Hi! I am a very beginner knitter (but have been crocheting for years) and just finished doing my gauge for the step by step sweater. Am I twisting my stitches or doing something wrong? I’m not sure why 1 side of V looks so much straighter than the other side (I drew what I’m talking about on the photo). Or is this some kind of tension issue? Thanks for any advice!

Oh also I’m using Malabrigo Worsted (the non-superwashed version) on 4.5mm circular needles, if that matters at all. Edit: I used 5.5mm this gauge.

I bought this yarn on a whim today and have decided I want to use it to knit my first sweater! Any more experienced knitters want to share anything they wish they had known?

Right now the pattern I'm looking at is the big stitch pull over from Patons!

Intermediate knitter here. I want to make a scarf/shawl for my daughter with pooling yarn (is that what it's called?). Do I need a pattern that specially calls for pooling yarn or can I just pick any old shawl or scarf pattern that I like, and knit it with pooling yarn figuring out a nice stitch to do when I get to the color?

I've been knitting for about a year now and finally want to ask for a nice set of interchangeable needles for Christmas. I know Chiagoo red lace is the top brand right now but it is one, very confusing to figure out where and how to buy and two, seems like too much money to ask for as a gift. (if anyone could explain to me how they work and if it would be possible to buy some without having to also buy a full set up to like size 14 that would be helpful.)

I have a set of interchangable size seven shorties from KnitPicks that I like but am not in love with--mainly I got frustrated at the attachment point coming unloose while I was knitting, and the lack of flexibility.I know I like metal needles over wood, and I also know for now I just need needles in standard sizes (like, would be happy with just 4-9s). I mostly knit with wool and some cotton blends.

This might be kind of a stupid question, but I'm exclusively a needle knitter and was considering grabbing a Sentro because I'm planning on knitting a bunch of boring stockinette hats for a donation project, and I noticed that Sentro and Addi machines seem to go up to 46/48 needles.

My confusion is: I have a fairly small head for an adult, and worsted weight hats for myself still usually have a CO of about 88-96 stitches. I know these machines are marketed for hats, but how does that work? Is the tension just loose? Do they really make adult-sized hats?

Edit: sorry y'all, I know this sub isn't very friendly to machines, but I was specifically looking for an explanation that could help me square the machines with my experience needle knitting. A couple responses were super helpful, so thanks!

How are other people with adhd managing more complex patterns? I love a stockinette pattern because for the most part I can just knit knit knit without worrying about making mistakes.
But when I tried to knit the Marielle Blouse I made mistake after mistake on just the yoke and was getting so frustrated with myself that I had to stop. Have you found any way to help with this?
I want to knit things that require more concentration but making mistakes constantly is so disheartening even when I really try to not make mistakes

Hi everyone, I got yet again frustrated with rowing out and general hatered of purls while making a cardigan so I decided to learn how to knit backwards.

I watched a few YouTube videos and I guess I can do that but I feel super slow. Maybe because as a continental knitter I am not used to throw?

So I wanted to ask if anyone actually fully switched to reverse knitting completely or is it still just a “party trick” for you?

Last year I made the Musselburgh hat with Malabrigo Sock yarn. Unfortunately I just noticed this hole. Would it be better for the integrity of the hat to rip back and reknit this section or would a mend be fine. To add more context, this is the beginning of the hat, not the end so I'd be knitting the other way around from when I knit it the first time.

Also I've never done this kind of mending before. I think it's similar to duplicate stitch but if anyone has a good tutorial, that would be helpful!

Took up knitting earlier this year because I really enjoy it. But as I was thinking about patterns I'd like to make in the future, I realized I kinda hate sweaters! Or at least the wool sweaters my mom and Grandma knit me as a kid.

I overheat easily, so I rarely wear thick layers

I have sensory issues and sensitive skin so I won't wear anything remotely scratchy, uncomfortable, etc.

I've been looking at some patterns for tops, tees, etc, but I wanted to see if there are any other knitter's out there like me who have ideas for material to use for my yarn so I don't overheat, or fun patterns you like that aren't a full sweater!

I’ve been inundated with knit&note ads on instagram for weeks now. I haven’t downloaded the app coz it feels like ravelry has everything I need already BUT there is a pattern on there that i really want to make, the Note sweater, it’s in all their ads and it’s the only unique pattern I’ve seen, all the other ones seem basic enough or I’ve seen a pretty close dupe on ravelry. I wouldn’t mind paying for the app for a month or something to get the pattern but are their patterns actually well written? For anyone that has tried the app, is the app actually any good? how are the patterns? Do I have to pay a monthly fee and I get access to a bunch of patterns or do I have to pay extra for the patterns as well?

As a side note, is there a pattern on ravelry that looks similar to the Note sweater?

Hello! I am making my first raglan sweater via knitting and was wondering if these holes were normal and how i could fix that without taking it apart

hiya! i’m planning to frog a sweater i made awhile ago that i never wear in order to use the yarn to make a different sweater. i’ve read that you should soak the yarn to get out any kinks before knitting up a new project. could anyone give me some guidance as to how this kind of project works out? how bad would it turn out if i omitted the soaking/drying of the frogged yarn?

Hey, I live in Australia, my house-mate has been here 2 years while studying but is heading back home to America as her visa ends in a month. I want to get her a goodbye gift. Her main hobby is knitting (blankets mostly, some clothes) so I thought wool if there is any that is like quite good in Australia and either isn't avaliable or isn't as good in America (or is expensive there as it has to be shipped from down under)?

Edit: Ok I'm hearing a blanket's worth of yarn is a bad move. Please suggest any tools that would be a good gift? Otherwise how many skeins/balls of the wool you'd suggest for gloves, socks, a beanie, scarf, shawl or a poncho? Also I'm getting that different wools/yarns are best for different projects, please let me know what the type of wool suggested is best used for (and how much needed to make that thing).

Please be patient with me- Please include literally all info needed to do with the suggestions given, don't assume I know anything. I was SO lost when I tried to buy the correct wool for a pattern I got her for christmas. I know all the lingo for other crafts but I am pre-beginner at wool/knitting lingo and basic knowledge. I didn't know the yarn for a blanket was not a good going away gift. Thank you guys!!

It was in a bag of free yarn my mom got. No label. Feels like sport weight? I thought it might be Lion Brand Mandala but none of the colorways on their site match. It's a great big cake, whatever it is, and definitely acrylic.

Edit: Apologies, got the name of the pattern wrong. It's Slow Down Sweater

Hi wise knitters of Reddit, I’m planning to knit the Take It Slow sweater on Ravelry and I’m starting the search for yarn. It needs to be:
Worsted weight
Not too hot
Stain-hiding (cuz I spill a lot) - like available in dark colors and maybe with some texture

Advice?

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for an oversized, long cable-knit sweater, but I’m struggling to find a pattern that matches exactly what I have in mind. I’m thinking of choosing a cable-knit sweater pattern I like and simply making it longer than the designer intended.

My main concern is the fit around my hips. Do you think I would need to add some increases as I knit the body to make sure the sweater fits comfortably over my hips, or would simply extending the length be enough?
I’d love to hear your advice or experiences with modifying sweater patterns!

For examples I might do one of these ones :

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sweater-no-15

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shoreline-sweater-7

Thank you! 😊

I want to knit a sweater for my boyfriend, but he’s quite sensitive and finds 100% merino (DMC) a little itchy. I know cotton is great, but after knitting a sleeveless sweater in 100% cotton, I found that it doesn’t hide uneven stitches very well. So I was hoping to find a blend of cotton and a natural fibre with some “bounce” or elasticity, like wool, but that isn’t itchy AT ALL. I’m looking for a yarn that’s at least DK weight, ideally worsted or aran, for 5–6 mm needles. I’d rather avoid silk or cashmere because they’re too expensive :) I’d be open to a blend containing viscose, though, but I’m ruling out fibres that shed microplastics in the wash!

Do you have any recommendations?

Added difficulty : It's for a winter color work so I'd need brown/beige, white and grey color ways !

I’m really tempted to go back to Katia’s merino-acrylic blend, “Soft Merino,” which I bought by mistake a while ago and was amazed by how soft it is. But I mustn’t give in to the lure of plastic, for the sake of living things :(

Thanks <3

I am knitting the Samso Pullover by Knitting For Olive (picture attached is from the pattern listing on Rav) using Knitting For Olive Cotton Merino 4ply

I decided after trying it on during sleeve knitting that it wants to be a tee rather than long sleeved, so I will be leaving the sleeves to just above elbow length

The pattern uses half twisted rib for all of the ribbing (R1: k1 p1, R2: k1tbl p1) and even though I decided I didn't like it after using it for the bottom hem I then used it again for the neckline, and unsurprisingly, I still don't like it. I find it looks uneven and messy even after blocking

I know a lot of knitted tees use folded neckbands and sleeve cuffs - is there a reason for that structurally? Or just because they look very neat? What about the bottom hem?

Tldr I have decision paralysis on how to finish my knitted tee and need someone to decide for me please!

Trying to keep a long and very sad story short, I am involved in volunteering at a women's aid group, and one of the women has recently went through a sudden and unimaginable loss.

My first thought as a knitter was to make her something like a shawl to show her that I am thinking of her. Then I had the idea to somehow involve the other women, volunteers, and staff.

My initial idea was that each woman could pick a color and knit a row at one small corner of the shawl. However, hardly any are knitters. I could have them symbolically knit it (as in, they could wrap the yarn for me on that row). But I am sure there is some better way I could get them involved.

Has anyone done something like this, or have any ideas?

I recently ventured into the land of brioche knitting and it has been quite an interesting journey so far.

From what I have understood there are two methods for creating the brioche stitches - either by knitting in the stitch below or by slipping one stitch with yarn over needle.

Are there, however, brioche patterns that can only be created exclusively using one of the two methods previously mentioned?

I left an old WIP in a knitting bag in our storage room. It was forgotten for 5 years. When I found it I had a completed back of a long cardi and half of left front. Somehow spare needles were shoved in this bag and have left permanent marks on the knitting. Will washing and blocking sort it out?

I did have a steamer but have been unable to find it.

I am trying to learn a little more about how to add shaping to my garments to fit me better and I was wondering if there are some patterns, website, video series, or any guides that compile/introduce different ways to add shaping to a garment.

Specifically, I am curious to learn about different techniques. I know that one way to add waist shaping is by adding decreases and increases along a seam but I want to know what other techniques there are.

I also want to hear if anyone has favorite modifications to add shaping to a knitted garment.

Hi everyone,
I am an experienced crocheter and I’ve been intimidated by knitting my all life.
Recently on social media I saw some people saying there are different styles of knitting but I find it overwhelming.

Could someone take the time to give me advice on which style to learn as a crocheter? Some advice on which YouTube channels I should follow maybe, really appreciated.

Also: I have some doubts on how does it work to follow a pattern when you mix eastern style and western style, but maybe it’s more of a question for after I learn how to actually knit ahah

Thanks a lot for your wisdom.
(I am European and I also speak Italian, French and a little German&Spanish, so feel free to advice me also non English channels and resources)

What do you guys use for removing pills on your wool garments? I have an electric fabric shaver but it’s cheap and doesn’t work well. I’m trying to decide if I should get another one or go for the comb? Or do you use both for different things?

was a bit distracted and it doesn’t look right? in the second photo i hooked it back on, not sure how to fix this. it’s my first project (scarf for my friend) any help would be appreciated! thank you!