I am starting this sweater and will learn Ladderback Jacquard along with it. I’m a little apprehensive about that! Anyone who can offer suggestions please do!

Hello my lovely MYAL knitters 🧶 I need to share a change of plan with you, and I want to be honest about why. It has been a difficult few days for me and I have been quite affected. Those of you who follow me on Instagram will very likely now what I am referring to. Right now, I am not in the right place to host a live celebration the way I planned. And I do not want that to take away from what this event was meant to be: a celebration of YOU and all the work you have done. For many of you, this was your first all-over colourwork sweater, your first steek, your first time trying something out of your comfort zone. And that deserves to be celebrated properly, not under a dark cloud. So here is what I would love you to do instead. Please reply to this thread with: ❤️ your favourite photo of your Rujuu Sweater, whether it is a WIP or FO. ✨ 3 words that describe your Rujuu knitting experience 🤔 One thing that surprised you (a challenge or a win) 💡 One thing you would do differently next time We will celebrate together here, on Skool, and I promise I will be cheering for each and every one of you. Thank you for your patience with me this week. I am so proud of what you have all made. 🤍

I would like an estimate of yardage for the different colors used for the sections of the pattern. Will 25 grams of each be enough or more?

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.

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!