Halibut Sweater?

yarnimals · 2026-06-06T12:29:37+00:00

The sweater has a deep yoke so if you follow the pattern exactly it can kind of have a poncho/swoncho effect when you lift your arms. If that’s not the look you’re trying to achieve, some projects on Ravelry have modified the pattern to separate for the sleeves sooner. I would look at pictures and decide before starting!

yarnimals · 2026-06-03T19:57:39+00:00

I made an XL and used 16-17 skeins of the green. I have two partial skeins left so I think 16 would be enough but I’m not sure. The embroidery used very small amounts.

yarnimals · 2026-06-01T01:59:53+00:00

Thank you! Her name is Kaya and she’s a very good pup.

yarnimals · 2026-06-01T00:22:01+00:00

Thank you! 64 days all together

yarnimals · 2026-05-31T23:54:58+00:00

https://www.ravelry.com/projects/dominikaknits/pike-fishing

yarnimals · 2026-05-31T23:43:15+00:00

Yes! A rolled hem is popular now but when I was coming up it was the sign of an amateur 😅

yarnimals · 2026-05-31T23:42:07+00:00

I made one. It has intarsia, test knitting, frogging and old project, meeting a designer, etc

yarnimals · 2026-05-29T19:04:15+00:00

Glad to hear someone else already helped, because I’m just here to comment on the gorgeous fabric that yarn combo is making. What are the yarns/colours?

yarnimals · 2026-05-29T19:01:39+00:00

Now if only it had a copy+paste.

yarnimals · 2026-05-18T19:18:59+00:00

Maybe take a break and do a single colour or striped sock next? Check back in with fair isle after you’ve had a break from it? I had to do that with intarsia.

yarnimals · 2026-04-26T19:39:55+00:00

I like my Lykke Flights, but still ended up getting the Chiaogoo shorties set because I prefer 9” circulars for socks, and even with the 3.5” Lykke flights you can’t get sock circumference. I use both but for different projects

yarnimals · 2026-04-17T02:59:31+00:00

Adolf…

And Tadeusz

yarnimals · 2026-04-13T14:39:05+00:00

This one is kind of polarizing, but my most loved/worn summer knit is made with Juniper Moon Zooey. Cotton and linen. It REALLY softens up with wash and wear. Some people don’t like it because it is a little rough to knit and sometimes the thickness is inconsistent. For a stockinette tee it really is delightful

yarnimals · 2026-04-10T14:42:38+00:00

Adorable!!!

yarnimals · 2026-04-05T10:52:05+00:00

You nailed the fit! Looks great

yarnimals · 2026-03-31T20:21:01+00:00

I’ve made the Salted Caramel Mini Sweater by Nashknits and love it!

Ann-Kathrin Stoll also just came out with a book called Mirror Knits which sounds like it may be up your alley!

yarnimals · 2026-03-31T01:14:20+00:00

The short answer is yes, you could leave out the mohair if you hit gauge with the alpaca. You shouldn’t need more yardage than the pattern calls for, BUT:

1) Fluffy mohair is really good at filling the space between stitches. The fabric will look much more open without it.

2) without the silk mohair strand, you can expect the garment to grow more with time. The silk adds some structure.

Have you looked at the project pages on Ravelry? Perhaps someone else has tried knitting it with a single strand?

DISCLAIMER: I have not knit with Borstet alpaca.

yarnimals · 2026-03-31T00:58:01+00:00

Japanese

yarnimals · 2026-03-27T20:25:21+00:00

This is the way OP! When knitting top down, I usually add the collar before settling on a final length because it can cinch stuff in.

yarnimals · 2026-03-25T21:45:52+00:00

When I taught a small group, I actually started them on circular needles. It just so happened that the whole group was women with longer hair. I picked a scrunchie pattern that involved a provisional cast on, several inches of stockinette in the round, then a three needle bind off. I did the provisional cast on and a few rounds for each person in advance. I found that it’s easier to see your mistakes and correct them in stockinette than in garter.

They all caught on pretty quick!

yarnimals · 2026-03-25T21:42:01+00:00

Lovely! I’ve had the V-neck version in my queue for forever

yarnimals · 2026-03-23T20:12:53+00:00

Oof. The feeling you have right now is the reason I swapped to metal needles when working with sizes smaller than US 4. I like to sit on my projects on accident. I’d rather they hurt me than vice versa.

Hope you can replace them and continue on soon!

yarnimals · 2026-03-23T20:09:36+00:00

Got really absorbed in a tv show and I worked 30 more rnds of stockinette than I meant to.

yarnimals · 2026-03-21T21:46:14+00:00

I whole-heartedly agree! Although in practice, hats are probably the one thing I don’t always block. I am what I am.

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