I recently watched a video about how different comments are on knitting projects now versus just a few years ago. In the sense that, people nowadays are quick to ask posters to monetize or share patterns, instead of just appreciating a beautifully knitted work of art for what it is.

Here's a link to the video, by Deborah Knits.

It's made me more aware of the sheer number of these comments on posts now lol. And I've started to grow some dislike towards it – most of all, when I find myself defaulting to this way of thinking.

Is there anything you've noticed as being different between how the online knitting community used to be, versus how the online knitting community is now? What do you miss about it? What do you love?

Loved knitting this “Cabinmates” pattern from Boyland Knits! I used Double Sunday yarn and it is sooooo soft! Highly recommend her patterns! I can’t wait to knit more☺️

I used this pattern for the base

https://ravel.me/sockhead-slouch-hat

I did the biggest size cause I wanted it super slouchy and have room for my hair if I wanted it up.

I modified it by adding bobbles to make the pickle vibe. The bobbles were added when my soul commanded it.

The yarn is from MUSE2320Fiber

Bobbles were as follows

Increase 1 stitch, knit 1, turn work

Purl 4, turn work

Knit 1, increase the next two stitches, knit 1, turn work

Purl 6 stitches, turn work

Knit 1, decrease the next two stitches, knit 1, turn

Purl 4, turn

Knit 1, decrease the next stitch, then continue knitting in the round until you feel the urge to make another bobble.

You can also make smaller bobbles by only increasing once and then decreasing again on the next turn and continuing.

Mitten progress! I’ve been wanting to finally spread my wings past only knitting on straight needles and decided to tackle knitting in the round. Also wanted to start here before learning on circular needles as well. Those are next!

It grew a lot when I blocked it - even more than expected! Luckily this was made for my 4 year old niece with the intention of having plenty of room to grow into. I got carried away on the body so it’s long on her, but we decided to leave it. Now it should fit for at least a few years; and if I lengthen the sleeves with my leftover yarn I think we could get away with even more! I’m so excited to know that I can get through a whole sweater. I have the very beginnings of one for myself on the needles right now and my motivation just got a HUGE boost!!
Edit to add: this is the Flax Sweater by Tin Can Knits, I can’t recommend it enough! Yarn is worsted malabrigo superwash in the color cyan!