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Dotpebbles „new kitten“ cat

Hello, I hope someone here can help me with the pattern because I‘m stuck. I‘m knitting the adorable „New kitten“ pattern from dotpebbles. But I‘m stuck ob page 8 „Seperate top nose from cheeks as follow“. I always end up with 15 stitches after cast off, but one of them is on the end left end of my row? How can I fix this? Hope my lines show what I mean

0 Comments
2025/02/02
06:01 UTC

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I was directed here from a dif sub bc yall should know more about this so delete if not allowed but what type of pattern would you call this cutting board that I made

2 Comments
2025/02/02
05:38 UTC

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Should i start another wip? I have like 7 wips going right now...

I jist bought 4 skeins of lions brand fishermans wool, and for my size that is enough for two felix pullovers. I haven't knit a felix and already own the pattern. I also have an extra set of needles free to get that project started on. Would an 8th wip really hurt? The piece closest to finish is a shawl, i have 4 cardigans going, one pair of socks (toe up in the round magic loop concurrent), and some mittens. Nothing feels close enough to finish hurriedly and everything else is a bit of a slog with purl stitching on the way back (knit flat) so something in the round like a yoke i feel like i want to knit the eyelets on the pullover. I have heard it knits up quick from so manh knitters. Thoughts?

4 Comments
2025/02/02
05:07 UTC

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Bind off mistake?

Almost finished with my first ever project! Did I make a mistake with this bind off? Thank you for any feedback 🧶

2 Comments
2025/02/02
04:37 UTC

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I need to rip back but I don’t know how to put a lifeline in on lacework

Made a mistake about 10ish rows back and just realized it and how much of an impact it will have. I have to go back but I have NO clue how to get a lifeline in with all these YO and K2tog/ssk!

Any advice or tips???

7 Comments
2025/02/02
04:15 UTC

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What are some easy flat needle hat patterns?

My grandma decided to learn knitting a few weeks ago & I went to classes with her. In 3 weeks I was able to do two baby blankets an afghan and scarf on flat needles. I want to make a hat for my son before the super bowl but the craft store is super far and I can't justify a trip for round needles. Thank you in advance!

6 Comments
2025/02/02
03:45 UTC

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double knitting tension?

first time double knitting and i think the yarns i pulled from my stash are slightly different in size ;white seems ever so slightly finer than the colored yarn)… is this something blocking can fix or should i just start from zero </3 - is there anything i can do to fix it also in the future or is it that these yarns cant be friends?

3 Comments
2025/02/02
03:42 UTC

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How to wash/block a balaclava

Hello! I just finished knitting a balaclava and I have two questions:

  1. How can I wash it? I don’t have the label for the yarn… all I know is that it’s acrylic. Would handwashing with a bit of baby shampoo work??

  2. How should I be blocking it to keep it in shape? I’ve blocked cowls on a rolled up towel before with pretty good results…would this be another good way to go about blocking? I don’t have any fancy tools and can’t afford to buy much at the moment.

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2025/02/02
03:30 UTC

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Kos by Sandness Garn. Does it block out much?

Currently knitting the cloud sweater by Petite Knit. Its great, but I don’t want my body or sleeves too long. Was wondering if anyone has made a garment with ‘Sandness Garn - Kos’ and if it has a decent increase in size post block. Thank you!

3 Comments
2025/02/02
03:29 UTC

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Ribbed beanie/toque using alpaca yarn?

So I bought this super soft alpaca yarn today and the owner showed me a hat that was made using that yarn and it looked really nice. I didn't have time to ask her if she had the pattern. I've only ever knit a toque with a k2 p2 ribbing and adding a pompom. Will this look dumb? I live in Canada where it's cold and would love to wear it this winter. Although I would have loved to knit a hooded cowl I didn't find any that I liked. Does anyone have any suggestions for nice hats/cowl patterns that are super basic? Thanks!

1 Comment
2025/02/02
03:29 UTC

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Hunting for a pattern

Pardon the stains, but I've had this for 20+ years. There are mistakes, and I didn't knit well, and of course it's made of red heart acrylic. I would love to remake it in something light and cotton or some other quality yarn.

The problem is: I don't have the pattern and have looked for ages without luck to find it. It could be in a library book or something that I had all those years ago. It could have even been the ancient internet.

Yes, worst case scenario I could count stitches, but I'd love to have the original pattern, but with half a million people on this sub, maybe someone can help solve my mystery?

1 Comment
2025/02/02
03:21 UTC

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Would Louise Frederiksen's INGRID sweater be a doable first knit project?

Here it is linked: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ingrid-28

I am an experienced crocheter and I can read crochet patterns quite well. I have knitted a simple scarf a year ago so I am familiar with the two basic stitches, I have not done anything else aside from that though because I feel demotivated by the basic look of beginner projects - hope that makes sense!

This sweater looks lovely and I'd love to make it - if anyone has tried this pattern before, would you consider it beginner friendly?

10 Comments
2025/02/02
02:52 UTC

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First sock

This is my first sock I restarted it 3 times and I just wanted to say how proud I am of my tension I’ve been working so hard at it.

3 Comments
2025/02/02
02:46 UTC

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Unwind Knitwear - neck shaping?

Looking at some sweaters by Unwind Knitwear - Rachel Illsey

They are lovely, but before I buy - can anyone comment on neck shaping in her sweaters?

It's not a must have but id prefer it. It's not noted in the patterns but some pics looks like it's there?

1 Comment
2025/02/02
01:54 UTC

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Is there anyway to take like 10 stitches out of a hat?

I made it too big and I don't want to redo all my work.

I even made a swatch to check beforehand.

4 Comments
2025/02/02
01:52 UTC

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I couldn’t resist

Bought a couple skeins to make a crop tank top for myself, it was so hard to pick one color 😭

21 Comments
2025/02/02
01:50 UTC

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Can anyone recommend a clutch/binder/storage solution for interchangeables?

I have a set of Knitter's Pride dreamz interchangeables that I like a lot, but I hate the stupid clear plastic case it came with. It's got tips in sizes 3.5mm to 8mm (US 4 to 11) and a handful of cords and keys and caps, I'd like something to keep it nicely contained and organized. I have a set of chiaogoo interchangeables with a nice tidy little zipper organizer and I want something similar but I don't everything I see online seems like it's trying to do too much. Anyone have an aftermarket case they like?

4 Comments
2025/02/02
01:41 UTC

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Wrong side/right side

I have read a lot of posts about this, and I might be asking a dumb question, but what does it mean when you are told to cast on and then immediately knit the wrong side? What is the wrong side of cast on?

8 Comments
2025/02/02
01:15 UTC

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Baby Cardigan

I don't currently have any babies in my life but my brain really wanted me to make a little cardigan. It was a fun project and as a bonus, I learned how to mirror knit.

Pattern is DROPS Sunny Day Stripes Jacket https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/s32-14-sunny-day-stripes-jacket

I used 1 skein each of DROPS Belle white and moss green.

1 Comment
2025/02/02
01:04 UTC

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Lifeline help!

6 Comments
2025/02/02
00:48 UTC

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Matching storm sweaters for my little brother and I ❤️❤️

1 Comment
2025/02/02
00:45 UTC

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Amy sweater - help please!!

I’m knitting the Amy sweater from petite knit, and I thought everything was going well…

I just got to the part of the pattern where I’ve completed the yoke and am separating the stitches for the sleeves and the body. However, I’m supposed to have 76 stitches in between the raglan stitches (2), but I only have 62?

I thought I was being very careful tracking my raglan increases, and I’m almost positive I couldn’t be more than 1-2 increases off. This pattern says to increase in extension of the sts on the needle using the backward loop method. My question is it safe to just increase an additional 14 stitches to cover the difference or is that going to cause major issues later? Or Should I just continue doing the Raglan increases until I have 76 stitches?

Thank you in advance!!

5 Comments
2025/02/02
00:16 UTC

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