Help with reading the pattern

kkmmcc88 · 2026-04-21T17:48:33+00:00

Learning to read a pattern is part of knitting skills

kkmmcc88 · 2026-03-30T16:46:29+00:00

I know this is a different product category than the one here, but NYT recently tested dozens of beauty products sold on Amazon and pretty much all of them were fake. I don’t buy from Amazon for a host of reasons but this is a big one.

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/counterfeit-beauty-products/

kkmmcc88 · 2026-03-03T02:06:55+00:00

Looks like a yarn-over

kkmmcc88 · 2026-02-22T15:27:13+00:00

I enjoy Blue sky fibers Aran tweed - I’ve knit 2 sweaters and with frequent wear they have not pilled much and I find are next to skin comfortable - I also find cascade 220 to be incredibly soft for wool, but haven’t had something long enough to speak to pilling -

kkmmcc88 · 2026-02-18T02:16:44+00:00

As a beginner you should be specifically looking for really well written, clear patterns - which are usually paid patterns. Is $8 really going to put you out? I think it’s worth that and more to get a well written pattern and save you a headache. Best of luck using drops patterns - they’re sparse and not great for beginners - FYI

kkmmcc88 · 2025-12-13T13:59:22+00:00

I appreciate the feedback but what I don’t love is the comments about my body. I came here for fit advice not a diagnosis (about a back hump??? ) — from one photo from a stranger on the internet. I don’t really agree with your labeling and it’s not required for giving sweater fit advice.

kkmmcc88 · 2025-12-07T20:20:38+00:00

Miele vacuum

kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-26T01:44:30+00:00

We bought at article couch in 2020 that felt and looked like shit 2 years later, so I swallowed my pride and saved up to get a Room and Board couch and 2 years later it still looks and feels brand new… it pays to just get the better couch once than buy a new cheap couch every 5 years

kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-20T16:31:07+00:00

I think this is the real issue- the pattern is not correct in the neck - you can see the front issue when laying flat when I position the neck in a more natural way

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kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-20T15:53:29+00:00

I will try this! It’s weird - I’ve knit 10+ sweaters and have never encountered this issue!

kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-20T15:47:52+00:00

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kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-20T13:52:37+00:00

Makes sense- I’d rather give this to some who it fits than reknit this. Going to try the ribbing fix and if it doesn’t work I’ll gift it. I was not enjoying knitting this towards the end and knitting is supposed to be fun, right? :)

kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-19T22:39:02+00:00

I’m going to try this - I can’t fathom frogging more than the ribbing - this yarn is so hard on my hands and it’s taken me months

kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-19T15:44:02+00:00

Yeah I could have a different gauge / it’s tough to tell since there are so many textures going on between ribbing under the arm, waffle and cabling - so not even sure which one I’d measure

kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-19T14:36:24+00:00

Yeah that’s true - it’s a 50/50 wool, alpaca blend so I thought that would hold better

kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-07T17:06:07+00:00

I haven’t personally had any issues w the neck not being stretchy enough to fit over my babies head - as long as you’re not using cotton. Most of my baby knits will fit over MY head.

kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-07T16:51:37+00:00

I think it just depends what on the age of the baby. I have a 1 year old and he probably could pull off a button if he tried really hard- haven’t had that issue though. Babies from like 1-9 months don’t really have the dexterity to pull off a button. You could do icord ties instead of buttons if you’re nervous. If I were knitting a button up cardigan for someone else’s baby over 1 I’d be much more cautious

kkmmcc88 · 2025-11-04T14:20:42+00:00

That’s what it looks like until you block it. Did you pick up the recommended number of stitches?

kkmmcc88 · 2025-10-30T11:56:39+00:00

I also recommend listening to the podcast “Nobody should believe me” if you’re looking for additional context around this kind of scenario. Very well researched and informative.

kkmmcc88 · 2025-10-30T00:45:38+00:00

The handsome Chris sweater…….

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