My #rujuu... Zipped, fleece lined and hooded! This was a true labour of love which took patience, trust in myself to go off track and a lot of new techniques learned! My first ever steek Hand sewing.... a lot! Going off piste to do the hood whilst keeping in pattern Adjusting sizing to accommodate lining Using 7 different threads of various gauges and trying to get them to match Thank you so much @Zanete Hussain for the incredible pattern and the #myal 🥰🥰

Hi, lovely knitters! 🧶 The activity in this year’s ZaneteKnits Knit-Along has been amazing 🤩 I can’t believe how many projects you’ve already finished. Well done, everyone! 👏 ⚠️Quick reminder: All projects completed in April 2026 using ZaneteKnits patterns can be entered into the prize draw happening tomorrow. What to do: • Upload your finished project to Ravelry and link it to the pattern you knitted • Share the link here I’ll take care of the rest 😊 ⚠️Deadline: Submit your project by today, 23:59 (London time) to be included in tomorrow’s prize draw. Any projects added after that will go into the May prize draw instead. If you don’t see your name on the list of entries, please let me know, and I’ll fix it. Thank you all, and good luck! ✨

I am still working through my rujuu and wondered if anyone else is? I like to go a little off piste with patterns (I believe @Zanete Hussain does too!) and decided early on my cardigan was going to be hooded with a zip closure. I also then decided I wanted to fleece lined and have everything i need to finish. Using techniques I've learned before I centralised the pattern for the hood, starting part way through the chart, and stepped back 5sts each side to allow room for a ribbed edge. Would love to hear from anyone still knitting! 🤩 I still need to: 1. Finish hood ribbing 2. Sleeves 3. Sew in ends 4. Block 5. Pattern, cut and sew in fleece lining 6. Add zip and cover strip 7. Wear!

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.

Rujuu is finished, blocked and I put it in the mail today to send to my mom! I really enjoyed doing the mystery knit along and love how the sweater turned out! 🥰 Definitely looking forward to doing it again next year if ZaneteKnits does it again!