r/knitting 1d ago

Weekly Megathread Helping Beginners - Ask a Knitter - Week of August 31, 2026

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This megathread is a place for a space for new knitters to ask questions and the skilled knitters who love to teach.

Think of it as your cyber knitting circle where you can bring your dropped stitches, snarled skeins, wonky decreases for expert troubleshooting!

A big thank you to all the experienced knitters who share their knowledge to keep knitting alive.

If you're a new knitter, also consider checking out our FAQ which addresses some of the most common hurdles as you start knitting. As always, remember to use "reddiquette".


r/knitting 1d ago

Pattern and Stitch Requests- Week of August 31, 2026

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This is the weekly megathread for all pattern and stitch requests.

Looking for something to do with that one random skein? Want to ID a stitch in a photo? Add your requests in the comment below.

If you're looking for a simple pattern, try the Ravelry advanced search first! Use the filters to narrow down your search by object type, yarn weight, features, etc.

Thanks to all of our r/knitting Redditors who share their knowledge and experience.


r/knitting 9h ago

Finished Object My pride and joy this summer

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1.1k Upvotes

I counted down the days till this pattern released, and finished it within 1.5 weeks. Safe to say it does not disappoint

Pattern is the marielle top by Marias verden

I WILL be making more


r/knitting 6h ago

Finished Object Autumn inspired socks

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328 Upvotes

Project info: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/ModularReality/october-skies-sock

This started with me trying to reduce my stash. This particular combo of colors felt like a perfect fall day.

It’s a variation on an Everyday Sock, incorporating the twisted ribs. My Ravelry notes have a summary of my pattern modifications.

I’ll be kicking around some fall leaves in these soon ;)


r/knitting 13h ago

Finished Object My first sock looks like it’s from the 1300’s

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970 Upvotes

I tried following a flat sock pattern https://crazyhands.net/two-needles-slipper-socks-knitting-pattern/ because I don’t have circulars or understand knitting in the round yet. I knitted it in 100% wool because I had it left over and knew from the start it would not be successful enough to actually wear. It’s too small. I didn’t understand how to do a proper gauge square before I started. I learned a lot about following patterns and seaming at the end. The two things I’ve come away confused on is how to do a yarn over increase if you need to immediately go into purl position (I ended up doing kfb increases instead because I couldn’t understand). And why my selvedge stitch never looks like neat v’s no matter what technique I try. I hope you enjoy my 1300’s sock!


r/knitting 8h ago

Finished Object Marielle Top

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256 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

Here is the finished Marielle top by Marias Verden. I'm so happy with the result! The pattern was well written, but it was quite a challenge for me as a beginner knitter.

As you can see in photo 3, I had to add a few stitches on the armpits as the top turned out to be a bit too wide. That's probably my fault, as I didn't do the gauge swatch😅.

I knit it in the size 3 and used Knitting For Olive Cotton Merino yarn in Rhubarb Rose. I will be deffinitely wearing this all the time for the last weeks of summer hehe🌸


r/knitting 6h ago

Finished Object Popcorn socks. Dyed the yarn myself and drafted the simple pattern. I'm happy 😊

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169 Upvotes

Yarn dyed on a yarn-dyeing evening at my lovely local yarn studio.

Eyelet lace, Dutch heel, cuff down. 2.5mm needles magic loop.


r/knitting 18h ago

Finished Object Too Bad My Husband Has Left *AND* Right Hands

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1.4k Upvotes

I've been customizing Brooklyn Tweed's Ballantine gloves for my husband, adding stitches customizing things to fit him perfectly. This has to be my sixth one, at least. (This process has been about 2 years in the making, as I'd never made gloves of any sort or edited a pattern before.)

He came down with COVID and is miserable, so I stayed up late to finish them and was so excited to present it for him to try on. I noticed something felt a little odd...

Sure enough, I made a right handed companion to the right handed glove I already made him that he loves. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Sharing here because I cannot be the only person that has made this mistake, and I could use some support lol.

(Edit: I attributed the pattern incorrectly to Purl Soho.)


r/knitting 21h ago

Finished Object Blusa Bordada - My Self-Drafted Top

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2.0k Upvotes

r/knitting 19h ago

Tips and Tricks About 2 weeks in- what are we thinking?

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915 Upvotes

Hi! Sorry if this is the wrong flare.

I'm still pretty new to knitting and I wanted some advice on my scarf :)

I don't think I'm twisting anything and the tension looks good...?

My edges are folding in but thinking blocking will help with that in the end.

I'm self taught, YouTube mainly. I have a friend that gives me advice thru texting but idk if she's just hyping me up or not lol. She's been knitting for a few years now.

Thanks!

Edit: https://sirdar.com//en/products/sirdar-jewelspun-with-wool-chunky-200g Shade: Mother of Pearl

Here is the yarn!! Thanks for all the kind words y'all :)

Edit 2: I think I'll be sewing the scarf in half to stop the curling. It's a wool blend so I'll still try blocking first (also practice doing it because I've never blocked before!)


r/knitting 7h ago

Finished Object Finished just in time for the fall weather to show up, of course

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91 Upvotes

I seem to be unable to follow a pattern without making changes. Lol Sized needles down for a less see through fabric, went up to a large to account for it, added a v neck and ditched the ribbing at the neck, added an extra repeat, and of course, worked in a completely different fiber than suggested. Oh, also changed the raglan a bit to account for the v neck.

Here's the base pattern:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tolosa

Yarn is Sultan Shadow from Hobbii, got it on sale so it's a $10 shirt. Used about 750 yards.


r/knitting 13h ago

Finished Object Snail vest

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231 Upvotes

The darker more mysterious sister to my „Runner Rabbit Vest“.

Story is also pretty much the same for both… I am trying to make some good stuff out of my stash, to make some room.

The dark blue yarn was a gift so I have no info on it.
The light blue (snails color) is Elisa Merino 80 (100% wool).
The baby blue used in the cuffs was from an old sweater I unraveled, I think it’s cotton.

The cuffs are crochet, but anything else is knitted.

I found the snail motive online and tweaked it so that it fit my measurements. Can drop it in the comments, if anyone is interested.


r/knitting 7h ago

Finished Object [FO] Noro Kureyon Sweater knitted by my Oma.

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65 Upvotes

If you have any questions, I'm currently visiting her, and can pass them on to her to get an answer.

It's really amazing. I love it, and can't wait to wear it when it gets cooler!

Thanks for letting me share!


r/knitting 1d ago

Rave (like a rant, but in a good way) My Two Year Knitting Anniversary

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1.1k Upvotes

Two years ago today I cast on the Flax Sweater by Tin Can Knits. I had been practicing knitting and purling on random swatches but it was the first time I was determined to make something. Two years later and knitting has taken over my life. I’ve been to yarn stores all over the world. I host a stitch and bitch with my friends. I have made so many projects, not all of them are pictured here, nor are my 5 ish wips. I am currently participating in my first KAL. I had been crocheting for two years prior, and I still crochet, but knitting is just my favorite hobby. I knit on planes and trains and at work and at appointments. I have a long knitting queue and so many techniques I want to learn. I just think it’s the best thing ever and I get so excited about how I get to keep doing it for the rest of my life (hopefully).


r/knitting 4h ago

Finished Object My first colorwork project!!

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19 Upvotes

I never really post here but I’m quite proud of these : Heather’s Charm Mitts by Woolen Tales by Alina Bogdanova. Made with Ernrum E+2 from The Woolly Thistle. It’s this super yummy Icelandic wool + Mulberry silk.

The colors were chosen by the person these are being gifted to and I believe the blue is limited edition that was included in my Spring Taster box this year.


r/knitting 9h ago

Finished Object Rainbow Blankie & Dress

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37 Upvotes

Mom-to-be requested rainbow pastels and I delivered! Bonus dress with leftover yarn.


r/knitting 23h ago

Finished Object Finished making this intarsia Adventure Time sweater on my knitting machine today!

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427 Upvotes

Made on my flatbed knitting machine using intarsia. I created the charts on Stitchfiddle.


r/knitting 1d ago

Finished Object My first knitting Project (Hail Mary)

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533 Upvotes

Yes I know the purls are twisted :’) I didn’t at the time, this is my first knitting project but I know how to fix it in the future! Made with 100% icelandic wool (alafosslopi) and the modified mary maxim pattern


r/knitting 1d ago

Finished Object Rainbow entrelac sweater FO

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1.9k Upvotes

An update to my previous post asking for input on colors for ribbing on my rainbow entrelac sweater! I appreciate all of the feedback everyone shared, it was really helpful. I tried a few things, did a few swatches, but ultimately landed on green with a pop of pink - I think it balances it out well. 😊

Pattern: Degen’s ‘Lil ‘Lac Sweater
Yarn: Noro Silk Garden in 87 for the I body with Noro Silk Garden Solo in 99 and 83 for the ribbing

I did make some mods, including shortening both the body and sleeves, because the pattern is quite oversized! Mods are documented in my ravelry project if anyone is interested!


r/knitting 7h ago

Finished Object Baby tuxedo

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Going to my best friends’ sibling’s wedding and my buddy has a 9 month old who will be the ring bearer. I half jokingly mentioned knitting a baby tuxedo to my friend, looked to see if there was an easy/free pattern, and here we are.. I still need to wash/block it, but look how freakin cute!

Pattern - Lil Tux for Baby by Judy Lamb (free)

Yarn - Malabrigo Rios


r/knitting 3h ago

Work in Progress [WIP] beginner knitter second project

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Hi everybody!

I’m fairly recent to knitting. Completely self taught through YouTube, I’ve done a t-shirt (which didn’t turn out great), and now I’m working on the Fabian Sweater from Isager.

I think I still need to improve my M1R and M1L (especially regarding tension), but I would love to get your opinion on the progress so far.

The yarns I’m using are:
João (color 917) https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/products/joao
Isager Alpaca 1 (color 16) https://isagerstrik.dk/en/product/alpaca-1/

And the pattern is https://isagerstrik.dk/en/product/fabian-sweater-opskrift/

Any constructive criticism, tips and tricks will be appreciated 🤗


r/knitting 7h ago

Finished Object Finished the Levitate Wrap

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14 Upvotes

It only took OVER 3 MONTHS

Yarn: DROPS Air, medium grey

Pattern: Levitate Wrap by My Favorite Things

This is my first finished garment (is a sock a garment? If it is, then it’s my second.) I think next time I’ll make a small, it grew a lot after blocking but I’m happy with it


r/knitting 15h ago

Discussion Plz, help me break free of monogamous knitting!!!

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I'm a very monogamous knitter. If I start a project I can't bring myself to start a new wip until the first one is finished. However, this inevitably makes every project feel like a slog by the time I reach sleeve island. Which is a bummer! I try to remind myself to enjoy the process of knitting instead of just wanting the finished product. But boredom inevitably sets it. Can you please unlock the thought process behind having multiple wips!!?!! The idea of having options of what to work on seems great. But I can't help but think that I'll never have any FO/get overwhelmed with so many things to complete.

I feel like my knitting production is slow because of said monogamy and feelings of slog. But I can't get past thinking nothing will ever get finished with multiple things going.

Any and all advice, thank you 🙏🏻

Update: thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement ❤️ I really appreciate it! I will def be trying sleeves first next sweater. And I have decided to commit to a travel, a simple, and a complex project to rotate! I'm feeling brave and motivated thanks to you all


r/knitting 41m ago

Help - equipment Joining in the round???

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Someone please tell me what went wrong! I started the step by step sweater by Florence Miller. I know this (the join in the round) isn't right but I have no clue of (a) whether it can be fixed, (b), if so, how, or (c) whether I have to frog and restart. It looks like I'm knitting flat but in a circle rather than in the round.


r/knitting 10h ago

Help - equipment Does anybody need some free yarn?

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Hello everyone, I’m currently clearing my loft space out and I have so much wool it’ll take me 3 lifetimes to use it all lol. I’d like to help someone, or multiple people out. I’ve got tonnes of dk in different materials, some random skeins of mohair and things like that and some really quirky one-offs that I’ve never seen before. I just ask that you cover postage. UK only 🤗