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.

You’ve probably guessed what this clue is about since there isn’t much left to do. 🫣 It might not feel as exciting as the earlier clues, and for some of you, it might even mean there’s not much to work on—especially if your row gauge was on the longer side. If that’s the case, think of this as a little breather before the big finale. 🙂 But if you’re doing the longer version (like I did!) or your row gauge is tighter, you’ll have plenty of knitting to keep you busy until the next clue comes out. 🧶 Right now, over 420 projects have made it past Clue 1 on Skool, with new people still joining in! Plus, 175 have already finished Clue 4, and lots of you sharing your progress with big smiles, and honestly, nothing makes me happier! If you’ve already got the pattern, check your inbox or refresh your Ravelry library to grab the Clue 5 file. If you haven’t joined yet, you can get the pattern here. No new tutorials this time! For those who had issues with playing the videos recently, I hope that’s sorted now. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get much help from Loom support, but if you’re still having trouble, shoot me a DM with your device, OS version, browser (and version), and your general location (just the town is fine). 🙏 Alright, let’s get knitting! 💪

It's amazing to see your projects become more and more beautiful with every clue! Right now here on Skool, we have 400 projects finished with Clue 1, 350 with Clue 2, and over 200 progress photos posted for Clue 3! I especially love seeing the photos of you modelling your work with proud smiles, that always makes my day! ❤️ Before we move on to Clue 4, I wanted to share a fun little thing I noticed yesterday. I've been keeping a note of everyone making two versions (there are 20 of you so far!), and I realized that two of those people have the same name. What a one-in-a-million coincidence! Shoutout to @Susan Evans and @Susan Evans 🥂 Clue 4 is here, and it comes with a fun new texture! I hope you’ll love adding this little stitch pattern to your projects as much as I did. I’ve already used it in a few of my recent designs, so of course, I had to include it in this one too. 😅 If you already have the pattern, check your inbox for the update or refresh your Ravelry library to download the Clue 4 file. If you haven’t joined yet but would like to, you can get the pattern here. I’ve also added some new tutorials for Clue 4 in the Rujuu course. Just head to the Classroom tab to check them out! Bring on the stunning photos and let me know if you’re going straight or shaped!! 🤩

I have to admit, seeing all your gorgeous WIPs throughout last week was a total emotional rollercoaster! It’s amazing to see over 340 projects through Clue 1, 240 of those have crushed Clue 2, and the number of people making two versions went up to 14! Every single one is so unique, I could spend hours scrolling through Skool every day, it’s a real treat just taking them all in. 😍 But Clue 3 is finally here, and it’s all about trying it and making sure it fits. I’m also really looking forward to seeing how many of you will choose to put your own spin on the neckband. I've seen a few of you have already jumped ahead because you just couldn't wait (totally get it! 😅) If you’ve already got the pattern, keep an eye on your inbox for the update or just refresh your Ravelry library to grab the Clue 3 file. Still want to join? You can grab the pattern here. I’ve also uploaded some fresh tutorials for this clue in the Rujuu course here in the Classroom tab. I can’t wait to see those smiling faces in the modelled shots!

If you’ve been spending time on here lately, you’ve probably seen some of the stunning colour combos for the Rujuu Sweater. If you’re feeling inspired and want to play with your favourite pairings without the mystery, I have just released a new pattern! Meet the Elza Sweater. It’s my latest top-down raglan, inspired by another traditional Latvian mitten motif. The pattern is super intuitive with mostly short floats, making it a very meditative knit. You can get the pattern now on Ravelry and Etsy. Use the code ELZA20 to get 20% off through February 8th. (Heads up, newsletter subscribers: check your inbox for an even better exclusive code!) If you run into any issues with the code, please reach out before you finish checking out, as I can't apply discounts once the transaction is complete. Happy knitting!