to define more clearly what is advanced and add a new rule. Please remember to be respectful in this discussion.

Also, I’d like to use this opportunity to see if anyone would like to join the mod team. Ideally we’d like another couple mods and we’ll be accepting applications for the next week. Please message the mod team if interested!

About two months ago, I posted in here asking for help in adjusting the pattern written for adult and bulky yarn to a preteen boy size and an Aran weight yarn. You guys were so very helpful and I just thought you would like to see the finished product! It fits PERFECT! Thank you so very much, we are both so pleased! 🥰

(Ignore the collar flip, I am. He thinks it’s cool 😂)

Pattern: A 1950s cardigan from the book Men’s Knits by Erika Knight Yarn: drops of the Andes in some random brown

Weekly yarn/pattern suggestion thread. This is the space to ask for pattern suggestions for projects and what to make with that skein of gifted yarn!

A couple of years ago, I bought the book Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible. It's a gorgeous book, and I didn't have any plans for it at the time of purchase beyond it being a coffee table book.

Currently, I am crocheting a sampler blanket. It's okay, but I'm not really enjoying it. It's a gift for a family with a small child and a couple of cats, so it's acrylic and very washable.

But as I'm making it, I thought about making a sampler blanket with much nicer yarn and selecting patterns from the Stitch Bible for the squares. The more I think about it, the more I really want to do this. It'll be a challenge for me. I've been knitting for decades, but I'm kind of a lazy knitter. I like simple patterns so I can watch tv at the same time. And I typically avoid charts as I find written patterns easier.

Has anyone here done this and is willing to show a finished blanket? Is there anyone here who would like to challenge themselves with this idea? I'd love to have company with this project.

https://preview.redd.it/fhrju3djat2e1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8835565d5ac178752bacf92ac041c9fab65b6797

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I had a veil and the shawl, so I didn't take too many photos in it. I wish I had a overall photo of me holding it up :(.

My stranded colorwork cushion cover knitting is complete! Now to fill it out and sew it up. I've love how it's turned out!

I used up my leftover Knit Picks Mighty stitch yarn from a baby blanket I made for a friend to make this. It's been a while since I've held yarns in both hands, so it was a little awkward at first but I got the swing of it!

https://preview.redd.it/inqz9yq10r2e1.jpg?width=689&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e0072e04a07c39d0d366db2fff8161edeb362800

So happy with how this turned out!!🥰 Yarn is sandnes garn peer gynt in 4018/scarlett red

Hi all! I’m looking for a mohair alternative for a second yarn in a “hold both together” situation. I have a few projects coming up on my list that require holding a strand of mohair with the other yarn but I cannot STAND the feeling of mohair. From my understanding, it’s to add strength and a halo? But I can’t find any good alternatives. I know I can just pick another main yarn that’s a tiny bit thicker (but also how do I figure out how much thicker?? I guess I’ll just adjust my needle size?) but I’m interested in a mohair-free alternative

I’m wondering if anyone here has attempted the Deke Frühlingskranz pattern from the Spitzendecken collection. I am having particular trouble with row 165 and would love some help!

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Hello friends!!

My brother in law is an unusual size and has a lot of trouble finding sweaters in stores that fit him comfortably. I’ve decided I’m finally going to buckle up and machine knit a sweater for him this Christmas!

The issue is that my sister and her husband are very much “if it doesn’t go in the washing machine, it doesn’t do in my closet” (no shade— it’s just not a consideration I normally have).

I’m seeking a light weight* yarn that 1. Doesn’t bleed after the first wash and 2. Will stand up to being thrown in the washer and maybe the dryer too….

I’m biased and would prefer a wool or wool blend, but HECK it, if anyone knows an acrylic in this weight— I’ll check it out!

*fingering/sock weight is best with my machine

Weekly yarn/pattern suggestion thread. This is the space to ask for pattern suggestions for projects and what to make with that skein of gifted yarn!

Is it legitimate to knit ankle socks with cobweb/lace yarn on 2.25mm needles? My daughter lives in Florida so I'm trying to knit her things she can actually use. This is my first attempt at it. I was thinking of using this cobweb yarn and adding cobweb lycra to add cling. Any advice or experience appreciated! Also I have 000, 00, 00 lace needles from chiaogoo so I'm equipped but I don't want to lose the airy quality either.

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These socks are my travel project. I take it when I know I'm going to be sitting in a car waiting, or a doctors office waiting, etc. It's been entirely too long and I'm getting sick of it. It doesn't take me long at all to knit a pair of socks, so tonight I'm forcing myself tonight to just finish as much as I can so I can finally add them to the sock box.