As an encouragement to anyone else also not finished-I’m not done either! I almost finished one sleeve only to realize that bc I have shorter arms I need to be doing the decreases much closer together so I don’t end up with super baggy sleeves by the end. I’m still working myself up to tearing that sleeve out and starting it over. Once I get that figured it should go fast though I hope!! Hang in there everyone!

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.

Am I the only one that is absolutely hating doing the color work on the sleeves! I’ve tried magic loop, 9 inch circular, and dpn and they are all difficult for me and has made finishing my sweater feel like a real chore 😩

Finished knitting and weaving on ends the end of this week. Including frogging out a section of color work on first sleeve where a big oops put pattern completely off (very noticeable to me and I’m sure other knitters only) so it had to be done so I would fully enjoy it! This meant grafting the end sections back in place as I didn’t want to have to completely tear out sleeve to repair such a small area… a first at doing such a thing… and not one I would like to ever repeat! But am so pleased with the final result! It is a bit big still, but beautiful and comfy and filled with my love of knitting and many new experiences! This has been so enjoyable! I’m so looking forward to the next KAL and many more Zanete sweaters! Have a couple WIP’s I promised myself to complete before starting a new pattern, now just have to choose from the many I’ve fallen in love with 😍

All finished throughly enjoyed knitting this Knitted in John Arbon Knit by numbers with a strand of Mohair