Due to an eye operation, a new puppy and heat waves it took some more time but I am glad with the result. I used yarns from my stash: Schachenmayer Soft and Easy Lana Grossa Cammello Ula+Lia Amethyst Qing fibre Dashing Sassy Spash. The mkal was very clear written, only had 1 question on which Zaneta responded immediately. The videos also helped me through the process. It was fun to learn new techniques. Now gonna dive into a new adventure, the Daydream Lily!

Not my best work. I decided it was a bit too busy a pattern for me so made the middle solid. The tension there was a bit different. I also decided not to add buttons to the front so no button holes. It was fun and will be a very warm sweater this winter to cuddle in. I think I would like to try it with a thinner yarn next time.

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.

It’s done! Yay! Now it just needs to be blocked. I really enjoyed working this pattern! It was so different from most patterns I do, so that was a fun change. I did make some alterations to the pattern. I didn’t add the neckband as I liked the way the collar looked without it. I only worked the body for 8.5” from underarm so that I was more of a cropped top. And I only worked one row with MC for the sleeves after separation without joining in the round then bound off to have a small cap sleeve. I’m excited to see how it fits after blocking! https://www.ravelry.com/projects/sonyanoelle/refracta-sweater

Now i am reade whit my rujuu Sweater and my loveli Fidda Mittens. I lovet them.