Hey everyone, I feel like I owe you an apology for being so quiet on here. I've barely posted or replied since the end of the last KAL, and there's a good reason for that. 🤩 We've been building something new. As much as I've enjoyed running KALs in this community, it hasn't been without challenges. The amount of scammers and spammers we've had to deal with has been exhausting, and Skool was not really built with knitters in mind. So when Asim joined Zanete Knits in April, we agreed that we would build something from scratch: A platform designed specifically for knitters, where the whole KAL experience just works better. 🎉 Today we're launching it, and the first event is Socktober 2026: a month of knitting socks together, running 1 to 31 October. To take part, you pick any Zanete Knits sock pattern, and post your progress alongside other knitters. It's completely free to join, I'll be in the Room every day, and there are prizes for finished projects including gift cards and courses. 🎁 If you're a sock knitter, I'd love to see you there. 🙏 Oh, and there’s also a special offer on all sock patterns to kick that off - with code SOCKTOBER26, get 10% off any of the patterns in my sock collection. P.S. We'll also be running the next year’s Mystery Yokealong on the new platform, so Socktober could be a great way to get familiar with the space before that kicks off.

Hi Zanete,. I've noticed you knit a sleeve after completing only part of the body on your sweaters. How do you manage the yarn balls from the body while knitting the sleeves (especially in color work) without all that yarn getting tangled? Thanks in advance, Sharon

Empty your project bag with us this spring! 🐝🌱 Hey, lovely knitters! It's happening 🧶🤩 ZKAL26 is here, and we are so ready for it! Spring feels like the perfect time to have some fun, and we'd love nothing more than to spend it knitting alongside this wonderful community. Whether you have a WIP that's been patiently waiting at the bottom of your project bag or you're itching to cast on something brand new, you're more than welcome here. All the Rujuu Sweaters are welcome too 🤩 There are no rules about where you start, only that you enjoy the journey and share it with us! KAL Details: 🔔Start Date: April 1, 2026 🏁 End Date: May 31, 2026 📍Where: Skool & Ravelry 🏷️Hashtags: #zaneteknits #zkal26 How to Take Part: 🧶 Choose your project: Any Zanete Knits pattern counts! A long-neglected WIP, a fresh cast-on, or anything in between. 👋🏼 Introduce yourself: Head over to Ravelry forum or say hi here in the ZKAL26 thread. We'd love to know what you're making! 💌 Keep us posted: Share photos, celebrate small wins, and cheer each other on along the way. Tag #zaneteknits and #zkal26 whenever you post on social media. 📷 Share your finish: When you cast off, post your Ravelry project page in the forum or drop a link in Skool. That's your prize draw entry sorted! ❗Friendly reminder: Test knits cannot be included as they are not publicly available patterns yet. 🧶A Little offer to get you started!🧶 If you don't have a WIP or pattern yet, you can use code ZKAL26 at checkout for 25% off any of my self-published patterns on Ravelry or Etsy. Valid until April 12, 23:59 BST. Just a quick note about the discount code, if you encounter any issues, please get in touch before completing your purchase. Discounts cannot be applied once the transaction is finished.

At the first row of the Tawus Cardigan pattern A, I knit 2 kn, 1 purl, yo, 2 tog, 4 kn etc. I don't get the increase. At the end i still have 37 stitches. Where do i go wrong?

Tawus is the Arabic word for peacock. The name came from the lace motifs at the top of the yoke, which reminded me of a peacock tail. It is a sport weight lace cardigan using a top-down and seamless construction, which means you can try it on as you go. 😍 The upper yoke has more elaborate lacework that asks for your full attention, and there will be moments where it feels tricky. But it does click into place, and from there the lower body changes into a much simpler lace. There is a full step-by-step course available here in the Classroom that walks you through everything step by step. The pattern is available at zaneteknits.com/patterns, and because we just launched our new website, it's available for 20% less, along with all other self-published patterns, when using code WEB26. Newsletter subscribers, check today's newsletter for your exclusive code. 🎁 Offer expires end of day 10th of May, 23:59 BST and if you get any trouble with the code, please get in touch before completing the transaction as discounts can't be applied after the fact.