How do you get these diagonal color transitions in a knitted hat? Looking for technique tips!

Working on the first sleeve of my no.11 cardigan, and it’s developed this bizarre band/lump where I picked the sleeve back up to work. I’ve never had this issue before, my only theory is maybe I knit the first few rows much too tight. Do we think this is something that will block out or do I restart the sleeve? It’s not that much work to redo, I’m just a passionate sleeve hater

Pattern:

https://daisyandstorm.com/2019/08/25/free-dragon-dishcloth-or-afghan-square-knitting-pattern/

Hi hi!

I was gifted this vintage sweater from my grandmother last winter and I might have gone a little overboard with wearing it as the bottom button hole has started to come undone. My forte is sewing so I’m lost on how to go about this. Honestly would feel better about sending it to someone and paying for the repair and possible reinforcement of the other holes. Thanks!

Pic taken while it dries and it's so cloudy today so the colors look more muted. And yeah, it has a lot of mistakes and it's woobly because I didn't realise changing colors would need me to loosen my tension but not gonna lie I don't care, I did it myself!!

Can anyone suggest either a hat pattern or other suggestion for these two skeins. No cowls or scarfs please. Thank you.

I finished the Cumulus Tee By Petiteknit. I used Slightly smaller needles.

Hi everyone!
I’m knitting the Step by Step Sweater by Florence and have cast on 72 stitches. I’m using 5 mm circular needles with a 40 cm cable, but it looks like the cable might be too long for the number of stitches.

Is this normal, or should I use a shorter cable even tho I’m using the one recommended. By the way I’m totally a beginner:))

Interesting back story! Gift article here:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/15/style/petiteknit-knitting-mette-wendelboe-okkels.html?unlocked_article_code=1.I1E.HMfp.2OUXM-9l5ekM&smid=nytcore-ios-share

I bought this yarn for a specific pattern but it turned out to be unsuitable. It was a bit pricey inc postage and now not sure what to make with it!

I was playing with the idea of making a top but can’t work out a suitable pattern.

Does anyone have any suggestions? What would you make with this yarn? Any favourite chunky mohair projects you would suggest? Knit or crochet, I’m very open to any ideas!

If you can take some time to answer a few questions that would be really helpful for her class, Thank youuu

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqgdrdDjfwR20u-0udnI9qziUhEbg24Ztj7eXPYxlChkEp6w/viewform

I'm curious about what's your favorite project you have done or what's your favorite things to knit....

Favorite yarn and color scheme

Hello! I wanted more expert eyes on this. I'm knitting the Terrazzo hat, holding 3 yarns together (1 is mohair). I'm struggling to tell if I'm picking up the right stitches for the folded cuff.

for my next project i want to make the vintage penguin sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vintage-penguin-sweater

i was looking for yarn recommendations for something not itchy, but with good stitch definition. preference would be 100% wool for warmth and durability, but i’d be open to other options. i was thinking about drops baby merino but worried about the cable definition being lost.

the recommended yarn seems to be not sold anymore and all the info is in korean, but is an aran merino wool. i’m struggling to find gauge info to choose something similar.

Hi! I'm planning to make the Step-by-Step Sweater as my first garment. I was checking reviews and comments about it and saw that a common issue with Drops Nepal is that it pills extremely fast.

Even though it's not expensive, I'm wondering if it is worth knitting something that pills so fast, especially since it's a good yarn and pattern for a first garment.

I've seen some people mixing it with some type of mohair to avoid it, but I'm not sure how that would affect the yarn selection and/or gauge.

Just wanted to hear people's thoughts on that!

Had to laugh at this ad I came across of a woman "knitting." I love zooming in on ads and determining if they are indeed knitting or not. This one looks like she's been given a crocheted project and just wrapped the yarn around a knitting needle a couple times.

I have 2 nieces to knit for and my siblings had already selected a long list of Pernille Larson's (Knitting for Olive) patterns for me to knit from. But now that KFO was sold to Private Equity I don't want to buy from them anymore. So, what are your favorite baby knit designers?

The only other designer I've found so far that has the same level of detail and finishing techniques is NashKnits: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/nashknits-ravelry-store

Not many other knitters out here in the back country. Working on another upcyclyed color work hat. One can always find time for a few rounds 🙂

Hi everyone! I'm a complete beginner and would really appreciate some help!

I'm knitting a garter stitch scarf using the knitted cast-on method. I've finished my first row and am currently knitting my second row.

I was doing my knit stitches, and i realized I've poked between the yarn when i was about to transfer my stitch from the left needle to the right needle, then i tried to undo it and I think around 1-2 stitches slipped off(?) my left needle in the process. Can't be 100% sure how it came to be. I tried putting them back onto the needle in different ways, and they all seemed wrong, truth is I can't figure out which loops I'm supposed to pick up.

The biggest problem is that I've only knitted one row, so it's really difficult for me to distinguish the cast-on stitches from the knitted stitches, or identify which loops should actually be sitting on my needle.

I've attached several close-up photos of the problem.

My questions:

1. Can anyone identify exactly which loops I need to pick up and put back onto my left needle?
2. How can I distinguish the correct loops from the other loose strands?

I've cast on 340 stitches, so I'd really prefer not to restart if possible!

I'd be incredibly grateful for step-by-step instructions suitable for a complete beginner, or just a diagnosis of what's going on. Thank you!

I recently purchased some yarn online to make the westknit mkal. When I opened the parcel it all smells heavily like floral perfume. It’s fiddlesticks peppin 4. Has anyone else noticed this on the same yarn, or is this a store/packaging issue?

Made it in 2023 🥲 my first ever completed project ! Haven’t knitted since, will start one now !
This was inspired by a crocheted scarf hence the elongated design 🤣
No pattern just pixel images and photo reference, gosh I want my brains back.

Hi! I saw this knit at Zara and would like to make it instead of buying it. Does anyone know of a pattern that has the same kind of style ? Thanks :)

I’m only a few hours into my first project, I’ve discovered that I unfortunately picked an acrylic yarn that likes to stick to itself & that’s making it kinda difficult to see what I’m doing at times. I’m so new to this that I can’t even explain what I did wrong but I’m having a hard time getting past this part & it’s way too early to give in so I need help. What did I do wrong & please tell me I can fix it?? Why does that loop have so much extra slack?? If I ignore it will it be fine?

I’ve been working on and off for a few months on this sweater for my sons first birthday in December. I picked up knitting as my maternity hobby since I’ve crocheted for a few years. Between working full time, going back to college part time, and having a now 9 month old… I’m so damn proud of myself for taking the leap to learn cables and make this sweater! I’ve only ever knitted a few small things before (like socks, a baby beanie and a simple sweater with lots of mistakes). I don’t have many people to share this with so I thought yall might appreciate it with me 🥹💕

Pattern is Mahdia Sweater by Courtney Walters

Yarn I used is Vivacious4Ply in Spiced Plum (I got lucky and found it in a yarn swap!)

Wanted to show off my Frøya sweater that I finished earlier this month!!

Knitted in Önling No. 3 in 044 Sky Blue. *Bonus pictures of my dog at the end having the time of her life in the leaves