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Shornies
luvvy,
I am at the point in this hat to start decreasing. I have two questions I hope can be helped. I am making the largest size and have 168 stitches on the needle with 7 repeats (7 sheep). The first question is where it says to mmr on Row 44, do I also mmr on the last repeat which brings me to the begi…

Emotional Chicken "Story"?
/u/BurritoMnstr,
I made my niece (7-8F) a rainbow emotional support chicken for christmas. Her and her mom got into raising chickens this passed year and my niece has become very attached to them, so I thought it would be nice for her to have one that never "goes away" if you know what I mean.....anyway! I was wond…

I am certifyably mad
/u/mormonenomore2,
.. I'm in the process of frogging the whole thing. Sleeves were also 3/4 done.

Securing amigurumi head in the round?
beesandknits,
Hi, everyone! I’m currently working on the Lulu the Little Bunny pattern . I’m a relatively new knitter; this is my first project in the round, so I’m confused how I should secure the face at the front. When I knit flat, I usually secure the face tightly with a mattress stitch, but how can I tighte…

Tree of Life Nicky Epstein re-sizing question
Gladg1rl,
I love the Tree of life Jacket Tree of Life Jacket pattern by Nicky Epstein but it is made in one size using double strands of Lion Brand Fisherman’s wool. Lion Brand lists this yarn as worsted weight but Ravelry lists it as aran weight. Regardless, It’s finished bust size is 62 inches and length i…

Declaring this my magnum opus of 2024! I heavily modified the Rivendell cardigan and it was so much work but I’m beyond pleased with the outcome. Details in comments!
/u/crochetinmydna,
.. Declaring this to be my magnum opus of 2024! I heavily modified the Rivendell cardigan pattern and it used all of my brain power but I’m beyond pleased with the outcome. Details in comments!The Rivendell cardigan is a drop shoulder cable v-neck pattern by Sari Nordlund, and in the original pattern …

The floats in this community are amazing!
/u/carelessyam1222,
I’m so inspired by everyone showing their beautiful floats. They are mesmerizing and I just wanted to show my appreciation for all the hard work and skill I see here.

First attempt!
/u/quaintlysuperficial,
.. After crocheting for several years, I finally decided to put in the time to actually learn how to knit! It was an experience.I don't know how you guys are able to do this perfectly, but I'll keep at it.

Yup…this happened 🤦‍♀️
/u/BabaTheBlackSheep,
.. This is what happens when you make up patterns on the fly… (excuse the wonky tension, they aren’t blocked yet)

Ask a Knitter - November 12, 2024
/u/AutoModerator,
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 ourFAQ.What belongs here? Well, that's up to each contributor to decide.Troubleshooting, getting started, pattern questions, gift giving, circul…

Help Identifying Shawlette Pattern
AnnieRousseau,
Hi folks, I’m trying to identify this pattern so I can finish knitting it. I thought it was an Ashton Shawlette but the lace seems different. It was started in 2020 and uses fingering weight. It’s a triangle, not sure if the needle size, maybe 3.5 or 4 mm. I searched but came up empty. Any ideas? T…

Hilda Mittens Decrease Help
fishclaw,
Hilda Mittens I don’t understand the decreases in this pattern, after round 13 there should be 4 stitches less but I don’t see a decrease anywhere. “Knit: 1 round K 40, 2 round P 40 (continiue to work same way 5 times). 13 round: slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, K 8 (continiue same in every needle). Now …

How many knitters also sew/ crochet/ do other fabric-crafts?
/u/thenorthgiant,
Curious to see the response! I'm a yarn addict and love knitting. I'm semi intrigued by sewing but am nervous to take the leap, I find knitting relaxing and I worry sewing will just take up all my time and stress me out! What other crafts have you guys taken up!

Short row stitch count?
rrung,
Seeking clarification on short row pattern verbiage-- if author says knit to 3sts past wrapped stitch, wt -- am I knitting all three stitches past the wrapped stitch and then wrapping, or knitting two stitches and wrapping the third? Edited for spelling

Porcelain Sweater progress
/u/ThinMathematician836,
.. I’m knitting my first colorwork sweater and I’m loving how it’s turning out. Don’t have much pink in my closet so i thought i would wild out on this one.Pattern: Porcelain Sweater by le knit Yarn: Drops Daisy and Drops Kid Silk

Yarn ID help?
mantisshrinp,
Hi, y’all! Does anyone know what yarn this is? I would’ve bought it in the US in 2022 from Michaels, JoAnn, or Walmart. It feels similar to Lion Brand Scarfie, and is at least partially synthetic as per a burn test. Thanks!

Creative uses for ombre yarn?
sweidinger,
I’m looking for a sweater pattern that I could use with an ombre yarn, but I’m hoping to find a creative way to use it other than just making a plain ombre sweater. For example, I did a cardigan and used the ombré yarn to make an almost color blocked effect. I’m thinking about maybe using it to do …

Williamsburg sweater
jeanneaddis,
Williamsburg Sweater Lite Hello I am doing the a pattern called Williamsburg sweater, lite version. I am doing the back panel, I am at the row where I’ll begin shaping the neckline. Directions say work x amount of sts, in my case 25, cast off, then work 25 sts. Your work is now divided between the …

Olga Wedbjer pattern: Hence
DZap,
Hello. I am somewhat new to Ravelry. I came across a pattern called “Hence”, but it is not available digitally anymore and the author of the pattern passed away in 2018. Any suggestions where or how I could find this pattern?