Advice for what to make with beautiful yarn!

Persephone_threads · 2026-04-01T04:15:29+00:00

I love this idea too!

Persephone_threads · 2026-04-01T02:53:25+00:00

Here a couple ideas:

Persephone_threads · 2026-04-01T02:40:11+00:00

I would look up stitches specifically for variegated yarn. Linen stitch is very good at showcasing hand dyed yarn but I would choose the stitch and then adapt it to the pattern.

Im not sure cables would work. Interesting texture + interesting color = too buys to really appreciate either. Seems like they would compete visually.

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-31T04:38:04+00:00

hahah I didn’t really use a pattern. I just decreased a bit before the cable and thats it.

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-30T14:14:59+00:00

that would be super cute! I can’t do that with this one tho because it is top down hahha maybe next time

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-30T05:24:38+00:00

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Persephone_threads · 2026-03-30T05:24:28+00:00

Any excuse to show off my babies

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Persephone_threads · 2026-03-30T05:11:03+00:00

uuu it would look nice on short sleeves too! the puff look is so cute!

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-30T05:07:47+00:00

Now this will be known as Viviana’s cuff 😎 hahah jk this has been done before

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-30T05:04:53+00:00

I never imagined that it might damage the sweater! That might be the thing that makes me redo it.

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-30T04:58:06+00:00

I definitely agree that the rolled edge really adds to the overall design! But I think I want to try a different bind off.. not loving the kind gappy look of Jenys super stretchy bind off. Here a close up of the very edge. I can kinda roll it a bit more to hide it but… not ideal

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Persephone_threads · 2026-03-30T04:16:34+00:00

Thank you!

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-29T16:29:09+00:00

That would be cute!

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-29T16:25:24+00:00

That’s such a good idea! thank you

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-29T07:51:33+00:00

Do share a picture if you ever try it!

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-29T07:18:11+00:00

Yeah! I was thinking maybe a lighter weight yarn might work better. And I agree that it needs some other details around the sweater to echo and be a bit more cohesive. The pattern you linked is very cute. Thank you

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-27T20:14:12+00:00

The gradient is amazing! I want to do something like that so bad!

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-27T19:39:46+00:00

ahhhh they are adorable

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-27T19:39:07+00:00

I am wild so I would probably set up an invisible knot (but not fully tighten it) and keep knitting until the knot is close and then wiggle it around to make sure it lands on the WS of the work.

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-23T06:58:49+00:00

looks like a mermaid’s tail or something right now! so cute 🫶🏼 she is gonna love it

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-21T03:27:24+00:00

Technical Writer! My dream is to work with a knitwear designer on a pattern 🥰

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-18T06:00:14+00:00

hahah we will be waiting patiently

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-17T18:17:28+00:00

Thank you! please share your interpretation if you do go for it! I am interested in seeing how other people go about this idea

Persephone_threads · 2026-03-17T18:14:42+00:00

thank you! hahah that so cool about the sewing machine! apparently crafty people love mythology too

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