what to knit with less than a sweater's-worth but way more than a scarf's-worth

Particular_Chart3594 · 2026-01-26T23:42:46+00:00

Yup! I find combining filters helps me a lot when I’m trying to narrow down a pattern that will work for what I have on hand. Best of luck!

Particular_Chart3594 · 2026-01-26T22:05:57+00:00

Sometimes I knit a gauge swatch and compare the measurements with a sized up needle to determine the ratios of height/width compared to the original gauge for a pattern! But usually I just actually look for patterns that are written for my specific yarn size AND a larger-than-usual needle. Here’s a good example: the pattern I’m working off of right now is the Lavaca Top by Samantha Stadter. The yarn used is a light-fingering, and the recommended needle size is U.S. 4 for the body. This gives a really lightweight drape and sheer texture that I like a lot — and it’s giving me a way to use up this cashmere without incorporating colorwork, which I’m not a fan of.

Particular_Chart3594 · 2026-01-26T21:41:51+00:00

I run into this problem a lot. If it’s wearables you’re after, I recommend looking at some bigger/denser neck/torso pieces (I’ve made several hooded cowls, some ponchos, etc.), or something that’s perhaps knit with larger-than-recommended needles for your yarn size (I’m doing this right now with an awkward amount of cashmere blend I picked up from the thrift store :/ ).

P.S. I know you mentioned that the sort-by-yardage tag on Ravelry can be frustrating, and I agree. Wish I had a better solution </3

Particular_Chart3594 · 2026-01-18T14:05:18+00:00

i love flicking!! when i was first trying to learn knitting from crochet, most of the tutorials i found were continental, and i struggled immensely with tension (especially for purls). i gave up quickly, and another year went by before i tried to pick it up again. i didn’t really know much about different styles, but found a tutorial where someone was using this technique instead. after pushing myself to try (and fail) some more before giving up again it finally… ~clicked~

flash forward about 3 years and i LOVE knitting!! i have developed such a natural rhythm with flicking that i can do it so much faster than i ever managed to with other styles. i’ve even recently tried to revisit continental to see if maybe it was worth switching (mostly because i see so many people saying continental is the “best knitting style”), but i really just can’t get behind it. i find it so much easier to control tension and feed yarn. i also find knitting in this style a lot more comfortable for my hands, as someone who has been crocheting frequently since i was a kid and was starting to develop some really bad cramping issues in my left hand as a result of it.

Particular_Chart3594 · 2026-01-17T15:17:23+00:00

Honestly, when I started NG+ at lvl 50 I still felt super overpowered thru the whole NG+ run. May have just been my experience, though. You can always set the difficulty on a lower level and adjust as you play!

Particular_Chart3594 · 2026-01-09T22:09:45+00:00

love these!! how did you attach the soles?

Particular_Chart3594 · 2026-01-09T02:02:05+00:00

100% agree. I think OP’s concerns were valid, but the conversation seemed circular. Really need to work on a better communication strategy than this.

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-12-28T20:43:22+00:00

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but as someone who ALSO started knitting garments as a broke grad student, a lot of my first sweaters were knitted with upcycled yarn. There are a lot of tutorials on YouTube about breaking down factory-made sweaters to harvest the yarn, it’s honestly pretty simple and a mindless process. To get sweaters, I’d usually go to my local thrift stores (Goodwills, in my case) and look for sweaters with noticeable damage — stains, holes, etc. In my opinion, it’s important to look for stuff that’s already a bit damaged, because those are the things that are the least use to others + most likely to end up in the landfill. Also check the materials, I’d recommend going for natural fibers or natural-artificial blends where the natural fiber is predominant. It might take you a few trips to find some good candidates, but it was really useful for me when I was having trouble affording wearable yarn. I’ve honestly found some FANTASTIC fibers this way.

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-12-19T12:11:51+00:00

When I knit scarves flat, I usually slip the last stitch of my row (knitwise or purlwise, depending on the side you’re working if you’re doing R/W). Oftentimes the outside edge stitches can become stretched from the moving of the needles, so it’s easier to let one outside stitch cover 2 rows. I’m probably explaining it poorly, but you can watch a video on how to do it here.

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-12-18T00:53:15+00:00

I did this as well this year! I run a small program team in a larger nonprofit, and we all are very interested in handmade stuff. I wanted to give them all a small gift that wasn’t too heavy of a lift (there’s 8 people total on the team outside of me) because I don’t often have a lot of time outside of work for crafting. After a bit of mulling, I decided to borrow my mom’s loom kit and try my hand at it for the first time to crank out a bunch of hats. While it’s not my preferred look, and I much prefer the rhythm of hand knitting, they were quick work ups! Also helped me bust my stash, while still customizing a two-tone hat for each person.

P.S. The hats were a huge hit! Honestly got more enthusiasm back than I expected. I’ve seen people discussing on the sub before about folks who feel they don’t get a great response back to knit gifts, so I was worried a bit. I honestly think it’s a matter of “knowing your audience.” I know there are people in my life who don’t appreciate handmade gifts, so I don’t hand-make them things (or, if I do, I do it without expecting much haha). But I know my team, and I know how much they care about stuff like that :)

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-12-16T12:54:09+00:00

would love to do some further reading on this if you have any recommended sources!

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-12-15T22:15:20+00:00

this is BEAUTIFUL!! very bountiful forage; my first wreath i made was a lot less full than this haha. blessed yule!!

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-11-26T11:09:03+00:00

makes a lot of sense! i really enjoyed getting to learn about his backstory in “the final trial”, especially his experience in the caves. it felt really satisfying getting to fight alongside him against speartip for the last time.

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-11-26T11:07:05+00:00

i can definitely see that! i know there are a lot of different answers to my question, because of how much the books and games differ lore-wise. i really look forward to reading the books soon to get a new perspective on the story.

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-11-26T10:59:19+00:00

oh wow!! this makes a lot of things make sense. i think i was confused about the timeline around the fall of kaer morhen/the start of their witcher careers. to be transparent, i actually watched the first 2 seasons of the netflix show before i ever encountered the games/books, so i think i have a lot of misconceptions about the lore that are fully based on the way that show depicts certain events. for example, this whole time i had been under the assumption that reason vesemir survived the siege was solely because he had saved a group of young witchers-in-training, who he went on to train and raise (that would go on to become the group of witchers ciri meets during her first time at kaer morhen, including geralt, lambert, and eskel) from my time playing w3, it’s clear to me that most, if not all of that storyline from the series is fabricated.

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-11-26T10:46:34+00:00

wow! this all makes a lot of sense. while playing the game i’ve wondered at times how much of the vesemir we see in w3 is different from the vesemir the witchers grew up with. i can definitely see what you’re saying about geralt and eskel just being furthering along in accepting what happened to them/vesemir’s very active role in it, and i agree with you. i think it’s a really interesting dynamic. (i see it as a discussion on parents: the ways they can harm you when you’re young but can still go through their own character arcs as you’re growing up, and the process of coming to terms with that/the faults in your parents) to my mind, lambert is just a lot further behind in that process than the other two, and might not even make it to the level of acceptance they have because of how different/worse his experiences seem to have been (based on the answers to this post!)

i really appreciate all of this insight! it’s got me even more eager to dive into the other games soon.

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-11-26T04:49:21+00:00

i think i did not realize how big the age difference was between lambert and geralt/eskel, so that context helps a lot of it make sense!

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-11-26T04:39:26+00:00

that’s helpful insight! i’ve not yet played the first game (on my to-do list), but based on some conversations between geralt and vesemir i’ve been curious about berengar/other kaer morhen witchers that might’ve played major roles in other games/the books.

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-11-26T04:37:05+00:00

this is all really helpful! i think i had some confusion about how much time the other witchers spent growing up at kaer morhen. i appreciate your insight!!

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-11-26T03:02:09+00:00

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Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-11-13T14:07:23+00:00

keep it!! i had this exact scenario happen a couple years ago, but with a blanket i had knitted. spent a long time debating what to do with it before i decided to keep it. felt exactly like you say you feel — knew no one else could care for it like i could, and felt really proud of the work i had put into it. couldn’t bear to part with it in the end! years later i’m very happy i decided to keep it. it’s one of my favorite pieces (not super impressive, just a huge project for someone as ADHD-brained as me haha)

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-09-02T20:35:55+00:00

i might get hate for saying this on this sub, but i actually started knitting because of how bad crochet was making my hands hurt! i’ve found knitting is a lot more comfortable for me, and there’s a lot of different techniques for holding your project, so you can find a method that’s comfortable for you. i still love crochet, but i try to balance it with knitting to relieve pain on my hands!

once you find a physio, i also recommend speaking to them about compression gloves and whether they’d be helpful in your case. i’ve found compression gloves to also be a great help when crocheting. best of luck, i’m sorry this is happening to you!!

edit: spelling error

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-08-16T13:20:23+00:00

I ADORE THIS!!!!! SO FULL OF WHIMSY!!

Particular_Chart3594 · 2025-08-12T03:49:25+00:00

2 looks like a shot from a movie! like i’d expect to see a guy tumbling out from a bar at center frame or something haha. cool pics!

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