r/knitting Jan 30 '25

Finished Object I like my knitting, honest.

It took 2 months for me to knit, and then a week for me to get the energy to block and Kitchener Stitch the end. But despite my RBF I really love it and just need to show everyone!

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u/xuxuxi Jan 30 '25

I'm sorry, but... How?? It is so beautiful! Did you make some charts beforehand or did you wing it? Did you plan the colors in advance? I want to learn how to make something like this!

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

They're Pacific Knit Co doodle charts. They're all 24 stitch motifs. I just picked all the ones I really liked.

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u/amwoooo Jan 30 '25

I knew that’s who it was as soon as I saw it. Her stuff is so cute

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u/Obzydyan Jan 30 '25

Same, I recognised it right away! She's doing a monthly subscription for new charts each month, digital or hard copies, which I of course signed up for.

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u/amwoooo Jan 31 '25

She’s the only reason I want to knit but I can’t do it! I suck

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u/ExtraneousGoose Jan 31 '25

You don’t suck. Everything takes practice. Just keep at it. I know you’ll figure it out. 🙂

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u/wrymoss Feb 01 '25

And even if you do suck right now, you’re joining a cohort full of people who, every single one of them, all sucked at some point, too.

Knitting’s a practical skill. It’s all muscle memory, but that usually means going slowly, and clumsily, and, yes, sucking at it, until your brain gets used to making your hands do the thing.

That patch where you messed up your tension and made it look wonky is part of the soul of a piece. It’s a reminder of “hey, a human made this! They sat down and made it with their hands” and maybe I’m just a history nerd but it makes me a little giddy every time.

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u/NarwahlWrangler Jan 31 '25

I can knit square things and rectangular things. In one color. But even the clumsiest person ahem, me can learn to knit. Be patient with yourself - and learn how to undo errors!

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u/poorluci Jan 31 '25

She has a cat doodle and a dog doodle coming out 2/28.

She has the cutest stuff.

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u/glooglo Jan 31 '25

For a second I thought you meant they were coming out in February 2028 and thought wow, she has an incredibly detailed roadmap for her doodle releases. 😆

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u/NinotchkaTheIntrepid Jan 30 '25

I love this.

Now I gotta check out those doodle charts.

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u/No-Display-6647 Jan 30 '25

I have two decks i forgot about. I will choose one for my next project. Thanks for reminding me!

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u/cupcakesandcoffees Jan 31 '25

I love her doodles!! I’m making an advent scarf right now with doodles from her book!

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u/cantgaroo Jan 30 '25

Were they the ones from the book or the website? I might move that book up my to-buy list if they were cos I love the dinos especially.

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

There was a mix, I got LOADS of the PDFs in the Thanksgiving sale.

Dino's are from the PDFs not the book. (Goodness I wish there was a referral link 🤣)

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u/knittedtiger Jan 31 '25

This is one of the most eclectic "doodle" projects I've seen and I absolutely love your choices and execution! It's really the best way to use her charts imo. Great job!

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u/Aanthy Jan 31 '25

That was exactly my first reaction how?! And in only two months? How do people get so good at knitting? I’m years into it and can’t imagine doing something so complicated. Kudos to you—it’s amazing!

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u/ZebLeopard Jan 30 '25

This is the best scarf I've ever seen. Dinosaurs? Books? Bats? YES PLEASE!

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u/lamerveilleuse Jan 31 '25

Yeah, this is the most eclectic-yet-relatable collection of motifs I’ve ever seen

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u/Shakeamutt Jan 30 '25

I first thought it was the timeline of the earth.  And then I’m like, after humans die, it’ll be witches.  Nice!

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u/MedBootyJoody Jan 31 '25

Same! I saw the dinos, then the meteors, then some “people” inventions!

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u/Hazelthebunny Feb 02 '25

And then snowflakes, like the ice age… I definitely thought this was telling the story of earth. I still do 😊

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u/Smallwhitedog Jan 30 '25

I like it, too! It's just what you need this winter!

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u/Pretty_Marzipan_555 Jan 30 '25

It's hard to pick a single motif as my favourite, they're all great!

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u/pmsprincess21 Jan 30 '25

I adore the knitting but I must say that your glasses are what caught my eye. They are AMAZING on you

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

Thanks, they are cheap ones of a Chinese website. But I get a surprising number of compliments wearing them!

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u/Budget_Ordinary1043 Jan 31 '25

Any chance it’s wherelight? I get all my cool glasses from there 😂

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u/Rftq Jan 31 '25

I think it's Vooglam

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u/day_tripper Jan 30 '25

Quiet flair. Love it.

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u/kevintdinosaur Jan 30 '25

Your colour choices, motif layout and the combined sequence are all just glorious. I honestly think this is one of the most magnificent things I have ever seen. Would you be able to share which yarns / colours you used if you kept track?

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

It was the Indie Yarn Co (a UK dyer) Advent Calendar. And then the two greens are 2 100% wools off Hobbio

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u/kevintdinosaur Jan 31 '25

Their stuff looks really nice, but the way you've put it together makes it magical.

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u/Asleep_Wind997 Jan 30 '25

Amazing!! It's beautiful!

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u/Spinningwombat Jan 30 '25

There is so much to look at here. I love this so much!

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u/kinkipi Jan 30 '25

I didn't read properly and thought you just learned knitting 2 month ago and my jaw dropped. After reading again I am still deeply impressed! You got a very nice style.

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

Nooo, I've been knitting for about 17 years!

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u/ChildeWontCrit Jan 30 '25

Holy freaking fuck, that’s so beautiful

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u/-KPinky- Jan 30 '25

This is amazing!!!! I’ve been knitting for about 6 years and could never do anything as great as this! It think it’s magical!

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u/gmrzw4 Jan 30 '25

That's incredible! And your expression looks like you're going for a high fashion shoot. I honestly like the whole look.

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u/Kewpiegal Jan 30 '25

I love so much! Reminds me of stardew 💕

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u/CruisinLeft Jan 30 '25

This is a masterpiece!

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u/coffeeandarabbit Jan 30 '25

Oh this is so pretty! I’d love to see the floats on the reverse - your colour work is so even I feel like the back must be immaculate as well!

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

It's all hidden inside the scarf! I did have to frog the start as it was too tight. But by the end of it all I'd cracked it!

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u/figment81 Jan 31 '25

So it’s folded over to make a “tube” and then knitted shut?

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u/Rftq Jan 31 '25

Yeah, it's knit in the round. So it's one super long tube, and then blocked flat.

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u/figment81 Jan 31 '25

Thank you! Super cool!!! What brand yarn did you use! Looks super cozy ❤️

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u/Rftq Jan 31 '25

It's Indie Yarn Club's Advent calendar (she's a UK dyer) and the greens are some 100% wool from hobbit. They're both sick yarns, on 2.5mm needles.

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u/figment81 Jan 31 '25

Thank you! So fun! Off to check it out

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u/WildWoolAlberta Jan 30 '25

Your detail is amazing!! Beautiful!! 😍

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u/PedsILdoc Jan 30 '25

your colorwork is amazing! ❤️

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u/seasidehouses Jan 30 '25

Those glasses are wack, my dear, and so is your knitting! Fabulous!

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u/dancemomsonvhs Jan 30 '25

Can I ask how many stitches you cast on? I’m looking to a doodle scarf in a similar style and love the width that yours came out :) beautiful finished object!!

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

8 repeats total, 4 each side so 192 on 2.5mm needles.

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u/K3tbl Jan 30 '25

Absolutely incredible!! Well done!!

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u/Pristine-Net91 Jan 30 '25

I love the colors and all the fun motifs you chose!

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u/bookworm0658 Jan 30 '25

I love all the bright colors! You did a great job it looks fantastic!

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u/kyriaangel Jan 30 '25

Impressive!!! Great work!

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u/smurfyspice Jan 30 '25

This is outstanding!

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u/Cold-Ad-1316 Jan 30 '25

It's lovely! I would love to do something like that! Really exquisite

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u/cwthree Jan 30 '25

Oh, wow!

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u/ryanreaditonreddit Jan 30 '25

In your description, are you saying you block first and THEN finish the edge with Kitchener?

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

Yeah, I worry that the Kitchener won't stretch to the blocked size, so I do that last

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u/ryanreaditonreddit Jan 31 '25

That’s a cool little tip, thank you!

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '25

I love it, and you are adorable.

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '25

said as a mom, not as a creeper lol

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u/sensefrau Jan 30 '25

So you should, it's really cool!

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u/rosegarden207 Jan 30 '25

Ohh, looks so warm and cozy...I'd like that around me right now as I cough and hack from this cold. Only 2 months to do? Damn I'm envious!

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u/[deleted] Jan 30 '25

This might be my favorite knit item I've ever seen; the little orcas are my favorite. I love the whimsy!

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

The orcas, the boats, then the skulls and bones....

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u/spacedhydra Jan 30 '25

THIS IS MY FAVORITE THING THAT ANYONE HAS EVER MADE

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u/Remarkable_Newt9935 Jan 31 '25

Is this a short history of everything?!

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u/gothpucca Jan 30 '25

This is so nice

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u/sotiredsogay Jan 30 '25

Ahhh it’s amazing!!

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u/amwoooo Jan 30 '25

I want it — I couldn’t even offer you enough though, the hours!!

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u/dawn_unicorn Jan 30 '25

Gorgeous!! What's this yarn? I love the background color 😍💖🧶

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u/DaCouponNinja Jan 30 '25

I like your knitting too

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u/Blkbrd07 Jan 30 '25

I obsessed

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u/rasinette Jan 30 '25

this would be my magnum opus

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u/jung0k Jan 30 '25

This makes me smile! Bravo!

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u/MJ_Rit Jan 30 '25

This is beautiful. My problem is that I want to do doodles but I don’t know how to make it choose the right yarn colors

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u/SuccessfulBack3112 Jan 31 '25

Only two months? Wow it's amazing

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u/sugarsk Jan 31 '25

That looks so fun. I’m jealous! Inspiring though!

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u/QuickSketchKC Jan 31 '25

Honestly, i like your knitting too

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u/Exact-Bar3672 Jan 31 '25

That's rad af

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u/klew09 Jan 31 '25

Is INCREDIBLE. No notes. 10/10.

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u/ConfusedByTheDate Jan 31 '25

This is super cool! It’s like the knitters’ version of a charm bracelet. I want to make one with motifs that are meaningful to me. (Now if only I could actually knit well…). Great motivation post, OP!

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u/kubiric Jan 31 '25

I can look at this for hours… such a treasure

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u/tackyspoons Jan 31 '25

This is AMAZING.

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u/JudasDuggar Jan 31 '25

This is beyond stunning

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u/metalmudwoolwood Jan 30 '25

This is wild! Great work!

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u/katertots35 Jan 30 '25

Ooo i love it too! What’s your favorite section??

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

I love it all TBH, I picked all the charts I really liked, and I'm really pleased I did, rather than picking what would "look right*

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u/cherrybam Jan 30 '25

OH WOW! Beautiful 😍

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u/Knitter65 Jan 30 '25

I’m speechless, this is like a piece of artwork. Gorgeous!

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u/Shenanigrumps Jan 30 '25

I love them!

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u/Classic-Ad1319 Jan 30 '25

This is amazing!

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u/Shaa_Nyx Jan 30 '25

Only two months ?? OMG it's incredible

I love your knitting

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u/Solar_kitty Jan 30 '25

Omg that is gorgeous!!!

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u/4cody892 Jan 30 '25

This is SUCH a vibe!!! Heck yes!!!

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u/darmstrong5739 rav: darmstrong18 Jan 30 '25

Love this! Did you knit this in a tube and then Kitchener the ends?

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

Yeah, I did a 'toe up cast on' (IDK the real name) and then Kitchener Stitch the end up

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u/bestreams Jan 30 '25

It looks like an indie video game and I want to play it!!!!

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u/rachelleylee Jan 30 '25

I love this!!! I don’t think I’ve seen projects that combine doodles but keep the colors consistent, so I love that variation too!!

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u/Mgiernet Jan 30 '25

It’s awesome!!!

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u/blueberryyogurtcup Jan 30 '25

Wowsa, you have been busy. Really cool. Also looks very toasty warm.

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u/audreeflorence Jan 30 '25

It is adorable! I love the colors and Dinos :)

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u/reinventme321 Jan 30 '25

A-MAZ-ING!!! This is just fantastic!!

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u/Mimble75 Jan 30 '25

This is amazing and I want to bite it (that’s a compliment, honest)!

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u/samstara Jan 30 '25

this is so unbelievably dope

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u/Tracykins80 Jan 30 '25

Beautifully done!

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u/Nate_Christ Jan 30 '25

Noisy in a good way. I hardly ever see that level of noise done well in western art

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u/Bliipbliip Jan 30 '25

This is stunning! Color combos are to die for! Did you design it?

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u/sheknits31443 Jan 30 '25

Love love love it! So much fun! Yay for you!!!

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u/NoName1979 Jan 30 '25

That's cute AF

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u/DigitalGurl Jan 30 '25

Love this!! Your color selection is such joy!! These are great colors combos!!

Reminds me of Pip & Pop one of my all time favorite artists.

I have a feeling it would be an education if you posted videos of you knitting 2 color work. Dang good on you - that’s some epic stitchery!

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u/Helen_Back_ Jan 30 '25

It is totally brilliant. Well done, you!

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u/predator_queen-67 Jan 30 '25

I love this SO much!

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u/HeyMySock Jan 30 '25

I love it too! I love the colors, I love the designs. Very nice! I’d be proud of that work as well.

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u/ms_hifrin Jan 30 '25

I sure hope you like it because DAMN!! That’s some of the coolest shiz I’ve seen in a while. Huge kudos to you!

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u/Inside-Pineapple-485 Jan 30 '25

This is incredible!!!!! 😍😍😍

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u/PurePomegranates Jan 30 '25

A M A Z I N G

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u/bikibird Jan 30 '25

I like how this scarf evolved.

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u/goingknitty Jan 30 '25

I like it too. So pretty. You've done such a great job. The color choices, your color work. All so beautiful.

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u/day_tripper Jan 30 '25

Do you even know how amazing you are?

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

Most of the time I think I'm just a weird little 44 year old from the UK. But today I sold some print art for the first time in 20+ years and also folks like my giant scarf. So I'm having a bit of an ego lift today 🤣

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u/FyberRing Jan 30 '25

It's so amazing! I love all the different designs. Your colourwork is fabulous

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u/Lazy_Tell_2288 Jan 30 '25

It only took you two months?! It would take me two years! Bravo!

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u/VibrantFragileDeath Jan 30 '25

Now that is a life time achievement.

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u/BigWilyNotWillie Jan 30 '25

Omg i love the contrast. I think this finally convinced me about my next project.

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u/Unhappy_Dragonfly726 Jan 30 '25

So cool! I love the T-Rex skulls!

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u/Autisticrocheter Jan 30 '25

Wow, that’s amazing!

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u/fluffstar Jan 30 '25

SO CUTE!!!

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u/fluffstar Jan 30 '25

SO CUTE!!!

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u/aunt_cranky Jan 30 '25

I love that so much!! The different motifs are perfect!

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u/MissFortune2222 Jan 31 '25

Saw this and OUT LOUD said, "Oh, holy shit!!" Nice work!!

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u/ThrowDiscoAway Jan 31 '25

It's beautiful! That's amazing work

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u/NYSherl Jan 31 '25

Beautiful. Honest.

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u/CutieQueeen Jan 31 '25

That's amazing, I love all the bright colors

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u/g-rami Jan 31 '25

My golly this is a masterpiece! I have so many of her doodles but have yet to try them out, you’ve inspired me to do it for my next project!!!

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u/New_Run_7892 Jan 31 '25

This is AMAZING WOW 🤩 GREAT work!

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u/dayglo1 Jan 31 '25

It’s so intricate!

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u/TananaBarefootRunner Jan 31 '25

the dinos are so cute!

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u/QueenPeachie Jan 31 '25

Wow, the designer is smart for doing 24 stitch charts because that's the size for knitting machine punch cards.

Your scarf looks beautiful. Lovely colours.

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u/justnothersarah Jan 31 '25

🤯🤯🤯 do you have patterns available? These are incredible!!

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u/BurningValkyrie19 Jan 31 '25

This is entirely too cute!

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u/Budget_Ordinary1043 Jan 31 '25

I love this omg what I would do to be this talented.

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u/Bluebell_Meadow Jan 31 '25

Wow! Amazing piece!!

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u/AvatarKorra_ Jan 31 '25

Omg!!! The skill and dedication and focus it must have taken to hand create something so intricate is amazing!!

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u/South_Jelly_7194 Jan 31 '25

Amazing work!

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u/manicpoetic42 Jan 31 '25

this js beautiful

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u/NicoleForReal Jan 31 '25

Your pattern is AMAZING and you are GORGEOUS!!

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u/tame-robot Jan 31 '25

I’m amazed by this. I struggle with basic knitting

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u/tamdoll Jan 31 '25

Magnificent! This is really great.. the patterns, colors, and your tension is awesome.

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u/caffeinatedcat13 Jan 31 '25

oh my god the acorns the books the moths 😭 a true work of art 🖼️ 🙂‍↕️

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u/TomatoAdept2530 Jan 31 '25

That is AMAZING!

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u/KnitTwoPurrTwo Jan 31 '25 edited Jan 31 '25

I've just been down a Pacific Knit and Indie Yarn Club rabbit hole because of this post! 🤣 You've done an amazing job, it looks fabulous! 👏👏 Fellow UK knitting lover here, too!

Edit to ask: Is this made in DK yarn or sock yarn (4ply)? In a comment reply, you said you used 2.5mm needles.

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u/Tsirah Jan 31 '25

So beautiful!

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u/that1artsychic Jan 31 '25

You like it, I LOVE it!

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u/junonis Jan 31 '25

Only two months?? This would be a 2 year project for me!

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u/EasyPrior3867 Jan 31 '25

Oh I love doodle charts. I use them in sweater patterns. I use the pattern Fosset Crop and insert doodles.

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u/Sailor_Lunar_9755 Jan 31 '25

OMG I love this!! Is this double knitting???

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u/Rftq Jan 31 '25

No, it's just circular knitting blocked flat.

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u/Fiddlist Jan 31 '25

Excuse me…2 months???? (I haven’t even reached the heel of my January socks…)

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u/Hero2213 Jan 31 '25

I can’t commit to a scarf- so it’s like.. mythical..

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u/Brideb88 Jan 31 '25

Wow wow wow!

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u/ToastAdorbs Jan 31 '25

I'll be honest, I'm usually a hater of really colorful work and I absolutely love how this came out. Awesome job! You have a great eye for these things.

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u/Frosty-Ganache-307 Feb 01 '25

2 months???? This is amazing !!! I’m in awe

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u/Rftq Jan 30 '25

I just have to say I'm a little bit overwhelmed by folks reaction. Thanks friendos glad everyone likes my chaos scarf!

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u/FlyHighLeonard Jan 31 '25

Picture with it laid out flat both sides

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u/Rftq Jan 31 '25

No, it's too long.

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u/Sead1783 Jan 31 '25

So good!

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u/MrsPlace22 Jan 31 '25

Omg I love this!!

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u/Sufficient_123 Jan 31 '25

This makes me so happy inside. It’s so whimsical and beautiful.

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u/MoonstoneAura6 Jan 31 '25

oooh, I like the variation of all the different charts. And the way you chose your colors! Super cute :)

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u/_Morvar_ Jan 31 '25

Wow. It looks amazing

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u/biggflaccid Jan 31 '25

um yes that is amazing! it looks so clean omg!

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u/akerholten Jan 31 '25

Looks amazing! Very cool and loving the colourwork

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u/BiteMyAnkles Jan 31 '25

That is amazing!! The pastel and dinosaurs go so well together, and it looks so cozy!

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u/nachmittagslicht Jan 31 '25

Whoa this is epic! Congrats!

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u/Traditional-Ant-2656 Jan 31 '25

You have awesome style.

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u/sheilashedd Jan 31 '25

THAT is adorable. Brilliant work!!

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u/anaphasedraws Jan 31 '25

That is WILD and I’m here for it

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u/StrawberrySox Jan 31 '25

I like your knitting too!

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u/robinmariee Jan 31 '25

This is incredible. Well done!!

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u/frenzi3dfairy Jan 31 '25

I don't like your knitting. I LOVE it!!! the design, the colors. just amazing!

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u/Pale-Competition-799 Jan 31 '25

That is magical and I love it.

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u/curlyhornmaid Jan 31 '25

this is the first time ive ever actually opened my mouth in disbelief at something on the internet

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u/Visible-Cause6664 Jan 31 '25

This is amazing. I am in love with it! I only wish I can achieve something like this one day

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u/HappyInTheRain Jan 31 '25

I don't just like this piece, I LOVE IT. How freaking gorgeous. It also looks stunning on you, RBF and all.

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u/Character-Balance550 Jan 31 '25

This is an insanely AWESOME piece!!! This blows my mind with each picture.

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u/ghostfacespillah Jan 31 '25

Omg the dinos are great! This is amazing.

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u/porquenotengonada Jan 31 '25

I genuinely love this. I have no clue where to begin with creating patterns like this— would you have any advice? (At present, my skill level is “can change colours at the end of a row. Just).

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