We're doing a guilt-free confession round. That project that's been on your mind for three weeks. The one you unravel, restart, and then put down again because something isn't quite right but you can't figure out what. You're not alone. Most crafters have a UFO (unfinished object) they're emotionally complicated about. Name the project and tell us: what keeps stopping you — is it the pattern, the yarn, the machine, or just life?

We're so pleased you're here, @Jennifer Jett — we hope you settle in quickly and feel right at home. A couple of things to get you started: 𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 — introduce yourself in the community: Introduce Yourself 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁 — when you're ready, head to the beginner module I've put together especially for new machine knitters: Begin Your Machine Knitting Journey And you won't be on your own — there are plenty of other newbie members in MkH who are right there alongside you. 🧶 You'll also find a 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 section in the Classroom if you'd like to get the lay of the land first — and if you ever have a question, there's a dedicated questions category in the community posts. Clear instructions on how to post are in the Start Here module, so you're never left guessing. Welcome aboard — and remember, the more you engage, the more MkH grows around your machine knitting journey. 🧶

After what seems like hours... I've stopped at the armhole. I have physically only knitted 132 rows, but have knitted what seems like100s with the lace carriage!! There's only one stitch that didn't transfer but it's at the back near the armhole so I'm not worrying about that. At one point the lace carriage got stuck and a needle got bent grr, I bent it back and it seems fine. I also took the main carriage over from the rails without it being fixed properly. I now know to be extra careful, because it took me 15 mins to work out which transfer row I had to be on as I had to 'un transfer', some of the stitches... BUT I did it 🙂🙂

We made it! However your week's gone — full-on, quiet, a bit of both — I hope you've got something nice planned for the next couple of days. I'd love to know: what's been the highlight of your week? Big or small, doesn't matter. And if this week's been more "just about survived it," that counts too — no judgement here, we've all had those weeks. A little shoutout to: @Debra Verrall did you finish that ton of work to before you went to bed? @Gayle Lunau Sherman how are you getting on with your sweater? Oh, and did you check out the beginners start here module? @Mirijam Pasquini did you resolve your foil problem? @Joy Green did you try out more lace patterns on your machine? @Glenna James how's your vintage pattern hunting going? You can always ask inside this community - pop a post and use the category questions. @Donna Mnisi have you checked out the classroom yet? The beginners start here is the best place to learn the basics. @Auli Takala what's on your knitting needles this week? I hope @June E Mackenzie is enjoying her holiday! @Jane Harbison how's your week gone? Any highlights for you? @Lindsay MacGregor I know you're having some time away at the moment, but I just wanted to check in with you and ask how your week's gone? It's not always about the knitting. @Suzanne Bell I know life is hectic for you at the moment, but just wanted to say hi and I hope you're week's getting a bit calmer for you. @Claire Amelia how's the chickens and the ducks after the sad event this week?

It's getting there... I have steamed the life out of my 100% acrylic swatch (yes, I meant to as I want it to be 'flat' and floppy lol) I have drawn (scribbled) a diagram, worked out stitches, rows, shoulder shaping etc...Googled some techniques, and am now ready to knit the back when I have an hour or so spare 🙂🙂🤞🏻🤞🏻 Wish me luck!!